ᐅ Single-Family Home Floor Plan Approx. 190 m² – Optimizations
Created on: 23 Jun 2019 18:33
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TraumvHaus
Hello everyone,
Our dream of owning a home is finally coming true, and we were able to purchase a plot of land in a new development area.
We already have the first drafts. Overall, we really like the direction, but some details are not yet exactly how we want them.
Therefore, we hope to receive some suggestions for improvements here.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 680m2 (7316 ft2)
Slope: no – the plot slopes about 2–2.5m (6.6–8.2 ft) over the length of 30m (98 ft)
Floor area ratio: 0.4
Gross floor area ratio: -
Building line, construction limits: visible in the attachments
Edge development: yes according to building regulations – max. length 9m (30 ft) (The garage is planned on the boundary)
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 2
Roof type: mono-pitched roof, flat roof, gable roof, hipped roof, pyramidal roof
Architectural style: -
Orientation: south
Maximum heights / limits: max. wall height: 6.5m (21 ft) / max. ridge height: 12.5m (41 ft)
Other requirements -
Owner Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type: modern, simple / hipped roof (no pyramidal roof) or possibly gable roof
Basement, floors: basement + 2 full floors
Number of occupants, ages: 3 people (32, 31, 13)
Space requirement on ground floor and upper floor: approx. 90–100m2 (970–1076 ft2) each
Office: family use or home office? Both – later possibly usable as a bedroom
Overnight guests per year: 3–5
Open or closed layout: open
Traditional or modern construction: traditional
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes, kitchen unit without upper cabinets + kitchen island
Number of dining seats: 6 (expandable to 8)
Fireplace: yes
Music/stereo wall
Balcony, roof terrace: possibly roof terrace on the garage
Garage, carport: garage
Utility garden, greenhouse: no
Other wishes / special features / daily routine, also explanations why something should/should not be: open living kitchen with pantry and “glass front” facing the garden / platform staircase / walk-in closet in the bedroom / 2 nearly equally sized rooms on the upper floor / office later also usable as bedroom, hence the shower bathroom on the ground floor
House Design
Planner: architect + our ideas / adjustments
What do you particularly like? Why? – The open living area including access to the south-facing terrace – especially the arrangement/layout of the kitchen plus access to the pantry. We would adopt the basement exactly as planned. Possibly add a direct external access via stairs. We also like the size of the children’s rooms on the upper floor. The children’s rooms should face south here.
What do you not like? Why? – Entrance area on the ground floor – we would like a niche or similar for shoes, coats, etc., so you don’t “stumble” over these or see everything immediately. Possibly a “mudroom” would be very practical.
Regarding the upper floor, the biggest change from today’s perspective would be: the access to the bedroom through the “walk-in closet” is not ideal for us. The roof terrace overlooking the bathroom is, in our opinion, only a suboptimal solution. The roof terrace is not a must, and if it exists, it will not be over the main entrance.
Cost estimate according to architect/planner: 500,000€
Preferred heating system: heat pump
If you have to give up, which details / extensions
- can you give up: roof terrace
- cannot give up: large garage, shower bathroom on the ground floor, guest room / office on the ground floor
As mentioned before, the draft is already very much in line with what we like. We are currently considering rotating the house and possibly placing the entrance between the garage and the house. However, this would shift everything completely.
We are grateful for any suggestions and look forward to your comments.
Our dream of owning a home is finally coming true, and we were able to purchase a plot of land in a new development area.
We already have the first drafts. Overall, we really like the direction, but some details are not yet exactly how we want them.
