Hello everyone,
I was actually just looking for ways to improve the bathroom, but was encouraged to also show the "remaining ninety percent."
Location: new residential area, about 20m (65 feet) of green space to the east that cannot be built on, street to the west, neighboring lots to the north and south.
The floor plan was developed together with the building company; a few changes are not yet shown: the bathroom will have a half-height window instead of a skylight, the utility room will no longer have a skylight, and the two French doors will be replaced by lift-and-slide doors, or in the living room possibly by fixed floor-to-ceiling windows.
Besides the bathroom, the kitchen layout is still open. As currently drawn, the area does not work functionally. The hallway at the entrance (marked in red) might be widened and shortened. This would reduce the size of the west wall of the kitchen but increase usable space inside the main area. The location of the fireplace depends on the kitchen design; it could serve as a room divider or be positioned along the wall as currently drawn.
I don’t have any other changes planned right now, but that may soon change.
I was actually just looking for ways to improve the bathroom, but was encouraged to also show the "remaining ninety percent."
Location: new residential area, about 20m (65 feet) of green space to the east that cannot be built on, street to the west, neighboring lots to the north and south.
The floor plan was developed together with the building company; a few changes are not yet shown: the bathroom will have a half-height window instead of a skylight, the utility room will no longer have a skylight, and the two French doors will be replaced by lift-and-slide doors, or in the living room possibly by fixed floor-to-ceiling windows.
Besides the bathroom, the kitchen layout is still open. As currently drawn, the area does not work functionally. The hallway at the entrance (marked in red) might be widened and shortened. This would reduce the size of the west wall of the kitchen but increase usable space inside the main area. The location of the fireplace depends on the kitchen design; it could serve as a room divider or be positioned along the wall as currently drawn.
I don’t have any other changes planned right now, but that may soon change.
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nachtfalter18 Sep 2020 11:02The bathtub fits, and in the reduced-size bathroom 1, there would only be a shower. Please excuse the quality of drawing 4. By removing the wall next to the sink, it would be possible to install two kitchen units, and the door leading to the utility room (HTR) could be replaced with a glass panel, allowing more light to enter from there. The next version will include access to the utility room through the kitchen.
I wouldn’t put the bathtub in the guest bathroom. Since there are two of you, you’d want a nice bathroom, not to bathe in a small bathroom with a tiny window. I also don’t like having access to the utility room through the guest bathroom; it makes the bathroom too large and the route to the dressing room unnecessarily complicated. There’s another way through the kitchen (in my opinion better) than your alternative 5 – see my new plan. By the way, I also moved the entrance about 50cm (20 inches) further south.
That said, because of the direct transport of clean and dirty laundry, I would still prefer access through the bathroom and a windowed door for the technician so they don’t have to pass through your private rooms. But as always, it’s a matter of personal preference.
That said, because of the direct transport of clean and dirty laundry, I would still prefer access through the bathroom and a windowed door for the technician so they don’t have to pass through your private rooms. But as always, it’s a matter of personal preference.
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pagoni202018 Sep 2020 11:36....is getting better all the time!
I’m not a fan of having two doors leading to the walk-in closet; one should be enough and would create a calmer look. I would probably remove the access from the dining room.
The same goes for the utility room/household room—I would also remove one door there and maybe consider separating the rooms and having an external entrance. I would likely eliminate the door to the guest bathroom, which would give you more flexibility in design and use.
In my opinion, it’s now just those small details and personal preferences, like deciding where a door should be and how the utility room is used.
I prefer option B slightly, although the access to the utility room feels space-consuming here, and the previous version, with that internal hallway, seemed “better.”
I just saw the plan from [USER=49516]@Würfel* and I really like the access to the utility room from the kitchen, plus the bathtub definitely belongs in the master bathroom—that’s true. You would then have a large pantry/utility room right next to the kitchen, which I find nice, and you could still consider separating the utility room and making it accessible from the outside.
Overall, I really like the floor plan this way!
I’m not a fan of having two doors leading to the walk-in closet; one should be enough and would create a calmer look. I would probably remove the access from the dining room.
The same goes for the utility room/household room—I would also remove one door there and maybe consider separating the rooms and having an external entrance. I would likely eliminate the door to the guest bathroom, which would give you more flexibility in design and use.
In my opinion, it’s now just those small details and personal preferences, like deciding where a door should be and how the utility room is used.
I prefer option B slightly, although the access to the utility room feels space-consuming here, and the previous version, with that internal hallway, seemed “better.”
