Hello everyone,
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 635 sqm (6,839 sq ft)
Floor area ratio (FAR): 0.4
Site occupancy index: 0.3
Number of parking spaces: 2
Roof style: 35° to 45° pitch, hipped roof or gable roof
Distance to front property boundary (street side): max. 3 m (house must remain in current position)
Homeowner Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: Bungalow, hipped roof, 35° pitch
Basement, floors: no basement, 1 story, possible attic conversion later
Number of occupants, age: 2 persons (40 years old), probably no children, room can be separated if needed
Space requirements: We need one bedroom, bathroom, utility room, living area including kitchen, and a hobby room (gaming and crafting room). Walk-in closet and guest toilet were removed, even though they would be nice, other features took higher priority.
Overnight guests per year: infrequent, can be accommodated as is
Construction style: open and modern, including open kitchen
Fireplace: no
House Design
Designer:
- Designer from a construction company implemented our drawings
What do you like most? Why?
- Large living area, spacious bedroom
What do you dislike? Why?
- Honestly, we like everything
Personal budget for house including fittings: 260,000
Preferred heating system: air heat pump
Why is the design as it is now?
We initially sketched our design on paper, which the designer then realized. Further considerations and discussions with the designer shaped the final result.
Our main goal was a large living space with an open kitchen and a reading nook. Currently (in our present apartment) we have another room with my books (around 1,000) and desk, but I rarely spend time there, as I do everything in the living room. For this reason, we first reduced the number of rooms to enlarge the living area and bedroom (we omitted the walk-in closet to create even more space). The reading nook (located on the west side of the living area) is arranged so it can be separated as a room from the rest of the living room if needed.
We made sure the bedroom faces east to get morning light. We opted out of a guest toilet and instead planned a small storage room for odds and ends (dog supplies like food, leashes, vacuum cleaner, etc.) and made the utility room somewhat larger than the usual 8 sqm (86 sq ft).
Currently, we are still unsure about the following:
- Bathroom layout: I’d like to set back the shower slightly (see current floor plan) to make the bathroom feel more open/bigger. Somehow it still doesn’t feel quite ideal.
- Window arrangement: Does this make sense to you? Will we get enough light in the living area? The floor-to-ceiling windows to the terrace are on the east side, so only the morning sun comes in there. Are the south-facing windows sufficient?
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan in 130 characters?
Is there anything we have overlooked or forgotten? From your perspective, is anything highly unfavorable? Any improvements for the windows? How can the bathroom layout be optimized?
By the way, some time ago I created a thread about a 1.5-storey floor plan on the same plot. At that time, we ultimately decided to build a bungalow – which we are now doing. Hence, this new thread…
Best regards and thanks in advance.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 635 sqm (6,839 sq ft)
Floor area ratio (FAR): 0.4
Site occupancy index: 0.3
Number of parking spaces: 2
Roof style: 35° to 45° pitch, hipped roof or gable roof
Distance to front property boundary (street side): max. 3 m (house must remain in current position)
Homeowner Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: Bungalow, hipped roof, 35° pitch
Basement, floors: no basement, 1 story, possible attic conversion later
Number of occupants, age: 2 persons (40 years old), probably no children, room can be separated if needed
Space requirements: We need one bedroom, bathroom, utility room, living area including kitchen, and a hobby room (gaming and crafting room). Walk-in closet and guest toilet were removed, even though they would be nice, other features took higher priority.
Overnight guests per year: infrequent, can be accommodated as is
Construction style: open and modern, including open kitchen
Fireplace: no
House Design
Designer:
- Designer from a construction company implemented our drawings
What do you like most? Why?
- Large living area, spacious bedroom
What do you dislike? Why?
- Honestly, we like everything
Personal budget for house including fittings: 260,000
Preferred heating system: air heat pump
Why is the design as it is now?
We initially sketched our design on paper, which the designer then realized. Further considerations and discussions with the designer shaped the final result.
Our main goal was a large living space with an open kitchen and a reading nook. Currently (in our present apartment) we have another room with my books (around 1,000) and desk, but I rarely spend time there, as I do everything in the living room. For this reason, we first reduced the number of rooms to enlarge the living area and bedroom (we omitted the walk-in closet to create even more space). The reading nook (located on the west side of the living area) is arranged so it can be separated as a room from the rest of the living room if needed.
