ᐅ Floor plan design, two full stories, approximately 130–140 square meters without a basement

Created on: 29 Jul 2021 16:45
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prm2021
Hello everyone,
We are planning to build a house on a 600 m2 (approximately 6,460 sq ft) plot with a west-facing approach (a dead-end street). Unfortunately, the garage can only be located on the west side (as shown in the picture).

I will soon discuss the preliminary design with the architect. According to the regulations in my country, the original project cannot be changed later on.

According to the zoning plan, we must build an enclosed garage (2 parking spaces per dwelling, with 50% of them in an enclosed garage). This increases our construction costs, so we have to reduce the “ideal” size of 150 m2 (approximately 1,615 sq ft) by about 10-15 m2 (approximately 110-160 sq ft) and, of course, without a basement.

I have read many forums and found that the most important thing is that the living and dining rooms are not narrower than 4 meters (approximately 13 feet) and have at least 35 m2 (approximately 375 sq ft). We will spend 90% of our time there and in the kitchen.

We want an open kitchen facing east with as much natural light as possible (preferably in a two-row layout). We want the utility room to be at least 10 m2 (approximately 108 sq ft), the stairs to be as comfortable as possible without taking up too much space, and a guest toilet without a shower. In front of it, there would be a wardrobe (for an Ikea PAX depth 70 cm (27.5 inches)).

Upstairs, we would like natural light in the hallway, two children's rooms of about 13-14 m2 each (approximately 140-150 sq ft), facing south, and a bedroom facing northeast, where we need to place my wife’s Ikea PAX wardrobe measuring 200x70x240 cm (79x27.5x94 inches). In the bedroom, my wardrobe should also be placed, but it can be smaller than my wife’s.

I would like to build two full floors in a rectangular shape with a gabled roof, similar to Jaydee’s floor plan attached (of similar width and length), although her plan is not two full floors.

My wife would like two bathrooms or a guest WC with a shower. I’m assuring her that one bathroom with two sinks will be enough.

I apologize for my poor German. I have been following your forum for months and have learned a lot. Thank you for any help.

Lageplan eines Hauses mit Garten, Bäumen und Zufahrtswegen auf dem Grundstück


Grundriss eines Apartments: Wohnzimmer mit Sofa und Esstisch, Küche, Diele, Bad, Terrasse.


Grundriss eines Hauses: Elternzimmer, zwei Kinderzimmer, Bad/WC, Galerie, Treppe.
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motorradsilke
17 Aug 2021 12:01
Acof1978 schrieb:

There still needs to be quite a bit of drywall installed to run all the water and other pipes. They alone take up about 20cm (8 inches) in width. It will be very tight in both bathrooms. I would combine them.

Not necessarily. Pipes and conduits can also be installed within the walls.
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prm2021
17 Aug 2021 12:14
Bertram100 schrieb:
As a layperson, I find the kids’ bathroom unnecessary. I can understand having a separate toilet on the same floor, but dedicating a whole bathroom for children on the same level seems expensive and excessive to me.

We are currently debating whether to remove the kids’ toilet and instead have three children’s bedrooms.
Climbee17 Aug 2021 13:08
Oh my goodness, you’re right: those are the windows, the doors are planned to be even narrower.

Well then, have fun. The big grandpa just can’t use the guest bathroom. Definitely make sure to plan for an outdoor toilet in the garden for any heavier visitors!
Climbee17 Aug 2021 13:28
ypg schrieb:

Are you serious? As an amateur? What can he possibly do there

I meant: I, as an amateur, would be ashamed to present something like that – even if you are just a draftsman, the shame should be even greater. This was not directed at the original poster.
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hanghaus2000
17 Aug 2021 14:11
Bertram100 schrieb:

As a layperson, I find the kids’ bathroom unnecessary. I could understand having a separate toilet on the same floor, but dedicating an entire bathroom for the kids on the same floor seems expensive and excessive to me.

I have a minimalist kids’ bathroom and a parents’ bathroom directly accessible from the bedroom. I think it’s a great idea. Even after 18 years, I still find it very practical. Or especially when the kids are older.
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prm2021
17 Aug 2021 15:13
hanghaus2000 schrieb:

I have minimalist children's and master bathrooms accessible directly from the bedroom. I think it’s a great idea. Even after 18 years, or especially when the kids are older.

Thank you, do you perhaps have a sketch?