I just saw the plan from [USER=49516]@Würfel* and I really like the access to the utility room from the kitchen, plus the bathtub definitely belongs in the master bathroom—that’s true. You would then have a large pantry/utility room right next to the kitchen, which I find nice, and you could still consider separating the utility room and making it accessible from the outside.
Overall, I really like the floor plan this way!
Since we also have a bungalow, here are a few additional comments:
Roofing: Don’t underestimate this for a bungalow. Although the attic provides good insulation downward in summer, a well-designed overhang creates excellent shading and keeps the interior wonderfully cool. All our neighbors envy our cool house in summer. You’ll still get plenty of sunlight.
Access to the sleeping area through the dining nook: Personally, I don’t like this at all. You always have to maneuver around the dining table, which will quickly become very annoying.
Access to the utility room through the kitchen: Definitely avoid this! Carrying the laundry basket past the stove while your partner is cooking is a recipe for tension. *Würfel* has demonstrated a great alternative via the bathroom. You’ll come to appreciate that route. Where does the dirty laundry end up? Exactly—in the bathroom or bedroom. This way, you don’t have to cross the whole house.
Storage room: I really miss a place for the vacuum cleaner and cleaning supplies. You simply need a small storage closet.
Fireplace: You can’t place it completely free-standing. Otherwise, you end up with a very tall chimney, which looks rather unattractive from the outside. Try to position it so that it integrates neatly into the roof structure.
Other than that, I can only recommend checking out our bungalow. Even with two small kids (who keep me on my toes), it has proven itself very well. The walking distances are compact and short. The only thing we would add in the next few years (when I get a new kitchen) is a door between the storage room and kitchen. Maybe you can take a few ideas from that.
Roofing: Don’t underestimate this for a bungalow. Although the attic provides good insulation downward in summer, a well-designed overhang creates excellent shading and keeps the interior wonderfully cool. All our neighbors envy our cool house in summer. You’ll still get plenty of sunlight.
Access to the sleeping area through the dining nook: Personally, I don’t like this at all. You always have to maneuver around the dining table, which will quickly become very annoying.
Access to the utility room through the kitchen: Definitely avoid this! Carrying the laundry basket past the stove while your partner is cooking is a recipe for tension. *Würfel* has demonstrated a great alternative via the bathroom. You’ll come to appreciate that route. Where does the dirty laundry end up? Exactly—in the bathroom or bedroom. This way, you don’t have to cross the whole house.
Storage room: I really miss a place for the vacuum cleaner and cleaning supplies. You simply need a small storage closet.
Fireplace: You can’t place it completely free-standing. Otherwise, you end up with a very tall chimney, which looks rather unattractive from the outside. Try to position it so that it integrates neatly into the roof structure.
Other than that, I can only recommend checking out our bungalow. Even with two small kids (who keep me on my toes), it has proven itself very well. The walking distances are compact and short. The only thing we would add in the next few years (when I get a new kitchen) is a door between the storage room and kitchen. Maybe you can take a few ideas from that.
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Nice-Nofret18 Sep 2020 15:16I would enlarge the terrace roof, extending it from the corner of the living room out to align with the bedroom wall. Then swap the living room and kitchen/dining areas. In my opinion, the kitchen is the most important workspace in the house, so why is it pushed into the darkest corner? I would consider adding about 150-200cm (60-80 inches) of roof overhang facing southwest to provide heat protection in summer.
We have a terrace roof that is 4m (13 feet) deep facing southwest—the sun still shines low into the living room in winter, but of course not in summer. However, it also protects our garden furniture in winter, allowing us to keep it outside. The eaves all around used to be 70cm (28 inches) deep; with the external insulation now only 50cm (20 inches); 70cm was better.
I would add an extra exterior door to the utility room for easier boiler replacement/service; therefore, from the bathroom to the utility room, only a narrow passage door would be needed.
The hallway in front of the guest bathroom should be added to the bathroom, making it large enough to serve as an accessible bathroom (for two people, for example, one with a walker).
We have a terrace roof that is 4m (13 feet) deep facing southwest—the sun still shines low into the living room in winter, but of course not in summer. However, it also protects our garden furniture in winter, allowing us to keep it outside. The eaves all around used to be 70cm (28 inches) deep; with the external insulation now only 50cm (20 inches); 70cm was better.
I would add an extra exterior door to the utility room for easier boiler replacement/service; therefore, from the bathroom to the utility room, only a narrow passage door would be needed.
The hallway in front of the guest bathroom should be added to the bathroom, making it large enough to serve as an accessible bathroom (for two people, for example, one with a walker).
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