ᐅ Hillside House in the Southwest Palatinate – Our Home Construction 2.0
Created on: 9 Sep 2022 18:13
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kati1337
Good evening everyone
I’m starting a small collection thread here for photos and progress updates on our second building project.
We’ve already moved to the Palatinate region to be closer to the construction site. Now we’re watching eagerly and happily as our (hopefully final) dream home takes shape near family.
One big challenge still ahead of us is the facade design. I really love the Nordic style with brickwork and mullioned windows. That won’t be possible here for two reasons: firstly, no one here can do bricklaying, and secondly, it would stand out too much. We will be going with a rendered facade. How to design the colors of the facade and windows to still create some country house / cottage charm is currently still a work in progress mentally.
Otherwise, I’m sharing our plans here and how it will eventually be built.
The support pillar marked near the kitchen island could be removed for a small extra cost, so that will be gone.
The room for “garden equipment” under the garage will get a partition wall for structural reasons.
It won’t be fully finished living space like in the house, but underfloor heating will be installed, along with a lockable door and a window. It’s meant to store garden tools but also some of the building services equipment, since the utility room (HAR) is quite small, and maybe be used as a party room.
We had three construction companies in the final selection. In the end, we chose the “doer” – a builder recommended to us here by friends and family. No website, no smartphone, but he is on site every day himself working in overalls. He has a very good reputation in this area and now rarely builds single-family homes. We were a bit lucky through personal connections and a very friendly initial phone call to get our foot in the door. So far we are very satisfied with this choice.
I’m starting a small collection thread here for photos and progress updates on our second building project.
We’ve already moved to the Palatinate region to be closer to the construction site. Now we’re watching eagerly and happily as our (hopefully final) dream home takes shape near family.
One big challenge still ahead of us is the facade design. I really love the Nordic style with brickwork and mullioned windows. That won’t be possible here for two reasons: firstly, no one here can do bricklaying, and secondly, it would stand out too much. We will be going with a rendered facade. How to design the colors of the facade and windows to still create some country house / cottage charm is currently still a work in progress mentally.
Otherwise, I’m sharing our plans here and how it will eventually be built.
The support pillar marked near the kitchen island could be removed for a small extra cost, so that will be gone.
The room for “garden equipment” under the garage will get a partition wall for structural reasons.
It won’t be fully finished living space like in the house, but underfloor heating will be installed, along with a lockable door and a window. It’s meant to store garden tools but also some of the building services equipment, since the utility room (HAR) is quite small, and maybe be used as a party room.
We had three construction companies in the final selection. In the end, we chose the “doer” – a builder recommended to us here by friends and family. No website, no smartphone, but he is on site every day himself working in overalls. He has a very good reputation in this area and now rarely builds single-family homes. We were a bit lucky through personal connections and a very friendly initial phone call to get our foot in the door. So far we are very satisfied with this choice.
Myrna_Loy schrieb:
We have washable, woven runners in the walking areas of the living room and the entrance, which my family regularly brings me from Sweden. Show us.. 🙂
tadadadadad tadadadada and more tadadtada.. (Words)
Holzhäuschen20 Sep 2022 12:00Tamstar schrieb:
Solid wood planks are sometimes even cheaper than engineered wood flooring because only a single layer is processed, whereas engineered flooring often has three layers.
From what I’ve seen: The "Select" grades tend to be more uniform, while "Rustic" grades are more characterful. Exactly, solid planks made from soft coniferous wood (pine, spruce) are quite affordable. The floors can be made more durable by ordering them brushed or brushing them yourself. This process removes the softer wood, leaving the harder growth rings visible. At least, that’s how our flooring supplier explained it to me.
The distinction between select and rustic is also correct. I like more lively floors, so the somewhat cheaper rustic suits me well.
For the upper floor, we chose slightly more expensive ash planks. They are almost as hard as oak but (ahem) not as unattractive 😀 I simply don’t like oak at all.
We haven’t installed them yet. For me, they are the most beautiful wooden floor so far. They are brushed and oiled, 20mm (0.8 inches) thick, 13cm (5 inches) wide, and between 50 and 200cm (20–79 inches) long:
Oh, and we paid €82 per square meter (about $82 per square yard), just for the wood. Considerably more than we wanted, but well, these things last forever. I checked recently, and just a few weeks later, the price was already €110.
If I had underfloor heating, I would probably have chosen tiles on the ground floor despite my love for wood. I really like my spray mop and absolutely hate mopping by hand, but it doesn’t work well on wooden floorboards... On the other hand, you’re not supposed to mop them often anyway, so maybe it’s not such a big deal.
For inspiration: From what you can see in pictures and videos, Nadja Granduc (jagrashome or something like that on Instagram) has beautiful wood-look tiles laid in a herringbone pattern. I think it looks really great in her place.
For inspiration: From what you can see in pictures and videos, Nadja Granduc (jagrashome or something like that on Instagram) has beautiful wood-look tiles laid in a herringbone pattern. I think it looks really great in her place.
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Myrna_Loy20 Sep 2022 12:38Steffi33 schrieb:
Show us.. 🙂
tadadadadad tadadadada and more tadadtada.. (words) Fortunately, they are not laid out yet. Although I could get them if the weather keeps going like this. These are those patchwork rugs made from fabric strips. Nowadays, they come not only in wildly mixed colors but also in more monochrome designs. My mother always buys them when they are on sale because they are used absolutely everywhere in Sweden. You can put them in the washing machine and even wash them at 60°C (140°F). We even had them on the terrace when the children were toddlers.
kati1337 schrieb:
I feel the same way. You often hear people say that maintenance isn’t that demanding. It probably depends on the type of wood flooring. I’m not too worried about major accidents like spilling a bucket of water and leaving it for an hour.
But what if, for example, tomato sauce drips onto the wood and isn’t cleaned up immediately, or something similar? Right now, you still have some time and are obviously seriously considering the question...
Therefore, I can only recommend asking your supplier for a few samples to take home or ordering some online.
Then do a practical test yourself. Put anything you want on it, leave water or ketchup on the surface and/or in the joints. After 24 hours, wipe it off and be surprised by your findings, whether positive or negative.
Also keep in mind that wood/flooring can usually be repaired almost invisibly with relatively little effort.
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Pinkiponk20 Sep 2022 13:25Tamstar schrieb:
I love my vacuum mop... Off topic: Are you allowed to say here or via private message which vacuum mop you use (is a plural missing here)? We also wanted to buy one, but no model has really convinced us. We have read the various, including reputable, review sites. Until we "maybe eventually" decide on a model, we will continue to vacuum and mop the traditional way.
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