ᐅ Floor Plan Design for Urban Villa with Double Garage, Approximately 150 m²
Created on: 19 Nov 2020 08:53
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Dennydre
Hello everyone,
I would like to ask for experiences and opinions regarding our current planning. We are still at the very beginning of the planning phase.
Development Plan/Restrictions
Plot size: approx. 524 m² (5640 ft²)
Slope: no
Floor area ratio: 0.3
Gross floor area ratio: -
Building envelope, building line, and boundary:
Edge development:
Number of parking spaces:
Number of floors:
Roof type:
Style:
Orientation:
Maximum heights/restrictions:
Other specifications:
Homeowner Requirements
Style, roof type, building type:
Basement, number of floors:
Number of occupants, age: 2 people in their early 20s, planning for 2 children
Space requirements on ground and upper floors:
Office: family use or home office? -> Home office
Overnight guests per year: few
Open or closed architecture: open
Conservative or modern design: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: open + island
Number of dining seats: 6-8
Fireplace: yes (not yet included in plans)
Music/stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Garage, carport: double garage
Utility garden, greenhouse: no
Additional wishes/particulars/daily routine, also reasons why this or that should or should not be included:
We would like to install a wall box in the double garage to use an electric vehicle as a second car in the future. Due to current subsidies and the combination with a photovoltaic system, this seems like an interesting solution for us.
House Design
Who created the plan: architect
What do you particularly like? Why? large rooms on the upper floor
What don’t you like? Why? the passage from the garage through the utility room into the kitchen. Originally, a separate pantry was planned, and the utility room was supposed to lead into the hallway. However, due to the conditions of the plot, the architect’s solution seems the most practical. At first, the office was planned on the upper floor, which would have made all rooms smaller. We like the office on the ground floor anyway.
Price estimate according to architect/planner: not yet known
Personal price limit for the house, including equipment: 400,000
Preferred heating technology: no preference yet
If you had to give up, which details/extensions
-can you give up: -
-can you not give up: -
Why has the design developed the way it is? e.g.
Standard design from the planner?
Which wishes were implemented by the architect? The desire for an office and two equally sized children’s rooms, as well as a bedroom with a walk-in closet, were implemented. Also, the attic with passage into the house. A terrace roof was planned according to our wishes.
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?
Since our plot is not particularly large and we are at the end of a private road, we want to make the best use of the space. Overall, we are very satisfied with the first design but remain open to external suggestions. Since we are both still very young and receive little constructive input from family and friends, we are curious about what ideas might come up in this forum.
I would like to ask for experiences and opinions regarding our current planning. We are still at the very beginning of the planning phase.
Development Plan/Restrictions
Plot size: approx. 524 m² (5640 ft²)
Slope: no
Floor area ratio: 0.3
Gross floor area ratio: -
Building envelope, building line, and boundary:
Edge development:
Number of parking spaces:
Number of floors:
Roof type:
Style:
Orientation:
Maximum heights/restrictions:
Other specifications:
Homeowner Requirements
Style, roof type, building type:
Basement, number of floors:
Number of occupants, age: 2 people in their early 20s, planning for 2 children
Space requirements on ground and upper floors:
Office: family use or home office? -> Home office
Overnight guests per year: few
Open or closed architecture: open
Conservative or modern design: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: open + island
Number of dining seats: 6-8
Fireplace: yes (not yet included in plans)
Music/stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Garage, carport: double garage
Utility garden, greenhouse: no
Additional wishes/particulars/daily routine, also reasons why this or that should or should not be included:
We would like to install a wall box in the double garage to use an electric vehicle as a second car in the future. Due to current subsidies and the combination with a photovoltaic system, this seems like an interesting solution for us.
House Design
Who created the plan: architect
What do you particularly like? Why? large rooms on the upper floor
What don’t you like? Why? the passage from the garage through the utility room into the kitchen. Originally, a separate pantry was planned, and the utility room was supposed to lead into the hallway. However, due to the conditions of the plot, the architect’s solution seems the most practical. At first, the office was planned on the upper floor, which would have made all rooms smaller. We like the office on the ground floor anyway.
Price estimate according to architect/planner: not yet known
Personal price limit for the house, including equipment: 400,000
Preferred heating technology: no preference yet
If you had to give up, which details/extensions
-can you give up: -
-can you not give up: -
Why has the design developed the way it is? e.g.
Standard design from the planner?
Which wishes were implemented by the architect? The desire for an office and two equally sized children’s rooms, as well as a bedroom with a walk-in closet, were implemented. Also, the attic with passage into the house. A terrace roof was planned according to our wishes.
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?
Since our plot is not particularly large and we are at the end of a private road, we want to make the best use of the space. Overall, we are very satisfied with the first design but remain open to external suggestions. Since we are both still very young and receive little constructive input from family and friends, we are curious about what ideas might come up in this forum.
According to the site plan, the main facade (living area) on the ground floor faces west-northwest. Is that what you want? I would have planned the kitchen/dining/living areas more towards south-southwest (meaning the kitchen where the guest room and restroom are now). Guest room/restroom/laundry room would then be on the north side.
This would require a different staircase – possibly a half-landing staircase...
This would require a different staircase – possibly a half-landing staircase...
I’ll be straightforward: square urban villas have the worst layouts when it comes to furnishing the ground floor.
