ᐅ Floor Plan Design for a 100 m² Bungalow with Potential for Expansion
Created on: 30 Jun 2024 22:25
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Trapo144Hello everyone,
I’m planning to build a new house on a plot of land. The plan is for a bungalow with approximately 100 m2 (1,076 sq ft) of living space. The attic will not be finished initially but kept as a reserve. However, I would like to include the attic layout in the planning now.
The goal is to have two roughly equal-sized rooms in the attic for guests or potentially as children’s bedrooms. Additionally, having a bathroom (WC) in the attic would probably be useful.
I’m satisfied with the ground floor, but I am not yet happy with the attic. I would like to make the hallway in the attic smaller. Maybe it would be possible to combine Guest Room 1 and Guest Room 2 into one and turn the attic space into a second room. Perhaps the attic bathroom could be moved closer to the top of the stairs, and the wall between Guest Rooms 1 and 2 could be shifted closer to the staircase.
However, I can’t think of a good solution. Do you have any ideas?
To summarize my questions:
- Is the ground floor okay as it is?
- Any ideas for the attic? Or is it maybe already optimal?
Thank you.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 540 m2 (5,813 sq ft)
Slope: none
Site coverage ratio: 0.3
Floor area ratio: 0.6
Building envelope, building line, and boundary: 3 meters (10 feet) from property boundary
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of storeys: max. 2 full storeys, detached housing
Roof type: gable or hipped roof with 25-45 degrees (14-24°) pitch
Orientation: street runs opposite the side with the covered entrance
On the covered entrance side is west; the terrace faces east
Maximum heights / limits: eaves height max. 3.7 m (12 ft), measured from the finished ground floor slab to where the exterior wall meets the roof structure
Client Requirements
Style, roof shape, building type: bungalow with hipped roof
Basement, storeys: no basement
Number of occupants, age: 1 adult (30)
Space requirement on ground floor: about 100 m2 (1,076 sq ft)
Office: home office
Open or closed layout: closed
Traditional or modern construction: traditional
Open kitchen, kitchen island: closed kitchen
Number of dining places: 2-4
Garage or carport: carport
Additional requests / special features: on the left side at the front are two garden beds facing the street, so the carport is planned on the right side.
House Design
Who designed it: architect
What do you particularly like? The room layout and arrangement on the ground floor
What do you not like? The attic. The hall upstairs seems to take up too much space in my opinion.
Cost estimate from architect/planner: not received yet
Personal price limit for the house including equipment: 360k
Preferred heating system: heat pump
Why was the design created as it is now? As mentioned, there are two garden beds on the left side at the front, so the driveway to the carport is on the right side. The utility room serves as an entrance area and storage for groceries. The kitchen and living room should face the garden; also, the kitchen should be right next to the utility room for pantry storage. The bedroom should have no window facing the street. The other rooms on the ground floor are then arranged accordingly.
The attic is a standard design from the architect, with which I am not very satisfied. The attic will probably not be finished, but I would like to have the plan finalized now and run any necessary wiring during the new build.
Which wishes were implemented by the architect: the ground floor matches my preferences
What makes it especially good or bad in your opinion: I like the room layout, and the room sizes could maybe be adjusted a bit. The bathroom and WC can probably stay as they are. The bedroom and living room height should not be reduced to avoid cramping. For the size of the kitchen, office, and utility room, maybe some adjustments are possible by moving walls.
The utility room should house the heating system, washing machine, dryer, and storage space for supplies. This room might be made smaller.
Regarding the attic, the current roof pitch appears to be planned at 45 degrees (24°). This might look quite bulky in relation to the ground floor. I would suggest considering laying a screed floor, raising the knee wall (dormer wall), and reducing the roof pitch.
I’m planning to build a new house on a plot of land. The plan is for a bungalow with approximately 100 m2 (1,076 sq ft) of living space. The attic will not be finished initially but kept as a reserve. However, I would like to include the attic layout in the planning now.
The goal is to have two roughly equal-sized rooms in the attic for guests or potentially as children’s bedrooms. Additionally, having a bathroom (WC) in the attic would probably be useful.
I’m satisfied with the ground floor, but I am not yet happy with the attic. I would like to make the hallway in the attic smaller. Maybe it would be possible to combine Guest Room 1 and Guest Room 2 into one and turn the attic space into a second room. Perhaps the attic bathroom could be moved closer to the top of the stairs, and the wall between Guest Rooms 1 and 2 could be shifted closer to the staircase.
However, I can’t think of a good solution. Do you have any ideas?
To summarize my questions:
- Is the ground floor okay as it is?
- Any ideas for the attic? Or is it maybe already optimal?
