ᐅ Floor Plan of a Small Single-Family House on a North-Facing Slope, 170 m²
Created on: 7 Jan 2021 21:22
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Nitram94Hello dear members of the forum,
I have been a silent reader for some time now, and since we are currently in the planning phase, I would like to share our current floor plan and hope to get some feedback!
The plot is huge, measuring 50 x 75m (164 x 246 ft). The street, which has moderate traffic, is located to the south. The land slopes downward away from the street toward the north, with about a 3m (10 ft) drop over 15m (49 ft), then it flattens out again. There are already houses on both the left and right sides of the property. Behind the plot are agricultural fields.
The current plan includes a total living area of approximately 170m² (1,830 sq ft). Since the street is to the south, we want a small garden on that side and a larger one to the north because that is where the green fields are located.
The idea behind the floor plan was to allow access from the living area to both gardens, so everything basically becomes one unit. It was important for us to have an open living and dining area and for the parents’ zone to be on the same floor. That way, the children (1-2 planned) have their own area in the basement—not ideal initially, but most likely everyone will be happy with it later 😉.
We also really wanted direct access from the bedroom to the bathroom.
I am still not completely satisfied with the window arrangement (regarding the exterior appearance), but I am not sure what could be changed.
For storage space, an attic is planned.
The bathroom in the basement will have a “basement window” and a bathtub.
The entrance on the floor plan is on the south side.
Load-bearing walls in the basement have not yet been drawn.
The plan is to keep the build ready for finishing costs under 400k—doable?
I am looking forward to your opinions and hope for some helpful tips!
I have been a silent reader for some time now, and since we are currently in the planning phase, I would like to share our current floor plan and hope to get some feedback!
The plot is huge, measuring 50 x 75m (164 x 246 ft). The street, which has moderate traffic, is located to the south. The land slopes downward away from the street toward the north, with about a 3m (10 ft) drop over 15m (49 ft), then it flattens out again. There are already houses on both the left and right sides of the property. Behind the plot are agricultural fields.
The current plan includes a total living area of approximately 170m² (1,830 sq ft). Since the street is to the south, we want a small garden on that side and a larger one to the north because that is where the green fields are located.
The idea behind the floor plan was to allow access from the living area to both gardens, so everything basically becomes one unit. It was important for us to have an open living and dining area and for the parents’ zone to be on the same floor. That way, the children (1-2 planned) have their own area in the basement—not ideal initially, but most likely everyone will be happy with it later 😉.
We also really wanted direct access from the bedroom to the bathroom.
I am still not completely satisfied with the window arrangement (regarding the exterior appearance), but I am not sure what could be changed.
For storage space, an attic is planned.
The bathroom in the basement will have a “basement window” and a bathtub.
The entrance on the floor plan is on the south side.
Load-bearing walls in the basement have not yet been drawn.
The plan is to keep the build ready for finishing costs under 400k—doable?
I am looking forward to your opinions and hope for some helpful tips!
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I would swap the floors.
Living area downstairs facing the garden directly with the children.
Sleeping area upstairs for the whole family.
What I notice about the current floor plan: do you really want guests to use your private bathroom?
The walk-in closet is a large area but has little usable storage space. I would connect the parents’ section, whether upstairs or downstairs, through the dressing room. On one side it leads to the bedroom, on the other to the bathroom.
Don’t plan the staircase only for the interior. Wheelbarrows, lawn mowers, garden waste, sand, soil, etc. will always need to be carried up and down from outside.
I would swap the floors.
Living area downstairs facing the garden directly with the children.
Sleeping area upstairs for the whole family.
What I notice about the current floor plan: do you really want guests to use your private bathroom?
The walk-in closet is a large area but has little usable storage space. I would connect the parents’ section, whether upstairs or downstairs, through the dressing room. On one side it leads to the bedroom, on the other to the bathroom.
Don’t plan the staircase only for the interior. Wheelbarrows, lawn mowers, garden waste, sand, soil, etc. will always need to be carried up and down from outside.
Addition!
Development Plan/Restrictions
Plot size: 50x70m (164x230 ft)
Slope: yes, but small
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: Basement, Ground floor
Roof type: Gable roof
Architectural style: simple modern
Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: simple construction
Basement, floors: Basement, Ground floor
Number of occupants: 2 adults (26, 26), 2 children planned
Office: not needed
Guest bedrooms per year: rather few
Open or closed architecture: open
Conservative or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: open
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace: yes
Music/stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: balcony
Carport
House Design
Planned by:
- Do-it-Yourself
What is particularly liked?
That both gardens can be accessed from the living room!
What is disliked? The arrangement of the windows (facade view)
Cost estimate according to architect/planner: none available
Personal price limit for house, including furnishings: 400,000
Preferred heating technology: geothermal energy
Development Plan/Restrictions
Plot size: 50x70m (164x230 ft)
Slope: yes, but small
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: Basement, Ground floor
Roof type: Gable roof
Architectural style: simple modern
Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: simple construction
Basement, floors: Basement, Ground floor
Number of occupants: 2 adults (26, 26), 2 children planned
Office: not needed
Guest bedrooms per year: rather few
Open or closed architecture: open
Conservative or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: open
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace: yes
Music/stereo wall: no
Balcony, roof terrace: balcony
Carport
House Design
Planned by:
- Do-it-Yourself
What is particularly liked?
That both gardens can be accessed from the living room!
What is disliked? The arrangement of the windows (facade view)
Cost estimate according to architect/planner: none available
Personal price limit for house, including furnishings: 400,000
Preferred heating technology: geothermal energy
Hello Haydee,
Thank you for your input!
Regarding the idea of sleeping upstairs and living downstairs: that was of course considered, but then we would have no south-facing windows at all, and most of them would face north. Also, houses were built on both the left and right sides years ago, and they have basements, ground floors, and upper floors. If we lived downstairs, I think it would feel very oppressive to look out the window and see a three-story house.
As for guests using their own bathroom: we had also thought about creating a separate toilet instead of the storage room, but that seemed unnecessary to us. We would rather give up our en suite bathroom for that purpose.
I agree with you about the outdoor area, and it is planned, thanks!
Thank you for your input!
Regarding the idea of sleeping upstairs and living downstairs: that was of course considered, but then we would have no south-facing windows at all, and most of them would face north. Also, houses were built on both the left and right sides years ago, and they have basements, ground floors, and upper floors. If we lived downstairs, I think it would feel very oppressive to look out the window and see a three-story house.
As for guests using their own bathroom: we had also thought about creating a separate toilet instead of the storage room, but that seemed unnecessary to us. We would rather give up our en suite bathroom for that purpose.
I agree with you about the outdoor area, and it is planned, thanks!
Nitram94 schrieb:
The load-bearing walls in the basement are not yet marked. I don’t see any plan at all, not even a scrap.
Nitram94 schrieb:
The plot is huge, measuring 50 x 75m (164 x 246 ft). The street, with light traffic, is to the south. The land slopes away from the street with a gradient of about 3m (10 ft) over 15m (49 ft) towards the north, then levels out. Houses are already built on both the left and right sides of the plot. Agricultural fields lie behind the property. Without pictures, I’m uncertain whether you’re describing an outdoor area with building plots nearby or your own building plot. Given its size, your house should at least be paid for by the portion of the land you don’t need yourself.
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