This is your house interior, 9 x 9 m (missing 5 cm (2 inches) on the right and bottom edges of the plan). How do you plan to fit a kitchen, a 100 x 180 cm (40 x 71 inch) table, a sofa, and everything else here? It’s almost impossible. We see these floor plans all the time in the forum, and they make it really difficult to arrange a functional kitchen.
The kitchen in the plan is small: 3 tall cabinets, a corner unit, dishwasher, sink, another corner, then a 100 cm (40 inch) and another 100 cm (40 inch) base cabinet with cooktop. You have very little storage and limited countertop space.
For a dining table, you need at least 90 cm (35 inches), preferably 100 cm (40 inches) clearance around the table edges.
Please plan the kitchen layout carefully before you start any construction work.
This is your house interior, 9 x 9 m (missing 5 cm (2 inches) on the right and bottom edges of the plan). How do you plan to fit a kitchen, a 100 x 180 cm (40 x 71 inch) table, a sofa, and everything else here? It’s almost impossible. We see these floor plans all the time in the forum, and they make it really difficult to arrange a functional kitchen.
The kitchen in the plan is small: 3 tall cabinets, a corner unit, dishwasher, sink, another corner, then a 100 cm (40 inch) and another 100 cm (40 inch) base cabinet with cooktop. You have very little storage and limited countertop space.
For a dining table, you need at least 90 cm (35 inches), preferably 100 cm (40 inches) clearance around the table edges.
Please plan the kitchen layout carefully before you start any construction work.
ypg schrieb:
I don’t like the kitchen layout. There isn’t enough space for a proper island with at least 90cm (35 inches) depth. The dining area could get quite cramped when guests come over.
Three doors restrict the furnishing options in the utility room, even though it is fairly large. I would also create access from the hallway. There is a possibility to access it from under the stairs. However, then there would be no space for a coat rack. In that case, I would add a closet for coats in the intersection area between the kitchen, utility room, and hallway.
The hallway beside the stairs allows for a bit more spaciousness. Of course, you could also close that area off, but then you would have a staircase between two walls — something to weigh up carefully.
The bed’s position is really unfortunate. It’s nicer when you approach a bed head-on. Aside from that, the bed has access and doors on both sides of the headboard, which can disturb sleep for some people. Cosiness is something else. The walk-in closet feels trapped, as has already been mentioned.
Bathroom: Sinks are placed in a dark area, and the shower is by the window. It should be the other way around. Before approving the floor plan, make sure the bathroom design is finalized, otherwise furnishing may cause problems later. The kitchen is just a standard design from the architect and will not be implemented that way by us.
The door from the utility room to the outside is absolutely unnecessary for us. We also considered the possibility of access under the stairs.
Thanks for the suggestions regarding the bathroom!
RomeoZwo schrieb:
According to the site plan, the main façade (living area) on the ground floor faces West-North-West. Is that what you want? I would have planned the kitchen/dining/living area more towards South-South-West (meaning the kitchen in the area where the guest room and WC are currently shown). Guest room/WC/utility room on the north side.
That would require a different staircase—possibly a staircase with a landing... Swapping the kitchen and living room is definitely worth considering.
The corner terrace doesn’t make much sense as it’s only about 2.5 m deep (8 feet). You can’t really sit there comfortably, neither on the south nor on the west side. What’s the purpose of that protrusion on the south side by the driveway? A fifth parking spot? It feels like you’re paving over half the property with that massive driveway. The garage and driveway are consuming a large part of the budget. I would consider making the house rectangular instead of square and orienting the long side to the south, placing the living areas and the terrace there. That way, the terrace will get sunlight from three sides (east-south-west). The office would be better located in the northwest corner.
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pagoni202019 Nov 2020 12:44I think the utility room could possibly be a bit smaller depending on its intended use; having three doors there is unnecessary, more expensive, and takes up space.
The open-plan living area seems somewhat tight overall. You ABSOLUTELY MUST include actual furniture dimensions in the plan, that is essential.
The bathroom feels like it was arranged randomly, with a narrow passage and then an unnecessarily large space in front of the toilet.
I would also reconsider the room layout, and a rectangular floor plan might bring you more satisfaction.
I often read about the architect’s "standard," which I don’t quite understand. A freelance architect should prioritize freedom in design rather than any alleged standards. Otherwise, you might as well go to a “draftsman” or just use one of the many floor plans available online. The architect must create a ---custom--- design based on your needs and wishes; I wouldn’t expect to hear the word "standard" from them in this context. So far, their standard seems to be that you don’t like the floor plan. It can be done much better and more individually, as you can see here.
The open-plan living area seems somewhat tight overall. You ABSOLUTELY MUST include actual furniture dimensions in the plan, that is essential.
The bathroom feels like it was arranged randomly, with a narrow passage and then an unnecessarily large space in front of the toilet.
I would also reconsider the room layout, and a rectangular floor plan might bring you more satisfaction.
I often read about the architect’s "standard," which I don’t quite understand. A freelance architect should prioritize freedom in design rather than any alleged standards. Otherwise, you might as well go to a “draftsman” or just use one of the many floor plans available online. The architect must create a ---custom--- design based on your needs and wishes; I wouldn’t expect to hear the word "standard" from them in this context. So far, their standard seems to be that you don’t like the floor plan. It can be done much better and more individually, as you can see here.
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