Development Plan/Restrictions
Plot size = 545 sqm (5865 sq ft)
Slope = minimal, almost flat
Site occupancy index = 0.4
Floor area ratio = 0.8
Building envelope, building line and boundary = see photo
Number of parking spaces = 2
Number of floors = maximum 2 full stories (II or I+D)
Roof type = hip roof / gable roof / pitched roof
Architectural style = open
Orientation = see photo
Homeowner Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type = hip roof, townhouse with bay window
Basement, floors = basement, ground floor, upper floor
Number of occupants, ages = 2 adults (30 / 30) and 2 children (2 / <1)
Room requirements on ground floor, upper floor
Office: family use or home office = office in basement for home office
Guests per year = maximum once
Open or closed design = partly open (living/dining area open)
Conservative or modern style = modern style
Open kitchen, kitchen island = open kitchen, kitchen island if feasible (no appointment at kitchen showroom yet)
Number of dining seats = 6 (extendable table for about 8 people)
Fireplace = yes, in living room, acting as a kind of “small” room divider between living and dining areas
Music/sound wall = no
Balcony, roof terrace = terrace on ground floor, to be roofed over / option for roof terrace above bay window (cost issue)
Garage, carport = garage with direct access to house (pantry), separate carport (see aerial photo)
Utility garden, greenhouse
Other wishes = sauna in upper floor bathroom / larger wardrobe area / terrace roofing (type of terrace roofing still to be decided)
House Design
Design by: building technician from a construction company and our own ideas
What do you particularly like? Why?
What do you not like? Why?
Cost estimate according to architect/planner = not yet specified
Personal budget for the house, including fittings = 600,000 €
Preferred heating technology = ground source heat pump (GSHP), photovoltaic, optional battery storage
Home automation = KNX (programming and planning by father)
If you had to give up certain details/extensions:
- can give up: roof terrace above bay window / lots of space in the master bedroom / straight staircase (initially planned but currently replaced by a staircase with landing)
- cannot give up: space for children / office
Why is the design like it is now? For example:
Standard design by planner? No
Which of your wishes were implemented by the architect? Office (initially wanted on ground floor, now in basement with light well due to space constraints)
What do you think makes it particularly good or bad?
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
Plot approximately 550 sqm (5920 sq ft), not very large, so trying to get as much living space as possible on a small footprint. That’s why there is a basement, but we didn’t want a “standardized,” square townhouse with a hip roof, instead adding a personal touch with the bay window on the ground floor.
We look forward to input from the forum (so far I have mainly been a silent reader) and thank you in advance.
Regards
JoHa
Plot size = 545 sqm (5865 sq ft)
Slope = minimal, almost flat
Site occupancy index = 0.4
Floor area ratio = 0.8
Building envelope, building line and boundary = see photo
Number of parking spaces = 2
Number of floors = maximum 2 full stories (II or I+D)
Roof type = hip roof / gable roof / pitched roof
Architectural style = open
Orientation = see photo
Homeowner Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type = hip roof, townhouse with bay window
Basement, floors = basement, ground floor, upper floor
Number of occupants, ages = 2 adults (30 / 30) and 2 children (2 / <1)
Room requirements on ground floor, upper floor
Office: family use or home office = office in basement for home office
Guests per year = maximum once
Open or closed design = partly open (living/dining area open)
Conservative or modern style = modern style
Open kitchen, kitchen island = open kitchen, kitchen island if feasible (no appointment at kitchen showroom yet)
Number of dining seats = 6 (extendable table for about 8 people)
Fireplace = yes, in living room, acting as a kind of “small” room divider between living and dining areas
Music/sound wall = no
Balcony, roof terrace = terrace on ground floor, to be roofed over / option for roof terrace above bay window (cost issue)
Garage, carport = garage with direct access to house (pantry), separate carport (see aerial photo)
Utility garden, greenhouse
Other wishes = sauna in upper floor bathroom / larger wardrobe area / terrace roofing (type of terrace roofing still to be decided)
House Design
Design by: building technician from a construction company and our own ideas
What do you particularly like? Why?
