ᐅ Bungalow Floor Plan with 140 sqm – Is the Storage Space Sufficient?
Created on: 23 Feb 2023 13:38
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EinmalimLeben
Hello! I would like to share our plans with you and would appreciate any suggestions or improvements, more specifically further down. First of all:
Development Plan / Restrictions
- Plot size: 707 sqm (7,609 sq ft)
- Slope: no
- Site coverage ratio: -
- Floor area ratio: no development plan, same as neighboring buildings
- Building window, building line and boundary
Edge buildings: 3 m (10 ft), building encumbrance considered
- Number of parking spaces: 2
- Number of storeys: 1
- Roof style: hipped roof
- Architectural style: bungalow
- Orientation: driveway on the south side, terrace on the north side
- Maximum height / limits: -
- Other requirements: -
Owners’ Requirements
- Style, roof type, building type
Small but cozy floor(s) 😉 No stairs (for husband), bungalow / country house style, no basement, attic not usable
- Number of people, age: 2 adults, 2 children (2 and 5 years old)
- Space requirement: 140 sqm (1,507 sq ft)
- Office: family use or home office: both teachers, so necessary, but one desk is enough
- Overnight guests per year: grandmother often (about every other weekend), otherwise irregular visits from friends or family members
- Open or closed architecture: both
- Traditional or modern construction: both
- Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes, already purchased
- Number of dining seats: 6
- Fireplace: no
- Music/sound system wall: no
- Balcony, roof terrace: no
- Garage, carport: carport planned later
- Utility garden, greenhouse: children’s play equipment, some garden for vegetables, more of a natural garden
- Additional wishes / special features / daily routine, including reasons for choices: our plot is quite narrow; a bungalow was our dream and fits well on the lot, although it is quite far from the driveway and parking spaces. We prefer a country house style; the house will have red facing bricks with an anthracite-colored roof. We all spend a lot of time on hobbies and gardening in the afternoons, but the children also want their fun... The large building to the east on the neighboring plot will soon be demolished and replaced by three large buildings with senior apartments. The distance to us will then increase somewhat, but these are three storeys and part of our street will be used. So there are quite a few changes happening around here. The village has many supermarkets, a drugstore, an outdoor pool, and schools, but no train station or grammar school. Those are located in the nearest larger town (15 minutes by bus/car).
House Design
- Who designed the plan: planner from a construction company with us
- What do you particularly like? Why?
The layout, bathrooms, separation of living and sleeping areas, open kitchen
- What don’t you like? Why? Possibly too little space in the utility/technical room and for storage cabinets?
- Price estimate according to architect/planner: Plot 80,000, house price 321,000 without flooring and painting but tiled in kitchen, baths and utility room, we signed in April 2022 and financed at the same time, rural Lower Saxony plot but located between three large cities, additional costs for the plot paid so far 16,500 (property taxes, tree removal, surveying...), planned further 30,000 for construction road, extra cost for deeper excavation, drainage. Kitchen (Bristol style) from Häcker in L-shape with island already purchased and stored, 14,000 Euro as it is a display kitchen and only slightly modified.
- Personal price limit for the house including fixtures and fittings: flooring 5,000, painter, electrician, tiles... 10,000, kitchen 14,000, furniture included, new sofa 1,000 and a few new cabinets: approx. 360,000 Euro without exterior works and additional costs.
- Favored heating technology: we are installing geothermal heat
- If you had to give up some details or fittings, which ones? I think we have already given up on a lot of unnecessary things. Carport for now
- Things you can’t do without: open kitchen, children’s bathroom with shower, shutters on the south side
- Why is the design as it is now? Developed together with planner
- Which wishes were implemented by the architect? Bungalow, children’s room 14 sqm (150 sq ft), children’s bathroom with shower
- What do you think makes it particularly good or bad? Everything on one level, wishes were implemented, possibly too little space for stuff?
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan in 130 characters?
We like the floor plan as it is and have already obtained building permit/planning permission for it. I would like to know if the space in the utility room is sufficient and if there is enough space for cabinets. We currently live on 73 sqm (785 sq ft) and have rather little; even the basement only stores a bit of Christmas decoration, children’s clothes for the younger one to grow into, and my husband’s workshop items, which will eventually go into a shed/workshop. The children currently share one room (11 sqm (118 sq ft)). If it is then split into two rooms in the house, that should be plenty. Still, there is sometimes some concern since many here plan much larger and allocate more storage space...
Would you change anything else or are we overlooking something? We have no load-bearing walls and could still make some adjustments before construction starts (even if it costs more).
