ᐅ Opinions on Floor Plan for Single-Family Home, Approx. 160 sqm, Frisian-Style House
Created on: 16 Sep 2014 12:24
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Steffi210484
Hello everyone,
My husband and I (currently without children, but that is expected to change in the near future) are planning a single-family home in the Frisian style with about 160 m² (1,722 sq ft) and a basement. Single-story construction is allowed.
We are still at the very beginning. The plot of land has been purchased, and construction is planned to start next year. We now want to request offers from several builders and architects. For this, we have created a list of specifications outlining what we want in the house, and I have also drafted a floor plan. I would appreciate your comments and suggestions on what could be improved or what we should pay attention to.
Best regards,
Steffi
My husband and I (currently without children, but that is expected to change in the near future) are planning a single-family home in the Frisian style with about 160 m² (1,722 sq ft) and a basement. Single-story construction is allowed.
We are still at the very beginning. The plot of land has been purchased, and construction is planned to start next year. We now want to request offers from several builders and architects. For this, we have created a list of specifications outlining what we want in the house, and I have also drafted a floor plan. I would appreciate your comments and suggestions on what could be improved or what we should pay attention to.
Best regards,
Steffi
A few more points:
The cloakroom is too far from the entrance.
Having the staircase right next to the door means dirt will be carried upstairs as well.
Does the upper floor really match the ground floor? I’m confused. Two completely different plans. Or is it showing me something wrong?
milkie
The cloakroom is too far from the entrance.
Having the staircase right next to the door means dirt will be carried upstairs as well.
Does the upper floor really match the ground floor? I’m confused. Two completely different plans. Or is it showing me something wrong?
milkie
The indoor dining area should have at least 3.0 m (10 feet) of space.
Very practical with children. We now only have one dining table in the living room, and I find it quite inconvenient. Every single item has to be carried out and then carried back in. You can’t just leave dishes on the table briefly, because visitors show up and it immediately looks untidy. The children can’t watch while cooking during mealtime and feel separated when their mother is in the kitchen. Therefore, a small dining nook in the kitchen is definitely a good idea.
I also like the entrance area. Of course, I have no objection; ours will be like that too. And the main dirt is right at the door. In our current house, the stairs are even next to the front door, and we don’t track dirt upstairs, even though you have to step over the doormat.
Wastl schrieb:
The second dining table in the kitchen is pointless. You already have a dining table 2 meters (6.5 feet) further in the bay window.
Very practical with children. We now only have one dining table in the living room, and I find it quite inconvenient. Every single item has to be carried out and then carried back in. You can’t just leave dishes on the table briefly, because visitors show up and it immediately looks untidy. The children can’t watch while cooking during mealtime and feel separated when their mother is in the kitchen. Therefore, a small dining nook in the kitchen is definitely a good idea.
I also like the entrance area. Of course, I have no objection; ours will be like that too. And the main dirt is right at the door. In our current house, the stairs are even next to the front door, and we don’t track dirt upstairs, even though you have to step over the doormat.
@milkie : You have the wrong floor plan in mind
Regarding the floor plan: In the kitchen, it looks like you are planning the refrigerator near the dining table. This would mean you have to squeeze between the breakfast bar and the refrigerator. The fridge should be located near the main work area, close to the kitchen’s “work triangle,” not next to the table! Kitchen planning is part of the overall house design, so you need some kitchen planning knowledge and plan it correctly from the start.
You also haven’t considered the drainage for the bathrooms. Simply swapping the dressing room with the bathroom is not the right approach! Do you really want the bathroom traffic passing by the dining table???
What will the exterior of your masterpiece look like? Your window planning seems to be a disaster — none of the window placements are well thought out.
And if you base your plans on the Lower Saxony two-thirds rule for the floors, you should also apply it properly! It doesn’t seem to be followed at all.
It looks like you don’t have solid basic knowledge yet? I recommend checking out other floor plan discussions online or studying some books about house planning. By the 20th draft, things should work out much better.
Where will the building services be located?
The site or plot location would also be helpful information.
Regarding the floor plan: In the kitchen, it looks like you are planning the refrigerator near the dining table. This would mean you have to squeeze between the breakfast bar and the refrigerator. The fridge should be located near the main work area, close to the kitchen’s “work triangle,” not next to the table! Kitchen planning is part of the overall house design, so you need some kitchen planning knowledge and plan it correctly from the start.
You also haven’t considered the drainage for the bathrooms. Simply swapping the dressing room with the bathroom is not the right approach! Do you really want the bathroom traffic passing by the dining table???
