ᐅ Single-family home floor plan 190 sqm with double garage and front garden – ideas
Created on: 4 May 2020 19:29
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peteeeeey
Greetings,
my wife and I, currently without children, have recently purchased a plot of land that we plan to build on. However, designing the floor plan, especially for the ground floor, is proving challenging even with the help of a draftsman, which is why I am turning to this forum. Maybe someone can offer some advice.
Here are a few ideas for the house, and perhaps you can help us with the implementation =)
Plot: 625 sqm (6726 sq ft), corner lot, new development area, streets on the south and west sides
Planned construction:
- Single-family house, about 11m x 11m (36 ft x 36 ft), approximately 190 sqm (2045 sq ft) living area, no basement, 2 full floors, preferably hip or pyramid roof
- General: straightforward construction, simple or short routes, especially for carrying groceries from the garage to the pantry and kitchen
- Heating: buried propane tank, also happy to have a wood stove
- Double garage attached directly to the house with doors to the front, back, and into the house
- Workshop/storage and a toilet attached to the back of the double garage
- Ground floor with open kitchen (southwest side), living and dining area, pantry, toilet, wardrobe, hallway, utility/technical room, preferably a straight staircase to the upper floor, possibly an office
- Upper floor: hallway, bathroom, at least 2 children's rooms, possibly a 3rd child’s room or office, master bedroom with walk-in closet
- Master bedroom and walk-in closet on the upper floor: master bedroom with one door to the hallway and one to the walk-in closet; closet with one door to the hallway and one to the master bedroom
- Bathroom on the upper floor: with shower, bathtub, toilet, double sinks, and laundry chute to the floor below (-> bathroom above the utility room)
- Garden and covered terrace on the west (and south) side
We understand that it may not be possible to meet every aspect perfectly, but we want to get as close as possible.
My main concern is to design the ground floor well; I am more flexible and have fewer requirements for the upper floor.
Attached are some photos of the plot and current plans. The images labeled "2 EG" are from the architect, and many ideas still need to be incorporated.
The areas marked in black pen are our own sketches with handwritten suggestions for improvement, which obviously still need substantial refinement.
Thank you very much in advance.
Peter
my wife and I, currently without children, have recently purchased a plot of land that we plan to build on. However, designing the floor plan, especially for the ground floor, is proving challenging even with the help of a draftsman, which is why I am turning to this forum. Maybe someone can offer some advice.
Here are a few ideas for the house, and perhaps you can help us with the implementation =)
Plot: 625 sqm (6726 sq ft), corner lot, new development area, streets on the south and west sides
Planned construction:
- Single-family house, about 11m x 11m (36 ft x 36 ft), approximately 190 sqm (2045 sq ft) living area, no basement, 2 full floors, preferably hip or pyramid roof
- General: straightforward construction, simple or short routes, especially for carrying groceries from the garage to the pantry and kitchen
- Heating: buried propane tank, also happy to have a wood stove
- Double garage attached directly to the house with doors to the front, back, and into the house
- Workshop/storage and a toilet attached to the back of the double garage
- Ground floor with open kitchen (southwest side), living and dining area, pantry, toilet, wardrobe, hallway, utility/technical room, preferably a straight staircase to the upper floor, possibly an office
- Upper floor: hallway, bathroom, at least 2 children's rooms, possibly a 3rd child’s room or office, master bedroom with walk-in closet
- Master bedroom and walk-in closet on the upper floor: master bedroom with one door to the hallway and one to the walk-in closet; closet with one door to the hallway and one to the master bedroom
- Bathroom on the upper floor: with shower, bathtub, toilet, double sinks, and laundry chute to the floor below (-> bathroom above the utility room)
- Garden and covered terrace on the west (and south) side
We understand that it may not be possible to meet every aspect perfectly, but we want to get as close as possible.
My main concern is to design the ground floor well; I am more flexible and have fewer requirements for the upper floor.
Attached are some photos of the plot and current plans. The images labeled "2 EG" are from the architect, and many ideas still need to be incorporated.
The areas marked in black pen are our own sketches with handwritten suggestions for improvement, which obviously still need substantial refinement.
Thank you very much in advance.
Peter
I find the EG1 design quite interesting. However, what bothers me a lot is that the plot hardly has any garden space left—only narrow strips of green. Therefore, I would start from scratch here and reconsider how to position the house in order to have an attractive garden area with a reasonable depth for a terrace and flower beds. I might also consider adjusting the shape of the house accordingly.