Development Plan / Restrictions
- Plot size: 707 sqm (7,609 sq ft)
- Slope: no
- Site coverage ratio: -
- Floor area ratio: no development plan, same as neighboring buildings
- Building window, building line and boundary
Edge buildings: 3 m (10 ft), building encumbrance considered
- Number of parking spaces: 2
- Number of storeys: 1
- Roof style: hipped roof
- Architectural style: bungalow
- Orientation: driveway on the south side, terrace on the north side
- Maximum height / limits: -
- Other requirements: -
Owners’ Requirements
- Style, roof type, building type
Small but cozy floor(s) 😉 No stairs (for husband), bungalow / country house style, no basement, attic not usable
- Number of people, age: 2 adults, 2 children (2 and 5 years old)
- Space requirement: 140 sqm (1,507 sq ft)
- Office: family use or home office: both teachers, so necessary, but one desk is enough
- Overnight guests per year: grandmother often (about every other weekend), otherwise irregular visits from friends or family members
- Open or closed architecture: both
- Traditional or modern construction: both
- Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes, already purchased
- Number of dining seats: 6
- Fireplace: no
- Music/sound system wall: no
- Balcony, roof terrace: no
- Garage, carport: carport planned later
- Utility garden, greenhouse: children’s play equipment, some garden for vegetables, more of a natural garden
- Additional wishes / special features / daily routine, including reasons for choices: our plot is quite narrow; a bungalow was our dream and fits well on the lot, although it is quite far from the driveway and parking spaces. We prefer a country house style; the house will have red facing bricks with an anthracite-colored roof. We all spend a lot of time on hobbies and gardening in the afternoons, but the children also want their fun... The large building to the east on the neighboring plot will soon be demolished and replaced by three large buildings with senior apartments. The distance to us will then increase somewhat, but these are three storeys and part of our street will be used. So there are quite a few changes happening around here. The village has many supermarkets, a drugstore, an outdoor pool, and schools, but no train station or grammar school. Those are located in the nearest larger town (15 minutes by bus/car).
House Design
- Who designed the plan: planner from a construction company with us
- What do you particularly like? Why?
The layout, bathrooms, separation of living and sleeping areas, open kitchen
- What don’t you like? Why? Possibly too little space in the utility/technical room and for storage cabinets?
- Price estimate according to architect/planner: Plot 80,000, house price 321,000 without flooring and painting but tiled in kitchen, baths and utility room, we signed in April 2022 and financed at the same time, rural Lower Saxony plot but located between three large cities, additional costs for the plot paid so far 16,500 (property taxes, tree removal, surveying...), planned further 30,000 for construction road, extra cost for deeper excavation, drainage. Kitchen (Bristol style) from Häcker in L-shape with island already purchased and stored, 14,000 Euro as it is a display kitchen and only slightly modified.
- Personal price limit for the house including fixtures and fittings: flooring 5,000, painter, electrician, tiles... 10,000, kitchen 14,000, furniture included, new sofa 1,000 and a few new cabinets: approx. 360,000 Euro without exterior works and additional costs.
- Favored heating technology: we are installing geothermal heat
- If you had to give up some details or fittings, which ones? I think we have already given up on a lot of unnecessary things. Carport for now
- Things you can’t do without: open kitchen, children’s bathroom with shower, shutters on the south side
- Why is the design as it is now? Developed together with planner
- Which wishes were implemented by the architect? Bungalow, children’s room 14 sqm (150 sq ft), children’s bathroom with shower
- What do you think makes it particularly good or bad? Everything on one level, wishes were implemented, possibly too little space for stuff?
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan in 130 characters?
We like the floor plan as it is and have already obtained building permit/planning permission for it. I would like to know if the space in the utility room is sufficient and if there is enough space for cabinets. We currently live on 73 sqm (785 sq ft) and have rather little; even the basement only stores a bit of Christmas decoration, children’s clothes for the younger one to grow into, and my husband’s workshop items, which will eventually go into a shed/workshop. The children currently share one room (11 sqm (118 sq ft)). If it is then split into two rooms in the house, that should be plenty. Still, there is sometimes some concern since many here plan much larger and allocate more storage space...
Would you change anything else or are we overlooking something? We have no load-bearing walls and could still make some adjustments before construction starts (even if it costs more).
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EinmalimLeben27 Feb 2023 17:31Thanks for your opinion! Could you send me a photo? That would be great!
My husband is mostly in favor, but I am still undecided.
My husband is mostly in favor, but I am still undecided.
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motorradsilke27 Feb 2023 17:32EinmalimLeben schrieb:
Thanks for your opinion! Could you please send me a photo? That would be great!
My husband is in favor, but I’m still undecided. Not today anymore. I’m out and about.
I’ll try tomorrow.
