I have another topic to discuss, as we will soon talk to the excavation contractor about where they can or should prepare the ground for the terraces.
Your opinion on the number and shape of our terraces, considering both aesthetics and practicality, would be appreciated.
First of all, I am thinking of three terraces: a main terrace at the back facing the garden (Terrace 1), a small terrace where you can quickly step outside from the kitchen for a tea or sparkling wine (Terrace 3), and another small terrace near our technical/utility room (Terrace 2) to put out a drying rack, empty a bucket of water, or just stand there and "gucken" (Swabian dialect for looking or watching).
Regarding the shape(s), I am uncertain. I like round, semi-circular, and organic forms but am unsure if they suit a square house (9.40m x 9.40m (31 feet x 31 feet)). Additionally, I like the idea of “paving circles,” some of which I want to include on the terraces and carport. I am not sure whether paving circles look better on round or square terraces, or if that would result in too many rounded elements. If you have successful photos, please feel free to share them with me.
I would also like to take this opportunity to wish you all and your families a Happy New Year, with many joyful moments within ;-) and beyond the forum. Let’s continue to come together so nicely and supportively.
--> And if anyone has contact with Hampshire, please use all available means to encourage him to return. We miss him a lot.
One more note regarding my drawings on the photos: I was not able to draw semi-circular shapes, so I partly chose the shape “oval/round.” I hope my questions are still understandable.
Your opinion on the number and shape of our terraces, considering both aesthetics and practicality, would be appreciated.
First of all, I am thinking of three terraces: a main terrace at the back facing the garden (Terrace 1), a small terrace where you can quickly step outside from the kitchen for a tea or sparkling wine (Terrace 3), and another small terrace near our technical/utility room (Terrace 2) to put out a drying rack, empty a bucket of water, or just stand there and "gucken" (Swabian dialect for looking or watching).
Regarding the shape(s), I am uncertain. I like round, semi-circular, and organic forms but am unsure if they suit a square house (9.40m x 9.40m (31 feet x 31 feet)). Additionally, I like the idea of “paving circles,” some of which I want to include on the terraces and carport. I am not sure whether paving circles look better on round or square terraces, or if that would result in too many rounded elements. If you have successful photos, please feel free to share them with me.
I would also like to take this opportunity to wish you all and your families a Happy New Year, with many joyful moments within ;-) and beyond the forum. Let’s continue to come together so nicely and supportively.
--> And if anyone has contact with Hampshire, please use all available means to encourage him to return. We miss him a lot.
One more note regarding my drawings on the photos: I was not able to draw semi-circular shapes, so I partly chose the shape “oval/round.” I hope my questions are still understandable.
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WilderSueden2 Jan 2022 21:00barfly666 schrieb:
Is it even possible to get through pushing a bike without removing the handlebars?You can with the bike, but maybe not with a two-seater bike trailer 😉B
barfly6662 Jan 2022 21:03hanse987 schrieb:
because grass will never grow there.… but weeds will … 🙂@Pinkiponk: So "open" doesn’t really work. But I can understand your husband; having no garage would be inconvenient. Could you move the garage further to the right and place the additional parking spot in front of the guest bathroom window? That would save some maneuvering if one car is parked in front of the garage. Or attach the garage to the house, then it becomes part of the house and you can go around it…
My garage is placed at an angle near the side entrance and feels way too close, especially in the narrowest area…
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barfly6662 Jan 2022 21:05WilderSueden schrieb:
You can already manage with a bike, but maybe not with a 2-seater bike trailer 😉And if the trend toward cargo bikes for shopping, picking up kids from kindergarten, etc. continues… well, good luck with that. 🙂W
WilderSueden2 Jan 2022 21:18I find cargo bikes a bit one-sided, but trailers are practical (just like with cars, by the way). You have a regular bike that you can ride normally, but when needed, you can attach a child seat or trailer at the back. The time needed to hook it up is almost negligible once the trailer is set up. We mainly bought the trailer for after the move. Especially since we’re moving to a rural area and the kindergarten will be around 3 meters (2 miles) away, with a relatively direct route along a narrow one-and-a-half lane road through the forest. The car won’t be much faster there, and a bit of exercise isn’t bad when you otherwise work from home.
But the bike issue is a good point. If I’m reading the plan correctly, the bike parking space is only accessible if the rear parking spot is free. In the worst case, both cars would have to be moved to get to a bike. Entering from the side is also quite tight at 80 centimeters (31 inches); I currently have a similarly cramped situation with my bike in our basement storage room.
But the bike issue is a good point. If I’m reading the plan correctly, the bike parking space is only accessible if the rear parking spot is free. In the worst case, both cars would have to be moved to get to a bike. Entering from the side is also quite tight at 80 centimeters (31 inches); I currently have a similarly cramped situation with my bike in our basement storage room.
WilderSueden schrieb:
You can do it by bike, but a two-seater bike trailer might be a different story 😉barfly666 schrieb:
And now with the trend towards cargo bikes for shopping, picking up children from kindergarten, etc... well, good luck with that. 🙂I think you’re overestimating Pinkipong a bit 😀. She probably doesn’t use a cargo bike with shopping and children. No offense, @Pinkiponk;)Similar topics