ᐅ Floor plan of a single-family detached house, urban villa style, approximately 2,600 sq ft, without a basement
Created on: 23 Apr 2022 11:06
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dkw8074
Hello,
we now have a plan that is already quite advanced for us. We have been considering for a long time whether to include a basement or not, as well as whether to use the attic space (see also https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/ausbau-dachgeschoss-bei-walmdach-als-kellerersatz.43148/).
Building Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 1170 m² (0.29 acres)
Slope: no
Floor area ratio: 0.4
Floor space index: 2
Number of parking spaces: 2 garage + 1 outdoor
Number of floors: 2
Roof type: hipped roof
Style: urban villa
Orientation: southwest
Owner Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: hipped roof urban villa
Basement, floors: trying to do without a basement
Number of occupants, age: 2 adults, 1 child currently
Space needs on ground floor and upper floor: rooms should be a comfortable size without being excessive
Office: family use or home office? both
Guest stays per year: 10-15 times for 2-3 days
Open or closed architecture: open towards the garden
Conservative or modern design: I would say a mix; in any case, the staircase should not be in the living room
Open kitchen, kitchen island: kitchen with pantry, a fully freestanding island is not necessary
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace: yes
Balcony, roof terrace: no balcony, terrace with roof cover
Garage, carport: yes, 2 parking spaces plus motorcycle; 1 additional outdoor parking
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why something should or should not be included
House Design
Who created the plan: a planner from a construction company
What do you particularly like? Why? We generally like the ground and upper floor because everything we wished for has been implemented
What do you dislike? Why? Placement of building services - perhaps try placing them under the stairs?
Price estimate according to architect/planner: 700k
Personal price limit for the house, including equipment: 800k
Preferred heating system: geothermal
If you have to give up something, which details/extensions
-can you do without: possibly a few square meters; a big question is whether the office/fitness room above the garage makes sense or if a basement would be better
-can’t give up: own master bathroom, laundry room upstairs
Why is the design the way it is now?
We had quite clear ideas based on reviewing standard floor plans. There were some changes and tests (basement yes/no, attic use yes/no).
What makes it, in your opinion, particularly good or bad? Very good implementation of our ideas and budget
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
The approx. 30 m² (320 sq ft) room on the upper floor (office/fitness) and the larger storage room behind the garage are intended as a basement substitute. How do you like this solution with the partial overbuilding of the garage on the upper floor?
Thank you very much for your feedback!
we now have a plan that is already quite advanced for us. We have been considering for a long time whether to include a basement or not, as well as whether to use the attic space (see also https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/ausbau-dachgeschoss-bei-walmdach-als-kellerersatz.43148/).
Building Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 1170 m² (0.29 acres)
Slope: no
Floor area ratio: 0.4
Floor space index: 2
Number of parking spaces: 2 garage + 1 outdoor
Number of floors: 2
Roof type: hipped roof
Style: urban villa
Orientation: southwest
Owner Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: hipped roof urban villa
Basement, floors: trying to do without a basement
Number of occupants, age: 2 adults, 1 child currently
Space needs on ground floor and upper floor: rooms should be a comfortable size without being excessive
Office: family use or home office? both
Guest stays per year: 10-15 times for 2-3 days
Open or closed architecture: open towards the garden
Conservative or modern design: I would say a mix; in any case, the staircase should not be in the living room
Open kitchen, kitchen island: kitchen with pantry, a fully freestanding island is not necessary
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace: yes
Balcony, roof terrace: no balcony, terrace with roof cover
Garage, carport: yes, 2 parking spaces plus motorcycle; 1 additional outdoor parking
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why something should or should not be included
House Design
Who created the plan: a planner from a construction company
What do you particularly like? Why? We generally like the ground and upper floor because everything we wished for has been implemented
What do you dislike? Why? Placement of building services - perhaps try placing them under the stairs?
Price estimate according to architect/planner: 700k
Personal price limit for the house, including equipment: 800k
Preferred heating system: geothermal
If you have to give up something, which details/extensions
-can you do without: possibly a few square meters; a big question is whether the office/fitness room above the garage makes sense or if a basement would be better
-can’t give up: own master bathroom, laundry room upstairs
Why is the design the way it is now?
We had quite clear ideas based on reviewing standard floor plans. There were some changes and tests (basement yes/no, attic use yes/no).