EinmalimLeben schrieb:
Therefore, as recommended here, I have now inquired about studio binders, which I can expand in the area of the ridge. The additional cost of just over 5000 euros is for this. Well, that alone doesn’t make it expandable. It will only improve your ability to move through the space. Depending on your height, you can also stand upright about half a meter (1.5 feet) beside the ridge line.
EinmalimLeben schrieb:
Our house provider offers a hip roof for the bungalow. But not because it suits your preferences better, rather because many customers want it that way – fitting in with the standard peer group provides many homebuilders with a sense of security. Yet even their kids actually find it cooler to have a treehouse inside their bedroom.
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EinmalimLeben27 Feb 2023 19:05Yes, we still need to weigh whether it's worthwhile for just a few items. Our basement, which is 10 sqm (108 sq ft), is hardly used. At the moment, there are six boxes and some garden toys and tools belonging to my husband, who plans to build a workshop in the garden.
How about using attic joists as an interim solution?
We just discussed it, and we both actually prefer a hip roof. It feels more homely to us. Installing photovoltaics on the south side of the roof also makes sense, even though there isn’t much space there.
How about using attic joists as an interim solution?
We just discussed it, and we both actually prefer a hip roof. It feels more homely to us. Installing photovoltaics on the south side of the roof also makes sense, even though there isn’t much space there.
EinmalimLeben schrieb:
How about using dry floor joists as an interim solution?You probably mean as an alternative – yes, that can be done.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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We ended up with a hip roof on our bungalow because of the building regulations (thanks to the development plan). By now, we wouldn’t want to miss it. It gives the attic a huge amount of space, and we’ve only used about half of it so far. Everything from sun umbrellas to children’s clothes to seasonal decorations is stored up there. I really need to tidy it up soon.
What I really miss, though, is a proper staircase to the attic. I’d be willing to give up one of my storage rooms for it. I just need to convince my husband a bit more.
It’s hard to say if your storage area will be sufficient. I’d consider it too small. Just the washing machine and dryer, alongside the utility equipment, take up a lot of space. If you add a photovoltaic system, that also uses up wall space for the inverter. Space for a shelf or a cabinet becomes very tight.
Regarding the children’s rooms: 14 square meters (150 square feet) is great, but given your limited space, you might want to consider sacrificing 1 or 2 square meters (10 or 20 square feet). Our two kids are doing just fine in their 11 and 12 square meter (120 and 130 square feet) rooms. I do have to rearrange furniture creatively from time to time, depending on how they play, but it’s enough for them. For our older child (8 years), the amount of toys is slowly decreasing, and effectively he just needs a wardrobe, bed, and desk. The rest is usually cluttered with dirty laundry and miscellaneous stuff, making the room less usable. Our 4-year-old daughter has her own mobile storage unit with craft supplies, which is moved to the dining table when in use, leaving space for a generous dining area again.
About the terrace: I think I read that it’s facing north? Think carefully about this. There’s nothing better than enjoying some evening sun outside. That can be done easily if you place the terrace next to the driveway. It shouldn’t be too much of a problem.
I don’t know your budget, but it might make sense to partially or fully convert the attic and plan a proper staircase. This way, grandma’s room and the home office can be upstairs, which would significantly ease the situation downstairs.
What I really miss, though, is a proper staircase to the attic. I’d be willing to give up one of my storage rooms for it. I just need to convince my husband a bit more.
It’s hard to say if your storage area will be sufficient. I’d consider it too small. Just the washing machine and dryer, alongside the utility equipment, take up a lot of space. If you add a photovoltaic system, that also uses up wall space for the inverter. Space for a shelf or a cabinet becomes very tight.
Regarding the children’s rooms: 14 square meters (150 square feet) is great, but given your limited space, you might want to consider sacrificing 1 or 2 square meters (10 or 20 square feet). Our two kids are doing just fine in their 11 and 12 square meter (120 and 130 square feet) rooms. I do have to rearrange furniture creatively from time to time, depending on how they play, but it’s enough for them. For our older child (8 years), the amount of toys is slowly decreasing, and effectively he just needs a wardrobe, bed, and desk. The rest is usually cluttered with dirty laundry and miscellaneous stuff, making the room less usable. Our 4-year-old daughter has her own mobile storage unit with craft supplies, which is moved to the dining table when in use, leaving space for a generous dining area again.
About the terrace: I think I read that it’s facing north? Think carefully about this. There’s nothing better than enjoying some evening sun outside. That can be done easily if you place the terrace next to the driveway. It shouldn’t be too much of a problem.
I don’t know your budget, but it might make sense to partially or fully convert the attic and plan a proper staircase. This way, grandma’s room and the home office can be upstairs, which would significantly ease the situation downstairs.
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