ᐅ Floor Plan Design for a 212 sqm Bungalow – Suggestions for Improvement
Created on: 27 Aug 2023 01:40
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Sebastian01227 Aug 2023 01:40Hello everyone!
Attached is a self-created floor plan. There is no plot of land yet, but it will likely be a large plot in a green area with the house facing north. All the points mentioned above are fixed; the focus is solely on positioning. The sizes and the number of rooms should stay roughly the same. The rooms are arranged so that the bedrooms face east and south (sunrise), the living room and dining room face south/west (sunset on the terrace). The utility room and bathrooms are placed on the east side since natural light is not necessarily needed there. Windows and roof orientation on the north side are more closed off (house opens to the south to capture heat). The bathrooms will only have skylights. (This is advantageous for privacy and easier wall maintenance since water cannot reach the windows.) The bathrooms, kitchen, and utility room are intentionally located close to each other to reduce costs by shortening plumbing and wiring routes. The house is designed to promote communication and togetherness within the family. With the sliding door, it is also possible, for example, to receive guests while shielding the bedrooms visually and acoustically to provide quietness and privacy for children. Almost all rooms are open up to the ceiling. Less important rooms, such as the hallway, will have a ceiling and provide the adjacent rooms with a second platform (not important or decisive at this stage). Circulation spaces should be kept as small as possible. Efficiency and cost reduction are often very high priorities. The living room will be recessed by about 50cm (20 inches) and accessible via surrounding stairs. This makes the area cozier and serves as a visual highlight. It is important that the left area, be it the kitchen, dining area, or living room, fosters communication and togetherness, hence the open layout. The fireplace and a niche right next to the front door slightly enclose the living room, contributing to coziness. Cabinets for coats and shoes will be placed in the niche (and in the fireplace area). Neither the niche nor the fireplace extend up to the ceiling, creating a spacious feeling in both the living room and entrance area. If additional storage space is needed, it will be added outside in insulated rooms in the carport. I am not a fan of unnecessary extras when it comes to costs, unless they contribute to comfort or a pleasant living environment, which is the top priority. The floors in circulation areas, utility room, bathrooms, and living-dining area will be made of low-maintenance exposed concrete, while other areas will have parquet or other wooden flooring. The house is designed for family as well as friends (including large groups). On the left side of the living area, fixed glazing will be installed everywhere except for a sliding door to the left of the dining table. Bedrooms will only have one operable window each. The house will have a central ventilation system installed. Heating will be provided by underfloor heating, most likely with a heat pump. Photovoltaic panels can be retrofitted if desired through a southern roof slope on the carport. I do not have a specific budget or estimate, the approach is to work until I can afford the right solution.
Please feel free to criticize everything in detail. I am open and very much looking forward to suggestions for improvements or even completely different floor plan ideas. I want the perfect floor plan for a large family and frequent gatherings with many friends, offering maximum comfort, togetherness, healthy living, and a feel-good factor. I am willing to spend significantly more money for meaningful changes and additions if the added value is there. I sincerely thank you in advance for every improvement and tip!
Additionally: Can anyone tell me roughly what extra costs and additional effort a recess in the slab would cause, and how it is processed? (For example, possibly additional waterproofing)
Single story
No basement
Shed roof facing north
Floor plan above – north
Rooms 1-4 used as bedrooms, children’s rooms, or office
Carport below
Attached is a self-created floor plan. There is no plot of land yet, but it will likely be a large plot in a green area with the house facing north. All the points mentioned above are fixed; the focus is solely on positioning. The sizes and the number of rooms should stay roughly the same. The rooms are arranged so that the bedrooms face east and south (sunrise), the living room and dining room face south/west (sunset on the terrace). The utility room and bathrooms are placed on the east side since natural light is not necessarily needed there. Windows and roof orientation on the north side are more closed off (house opens to the south to capture heat). The bathrooms will only have skylights. (This is advantageous for privacy and easier wall maintenance since water cannot reach the windows.) The bathrooms, kitchen, and utility room are intentionally located close to each other to reduce costs by shortening plumbing and wiring routes. The house is designed to promote communication and togetherness within the family. With the sliding door, it is also possible, for example, to receive guests while shielding the bedrooms visually and acoustically to provide quietness and privacy for children. Almost all rooms are open up to the ceiling. Less important rooms, such as the hallway, will have a ceiling and provide the adjacent rooms with a second platform (not important or decisive at this stage). Circulation spaces should be kept as small as possible. Efficiency and cost reduction are often very high priorities. The living room will be recessed by about 50cm (20 inches) and accessible via surrounding stairs. This makes the area cozier and serves as a visual highlight. It is important that the left area, be it the kitchen, dining area, or living room, fosters communication and togetherness, hence the open layout. The fireplace and a niche right next to the front door slightly enclose the living room, contributing to coziness. Cabinets for coats and shoes will be placed in the niche (and in the fireplace area). Neither the niche nor the fireplace extend up to the ceiling, creating a spacious feeling in both the living room and entrance area. If additional storage space is needed, it will be added outside in insulated rooms in the carport. I am not a fan of unnecessary extras when it comes to costs, unless they contribute to comfort or a pleasant living environment, which is the top priority. The floors in circulation areas, utility room, bathrooms, and living-dining area will be made of low-maintenance exposed concrete, while other areas will have parquet or other wooden flooring. The house is designed for family as well as friends (including large groups). On the left side of the living area, fixed glazing will be installed everywhere except for a sliding door to the left of the dining table. Bedrooms will only have one operable window each. The house will have a central ventilation system installed. Heating will be provided by underfloor heating, most likely with a heat pump. Photovoltaic panels can be retrofitted if desired through a southern roof slope on the carport. I do not have a specific budget or estimate, the approach is to work until I can afford the right solution.