What makes it, in your opinion, particularly good or bad? Very good implementation of our ideas and budget
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
The approx. 30 m² (320 sq ft) room on the upper floor (office/fitness) and the larger storage room behind the garage are intended as a basement substitute. How do you like this solution with the partial overbuilding of the garage on the upper floor?
Thank you very much for your feedback!
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Marvinius26 Dec 2022 20:48dkw8074 schrieb:
I basically agree with you, but there is nowhere near 50 square meters (540 square feet) of storage space. The storage room is also planned to include a small workbench plus space for garden tools.Sorry, but garden tools belong in a garden shed. Even the luxury versions of those are significantly cheaper than a masonry storage room. I would plan for a double carport and add the storage room to the living area... This will be more cost-effective and give you more usable living space.
(Note: We do have a basement, which naturally also serves as a storage area. However, garden tools are not kept there.)
dkw8074 schrieb:
The living, dining, and kitchen area is large enough for us. It’s more about the question of how a corner bench/stove/fireplace could potentially fit well in there. Unfortunately, the room layout is not very suitable for a corner bench with a dining table. How is the stove/fireplace supposed to be designed? You already mentioned the issue with the upper floor and the chimney shaft.
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Marvinius26 Dec 2022 20:57Wouldn't it become problematic and expensive anyway if the utility room is located behind the masonry garage? Especially since the pipes would have to be routed under a concrete slab.
I also recall my general contractor strongly advising me to place the utility room towards the front....
I also recall my general contractor strongly advising me to place the utility room towards the front....
kbt09 schrieb:
The room layout is unfortunately not very suitable for a corner bench with a dining table. How is the stove/fireplace going to be designed? You already mentioned the problem with the upper floor and the chimney shaft.Yes, it isn’t, also because it wasn’t prioritized from the start. Now it’s an issue again... The design of the stove is still open; basically, something simple like the Nordpeis Capri was considered.
Marvinius schrieb:
Won't it be problematic and expensive anyway if the utility room is located behind the masonry garage? And if the pipes have to be routed under a slab foundation?
I vaguely remember my general contractor strongly recommending placing the utility room at the front....That will be around 2,000–3,000 (USD) additional costs, so manageable.
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xMisterDx26 Dec 2022 21:15So… has there been any change in your maximum budget?
If my tired eyes aren’t deceiving me, you started your planning back in April this year with a relatively moderate interest rate of 2% and an absolute limit of 800,000 EUR.
Now, 8 months later, interest rates have bottomed out at around 3.5% (15-year fixed rate), prices have literally exploded over the course of the year (just the tiles alone cost about 50% more than at the beginning of 2022)…
And in your floor plan, I see tiles everywhere… surely not at 35 EUR/m² (17 USD/ft²)?
Parquet flooring… surely not under 50 EUR/m² (25 USD/ft²)?
Material costs!
Do you think you can manage with 3,000 EUR/m² (280 USD/ft²)? For 200 m² (2,150 ft²), that would already be a hefty 600,000 EUR (660,000 USD), plus garage, plus storage room, plus additional construction costs, plus kitchen, plus landscaping for a total of 1,100 m² (11,840 ft²)…
As a Town & Country homeowner, I’m generally optimistic, but even that sounds quite tight to me…
If my tired eyes aren’t deceiving me, you started your planning back in April this year with a relatively moderate interest rate of 2% and an absolute limit of 800,000 EUR.
Now, 8 months later, interest rates have bottomed out at around 3.5% (15-year fixed rate), prices have literally exploded over the course of the year (just the tiles alone cost about 50% more than at the beginning of 2022)…
And in your floor plan, I see tiles everywhere… surely not at 35 EUR/m² (17 USD/ft²)?
Parquet flooring… surely not under 50 EUR/m² (25 USD/ft²)?
Material costs!
Do you think you can manage with 3,000 EUR/m² (280 USD/ft²)? For 200 m² (2,150 ft²), that would already be a hefty 600,000 EUR (660,000 USD), plus garage, plus storage room, plus additional construction costs, plus kitchen, plus landscaping for a total of 1,100 m² (11,840 ft²)…
As a Town & Country homeowner, I’m generally optimistic, but even that sounds quite tight to me…