Development Plan/Restrictions
Plot size: 1100sqm (1,1840 sq ft)
Slope: Yes (west to east)
Building coverage ratio / Floor area ratio: none
Building envelope, building line and boundary: none
Edge development: Theoretically possible, as neighboring plot belongs to parents
Number of parking spaces: 2 per housing unit (relevant if split into two apartments)
Number of floors: none
Roof type: only gable roof & hip roof (also for garage!)
Architectural style: none
Orientation: none
Maximum heights/restrictions: none
Other requirements: roof overhang of at least 50cm (20 inches)
Homeowners’ Requirements
Style, roof shape, building type: hip roof urban villa
Basement, floors: yes, 2 full floors
Number of people, ages: 36, 35, 4, 0
Space requirements on ground floor, upper floor:
Office: family use or home office? Home office once a week
Guest overnight stays per year: 1-2
Open or closed architecture: semi-open
Conservative or modern style: rather modern
Open kitchen, cooking island: yes, yes
Number of dining seats: 4-8
Fireplace: not necessary, also can’t find a suitable place
Music / stereo wall: TV wall yes
Balcony, roof terrace: balcony (only due to possible split into two apartments)
Garage, carport: double garage
Utility garden, greenhouse
Additional wishes/special features/daily routine, also reasons why this or that should or shouldn’t be: bay window with balcony, even if it gets expensive…
House Design
Who designed it: do-it-yourself with SweetHome3D
What do you like most? Why? Everything. I think I spent so long working on the floor plan that I’m in love with it and probably totally “blind” to its flaws.
What do you dislike? Why?
Price estimate according to architect/planner:
Personal price limit for the house, including equipment: 750,000€
Preferred heating system: gas
If you had to give up, which details/extensions
- could you do without: somehow nothing
- could you not do without: large entrance/wardrobe; large children’s rooms; master bedroom facing east (I want to watch the sunrise); large aquarium as a highlight in the living area; platform staircase; children’s bathroom; and my wife absolutely wants a gallery.
Why did the design turn out as it is now?
I looked at almost every floor plan from all prefabricated house manufacturers and, annoyed by the “cookie-cutter” designs (keyword: living room/kitchen/dining all in one long corridor and stairs always immediately by the dirty entrance), I started working out my own floor plan. Many thanks to this forum because I have learned a lot from the floor plan discussions here! I even dealt with Feng Shui for the layout.
What do you think makes it particularly good or bad?
The rooms are ideally oriented to the sun: living spaces face south, unoccupied rooms face north. In addition, the slight slope (to the east) allows for nice walk-out basement rooms. The layout can also be easily split into two apartments, making it flexible for a barrier-free future. Technical aspects and piping were also considered: the utility room is on the street side and pipes/water lines don’t run erratically but are kept close together.
The only downside I see is that the kitchen is “far” from the entrance. However, I don’t find this very problematic and only mention it because it would probably be a common criticism.
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
I’m grateful for suggestions or optimizations of any kind! Especially tips for the master bathroom. I’m not 100% satisfied yet.
Good luck
Alro
Plot size: 1100sqm (1,1840 sq ft)
Slope: Yes (west to east)
Building coverage ratio / Floor area ratio: none
Building envelope, building line and boundary: none
Edge development: Theoretically possible, as neighboring plot belongs to parents
Number of parking spaces: 2 per housing unit (relevant if split into two apartments)
Number of floors: none
Roof type: only gable roof & hip roof (also for garage!)
Architectural style: none
Orientation: none
Maximum heights/restrictions: none
Other requirements: roof overhang of at least 50cm (20 inches)
Homeowners’ Requirements
Style, roof shape, building type: hip roof urban villa
Basement, floors: yes, 2 full floors
Number of people, ages: 36, 35, 4, 0
Space requirements on ground floor, upper floor:
Office: family use or home office? Home office once a week
Guest overnight stays per year: 1-2
Open or closed architecture: semi-open
Conservative or modern style: rather modern
Open kitchen, cooking island: yes, yes
Number of dining seats: 4-8
Fireplace: not necessary, also can’t find a suitable place
Music / stereo wall: TV wall yes
Balcony, roof terrace: balcony (only due to possible split into two apartments)
Garage, carport: double garage
Utility garden, greenhouse
Additional wishes/special features/daily routine, also reasons why this or that should or shouldn’t be: bay window with balcony, even if it gets expensive…
House Design
Who designed it: do-it-yourself with SweetHome3D
What do you like most? Why? Everything. I think I spent so long working on the floor plan that I’m in love with it and probably totally “blind” to its flaws.