Therefore, we hope to receive some suggestions for improvements here.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 680m2 (7316 ft2)
Slope: no – the plot slopes about 2–2.5m (6.6–8.2 ft) over the length of 30m (98 ft)
Floor area ratio: 0.4
Gross floor area ratio: -
Building line, construction limits: visible in the attachments
Edge development: yes according to building regulations – max. length 9m (30 ft) (The garage is planned on the boundary)
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 2
Roof type: mono-pitched roof, flat roof, gable roof, hipped roof, pyramidal roof
Architectural style: -
Orientation: south
Maximum heights / limits: max. wall height: 6.5m (21 ft) / max. ridge height: 12.5m (41 ft)
Other requirements -
Owner Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type: modern, simple / hipped roof (no pyramidal roof) or possibly gable roof
Basement, floors: basement + 2 full floors
Number of occupants, ages: 3 people (32, 31, 13)
Space requirement on ground floor and upper floor: approx. 90–100m2 (970–1076 ft2) each
Office: family use or home office? Both – later possibly usable as a bedroom
Overnight guests per year: 3–5
Open or closed layout: open
Traditional or modern construction: traditional
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes, kitchen unit without upper cabinets + kitchen island
Number of dining seats: 6 (expandable to 8)
Fireplace: yes
Music/stereo wall
Balcony, roof terrace: possibly roof terrace on the garage
Garage, carport: garage
Utility garden, greenhouse: no
Other wishes / special features / daily routine, also explanations why something should/should not be: open living kitchen with pantry and “glass front” facing the garden / platform staircase / walk-in closet in the bedroom / 2 nearly equally sized rooms on the upper floor / office later also usable as bedroom, hence the shower bathroom on the ground floor
House Design
Planner: architect + our ideas / adjustments
What do you particularly like? Why? – The open living area including access to the south-facing terrace – especially the arrangement/layout of the kitchen plus access to the pantry. We would adopt the basement exactly as planned. Possibly add a direct external access via stairs. We also like the size of the children’s rooms on the upper floor. The children’s rooms should face south here.
What do you not like? Why? – Entrance area on the ground floor – we would like a niche or similar for shoes, coats, etc., so you don’t “stumble” over these or see everything immediately. Possibly a “mudroom” would be very practical.
Regarding the upper floor, the biggest change from today’s perspective would be: the access to the bedroom through the “walk-in closet” is not ideal for us. The roof terrace overlooking the bathroom is, in our opinion, only a suboptimal solution. The roof terrace is not a must, and if it exists, it will not be over the main entrance.
Cost estimate according to architect/planner: 500,000€
Preferred heating system: heat pump
If you have to give up, which details / extensions
- can you give up: roof terrace
- cannot give up: large garage, shower bathroom on the ground floor, guest room / office on the ground floor
As mentioned before, the draft is already very much in line with what we like. We are currently considering rotating the house and possibly placing the entrance between the garage and the house. However, this would shift everything completely.
We are grateful for any suggestions and look forward to your comments.
So, what is the guest room going to be used for?
I think it could work well as a children's room. At 13, or 14 to 15 when moving in, separating the bedroom offers much more value than just having more square meters.
But the child could decide that for themselves, unless they have already chosen the upstairs room. If they want to stay there, you can put the office downstairs.
I think it could work well as a children's room. At 13, or 14 to 15 when moving in, separating the bedroom offers much more value than just having more square meters.
But the child could decide that for themselves, unless they have already chosen the upstairs room. If they want to stay there, you can put the office downstairs.
ypg schrieb:
So, what is supposed to happen in the guest room?The original poster clearly mentioned that it is intended to become a bedroom later on. Until then, it will serve as an office. Whether that will actually happen... who knows. Climbee schrieb:
...to gain enough space on the upper floor to have a practical walk-in closet (as the currently enclosed closets are not really practical),The original poster explicitly does not want access through the bedroom and prefers enclosed closets. I think they already know the pros and cons. Here is another option with a kitchen bay window and a gallery. Bathroom on the east side.
I can combine the office and guest room since I rarely have guests – that doesn’t change the fact that I might later use this room as a bedroom. If I understand correctly, the idea is to have a bedroom on the ground floor for old age, but by then the child will have long moved out.