We made sure the bedroom faces east to get morning light. We opted out of a guest toilet and instead planned a small storage room for odds and ends (dog supplies like food, leashes, vacuum cleaner, etc.) and made the utility room somewhat larger than the usual 8 sqm (86 sq ft).
Currently, we are still unsure about the following:
- Bathroom layout: I’d like to set back the shower slightly (see current floor plan) to make the bathroom feel more open/bigger. Somehow it still doesn’t feel quite ideal.
- Window arrangement: Does this make sense to you? Will we get enough light in the living area? The floor-to-ceiling windows to the terrace are on the east side, so only the morning sun comes in there. Are the south-facing windows sufficient?
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan in 130 characters?
Is there anything we have overlooked or forgotten? From your perspective, is anything highly unfavorable? Any improvements for the windows? How can the bathroom layout be optimized?
By the way, some time ago I created a thread about a 1.5-storey floor plan on the same plot. At that time, we ultimately decided to build a bungalow – which we are now doing. Hence, this new thread…
Best regards and thanks in advance.
I would try to position the bathroom facing east and the bedroom facing north. This may be a matter of personal preference, but I find nothing better for waking up than having sunlight in the bathroom in the morning. In the bedroom, on the other hand, I prefer it cool and not too bright.
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Reluctance25 Jun 2019 13:3911ant schrieb:
The vertical orientation applies throughout, as does a uniform lintel height. However, the guideline regarding structure and the prevention of "window bands" by masonry sections at least 24cm (10 inches) wide between window openings seems to me to only apply to the street-facing side, so not to the bathroom window, which should still be vertically oriented.
Referring to the floor plan in the original post, I would implement it as follows: Utility room 76/126; hobby room with two windows of 76/126 separated by a 24cm (10 inches) post; main room (standard window sill height) with three windows of 76/126 each; kitchen and bedroom (toward the corner of the house) with similar groups of three; bedroom (between the groups of three) again with two windows; bathroom again with three windows. Correspondingly, the floor-to-ceiling elements in the main room would be 176/213, so the same width as the pairs. The building official will probably think Mr. Schinkel whispered this to you personally in a dream. That’s what I’ll propose then. What exactly does “post” mean in this context? Is that simply a section of wall or something specially constructed?
Climbee schrieb:
With all openness in the planning, I would try to squeeze in a small guest toilet somewhere... not just for guests!Nordlys schrieb:
A second toilet is a MUST, not just a nice to have.apokolok schrieb:
I would try to position the bathroom in the east and the bedroom in the north.Thank you all for your comments. However, we have really thought through the issues of the guest toilet and bedroom orientation for a long time. This arrangement suits us and our taste.
So have fun with the usual morning bickering over your partner’s nonsense.
For those of us living in an apartment, like Nordlys, it’s often unavoidable, but in a newly planned house, it’s absolutely a no-go.
I would also never buy an older property that doesn’t have a second bathroom.
For those of us living in an apartment, like Nordlys, it’s often unavoidable, but in a newly planned house, it’s absolutely a no-go.
I would also never buy an older property that doesn’t have a second bathroom.
Reluctance schrieb:
What exactly does "post" mean in this context? Is it simply a section of wall or something custom-made?They probably didn’t want to specify the materials, but I believe the reference is to a masonry column, considering that 24 cm (9.5 inches) strongly suggests that. A beam could also be possible – but as "part of the wall," not as "part of the window." A solid panel alone likely wouldn’t satisfy the regulator here. My initially perhaps seemingly reluctant suggestion would actually look quite appealing. This way, you can annoy Rumpelstiltskin.Ceterum censeo: The secondary drain is truly the most beneficial advancement in the idea of integrating supply and wastewater systems into the house.
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Climbee schrieb:
So have fun with the morning “chit-chat” through your partner’s mess. I understand that, but you also have to recognize that as a couple, you can coordinate somehow. Or over time, you realize that each person has a different rhythm.
I’d say: what one person’s electric roller shutter is (because they are sensitive to light), the other’s is the second toilet bowl. Keep in mind, we’re talking about a two-person household.
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