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.
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.
prm2021 schrieb:
😳 I didn’t understand where the staircase needs to move by 10 cm (4 inches). Should I tell the architect? Yes, the staircase should be moved 10 cm (4 inches) upwards according to the plan. This means the utility room will become slightly smaller. Alternatively, you could increase the overall size of the building by 10 cm (4 inches).
Also, your architect is working with 20 cm (8 inches) walls. Are these drywall partitions? In any case, the sketch shows the wardrobe dimensions as exactly 3 m x 0.6 m (10 ft x 2 ft) tight to the edges. If plaster or finishing layers are added, you will need some extra clearance and should specify the space required as a condition, so your planner can allow enough room.
My sister has older children and advises me to definitely install a shower in the guest bathroom because the kids will want privacy in the upstairs bathroom later on.
My children are 5 and 2 years old, and so far I haven’t had any issues.
Should I install a gable window in the attic (used as storage) on the south side, or should I also have one on the north side?
How large should it be?
What do you suggest?
Ah, very good, thanks Katja. I spontaneously suggested extending the living room from 3.90m to 4m (13 feet to 13 feet 1 inch).
Yes, the architect recommends drywall (2 gypsum boards on each side of the wall with insulation wool).
Should it be 0.7m (28 inches) for Ikea wardrobes (Pax)? (I told the architect this because I read it somewhere here.)
Her dresser will be my wardrobe (stretched up to the open door), and my wife can have the entire 3m (10 feet) wardrobe.
Thanks a lot.
My children are 5 and 2 years old, and so far I haven’t had any issues.
Should I install a gable window in the attic (used as storage) on the south side, or should I also have one on the north side?
How large should it be?
What do you suggest?
K a t j a schrieb:
Yes, the staircase needs to be moved 10cm (4 inches) upwards according to the plan. So the utility room will be slightly smaller. Or you can make the entire house 10cm (4 inches) larger.
Also: Your architect is working with 20cm (8 inches) walls. Is this drywall construction? In any case, the closet dimension in the sketch is exactly 3m x 0.6m (10 feet x 2 feet) edge to edge. If there is plaster applied, you will need more space and should define the installation area as a requirement so your planner calculates enough clearance.
Ah, very good, thanks Katja. I spontaneously suggested extending the living room from 3.90m to 4m (13 feet to 13 feet 1 inch).
Yes, the architect recommends drywall (2 gypsum boards on each side of the wall with insulation wool).
Should it be 0.7m (28 inches) for Ikea wardrobes (Pax)? (I told the architect this because I read it somewhere here.)
Her dresser will be my wardrobe (stretched up to the open door), and my wife can have the entire 3m (10 feet) wardrobe.
Thanks a lot.
prm2021 schrieb:
Should I install a gable window in the attic (used as storage) on the south side, or should I also have one on the north side?
How large should it be? No, it’s better to install it ONLY on the north side. The size shown in the drawing is sufficient.
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prm2021 schrieb:
...The dresser will be my wardrobe (extended up to the open door), and my wife can have the entire 3m (10 ft) wardrobe.Sounds fair. 😀 It’s best if you choose a wardrobe now and add 3cm (1 inch) on the left, right, and back sides. This will be your installation dimension, which the architect will use as a guideline.
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hanghaus202318 Jul 2023 08:36Is the gable window not centered?
Here is a version with a shower on the ground floor.
Here is a version with a shower on the ground floor.
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