However, I would like to point out that most people probably wouldn’t want to give up the comfortable bathroom upstairs if there is only a small bathroom downstairs. But that’s a personal choice. I would always prefer to design the staircase in a way that allows for the possible installation of a stairlift later rather than having to rely on a tiny shower room for personal hygiene in old age.
Enclosed walk-in closet or not – often debated, so let’s leave that aside now. The original poster didn’t necessarily want an enclosed walk-in closet, just not to have to go through the closet to reach the bedroom. There are several options beyond an enclosed walk-in closet – for example, simply adding an extra door to the bedroom that provides direct access, while still having the option to enter the bedroom through the walk-in closet. If the office moves downstairs, there is space for that. Or a separate dressing room detached from the bedroom. That wouldn’t be my solution, but it’s an option.
However, I would like to point out that most people probably wouldn’t want to give up the comfortable bathroom upstairs if there is only a small bathroom downstairs. But that’s a personal choice. I would always prefer to design the staircase in a way that allows for the possible installation of a stairlift later rather than having to rely on a tiny shower room for personal hygiene in old age.
Enclosed walk-in closet or not – often debated, so let’s leave that aside now. The original poster didn’t necessarily want an enclosed walk-in closet, just not to have to go through the closet to reach the bedroom. There are several options beyond an enclosed walk-in closet – for example, simply adding an extra door to the bedroom that provides direct access, while still having the option to enter the bedroom through the walk-in closet. If the office moves downstairs, there is space for that. Or a separate dressing room detached from the bedroom. That wouldn’t be my solution, but it’s an option.
Climbee schrieb:
I can combine the office and guest room since I only have guests occasionally—it doesn’t change the fact that I might later use this room as a bedroom. If I understand correctly, the idea is to have a bedroom on the ground floor for old age—the child will have long since moved out by then. I honestly don’t understand the question about the guest room/office. Of course you can combine them—isn’t that what the original poster is doing?
Climbee schrieb:
However, I would point out that most people would probably be reluctant to give up the comfortable bathroom upstairs if there is only a small bathroom downstairs. But that is up to each person. I would always prefer to plan a staircase that allows for the possible installation of a stairlift later, rather than having to manage personal hygiene in a tiny shower room on the ground floor in old age. I agree. When you are really frail and can only crawl around downstairs, it’s only a matter of a few years or months before you no longer even need a bathroom but are cared for in other ways...
Climbee schrieb:
There are certainly more options than just a walk-in closet without exits—for example, simply adding an extra door so you can enter the bedroom directly, but also have the option to access it through the closet. I think the house is still not really tailored to the original poster’s needs. Many rooms don’t have a set function yet, while other parts seem problematic. As it is now, it’s easy to sell—a two-child family with bedrooms—that’s what most want. But would you build that way if you only have one child?
The original poster does not have two children's rooms upstairs, but rather a study and a children's room—which makes sense if there is only one child.
However, I find the layout on the upper floor not ideal. With only one child, there could be more spaciousness. It seems to me that the planner simply took a standard floor plan, which typically includes two children's rooms, and renamed the second children’s room as a "study."
I would remove that and use the additional square meters to create a walk-in closet solution that I want, and give the rest of the space to the child—either for an extra bedroom or an additional bathroom, or a somewhat separate, smaller sleeping area plus a bathroom. That needs to be considered.
But right now, the guest room downstairs is reportedly used only 3-5 times a year, and upstairs there is a very luxurious study, which in my opinion is a waste of space.
However, I find the layout on the upper floor not ideal. With only one child, there could be more spaciousness. It seems to me that the planner simply took a standard floor plan, which typically includes two children's rooms, and renamed the second children’s room as a "study."
I would remove that and use the additional square meters to create a walk-in closet solution that I want, and give the rest of the space to the child—either for an extra bedroom or an additional bathroom, or a somewhat separate, smaller sleeping area plus a bathroom. That needs to be considered.
But right now, the guest room downstairs is reportedly used only 3-5 times a year, and upstairs there is a very luxurious study, which in my opinion is a waste of space.
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