Thank you.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 540 m2 (5,813 sq ft)
Slope: none
Site coverage ratio: 0.3
Floor area ratio: 0.6
Building envelope, building line, and boundary: 3 meters (10 feet) from property boundary
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of storeys: max. 2 full storeys, detached housing
Roof type: gable or hipped roof with 25-45 degrees (14-24°) pitch
Orientation: street runs opposite the side with the covered entrance
On the covered entrance side is west; the terrace faces east
Maximum heights / limits: eaves height max. 3.7 m (12 ft), measured from the finished ground floor slab to where the exterior wall meets the roof structure
Client Requirements
Style, roof shape, building type: bungalow with hipped roof
Basement, storeys: no basement
Number of occupants, age: 1 adult (30)
Space requirement on ground floor: about 100 m2 (1,076 sq ft)
Office: home office
Open or closed layout: closed
Traditional or modern construction: traditional
Open kitchen, kitchen island: closed kitchen
Number of dining places: 2-4
Garage or carport: carport
Additional requests / special features: on the left side at the front are two garden beds facing the street, so the carport is planned on the right side.
House Design
Who designed it: architect
What do you particularly like? The room layout and arrangement on the ground floor
What do you not like? The attic. The hall upstairs seems to take up too much space in my opinion.
Cost estimate from architect/planner: not received yet
Personal price limit for the house including equipment: 360k
Preferred heating system: heat pump
Why was the design created as it is now? As mentioned, there are two garden beds on the left side at the front, so the driveway to the carport is on the right side. The utility room serves as an entrance area and storage for groceries. The kitchen and living room should face the garden; also, the kitchen should be right next to the utility room for pantry storage. The bedroom should have no window facing the street. The other rooms on the ground floor are then arranged accordingly.
The attic is a standard design from the architect, with which I am not very satisfied. The attic will probably not be finished, but I would like to have the plan finalized now and run any necessary wiring during the new build.
Which wishes were implemented by the architect: the ground floor matches my preferences
What makes it especially good or bad in your opinion: I like the room layout, and the room sizes could maybe be adjusted a bit. The bathroom and WC can probably stay as they are. The bedroom and living room height should not be reduced to avoid cramping. For the size of the kitchen, office, and utility room, maybe some adjustments are possible by moving walls.
The utility room should house the heating system, washing machine, dryer, and storage space for supplies. This room might be made smaller.
Regarding the attic, the current roof pitch appears to be planned at 45 degrees (24°). This might look quite bulky in relation to the ground floor. I would suggest considering laying a screed floor, raising the knee wall (dormer wall), and reducing the roof pitch.
What is the orientation like? Could you please upload the site plan?
Will there be more residents added to the house later?
I don’t think it’s that bad if you prefer a closed building design. But there could be improvements.
I wouldn’t make the utility room any smaller; the size is fine as it is.
Will there be more residents added to the house later?
I don’t think it’s that bad if you prefer a closed building design. But there could be improvements.
I wouldn’t make the utility room any smaller; the size is fine as it is.
Trapo144 schrieb:
or potentially a kids’ room. Ah, okay, my question about future occupants is answered.
In that case, I would 100% recommend a gable roof with two gables because of the window options in the gable and the second emergency exits.
Trapo144 schrieb:
The covered entrance side faces west, the terrace faces east I wouldn’t build it that way. However, constructive criticism should include the site plan.
ypg schrieb:
Ah, okay, my question about future residents is answered.
Then I would definitely recommend a gable roof with two gables because of the window options in the gable ends and the two escape routes.
I would not build it like that. However, constructive criticism requires the site plan, please. Thank you for the feedback. Attached are a cadastral map and a sketch showing the situation with the garden beds. I do not have a site plan yet.
The property in question is plot 575.
Because of the garden beds, I placed the driveway on the right side, and the rest of the room layout plus the terrace follows accordingly. The gable roof is also a consideration. If the gable roof runs from west to east, then I have no roof area on the south side for photovoltaic panels.
hanse987 schrieb:
How will the insulation in the attic be carried out? Roof insulation or insulation of the ceiling between floors? I haven’t given that much thought yet. If I want to finish the attic, roof insulation would probably make sense, right?
Trapo144 schrieb:
Thank you for the feedback. Attached are a property map and a sketch of the situation with the garden beds. I do not yet have a site plan.
This concerns plot 575.
Because of the garden beds, I have placed the driveway on the right side, and the rest of the room layout plus the terrace follows accordingly. The gable roof is also a consideration. If the gable roof is oriented from west to east, then I have no space on the south side for photovoltaics. If I understand correctly, the sketch of the floor plan with the garden beds is not aligned the same way as the submitted site plan... such alignment is always helpful.
Why is the "yard driveway" marked on the left side of the hand-drawn sketch?
If we interpret this assuming the site plan is oriented north, then the main entrance and carport are now on the south side... as always, a corresponding orientation arrow on such drawings is advisable.
An east-west photovoltaic system on a gable roof can be laid out more efficiently in terms of area than photovoltaics on a hipped roof with skylights.
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