ᐅ Single-family house floor plan, approximately 200 sqm without a basement – assessment
Created on: 14 Dec 2014 10:37
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Slammer0909
Hello everyone,
I have been following this forum for some time now, looking at other threads as well as their floor plans and feedback.
My wife and I are already in contact with a construction company, and the floor plan is roughly finalized. I also contributed to the design of the ground floor.
However, I am not satisfied with the layout of the upper floor because you have to walk through the dressing area to reach the bedroom.
I have been planning and moving walls around for about a year now, and I am starting to get somewhat "blind" to the design.
I would really appreciate any constructive feedback, both positive and negative, on the floor plan.
The rooms are quite large, but we prefer it that way (child’s room about 20sqm (215 sq ft), etc.).
Originally, we wanted a full basement, but due to the groundwater level, this is no longer possible.
That is why the rooms are arranged around the garage, with a large utility room including a cloakroom on the ground floor, and a laundry room on the upper floor.
The site plan including the property boundary is provided just to help visualize the dimensions of the plot.
Attached are the floor plans.
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Mathias
I have been following this forum for some time now, looking at other threads as well as their floor plans and feedback.
My wife and I are already in contact with a construction company, and the floor plan is roughly finalized. I also contributed to the design of the ground floor.
However, I am not satisfied with the layout of the upper floor because you have to walk through the dressing area to reach the bedroom.
I have been planning and moving walls around for about a year now, and I am starting to get somewhat "blind" to the design.
I would really appreciate any constructive feedback, both positive and negative, on the floor plan.
The rooms are quite large, but we prefer it that way (child’s room about 20sqm (215 sq ft), etc.).
Originally, we wanted a full basement, but due to the groundwater level, this is no longer possible.
That is why the rooms are arranged around the garage, with a large utility room including a cloakroom on the ground floor, and a laundry room on the upper floor.
The site plan including the property boundary is provided just to help visualize the dimensions of the plot.
Attached are the floor plans.
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Mathias
In the north, there is currently no planned window because the garage is located there throughout.
I find kaho’s latest basic concept a foundation worth considering. It also offers possibilities for the necessary reduction of floor space on the upper floor. However, this would more likely result in a terrace opening towards the south and west.
That said, some of your requirements have not been incorporated.
Wouldn’t it be an option to concentrate dining and cooking together more tightly and isolate the living area instead?
I find kaho’s latest basic concept a foundation worth considering. It also offers possibilities for the necessary reduction of floor space on the upper floor. However, this would more likely result in a terrace opening towards the south and west.
That said, some of your requirements have not been incorporated.
Wouldn’t it be an option to concentrate dining and cooking together more tightly and isolate the living area instead?
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Wanderdüne2 Feb 2015 10:55Slammer0909 schrieb:
PS: How much does the architect’s design cost me? If there are 2-3 versions, probably several thousand euros, right?The number of design versions is not crucial.
It depends on the eligible costs, the fee zone (which will be zone III in this case), and the fee rate (which will be above the minimum rate here).
Including VAT for service phases 1 to 4 (which makes sense for a staged contract), you will probably be looking at an amount between €10,000 and €14,000 (approximately $11,000 to $15,400). Exact details should be clarified in the initial consultation with the architect.
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Slammer09092 Feb 2015 11:44Thank you, Wanderdüne.
Oh no, I meant the east. I removed the window facing east in the living room. First, because it only looks out onto a wooden fence, and second, because I might want to place the TV there later if I rearrange the furniture. A small window slot higher up was considered for light exposure, but it also gets in the way when rearranging.
I haven’t looked at Koha’s second draft in detail yet, but I will. It’s good that the ground floor is now “artificially” larger than the upper floor, which benefits the single-story design. At first glance, it’s noticeable that the dining room has been placed directly on the outside. I had thought about that too—simply extending the kitchen in my draft a bit to move the dining area further away from the sliding door and the kitchen island. But then the house becomes even bigger, which I actually want to avoid.
Having the dining room and kitchen together, with the living room separate, was also something I considered and find better/more multifunctional.
We like having a breakfast table in the kitchen where things can be left standing permanently, while homework or other activities can take place at the dining table. Of course, dinner is also eaten there.
