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.

Lageplan eines Hauses mit Garten, Bäumen und Zufahrtswegen auf dem Grundstück


Grundriss eines Apartments: Wohnzimmer mit Sofa und Esstisch, Küche, Diele, Bad, Terrasse.


Grundriss eines Hauses: Elternzimmer, zwei Kinderzimmer, Bad/WC, Galerie, Treppe.
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prm2021
18 Jul 2023 16:04
The new floor plan is ready, and the distance between the elements in the kitchen needs to be reduced to 120 cm (47 inches).
I notice there are no windows in the hallway.
Looks good 🙂
Grundriss eines Wohnhauses: Wohnzimmer mit Essecke, Küche, Flure, WC, Technikraum und Abstellraum.

Grundriss eines Wohnplans: Flur 01, Bad 02, vier Schlafzimmer (03–06), Treppe, Möbel, Maßlinien.

Frontansicht eines zweigeschossigen Hauses mit Satteldach und seitlichem Anbau; technische Zeichnung.
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prm2021
18 Jul 2023 16:19
Are the windows on the staircase only on the upper side?
View of a two-story house with a gable roof, windows, door, and extension.

Architectural side view of a two-story house with an attic, windows, and entrance area.

Technical drawing of a two-story building with a red roof, windows, door, and dimension lines.

Cross-section of a two-story house with a basement, staircase, and gable roof.
K a t j a18 Jul 2023 17:01
What is the purpose of a chimney? Do you heat with coal?
11ant18 Jul 2023 17:35
prm2021 schrieb:

The new floor plan is here,
and now there’s no more time to waste. Get everyone on board, close the deal, and press the start button. Finally, this difficult process is reaching the home stretch. As Uncle Lou would have said, "Wonderful."
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prm2021
18 Jul 2023 18:17
K a t j a schrieb:

What is the purpose of the chimney? Are you heating with coal?

Gas heating, split air conditioning system. It seems that Croatian law requires a chimney 🙁. What do you think about the windows on the staircase? The architect isn’t really a fan of the windows.
Here is a view.
Street scene with pole, cables, and streetlight, yellow house and green trees on the left.

Green forest in the foreground, city in the background, ridge of hills and crossing power lines.
K a t j a18 Jul 2023 18:34
I think the window is important. Otherwise, the hallway upstairs would be as dark as night.

You have now reserved 70cm (28 inches) for the wardrobe in the bedroom with drywall construction. Most wardrobes are 60cm (24 inches) deep, maybe some 62cm (24.5 inches) but hardly any 70cm (28 inches). In my opinion, the space in the bathroom is a bit tight. I would go for 65cm (26 inches). Or has your wife already picked one out? 😀