ᐅ Idea Generation / Discussion for a House Suitable for a "Weekend Patchwork" Family
Created on: 17 Jan 2021 00:32
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Klaustal
Hi,
I plan to build a house together with my new partner.
We have a child together (4 years old) and I have two children (10 and 12 years old) from my previous marriage. The two older children stay with us every other weekend.
As if it wasn’t complicated enough, now the discussion has come up about how much space we should or have to plan for the two older children.
Of course, I would like each child to have their own room. She thinks it’s unnecessary to plan so much space for the 4 to 7 years when the children will still be with us only part-time. In a way, she is not wrong.
That’s why I wanted to ask here if anyone has “smart” concepts for this kind of situation or if someone has built a house with a similar family setup.
We already considered a granny flat / accessory dwelling unit, but our lot is as flat as a pancake.
What about converting the attic later and possibly renting it out? We actually wanted a flat roof… well, you can’t have everything. However, just like with the granny flat, parking space will be tight. The lot is only about 19 by 19 meters (62 by 62 feet).
Should we just build something suitable now and sell later to build again? When I see how hard it is to get building land / a building permit / planning permission… phew.
Looking forward to suggestions and discussion.
Klaus
I plan to build a house together with my new partner.
We have a child together (4 years old) and I have two children (10 and 12 years old) from my previous marriage. The two older children stay with us every other weekend.
As if it wasn’t complicated enough, now the discussion has come up about how much space we should or have to plan for the two older children.
Of course, I would like each child to have their own room. She thinks it’s unnecessary to plan so much space for the 4 to 7 years when the children will still be with us only part-time. In a way, she is not wrong.
That’s why I wanted to ask here if anyone has “smart” concepts for this kind of situation or if someone has built a house with a similar family setup.
We already considered a granny flat / accessory dwelling unit, but our lot is as flat as a pancake.
What about converting the attic later and possibly renting it out? We actually wanted a flat roof… well, you can’t have everything. However, just like with the granny flat, parking space will be tight. The lot is only about 19 by 19 meters (62 by 62 feet).
Should we just build something suitable now and sell later to build again? When I see how hard it is to get building land / a building permit / planning permission… phew.
Looking forward to suggestions and discussion.
Klaus
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Bertram10023 Jan 2021 11:09As a student, I had a design where two single mattresses were sewn together. This allowed them to be stacked on top of each other when only one bed was needed, and unfolded when two sleeping spaces were required. During the day, it worked well as a casual lounge sofa. The design served me well for many years, and I would do it the same way again today if I needed to.
or entirely. Otherwise, the first ones in their toddler phase wouldn’t move from the mother to the father.
I simply think that a sleeping option in the guest-office-ironing-gaming room is not enough. I have seen solutions where a room was divided by floor-to-ceiling cabinets. That offers flexibility. Now, later, alone, with a partner, or not using it for weeks at a time.
I simply think that a sleeping option in the guest-office-ironing-gaming room is not enough. I have seen solutions where a room was divided by floor-to-ceiling cabinets. That offers flexibility. Now, later, alone, with a partner, or not using it for weeks at a time.
Yes. It’s truly an exciting topic.
We are leaning towards a solution with one room that is somehow divided. For example, a bed can also serve as a "real wall." At the end, a closet that can be accessed from both sides or something similar.
This way, we will have a flexible room available later on.
We are leaning towards a solution with one room that is somehow divided. For example, a bed can also serve as a "real wall." At the end, a closet that can be accessed from both sides or something similar.
This way, we will have a flexible room available later on.
Winniefred24 Jan 2021 21:41I would also build two fully functional but smaller rooms. Plan the electrical installations and so on from the start in a way that allows them to be easily combined again later. A lightweight partition wall in between is sufficient. Everyone gets their own room, no one feels disadvantaged, and the children at that age will surely understand that it doesn’t need to be a huge space for just two days every two weeks.
I would also talk with the children beforehand and take their wishes into account. They are your children just like the youngest one. I would be careful to ensure they don’t feel like second-class kids in your household. That’s why it’s important to give them a say!
I would also talk with the children beforehand and take their wishes into account. They are your children just like the youngest one. I would be careful to ensure they don’t feel like second-class kids in your household. That’s why it’s important to give them a say!
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