What are the really serious drawbacks of my design? The upstairs hallway is narrow and long, but we like having direct access to both the party room and the balcony. Still, the other rooms are spacious.
One thing I took away: it’s better to make the bedroom a bit larger to fit a sock dresser. Strictly speaking, it could also go into a walk-in closet, but it looks better there. So that’s another point I’m taking from all of you here!
@Koha: Oh, and the soundproof room in front of the children’s room is a really, really good idea! Thank you for that. I’m also considering your idea of having the utility room wrap around the corner into the garage.
kbt09 schrieb:
So far, in the northern part of the plan there is no window... because that’s where the garage is located.
Oh no, I meant the east. I removed the window facing east in the living room. First, because it only looks out onto a wooden fence, and second, because I might want to place the TV there later if I rearrange the furniture. A small window slot higher up was considered for light exposure, but it also gets in the way when rearranging.
I haven’t looked at Koha’s second draft in detail yet, but I will. It’s good that the ground floor is now “artificially” larger than the upper floor, which benefits the single-story design. At first glance, it’s noticeable that the dining room has been placed directly on the outside. I had thought about that too—simply extending the kitchen in my draft a bit to move the dining area further away from the sliding door and the kitchen island. But then the house becomes even bigger, which I actually want to avoid.
Having the dining room and kitchen together, with the living room separate, was also something I considered and find better/more multifunctional.
We like having a breakfast table in the kitchen where things can be left standing permanently, while homework or other activities can take place at the dining table. Of course, dinner is also eaten there.
What are the really serious drawbacks of my design? The upstairs hallway is narrow and long, but we like having direct access to both the party room and the balcony. Still, the other rooms are spacious.
One thing I took away: it’s better to make the bedroom a bit larger to fit a sock dresser. Strictly speaking, it could also go into a walk-in closet, but it looks better there. So that’s another point I’m taking from all of you here!
@Koha: Oh, and the soundproof room in front of the children’s room is a really, really good idea! Thank you for that. I’m also considering your idea of having the utility room wrap around the corner into the garage.
You should also consider relocating the technical equipment to the garage area. I had included this in my version 1.
The storage space you have planned in the garage is also quite large.
I don’t quite understand the multifunctionality of dining/living instead of dining/cooking.
The storage space you have planned in the garage is also quite large.
I don’t quite understand the multifunctionality of dining/living instead of dining/cooking.
Slammer0909 schrieb:
...In the living room, I removed the window facing east. First, because there’s only a view of a wooden fence, and second, so I might be able to place the TV there later if I want to rearrange the furniture. Tell me, how long is this wooden fence? Is it the full length? And how far is it from the house? 5m (16 ft), 10m (33 ft), or only after 15m (49 ft)?Slammer0909 schrieb:
...We like to have a breakfast table in the kitchen where things can stay on it permanently; then homework can be done at the dining table. Of course, evening meals are also eaten there, etc. How large does the dining table in the kitchen need to be? I had sketched in your 2m x 1.5m (6 ft 7 in x 5 ft) bench and just sized the table accordingly.Slammer0909 schrieb:
What are the really problematic points in my design? The upstairs hallway is narrow and long, but we like to have access both to the party room and the balcony. Still, the other rooms are spacious. I don’t find your design that bad. What bothers me most is the bathroom and the guest room downstairs. They just look odd and not very functional. Did you try placing your 2m (6 ft 7 in) bench in your kitchen yourself? I couldn’t see it at all.I’ll see what else I can do this evening.
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Slammer09092 Feb 2015 14:25Yes, in the north and east the wooden fence is complete. This can be seen somewhat clearly in the picture.
The house will be placed 3m (10 feet) away from the wooden fence, as close as possible.
I want to push the house into the "top left" corner so that I can better use the rest of the plot.
Attached is a sketch:
The bench on my side measures 1.5 x 2 m (5 x 6.5 feet).
I have planned it the same way.
I think having living and dining areas combined in one room is best.
The house will be placed 3m (10 feet) away from the wooden fence, as close as possible.
I want to push the house into the "top left" corner so that I can better use the rest of the plot.
Attached is a sketch:
The bench on my side measures 1.5 x 2 m (5 x 6.5 feet).
I have planned it the same way.
I think having living and dining areas combined in one room is best.
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