ᐅ Floor plan single-family house with gable roof, one full story, 140 sqm

Created on: 4 Jul 2019 18:55

Hello everyone.

We have been planning a cozy home for quite some time. Now that my girlfriend has finished her studies, we are finally ready to start.

The plot was gifted to us and is great overall (dimensions 16 x 60 meters (52 x 197 feet), north-south orientation), but unfortunately a bit narrow. Since it is an infill lot and there are large buildings on both sides, we have decided to position the windows mainly to the front and back. This way, we avoid looking at concrete walls and can enjoy the great southern exposure.

Given these conditions, an urban villa would be ideal, but unfortunately the development plan only allows single-story construction. We will therefore orient a 1½-story house perpendicular to the street, with an entrance on the gable end.

We have visited several builders and had some designs drawn up, but we are still not 100% satisfied.

Development plan/restrictions
Plot size = 1060 sqm (11,412 sq ft)
Slope = No
Building window, building line and boundary = 3 m (10 feet) from the boundary
Edge development = No
Number of parking spaces = 2
Number of stories = 1 full story
Roof form = any
Architectural style = standard 1½-story

Owner requirements
Architectural style, roof form, building type = gable roof
Basement, stories = no basement; 1 full story
Number of residents, ages = 2 now + 1 child in the future, about 30 years old
Walk-in closet = Yes
Staircase type = straight
Office: family use or home office? = No
Number of guest stays per year = guest room desired
Open kitchen, kitchen island = open plan
Number of dining seats = 8
Fireplace = No
Music/stereo wall = Yes
Balcony, roof terrace = No
Garage, carport = carport
Utility garden, greenhouse = utility garden

House design
Planner: designer from a construction company = basic draft based on our ideas
Personal budget for house, including equipment = 300,000 Euro
Preferred heating technology = gas condensing boiler

Basically, the two options mainly differ in the location of the guest bathroom on the ground floor and the access to the bathroom on the upper floor.

What is important to us is a straight staircase and a walk-in closet on the upper floor.

I would like to hear your opinions on what makes more sense or what you find more appealing.

Ground floor plan of a house: kitchen, hallway, utility room, WC, living/dining area; sketch with measurements.

Upper floor plan: guest room/office, sleeping/walk-in closet, child’s room, bathroom, hallway, stairs.

Apartment floor plan with living room, kitchen, hallway, WC, and stairwell.

Attic floor plan with stairs, bathroom, and four rooms.

ypg4 Jul 2019 21:38

#13

dumdidum! schrieb:

The planner said this should be approved. The authorities here are generally not very strict, and minor changes are usually allowed. We’ve already visited the responsible office and got their approval.

This information would have limited your thread to just the floor plan. Is there anything else we should know?

dumdidum!4 Jul 2019 22:08

#14

haydee schrieb:

The kitchen could offer more storage space without the peninsula (which is quite small) and without the dining area that is just three steps away from the dining table.

My girlfriend would prefer to have the peninsula included, but the comment about the dining area is valid and will be carefully reviewed.

haydee schrieb:

The utility room is quite small. You have all the house connections, building technology, and utility functions located there. Storage for laundry, beverage crates, and sports bags is missing.

This is another issue I have with floor plan 1. That’s why in the second floor plan, we chose the option with the guest bathroom on the left side to create more space for the utility room. I find just under 10sqm (108 sq ft) sufficient for this.

haydee schrieb:

Do you really want a sliding door obstructed by the sofa?

No, we plan to position the sofa perpendicular to the window, facing the exterior wall. A large TV will be mounted on that wall.

haydee schrieb:

Is it correct that you are planning without a fireplace?

Neither of us is a fan of a fireplace, I admit.

haydee schrieb:

Upper floor
The master bedroom is the same size as the hallway and the child’s room combined.
The child sleeps, plays, studies, and meets friends in their room.
The bathroom layout is unfortunate.
You open the door and immediately run into the shower. The frequently used sinks are hidden.

Here, too, you exactly address my concerns. The child’s room is far too small. I would also prefer the layout from the second floor plan. I like that bathroom arrangement better as well. However, I’m still not really satisfied.

haydee4 Jul 2019 22:14

#15

Peninsulas only work with open kitchens. That’s my opinion.

Then remove cooking from the island and use it for preparation instead.

Okay, no fireplace. I just wanted to check if it was omitted.

Does the staircase have to be straight?

I’ll take another look at the other floor plan.

haydee4 Jul 2019 22:17

#16

The peninsula won’t work with the second floor plan.

The hallway is larger but without added benefit.
The utility room is bigger, but the storage room upstairs is missing.

The hallway is larger due to the staircase on the upper floor.
The bathroom is better.

dumdidum!4 Jul 2019 22:24

#17

ypg schrieb:

I completely miss the west orientation here: if you build the house at the height of the left neighbor, the west side remains free of “huge structures.” I would definitely install large windows there to let in the afternoon sun.

I hadn’t considered that aspect, and it’s a valid point. The problem is that, due to the street renovation, the plot now has a driveway on the west side. Therefore, it seems natural to place the carport there. This is where the challenge of the narrow plot really comes into play. There simply isn’t enough space.

ypg schrieb:

I also see the issue with the straight staircase. Building over it is not a good idea, since it will be quite steep. One step is missing.

What do you mean by building over it? I was initially skeptical too, but the planners said the hallway is long enough for it and the staircase won’t be too steep.

ypg schrieb:

I would probably build a bit longer (and narrower) and put the entrance on the side. Living, dining, and kitchen all in a row on the west side. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

I already addressed the west side above. My partner doesn’t want a side entrance. She wants to design a nice entrance area with a front garden, and so on.

ypg schrieb:

Is there a building envelope?

The building line in the development plan is set at 10 m (33 ft).

dumdidum!4 Jul 2019 22:50

#18

ypg schrieb:

I also see the problem with the straight staircase here. Building over it is not wise, as it will end up being quite steep. One step is missing.

One step missing? Are there guidelines that specify how many steps are needed for comfortable access to the next floor?

ᐅ Floor plan single-family house with gable roof, one full story, 140 sqm

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