ᐅ What features did you include in your house, and what did you decide to leave out?
Created on: 30 Jan 2015 14:18
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willWohnen
Hello,
When planning and building a house, you focus on the essentials and the budget. Some wishes get dropped along the way. But certain small luxuries or nice features are important to you, even if they are not strictly necessary, and you end up including them anyway.
For us, a heated conservatory was an unattainable dream. However, we treated ourselves to tiled, walk-in showers, even though they take up more space.
I would love to hear what you have given up and what you managed to include.
Best regards
When planning and building a house, you focus on the essentials and the budget. Some wishes get dropped along the way. But certain small luxuries or nice features are important to you, even if they are not strictly necessary, and you end up including them anyway.
For us, a heated conservatory was an unattainable dream. However, we treated ourselves to tiled, walk-in showers, even though they take up more space.
I would love to hear what you have given up and what you managed to include.
Best regards
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Bauexperte15 Feb 2015 11:49Hello,
If the basement is built properly, that is, following the recommendations of the geologist and structural engineer, nothing can go wrong; even if RWE continues mining and the water level rises again.
Regards, Bauexperte
Weimy schrieb:Congratulations!
we are finally at the end of our planning...
Weimy schrieb:Almost around the corner
We decided against a basement!! Hopefully that was a good decision, but otherwise we would have a 130 sqm (1400 sq ft) basement, way too big... and possibly water issues, since we live in an open-pit mining area (Hambach).
If the basement is built properly, that is, following the recommendations of the geologist and structural engineer, nothing can go wrong; even if RWE continues mining and the water level rises again.
Weimy schrieb:Now that’s what I call spacious
- approx. 230 sqm (2500 sq ft) living space for 4 people
Regards, Bauexperte
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willWohnen15 Feb 2015 11:49@Weimy: Didn’t you plan a dedicated laundry and drying room? This week, we even bought a ceiling-mounted dryer that was briefly on sale at a “small price.” Since I’ve never used one before, I can’t really share any experience with it yet. It’s definitely meant as a solution where you can also use the center of the room for drying if needed. With 200 m² (2,150 sq ft), maybe you could even use a portable dryer in a guest room during winter, right? You have to be a bit flexible.
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Bauexperte15 Feb 2015 11:53Hello,
Regards, Bauexperte
willWohnen schrieb:In my opinion, wet laundry should not be hung inside the house; at least not in large quantities ...
... This is definitely intended as a solution where the center of the room can still be used for drying if needed ...
Regards, Bauexperte
I thought I’d share a few details...
What we treated ourselves to:
- 140 sqm (1507 sq ft) for 2, now 4 people
- Plot within the city
- Bay window, creating extra space (even if the architects are shaking their heads)
- Relatively large glazing area and floor-to-ceiling windows on the south side
- Solar thermal system
- Triple glazed windows, P4A security glass
- Walk-in shower at floor level
- Corner bathtub
- KNX home automation system with all features
- Electric aluminum roller shutters on all windows (also “smart”)
- Sensors on all windows and front door
- Motorized lock
- Central ventilation system
- Hardwood floors throughout the house (except bathrooms and similar areas, which are tiled)
- Large double door from hallway to living room
- Spacious attic with potential for expansion
- At least one double power outlet in every corner, totaling over 100 throughout the house
- LAN/SAT connections in every room, including bathrooms
- Large terrace
- Infrared fixtures
- Video surveillance and alarm system
- Control displays for home automation in the hallway and bedroom above the bed
- Carport with attached storage shed
What we gave up on:
- Garage
- Large plot
- Basement
- Extra insulation
- Storage room
- Larger utility/technical room
- Fireplace and chimney
- Walk-in closet
- Insect screens on the windows
What we treated ourselves to:
- 140 sqm (1507 sq ft) for 2, now 4 people
- Plot within the city
- Bay window, creating extra space (even if the architects are shaking their heads)
- Relatively large glazing area and floor-to-ceiling windows on the south side
- Solar thermal system
- Triple glazed windows, P4A security glass
- Walk-in shower at floor level
- Corner bathtub
- KNX home automation system with all features
- Electric aluminum roller shutters on all windows (also “smart”)
- Sensors on all windows and front door
- Motorized lock
- Central ventilation system
- Hardwood floors throughout the house (except bathrooms and similar areas, which are tiled)
- Large double door from hallway to living room
- Spacious attic with potential for expansion
- At least one double power outlet in every corner, totaling over 100 throughout the house
- LAN/SAT connections in every room, including bathrooms
- Large terrace
- Infrared fixtures
- Video surveillance and alarm system
- Control displays for home automation in the hallway and bedroom above the bed
- Carport with attached storage shed
What we gave up on:
- Garage
- Large plot
- Basement
- Extra insulation
- Storage room
- Larger utility/technical room
- Fireplace and chimney
- Walk-in closet
- Insect screens on the windows
Masipulami15 Feb 2015 12:29Triple glazing is standard nowadays, or am I mistaken? It was included as standard in all the offers we received from the suppliers we contacted.
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willWohnen15 Feb 2015 12:29Hello @Mycraft. I didn’t know architects are against bay windows? How did you handle the floor-to-ceiling windows so that no bars are needed – is the lower half not openable?
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