What do you dislike? Why?
Price estimate according to architect/planner:
Personal price limit for the house, including equipment: 750,000€
Preferred heating system: gas
If you had to give up, which details/extensions
- could you do without: somehow nothing
- could you not do without: large entrance/wardrobe; large children’s rooms; master bedroom facing east (I want to watch the sunrise); large aquarium as a highlight in the living area; platform staircase; children’s bathroom; and my wife absolutely wants a gallery.
Why did the design turn out as it is now?
I looked at almost every floor plan from all prefabricated house manufacturers and, annoyed by the “cookie-cutter” designs (keyword: living room/kitchen/dining all in one long corridor and stairs always immediately by the dirty entrance), I started working out my own floor plan. Many thanks to this forum because I have learned a lot from the floor plan discussions here! I even dealt with Feng Shui for the layout.
What do you think makes it particularly good or bad?
The rooms are ideally oriented to the sun: living spaces face south, unoccupied rooms face north. In addition, the slight slope (to the east) allows for nice walk-out basement rooms. The layout can also be easily split into two apartments, making it flexible for a barrier-free future. Technical aspects and piping were also considered: the utility room is on the street side and pipes/water lines don’t run erratically but are kept close together.
The only downside I see is that the kitchen is “far” from the entrance. However, I don’t find this very problematic and only mention it because it would probably be a common criticism.
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
I’m grateful for suggestions or optimizations of any kind! Especially tips for the master bathroom. I’m not 100% satisfied yet.
Good luck
Alro
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Traumhaus202011 Feb 2019 12:55kaho674 schrieb:
Honestly, the project clearly calls for an architect. It can turn out great with an architect or completely terrible without one. I already said: we will definitely hire an architect. I just want to consider several options beforehand so I can possibly discuss them with him.
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Traumhaus202011 Feb 2019 13:00Maria16 schrieb:
Every visitor walks past your living room. No one walks past there. Only we drive into the driveway with our cars. Guests park on the street and enter the house via the stairs.
Can you adjust your budget as needed?
The house has potential, and you can build smaller without limiting yourself.
The party room in the basement looks like an afterthought.
The utility room can be moved to the basement.
The reading corner and craft area can be removed. You can read in the somewhat separate living area, and crafting is often done with the kids at the large table. Otherwise, you could use a window spot in the utility room.
Maybe Kaho will come up with a new floor plan.
Every square meter costs about 2,000 euros.
Try drawing in proper furniture—exactly as you want and need it. Then think about what you really need. Perhaps the cutting table can go into the utility room. Don’t forget the bookshelves.
Also consider whether it would be better to place the kitchen closer to the terrace. In summer, that is like a second living area.
However, it is uncomfortable if the public space is located directly behind the private area. Thanks to the slope between the street and the driveway, you could create visual screening with plants.
The balcony on the ground floor above the basement blocks a lot of light.
The house has potential, and you can build smaller without limiting yourself.
The party room in the basement looks like an afterthought.
The utility room can be moved to the basement.
The reading corner and craft area can be removed. You can read in the somewhat separate living area, and crafting is often done with the kids at the large table. Otherwise, you could use a window spot in the utility room.
Maybe Kaho will come up with a new floor plan.
Every square meter costs about 2,000 euros.
Try drawing in proper furniture—exactly as you want and need it. Then think about what you really need. Perhaps the cutting table can go into the utility room. Don’t forget the bookshelves.
Also consider whether it would be better to place the kitchen closer to the terrace. In summer, that is like a second living area.
However, it is uncomfortable if the public space is located directly behind the private area. Thanks to the slope between the street and the driveway, you could create visual screening with plants.
The balcony on the ground floor above the basement blocks a lot of light.
Traumhaus2020 schrieb:
No one passes by here. Only we drive our cars into the driveway. Guests park on the street and come up the stairs to the front door.Why aren’t guests allowed to park at the house?
The delivery service won’t follow that rule.
haydee schrieb:
Maybe kaho will pull a floor plan out of the hat.Sorry, this is a bit too much for me, I’m afraid. But we’re happy to help refine the design once the architect has delivered something.T
Traumhaus202011 Feb 2019 13:13haydee schrieb:
Maybe Kaho will pull a floor plan out of the hat. I would really appreciate alternative floor plans!
I also think I might be stuck in my current one...
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