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peteeeeey5 May 2020 10:43Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 624 sqm (6720 sq ft)
Slope: none
Site coverage ratio
Floor area ratio
Building envelope, building line and boundary: 3 meters (10 feet) distance to west, east, and south, double garage on the north side
Edge development: double garage on north side and adjacent plot
Number of parking spaces: at least 2 in front of the double garage
Number of floors: 2, ground floor and upper floor
Roof type: preferred hip / pyramid roof, alternatively gable
Architectural style: preferably urban villa / Tuscan
Orientation: predominantly west, some south
Maximum heights / limits: ground and upper floors 3 meters (10 feet) ceiling height, 8 meters (26 feet) total height, up to 30 cm (12 inches) above street level allowed
Owners’ Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type: urban villa / Tuscan, hip or pyramid roof, alternatively gable
Basement, floors: no basement, only ground and upper floors
Number of occupants, age: currently 2 adults, about 30 years old, children planned (2)
Space requirements on ground and upper floors: 90-100 sqm (970-1076 sq ft) each
Office: family use or home office? rather home office
Overnight guests per year: few, rarely occurring
Open or closed architecture: ground floor rather open, upper floor rather closed
Conservative or modern construction: open here
Open kitchen: yes, with kitchen island: yes, alternatively a galley kitchen
Number of dining seats: 4-6
Fireplace: desired
Music / stereo wall: desired
Balcony, roof terrace: neither wanted
Garage: double garage with doors front, rear, and direct access to the house; carport: no
Utility garden: yes, greenhouse: maybe
Additional wishes: straight staircase / special features / daily routine: partly shift work, both full-time, would like also explanations why certain elements are or are not desired
House Design
Planning by:
-Planner from a construction company
-Architect
-Do-it-yourself
What is especially liked? Why? simple staircase too long
What is disliked? Why?
Price estimate according to architect/planner: about 400,000 EUR
Personal price limit for the house, including fixtures: about 400,000 EUR
Preferred heating system: gas with underground gas tank
If you have to give up certain details / extensions
-can be given up: photovoltaic
-cannot be given up: pleasant west side / front garden and dining on the terrace, simple or short routes for transporting groceries from driveway and garage to kitchen and pantry
Why does the design look like it does now? For example:
Standard design from planner?
Which corresponding wishes were implemented by the architect?
A mix of many examples from various magazines…
What makes it particularly good or bad in your opinion?
What is the most important / fundamental question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
Plot size: 624 sqm (6720 sq ft)
Slope: none
Site coverage ratio
Floor area ratio
Building envelope, building line and boundary: 3 meters (10 feet) distance to west, east, and south, double garage on the north side
Edge development: double garage on north side and adjacent plot
Number of parking spaces: at least 2 in front of the double garage
Number of floors: 2, ground floor and upper floor
Roof type: preferred hip / pyramid roof, alternatively gable
Architectural style: preferably urban villa / Tuscan
Orientation: predominantly west, some south
Maximum heights / limits: ground and upper floors 3 meters (10 feet) ceiling height, 8 meters (26 feet) total height, up to 30 cm (12 inches) above street level allowed
Owners’ Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type: urban villa / Tuscan, hip or pyramid roof, alternatively gable
Basement, floors: no basement, only ground and upper floors
Number of occupants, age: currently 2 adults, about 30 years old, children planned (2)
Space requirements on ground and upper floors: 90-100 sqm (970-1076 sq ft) each
Office: family use or home office? rather home office
Overnight guests per year: few, rarely occurring
Open or closed architecture: ground floor rather open, upper floor rather closed
Conservative or modern construction: open here
Open kitchen: yes, with kitchen island: yes, alternatively a galley kitchen
Number of dining seats: 4-6
Fireplace: desired
Music / stereo wall: desired
Balcony, roof terrace: neither wanted
Garage: double garage with doors front, rear, and direct access to the house; carport: no
Utility garden: yes, greenhouse: maybe
Additional wishes: straight staircase / special features / daily routine: partly shift work, both full-time, would like also explanations why certain elements are or are not desired
House Design
Planning by:
-Planner from a construction company
-Architect
-Do-it-yourself
What is especially liked? Why? simple staircase too long
What is disliked? Why?
Price estimate according to architect/planner: about 400,000 EUR
Personal price limit for the house, including fixtures: about 400,000 EUR
Preferred heating system: gas with underground gas tank
If you have to give up certain details / extensions
-can be given up: photovoltaic
-cannot be given up: pleasant west side / front garden and dining on the terrace, simple or short routes for transporting groceries from driveway and garage to kitchen and pantry
Why does the design look like it does now? For example:
Standard design from planner?
Which corresponding wishes were implemented by the architect?
A mix of many examples from various magazines…
What makes it particularly good or bad in your opinion?
What is the most important / fundamental question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
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peteeeeey5 May 2020 10:52kaho674 schrieb:
I find the EG1 design quite interesting. However, I’m really bothered by the fact that the plot hardly has any garden space left—just narrow strips of greenery. That’s why I would start from scratch here and reconsider the placement of the house to create an attractive garden area with a reasonable depth for a terrace and a flower bed. I might also adjust the shape of the house accordingly. We are also thinking about making the house narrower so that the green strip on the south side isn’t too narrow. Possibly, we would reduce the width on the side with the front door and extend the side with the garage.
Curly schrieb:
I don’t really like the layout on the plot either. The terrace only has a small corner facing southeast, and the entrance door with a lot of space is on the southwest side.
Best regards,
Sabine If we sit outside, it would probably be more in the evening. Therefore, we have neglected the southeast direction and focused on the west / southwest. We would access the terrace from the kitchen-dining area and create a small planted privacy screen near the front door and driveway.
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peteeeeey5 May 2020 11:16RomeoZwo schrieb:
If the west side is so important (it would be for me too), why not move the garage and entrance to the east?That doesn’t fit the local streetscape; everyone on the street has their house and garage positioned like this, see the picture. We had already considered your idea as well.Similar topics