ᐅ Final Stage of Floor Plan Design – Wearing Rose-Colored Glasses

Hello dear community!

I am new here, so please forgive me if I have not included all the information right away. I can gladly provide more details if needed.

We are currently remodeling the upper floor completely to create a separate apartment for ourselves. My parents-in-law will remain in the ground floor. Everything will be fully separated, meaning a separate staircase, cellar partition, etc.

I have followed the guideline somewhat. I hope the information is sufficient; otherwise, I can provide more as mentioned.

Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size 500sqm (5400 sq ft)
Slope --
Site coverage ratio --
Floor area ratio --
Building envelope, building line and boundary
Edge development --
Number of parking spaces 5
Number of floors Upper floor, one level
Roof type Gable roof
Style Chalet
Orientation Southwest
Maximum heights / limits --
Other requirements --

Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: Gable roof with partially exposed roof structure (Chalet)
Basement, floors: Already existing
Number of occupants, age: 2 adults, 2 children (toddlers)
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor
Office: Family use or home office? Separate entrance
Overnight guests per year --
Open or closed architecture --
Traditional or modern construction --
Open kitchen, cooking island: Cooking island with dining area in one room
Number of dining seats >8
Fireplace Yes, ideally as a room divider between kitchen and living room
Music/audio wall
Balcony, roof terrace: Roof terrace at least 30sqm (320 sq ft)
Garage, carport
Utility garden, greenhouse
Additional wishes / special features / daily routine, including reasons why certain things should or should not be included

House Design
Designer:
- Planner from a construction company

What do you particularly like? Why? I really like the plan. But maybe I’m wearing rose-colored glasses?
What do you not like? Why? Possibly a small children’s bathroom
Price estimate according to architect/planner:
Personal budget limit for the house including fittings: 500,000
Preferred heating technology:

If you have to give up certain details or add-ons

Why has the design turned out as it is now?
Our wishes were attempted to be implemented

What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan in 130 characters?

• So far, I am very satisfied with the plan. It basically reflects what we envision. Still, I’d love to hear opinions—perhaps we are a bit biased.
• The children’s room door will be moved down so that the parents’ area can be fully separated with a door in front of the master bathroom.
• The only concern is the children’s bathroom and guest WC—I don’t see how to make them larger. Do you think this will work and look good?

Orientation:
The master bedroom and bathroom are located NE
Living room and kitchen SW

Upper Floor
Gray walls are existing structure
East and south sides face municipal roads

I am aware that the possibilities are relatively limited due to the existing structure. Nevertheless, I look forward to your suggestions and tips.

Best regards

Office outside the apartment? Can you move the entrance door closer to the stairs? Or is the office intended for the parents-in-law?
I would find it odd to leave the apartment just to take dirty socks to the washing machine in my underwear.
Guest toilet and shower room – both very small. Why not combine them into one room?

I thought so, I recognize the floor plan

https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/grundriss-optimierung-ausbau-aufstockung.34291

It would have been easier to continue the old thread.

haydee schrieb:

I thought I recognized that floor plan

https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/grundriss-optimierung-ausbau-aufstockung.34291

It would have been easier to continue the old thread.

I tried that – but somehow it didn’t work out

Ideensucher schrieb:

Office outside the apartment? Can you move the front door closer to the stairs? Or is the office intended for the parents-in-law?
I would find it strange to just bring dirty socks to the washing machine in my underwear if I have to leave the apartment for that.
Guest toilet and shower room – both very small, why not combine them into one room?

Yes, the office is deliberately outside because my husband works from home there and can meet clients if needed.

For the office, we have planned a chute to throw the laundry down from the bathroom.

We will move the door closer to the stairs.

Yes, the guest toilet situation is true. But I want the shower and sink separated for our children. If guests need to use the toilet and everything from the children is “all over the place” there, I don’t like that.

I don’t have a better idea right now, but I would refuse to work in an office with a washing machine and dryer. Those machines make noise!