Hello everyone,
My wife and I are currently planning a semi-detached house with 125 m² (1,345 sq ft) of living space.
During the planning process, I realized that having a second shower would be beneficial. However, with only 125 m² (1,345 sq ft), space is limited, so I need to carefully consider how to use the area most efficiently. For this reason, I tried to make use of a "dead" corner in the master bedroom, which was originally intended as a dressing or makeup area.
In the original plan (makeup area), there was a window on the outside wall of the semi-detached house. When I informed the general contractor about my changes regarding the shower, the responsible architect removed the previously existing window without any explanation.
I am not happy about this because
I would like to know if it is advisable to install a window or something similar next to the shower anyway. If you have alternative suggestions on how I might fit an additional window in the bedroom, I would appreciate your ideas.
Thank you! 🙂
My wife and I are currently planning a semi-detached house with 125 m² (1,345 sq ft) of living space.
During the planning process, I realized that having a second shower would be beneficial. However, with only 125 m² (1,345 sq ft), space is limited, so I need to carefully consider how to use the area most efficiently. For this reason, I tried to make use of a "dead" corner in the master bedroom, which was originally intended as a dressing or makeup area.
In the original plan (makeup area), there was a window on the outside wall of the semi-detached house. When I informed the general contractor about my changes regarding the shower, the responsible architect removed the previously existing window without any explanation.
I am not happy about this because
- I had planned to be able to immediately ventilate humidity by opening the window, and now this option is lost.
- this results in less natural daylight in the room.
I would like to know if it is advisable to install a window or something similar next to the shower anyway. If you have alternative suggestions on how I might fit an additional window in the bedroom, I would appreciate your ideas.
Thank you! 🙂
AxelH. schrieb:
the charm of a mid-terrace houseI completely agree with you. I really don’t like it!
AxelH. schrieb:
Is there actually a plan for the ground floor anywhere?Not until now, because until recently I was only concerned with the compatibility of the shower and window.
I am now uploading the ground floor as well and preparing myself for the technical knockout.
And by the way, I have nothing to do with the furnishing. The house won’t actually be set up like that. 😀 Just accept it and don’t question why the furniture is arranged as it is.
Hardi88 schrieb:
I was hesitant to post this here because it’s a rather unremarkable standard design. It may be unremarkable, but that’s not a problem. It can be optimized, but please do so in the floor plan discussion subforum, and with a completed questionnaire. Just because a general contractor-built house lacks finesse doesn’t mean it can’t be improved. The general contractor will impartially install everything you want.
And please include orientation and site plan/carport details.
Hardi88 schrieb:
I’m now sharing the ground floor plan as well and bracing myself for the technical knockout.I’m afraid that might actually happen... 😉What immediately stands out is that the window issue continues on the ground floor—or rather, it starts on the ground floor and then becomes apparent upstairs.
And why is the direct access to the kitchen sealed off with drywall? Is carrying groceries over long distances part of the daily fitness routine? Especially if you also have to transport items stored on a small shelf in the utility room when you need them in the kitchen.
I think, seeing it like this, you can expect plenty of feedback from us...
Oh, and where is north on the plan? That could be helpful for the window and lighting design as well...
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Pinkiponk13 Apr 2021 08:56Hardi88 schrieb:
I was a bit hesitant to share this here because it’s quite a straightforward, no-frills standard. :-) This forum is truly great, extremely helpful, and very, very, very supportive. ... But one thing that doesn’t happen here is building without passion. ;-) I’ve learned that the hard way as well. ;-) But in my opinion, that’s part of what makes this forum’s quality so special. ;-)
Pinkiponk schrieb:
is really great, extremely helpful and very, very, very willing to helpI have been a reader for many months and perceive the willingness to help in the same way.
The fact is that I hesitated for a long time to post here because most people build on a different scale, and semi-detached house layouts from general contractors have been heavily criticized.
The current situation is catastrophic, and in my region, it is almost impossible to get any plots of land, which complicates things further and ties you to a general contractor. In my contract, I simply cannot move load-bearing walls as I please—load-bearing walls remain fixed.
AxelH. schrieb:
Oh yes, where is north actually indicated on the plan? That could also be helpful for window and lighting planning...The living room side faces west. The side of the house with the window dilemma faces north.
I might contact someone privately to possibly avoid the worst. 😀 🙁
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