- Basically the open layout on the ground floor
- Upper floor with relatively large children’s rooms
- Bay window extension on ground floor
What do you not like? Why?
- Entrance area > looking for new ideas for a “large” wardrobe due to 2 children and many shoes
- Bathroom layout on upper floor > the planner just sketched a rough idea, nothing concrete yet. However, I want to try to fit a 2-person sauna. Any ideas from the forum?
- Basement layout > what room sizes do you recommend for the basement? How much space is needed, e.g., for technical equipment? Ideas for basement layout?
- Windows > In the current plan, window placement/type has not been a main focus. We want a floor-to-ceiling corner window with a patio door in the ground floor living room.
Cost estimate according to architect/planner = not yet specified
Personal budget for the house, including fittings = 600,000 €
Preferred heating technology = ground source heat pump (GSHP), photovoltaic, optional battery storage
Home automation = KNX (programming and planning by father)
If you had to give up certain details/extensions:
- can give up: roof terrace above bay window / lots of space in the master bedroom / straight staircase (initially planned but currently replaced by a staircase with landing)
- cannot give up: space for children / office
Why is the design like it is now? For example:
Standard design by planner? No
Which of your wishes were implemented by the architect? Office (initially wanted on ground floor, now in basement with light well due to space constraints)
What do you think makes it particularly good or bad?
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
Plot approximately 550 sqm (5920 sq ft), not very large, so trying to get as much living space as possible on a small footprint. That’s why there is a basement, but we didn’t want a “standardized,” square townhouse with a hip roof, instead adding a personal touch with the bay window on the ground floor.
We look forward to input from the forum (so far I have mainly been a silent reader) and thank you in advance.
Regards
JoHa
It’s a very specific floor plan with a very spacious hallway and a very spacious kitchen – the question is whether this is proportionate to the rest of the house.
4.14m (13.6 ft) from the sofa to the living room wall is definitely enough – if it were my layout, I would try to make the hallway a bit smaller and possibly choose a different staircase design so you get more of the living room space. You have more than enough space in the hallway – plus a vestibule and a huge wardrobe. Maybe you could create more space by adjusting those areas.
I also find the pantry somewhat impractical, especially the door to the garage? You’d have to walk through your pantry every time you enter the house from the garage and then come out into the kitchen – that feels a bit odd to me, but that’s a matter of taste. Especially considering there are two doors in the pantry... I would also consider removing the door to the garage.
Sure, the kitchen is huge, and you can definitely create something great there. There’s even enough room for a seating area. If you like a large kitchen, go for it.
Regarding the upper floor: Currently, you don’t have space for a large wardrobe in the bedroom. The shape of the bedroom is not ideal for a regular closet. You have 3.25m (10.7 ft) of space, but then it gets quite tight near the window, the bed, etc. So I would actually consider making some changes or adjustments there.
I’m not very keen on walking in the door and seeing the shower cabin (probably glass) straight ahead. I don’t find the bathroom layout very optimal, but of course, that’s a matter of personal preference. The staircase does take up a lot of space upstairs.
4.14m (13.6 ft) from the sofa to the living room wall is definitely enough – if it were my layout, I would try to make the hallway a bit smaller and possibly choose a different staircase design so you get more of the living room space. You have more than enough space in the hallway – plus a vestibule and a huge wardrobe. Maybe you could create more space by adjusting those areas.
I also find the pantry somewhat impractical, especially the door to the garage? You’d have to walk through your pantry every time you enter the house from the garage and then come out into the kitchen – that feels a bit odd to me, but that’s a matter of taste. Especially considering there are two doors in the pantry... I would also consider removing the door to the garage.
Sure, the kitchen is huge, and you can definitely create something great there. There’s even enough room for a seating area. If you like a large kitchen, go for it.
Regarding the upper floor: Currently, you don’t have space for a large wardrobe in the bedroom. The shape of the bedroom is not ideal for a regular closet. You have 3.25m (10.7 ft) of space, but then it gets quite tight near the window, the bed, etc. So I would actually consider making some changes or adjustments there.
