Dear forum,
We have a plot of land and the topic of building a house is getting closer.
Until now, I have been a silent reader on the forum and have already picked up some tips, but now I need your support.
Based on our ideas, we have received two different floor plans for the ground floor from two builders, but neither fully satisfies us. We are not sure if and how the layout could be optimized better to suit our needs.
The following rooms are desired on the ground floor:
- Home office approx. 12sqm (130 sq ft)
- Spacious living/dining area
- Kitchen (preferably with a sliding door, or open if that makes more sense)
- Toilet with shower (as space-saving as possible)
- Hallway/entrance area (as space-saving as possible)
The building’s exterior walls are planned to be approximately 9–9.5m x 11–11.5m (30–31 ft x 36–38 ft), with the southwest side at the bottom featuring a large window front facing the garden.
We like the first plan quite a lot in terms of room layout, but we don’t like the kitchen being a narrow corridor. However, we don’t know how else to arrange it.
The second plan (with a somewhat smaller footprint) is less appealing in terms of layout; we definitely don’t want the home office at the southwest side on the ground floor (that should be the living/dining area). On the other hand, the kitchen is wider and we like the half-turn staircase.
Do you see a chance to achieve a slightly wider kitchen than in the first plan with this footprint (perhaps by shifting the bathroom or reducing the hallway area)? Do you have any other tips or suggestions for optimizing the floor plan?
Thank you for your assessments and advice.
We have a plot of land and the topic of building a house is getting closer.
Until now, I have been a silent reader on the forum and have already picked up some tips, but now I need your support.
Based on our ideas, we have received two different floor plans for the ground floor from two builders, but neither fully satisfies us. We are not sure if and how the layout could be optimized better to suit our needs.
The following rooms are desired on the ground floor:
- Home office approx. 12sqm (130 sq ft)
- Spacious living/dining area
- Kitchen (preferably with a sliding door, or open if that makes more sense)
- Toilet with shower (as space-saving as possible)
- Hallway/entrance area (as space-saving as possible)
The building’s exterior walls are planned to be approximately 9–9.5m x 11–11.5m (30–31 ft x 36–38 ft), with the southwest side at the bottom featuring a large window front facing the garden.
We like the first plan quite a lot in terms of room layout, but we don’t like the kitchen being a narrow corridor. However, we don’t know how else to arrange it.
The second plan (with a somewhat smaller footprint) is less appealing in terms of layout; we definitely don’t want the home office at the southwest side on the ground floor (that should be the living/dining area). On the other hand, the kitchen is wider and we like the half-turn staircase.
Do you see a chance to achieve a slightly wider kitchen than in the first plan with this footprint (perhaps by shifting the bathroom or reducing the hallway area)? Do you have any other tips or suggestions for optimizing the floor plan?
Thank you for your assessments and advice.
11ant schrieb:
The last straw now would be if the home office also had to serve as a bedroom for elderly residents.I actually assume that the combination of “office about 12m² (130 sq ft) and shower in the guest bathroom” is a classic choice that gives the feeling of having planned ahead. The fact that this contradicts having a basement is not noticed by the homeowners. Nor do they see the incorrect room dimensions of the office—it cannot be furnished with bedroom furniture.Dreamworxx schrieb:
We definitely do not want the home office downstairs facing southwest (the living/dining area is planned there).That doesn’t matter at all and doesn’t affect the living room situation, since there is no window planned to the northwest. It makes no difference in terms of room atmosphere or lighting conditions.11ant schrieb:
From the top floor, we don’t even know if it’s an attic or an upper floor.That can be inferred: attic floor. But I’m tired of always having to think along and use my crystal ball, which can also be wrong.ypg schrieb:
It makes no difference for the spatial effect and lighting situation.I need to add: the spatial situation is much nicer because the windows are arranged around the corner. This makes the room more attractive and also easier to furnish than the plain design on the left. Moreover, the design on the right has additional advantages.
ypg schrieb:
Additionally, the right design has further advantages.Yes, Plan 2 offers the option to swap the sofa/TV area with the kitchen space, thus providing the kitchen with ideal proximity to the terrace and creating a retreat area for living, relaxing, reading, and watching TV.
ypg schrieb:
That can be inferred: attic floor.What is that based on? – "Plan2" would require a significant knee wall at least due to the stairs.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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11ant schrieb:
What is your source for that?Just accept it as it is.Similar topics