ᐅ Floor plan single-family house with gable roof, one full story, 140 sqm
Created on: 4 Jul 2019 18:55
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dumdidum!
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.
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.
Ok, front entrance.
If you already have a 10-meter (33 feet) front yard/driveway, the carport fits there perfectly.
If not, you can drive up from the west and access the garage at a 90-degree angle. For example, we have it the other way around: driveway on the east side, but the garage is positioned crosswise on the west side.
It’s interesting how more and more regulations are coming into play here.
That’s why please post all the necessary information here in the forum again.
dumdidum! schrieb:
I hadn’t considered that aspect, and it’s a valid point. The problem is that the plot received a driveway on the west side as part of the road renovation. Accordingly, it seems natural to place the carport there as well. However, the narrowness of the plot becomes a significant issue. There simply isn’t enough space.
If you already have a 10-meter (33 feet) front yard/driveway, the carport fits there perfectly.
If not, you can drive up from the west and access the garage at a 90-degree angle. For example, we have it the other way around: driveway on the east side, but the garage is positioned crosswise on the west side.
It’s interesting how more and more regulations are coming into play here.
That’s why please post all the necessary information here in the forum again.
dumdidum! schrieb:
The building line in the development plan is specified as 10m (33 feet).Building line?
A building line usually requires construction right up to it. I don’t see that here. There are different options.
A building envelope is defined with limits at the front and back.
Here’s an example of how the carport could be positioned, although there’s no issue with a normal extension on the south boundary.
Otherwise, I have to say this feels a bit confusing to me—the information about the plot is only mentioned by chance. I’m just reading along now.
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dumdidum!4 Jul 2019 23:07ypg schrieb:
Building line?
A building line requires building up to it. I don’t see that here. There are different options.
A building envelope is limited at the front and back.
Here is another example of how the carport can be placed, although there is no issue with a normal extension along the southern boundary.
Otherwise, I have to say this feels a bit confusing to me – the information about the plot appears only by chance. I’m just reading along now. Don’t take it the wrong way, my main focus was on feedback and suggestions regarding the floor plans.
I would have liked to add more information later in the original post, but unfortunately that’s not possible.
Your girlfriend should reconsider her priorities. This may sound harsh, but it’s not meant negatively.
A straight staircase requires space.
A peninsula in a closed kitchen
does not fit the house. It’s a nice single-family home, not a villa.
A side entrance does not exclude having a pretty front garden.
A house that feels spacious, bright, and welcoming and offers the maximum living quality is more important than a fixed idea of a front garden.
With a little creativity, you can have a great, representative front garden with a side entrance.
Closed kitchens with an island seen in magazines are great. Absolutely undisputed. Ideally with a large window front and a view of greenery. We also had that in our plan once. The rooms are large, the budget is not tight, functionality is secondary.
The same applies to a large hallway and straight staircase. In your case, shoes, sports bags, and a child car seat get in the way.
Please draw the building line on the plot, the planned house, and the garage. I like Ypg’s suggestion with the side entrance, west-facing window, and elongated shape.
A straight staircase requires space.
A peninsula in a closed kitchen
does not fit the house. It’s a nice single-family home, not a villa.
A side entrance does not exclude having a pretty front garden.
A house that feels spacious, bright, and welcoming and offers the maximum living quality is more important than a fixed idea of a front garden.
With a little creativity, you can have a great, representative front garden with a side entrance.
Closed kitchens with an island seen in magazines are great. Absolutely undisputed. Ideally with a large window front and a view of greenery. We also had that in our plan once. The rooms are large, the budget is not tight, functionality is secondary.
The same applies to a large hallway and straight staircase. In your case, shoes, sports bags, and a child car seat get in the way.
Please draw the building line on the plot, the planned house, and the garage. I like Ypg’s suggestion with the side entrance, west-facing window, and elongated shape.
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NatureSys4 Jul 2019 23:16Regardless of your decision, without a west-facing window in the living and dining area, you won’t be fully satisfied, as it will always be dark in the evenings.
On our street, three of our neighbors and we have modernized houses from the 1970s. All of them have created window openings in the previously closed west-facing walls because having only south-facing windows was too dark before.
On our street, three of our neighbors and we have modernized houses from the 1970s. All of them have created window openings in the previously closed west-facing walls because having only south-facing windows was too dark before.
dumdidum! schrieb:
Is a step missing? Are there guidelines that specify how many steps are needed to comfortably reach the next floor?Yes, of course! There is a DIN standard for that. (How un-German of you not to know that. ) Just Google "Treppe 1x1," which is an online tool where you can calculate stairs according to DIN.A floor plan—if done properly—always includes the entire property, including parking spaces, vegetable gardens, and also, for example, front gardens.
I find the second floor plan quite usable, although the stair situation still needs to be clarified.
In my opinion, the entrance is too narrow—there would only be room for a coat rack under the stairs or in the hallway, where everyone would have to step over shoes. If the entrance remains in that location with a straight staircase, I would suggest adding a bay window or vestibule at the front. This would expand the entrance area, ease the stair situation, and ideally create a coat and shoe storage space. Also, it could highlight the beautiful front garden that the homeowner desires.
I read “open kitchen” and “kitchen island,” but I see two traditionally closed kitchens? Which is it?
An island only works where there is enough space. A width of about 2m (6.5 ft) and a depth of 80cm (31 inches) are, in my opinion, the minimum dimensions needed. That awkward projection like in the first plan wouldn’t be my choice, and with the second plan, you could skip the kitchen island altogether, as it would be difficult to fit.
West-facing windows are a must—even if the neighbor regularly dances naked in the garden there. Light finds its way around corners. It’s not just about the view but mainly about letting light in. You don’t want your home to feel like a terraced house.
Exact details about building lines, building plots, or any other boundaries would make it easier for all readers to understand.
Overall, this is not a disastrous approach, but in my opinion, it’s still quite a way off from your dream home. The straight staircase dominates the house—how important is it to you?
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