I’m not very keen on walking in the door and seeing the shower cabin (probably glass) straight ahead. I don’t find the bathroom layout very optimal, but of course, that’s a matter of personal preference. The staircase does take up a lot of space upstairs.
I also think the living room suffers from its size. It might be better to switch the living room and kitchen, but ideally, I would redesign the entire ground floor. I would also remove the odd short walls on the upper floor in front of the bathroom and on the ground floor near the entrance hall.
I would make the laundry chute accessible from the hallway. Positioned way back in the corner, it interferes with the toilet user, and the distance is too far for lazy people or possibly undisciplined children.
The huge pantry takes up a lot of space. There is unused space in front of it. The path from the kitchen to the dining table is too long.
It makes sense to plan the living room in the quieter area and place the kitchen next to the dining area; therefore, I would swap the living room and kitchen.
There is a lot of unused space on the ground floor. The hallway is large—too large for my taste. I would place the stairs on the south side to capture the southern sunlight, which the whole house would benefit from.
A guest toilet in the east and the main toilet in the south is a waste.
Definitely try furnishing with your own furniture and make the space currently designated as the kitchen more square-shaped.
The huge pantry takes up a lot of space. There is unused space in front of it. The path from the kitchen to the dining table is too long.
It makes sense to plan the living room in the quieter area and place the kitchen next to the dining area; therefore, I would swap the living room and kitchen.
There is a lot of unused space on the ground floor. The hallway is large—too large for my taste. I would place the stairs on the south side to capture the southern sunlight, which the whole house would benefit from.
A guest toilet in the east and the main toilet in the south is a waste.
Definitely try furnishing with your own furniture and make the space currently designated as the kitchen more square-shaped.
exto1791 schrieb:
a very unusual floor planYes, I honestly can't decide which I like better: the front porch post right in front of the garage door, or the interior window next to the sofa ;-)https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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pagoni2020 schrieb:
Therefore, I would at least plan for a basic shower and toilet in the basement because of the sauna, and who knows how the office down there might be used in 10 years....... A shower and toilet in the basement will likely require a sewage lifting system. A relatively small one is sufficient for the shower, but it gets more complex for the toilet. Such systems should also be maintained regularly. For this reason, we decided against installing a toilet next to the sauna and only installed a shower. Depending on the location, the sewage lifting system for the heating drainage can also be used.
By the way, we are glad to have switched from the 1.4 x 2.0 m (4.6 x 6.6 ft) sauna on the upper floor to a 2 x 2.5 m (6.6 x 8.2 ft) sauna in the basement. Of course, a 2 x 2.5 m (6.6 x 8.2 ft) sauna on the upper floor would have been even better, but the floor plan didn’t allow it due to other bathroom preferences.
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pagoni202023 Nov 2020 11:32RomeoZwo schrieb:
However, a lift station is probably required for the shower and toilet in the basement. A relatively small one is sufficient for the shower, but it gets more complex for the toilet. It should also be maintained regularly. For this reason, we decided against having a toilet next to the sauna and only installed the shower. Depending on the location, the lift station for the heating drainage can also be used for this.
By the way, we’re glad to have switched from the 1.4 x 2.0m (4.6 x 6.6 ft) sauna upstairs to the 2 x 2.5m (6.6 x 8.2 ft) one in the basement. Of course, 2 x 2.5m (6.6 x 8.2 ft) upstairs would have been even better, but the floor plan didn’t allow for it due to other bathroom requirements ;-) . That’s true, but depending on the situation, a lift station is simply necessary. A friend of mine uses one and it seems to work well, though I don’t have personal experience with it.
I feel the same about sauna size. In living areas, saunas usually end up quite small, which is why I prefer an outdoor location and plan to implement that in a new build. A nice basement area is definitely great if available, but in my opinion, the size is crucial. My first self-built sauna back then was 3 x 2m (9.8 x 6.6 ft) with simple glass fronts offering a view into a pleasant room area — that was something special. I just don’t like having a sauna in the laundry room or similar.
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