Please feel free to criticize everything in detail. I am open and very much looking forward to suggestions for improvements or even completely different floor plan ideas. I want the perfect floor plan for a large family and frequent gatherings with many friends, offering maximum comfort, togetherness, healthy living, and a feel-good factor. I am willing to spend significantly more money for meaningful changes and additions if the added value is there. I sincerely thank you in advance for every improvement and tip!
Additionally: Can anyone tell me roughly what extra costs and additional effort a recess in the slab would cause, and how it is processed? (For example, possibly additional waterproofing)
Single story
No basement
Shed roof facing north
Floor plan above – north
Rooms 1-4 used as bedrooms, children’s rooms, or office
Carport below
Sebastian012 schrieb:
Also: Can someone tell me roughly how much an indentation like this in the slab foundation would cost extra and what additional work it involves, including how it is constructed? (e.g., possibly extra waterproofing) I’ll put it this way: Your (partially) open roof and the lowered slab foundation end up costing you far more than you save. Skipping the “extras” is actually driving up your costs.
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Sebastian01227 Aug 2023 02:30ypg schrieb:
Let me put it this way: Your (partially) open roof and the lowered foundation slab will far outweigh any savings you planned. Skipping the “bells and whistles” actually ends up costing you more. Okay. What additional costs can be expected from an open roof design? I assume I save on the structure or even a concrete slab for the first floor, right? I would have the costs for finishing the walls and roof anyway. Regarding the foundation slab, I have no knowledge of the costs involved. What is the key factor increasing costs for a lowered foundation slab? (Materials, waterproofing, etc.)
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KarstenausNRW27 Aug 2023 07:44Sorry, this is one of the most poorly planned designs in recent years. There is nothing attractive, practical, sensible, or cost-effective about it. It will also be extremely difficult to finance, as banks will heavily criticize the house.
Things that immediately catch my attention:
- There is no practical way to furnish the living room. If you ever want to store even just a couple of DVDs in a cabinet, there is hardly any space for that in the living room.
- Huge entrance area but no wardrobe or coat closet.
- Besides the cost factor for the living room, the surrounding staircase is also not ideal for accessibility. This should be considered for maintaining the property’s value.
- Despite their size, the rooms are rather narrow and long, which makes furnishing difficult. Take, for example, the two rooms at the bottom of the plan. The window runs along the entire lower wall. Not only can you not place furniture against this wall, but tall cabinets on the two adjacent walls would also look awkward because they would partially block the window. The wall at the top of the plan has a door and is narrow. Where would you place a larger wardrobe or similar furniture there?
- There is no practical way to furnish the living room. If you ever want to store even just a couple of DVDs in a cabinet, there is hardly any space for that in the living room.
- Huge entrance area but no wardrobe or coat closet.
- Besides the cost factor for the living room, the surrounding staircase is also not ideal for accessibility. This should be considered for maintaining the property’s value.
- Despite their size, the rooms are rather narrow and long, which makes furnishing difficult. Take, for example, the two rooms at the bottom of the plan. The window runs along the entire lower wall. Not only can you not place furniture against this wall, but tall cabinets on the two adjacent walls would also look awkward because they would partially block the window. The wall at the top of the plan has a door and is narrow. Where would you place a larger wardrobe or similar furniture there?
I don’t have the exact measurements, but looking at the roof orientation, I already see potential issues with the span, since there shouldn’t be any supports going full height.
Since there is no plot of land yet, it’s generally difficult to design floor plans that fit well. For example, the utility room might be positioned somewhat inconveniently with your assumed layout.
Rooms 1 to 4 should be roughly furnished to start with, as the current door and window positions are not very closet-friendly.
Also, if you plan to go with a shed roof, I would recommend choosing an orientation that works well for installing photovoltaic panels.
Since there is no plot of land yet, it’s generally difficult to design floor plans that fit well. For example, the utility room might be positioned somewhat inconveniently with your assumed layout.
Rooms 1 to 4 should be roughly furnished to start with, as the current door and window positions are not very closet-friendly.
Also, if you plan to go with a shed roof, I would recommend choosing an orientation that works well for installing photovoltaic panels.
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