Hello everyone,
after following the forum discussions here for quite some time, we previously asked about the positioning of the house on the plot. We would now like to get your opinion on the following floor plan.
Development plan / restrictions
Plot size: 850m² (9153 sq ft)
Floor area ratio: 0.25
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of storeys: 1
Roof type: gable roof 28-48°
Style: conservative (brick construction)
Layout: open development
Maximum heights / limits: max. 1m (3.3 ft) knee wall
Client requirements
Style, roof type, building type: brick construction, gable roof 45°
Basement, floors: no basement, 2 floors (+ converted attic)
Number of people, ages: 2 adults (32 & 31), 1 child (12 months), 1 child planned (2-3 years)
Office: family use (in the attic or, until the second child arrives, on the upper floor)
Conservative or modern style: rather conservative → brick
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes, yes
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace: yes
Garage, carport: probably a garage-carport combination (must also be brick-clad and have a gable roof)
House design
Who planned it: ourselves
What do you particularly like?
What don’t you like?
→ I would prefer the kitchen to be towards the entrance/street (southwest corner), but then the living area shifts to the east, and we want the living spaces facing south (towards the garden).
We also considered rotating the house 90°, but then the entrance would be on the gable side, resulting in a very long hallway inside, which we don’t like.
So the current layout is a compromise.
We would like to separate the technical room from the utility/pantry area and use it as a kind of mudroom (for shopping or, for example, after gardening work). We are still uncertain about the most practical location and door placement for this.
Oh, and something that might not be clear from our amateur drawings: there is supposed to be a fixed staircase from the upper floor to the attic at the same spot as the ground floor staircase → hence the dormer.
We would be very grateful for any advice or suggestions.
after following the forum discussions here for quite some time, we previously asked about the positioning of the house on the plot. We would now like to get your opinion on the following floor plan.
Development plan / restrictions
Plot size: 850m² (9153 sq ft)
Floor area ratio: 0.25
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of storeys: 1
Roof type: gable roof 28-48°
Style: conservative (brick construction)
Layout: open development
Maximum heights / limits: max. 1m (3.3 ft) knee wall
Client requirements
Style, roof type, building type: brick construction, gable roof 45°
Basement, floors: no basement, 2 floors (+ converted attic)
Number of people, ages: 2 adults (32 & 31), 1 child (12 months), 1 child planned (2-3 years)
Office: family use (in the attic or, until the second child arrives, on the upper floor)
Conservative or modern style: rather conservative → brick
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes, yes
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace: yes
Garage, carport: probably a garage-carport combination (must also be brick-clad and have a gable roof)
House design
Who planned it: ourselves
What do you particularly like?
What don’t you like?
→ I would prefer the kitchen to be towards the entrance/street (southwest corner), but then the living area shifts to the east, and we want the living spaces facing south (towards the garden).
We also considered rotating the house 90°, but then the entrance would be on the gable side, resulting in a very long hallway inside, which we don’t like.
So the current layout is a compromise.
We would like to separate the technical room from the utility/pantry area and use it as a kind of mudroom (for shopping or, for example, after gardening work). We are still uncertain about the most practical location and door placement for this.
Oh, and something that might not be clear from our amateur drawings: there is supposed to be a fixed staircase from the upper floor to the attic at the same spot as the ground floor staircase → hence the dormer.
We would be very grateful for any advice or suggestions.
I think the option with the straight staircase looks nicer... The hallways appear more spacious and elegant (provided that you design the staircase nicely and not as a masonry or cast concrete block). I also like the separate area for the cloakroom, shower bathroom, and utility room. However, I would definitely change the direction of the staircase to move the entry point on the ground floor away from the dirt zone. And for the upper floor, I would return to the previous plan and place the children's rooms facing south by the dormer, and the bedroom in the northeast corner.
Were the furniture pieces shown chosen by you, or are they standard design suggestions? Especially in the living room area, the last post did not include a placement area for the sofa. With the extra floor-to-ceiling window element, it will be difficult to create a quiet retreat space there for the whole family.
In both versions, I find the fireplace inconveniently positioned, as you have to walk around it every time you want to get to the kitchen.
Overall, I prefer the floor plan from post 55 with the landing staircase.
You could also place two sofas facing each other there.
Perhaps it would be better to position the fireplace above the door from the hallway:
And have the door from the hallway to the living-dining area open the other way.
Overall, I prefer the floor plan from post 55 with the landing staircase.
You could also place two sofas facing each other there.
Perhaps it would be better to position the fireplace above the door from the hallway:
And have the door from the hallway to the living-dining area open the other way.
I really like the version with the long staircase. It will be difficult to rotate it so that the entrance is not in the dirt area, right?
You can still create storage space under the stairs.
Is there enough room for a large dining table that you can comfortably walk around it?
You can still create storage space under the stairs.
Is there enough room for a large dining table that you can comfortably walk around it?
Bautraum201520 Jul 2015 12:34I really like the option with the straight staircase. The double doors create a brighter and more open feel! However, I would rotate it if possible... but only if it’s feasible! Otherwise: a very harmonious floor plan, I like it a lot.
Thank you again for the feedback...
Yes, the issue with the dirt zone was also a reason to choose the landing option back then. Rotating the straight staircase could probably solve the dirt zone problem again, but I currently can’t really imagine how that would look... looking at the stair stringer from the entrance area??? We wanted to keep it open because otherwise the entrance area would feel too narrow. Have you ever seen this kind of design or found any pictures online?
@Wastl
The furniture is drawn in as it currently is. You could possibly make the outer windows non-floor-to-ceiling window units, then the corner space for the couch should actually be enough…
We’re also still uncertain about the fireplace position... Currently, above the door from the hallway, the TV/living room wall is planned, so space would be very tight there... Another option would be to place the fireplace on the opposite exterior wall, but then the floor-to-ceiling terrace door would have to be removed.
Yes, the issue with the dirt zone was also a reason to choose the landing option back then. Rotating the straight staircase could probably solve the dirt zone problem again, but I currently can’t really imagine how that would look... looking at the stair stringer from the entrance area??? We wanted to keep it open because otherwise the entrance area would feel too narrow. Have you ever seen this kind of design or found any pictures online?
@Wastl
The furniture is drawn in as it currently is. You could possibly make the outer windows non-floor-to-ceiling window units, then the corner space for the couch should actually be enough…
We’re also still uncertain about the fireplace position... Currently, above the door from the hallway, the TV/living room wall is planned, so space would be very tight there... Another option would be to place the fireplace on the opposite exterior wall, but then the floor-to-ceiling terrace door would have to be removed.
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