What will the exterior of your masterpiece look like? Your window planning seems to be a disaster — none of the window placements are well thought out.
And if you base your plans on the Lower Saxony two-thirds rule for the floors, you should also apply it properly! It doesn’t seem to be followed at all.
It looks like you don’t have solid basic knowledge yet? I recommend checking out other floor plan discussions online or studying some books about house planning. By the 20th draft, things should work out much better.
Where will the building services be located?
The site or plot location would also be helpful information.
Manu1976 schrieb:
The dining area inside should be at least 3.0m (10 feet) wide.
This makes a lot of sense with children. We currently only have a dining table in the living room, and I find it very inconvenient. Every single item has to be carried out and then back in again. You can’t just leave the dishes on the table briefly, because if guests arrive unexpectedly, it immediately looks messy. The children can’t watch while cooking or eat together, as they are separated whenever mom is in the kitchen. So, having a small eating nook in the kitchen is definitely not a bad idea.
I also like the entrance area. Of course, I’m not saying anything different, ours will be similar too. The main dirt comes in right at the door. In our current house, the staircase is even next to the front door, and still, we don’t track dirt upstairs, even though we have to step over the doormat first.Well, sorry, but the distance between the kitchen and dining table is only about 2–3 meters (6.5–10 feet). That should be manageable to carry things. Leave the sliding door open, and you can see the kids too.
That’s just my personal impression. You don’t always have to question suggestions twice. The original poster should make a conscious decision and that’s fine. It’s great if it’s helpful for you….
Wastl schrieb:
... The second dining table in the kitchen is pointless. You have the dining table in the bay window just 2 meters (6.5 feet) away. ...Manu1976 schrieb:
... Very sensible with children. We now only have one dining table in the living room and I find it really uncomfortable. ...Wastl schrieb:
Well, sorry, but the kitchen and dining table are only 2–3 meters (6.5–10 feet) apart. You can easily carry things over. Leave the sliding door open and you can still see the kids.
This is just my personal impression. You don’t always have to question suggestions twice. The original poster should make a conscious decision and that’s fine. It’s great if it helps you,...@Wastl : don’t always question everything! Other families have different habits. I completely understand that—even though open-plan layouts are trendy these days—the kitchen table might sometimes be left full or cluttered on purpose or by necessity. I know families where the breakfast table stays set until the afternoon because no one clears it. So the idea isn’t wrong.
(I just saw on TV someone sitting at a table with a clear oilcloth cover on their cherry wood table to protect it.)
It’s just not very well executed here, but that would be the least of the problems.
In terms of location, it’s actually not bad at all, since the messy corner can’t be seen from the nice living area.
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Steffi21048416 Sep 2014 22:38@ypg: It would be helpful if you could be more specific with your comments. What exactly don’t you like about the window layout? On the kitchen side, the windows are symmetrical at the top and bottom, just like on the front and back sides. Only on the right side did it not fit perfectly, but I still liked it in the 3D view.
The floor plan is based on designs from two different architects, so it can’t be completely wrong. We also had the kitchen planned by a design studio and made some adjustments for our needs. I have done a lot of research online and looked through many floor plans before developing ours, so I find your comment offensive and not very helpful.
@Wastl: The knee wall is 85cm (33 inches). There are no other building restrictions except that it must be single-story. The roof pitch is 45º. I can’t accurately mark the 2m (6.5 feet) line; I really don’t have the expertise for that.
@Manu1976: I also noticed before posting our floor plan that our houses look similar. Very cool
By the way, all the building services equipment will be completely relocated to the basement. A gas condensing boiler with solar, possibly also ventilation system. We’re not entirely sure about that yet.
Regards, Steffi
The floor plan is based on designs from two different architects, so it can’t be completely wrong. We also had the kitchen planned by a design studio and made some adjustments for our needs. I have done a lot of research online and looked through many floor plans before developing ours, so I find your comment offensive and not very helpful.
@Wastl: The knee wall is 85cm (33 inches). There are no other building restrictions except that it must be single-story. The roof pitch is 45º. I can’t accurately mark the 2m (6.5 feet) line; I really don’t have the expertise for that.
@Manu1976: I also noticed before posting our floor plan that our houses look similar. Very cool
By the way, all the building services equipment will be completely relocated to the basement. A gas condensing boiler with solar, possibly also ventilation system. We’re not entirely sure about that yet.
Regards, Steffi
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