Hello everyone,
finally, we have reached an important step… the plot is signed for.
We want to build with an architect and already have some ideas about what we like and what we don’t.
We definitely want to give the architect the opportunity to apply their expertise regarding the floor plan… maybe they can convince us.
But if not, we are currently (almost) quite happy with this self-drawn floor plan.
A few key facts…
Plot size: 660 sqm (about 7100 sq ft), floor area ratio 0.4, no slope, approximately 26m x 25m (85 ft x 82 ft)
Longest building side allowed: max. 15m (about 49 ft)
L-shaped bungalow with covered terrace (southwest side)
We want to build with a basement. This should have windows with natural daylight behind the garage on the east side. There will be 2–3 living rooms down there (playroom, hobby room, later for the kids or grandparents if necessary).
The roof will not be converted into a living space — 20-22° (degrees) pitch, hip roof, for aesthetic reasons.
We know that a basement is more expensive than a second floor, etc. The budget is roughly 650,000–700,000 (currency).
Utility room, laundry room, sauna, etc. will all be located in the basement since there is enough space. 🙂
Now to the floor plan:
We like an open design with a large entrance area.
What we like about this floor plan:
Children’s area separated from parents
Connection from the garage with access to the storage room and basement
Access from kitchen and living room to the terrace possible
Master bedroom with direct view of the garden on the southeast side (in summer the shutters are closed anyway)
Children’s rooms with windows facing west, slightly southwest.
Open questions…
Are the children’s rooms too narrow at almost 3m (about 10 ft)?
Is the living room too narrow at almost 4.5m (about 15 ft)?
The L-shape at the terrace is about 3m (10 ft) deep — here we could possibly adjust a bit to enlarge the children’s rooms.
My wife doesn’t like that the kitchen is visible directly from the entrance area.
(I prefer the kitchen visibility over the living room couch). What do you think is better or worse?
The kitchen window is on the south side, possibly too much sun… maybe we should add an awning if needed.
I can’t fit a second toilet elsewhere without making the children’s rooms even smaller… so it will remain a guest toilet for the parents.
Is a door between the entrance area and the living area for a windbreak useful, or unnecessary? (We have underfloor heating.)
(Maybe a hidden interior door, but I’m unsure what happens if it gets damaged.)
The floor area ratio will be tight… 15m x 15m = 225 sqm (about 11,200 sq ft) + garage + driveway… we might need to reduce the width a bit.
660 sqm x 0.4 = 264 sqm (about 2,840 sq ft).
I have seen many floor plans here… wishes and practicality have to match somewhere.
I’m really curious about the experts’ opinions…
Is it rubbish or usable?
Thanks
finally, we have reached an important step… the plot is signed for.
We want to build with an architect and already have some ideas about what we like and what we don’t.
We definitely want to give the architect the opportunity to apply their expertise regarding the floor plan… maybe they can convince us.
But if not, we are currently (almost) quite happy with this self-drawn floor plan.
A few key facts…
Plot size: 660 sqm (about 7100 sq ft), floor area ratio 0.4, no slope, approximately 26m x 25m (85 ft x 82 ft)
Longest building side allowed: max. 15m (about 49 ft)
L-shaped bungalow with covered terrace (southwest side)
We want to build with a basement. This should have windows with natural daylight behind the garage on the east side. There will be 2–3 living rooms down there (playroom, hobby room, later for the kids or grandparents if necessary).
The roof will not be converted into a living space — 20-22° (degrees) pitch, hip roof, for aesthetic reasons.
We know that a basement is more expensive than a second floor, etc. The budget is roughly 650,000–700,000 (currency).
Utility room, laundry room, sauna, etc. will all be located in the basement since there is enough space. 🙂
Now to the floor plan:
We like an open design with a large entrance area.
What we like about this floor plan:
Children’s area separated from parents
Connection from the garage with access to the storage room and basement
Access from kitchen and living room to the terrace possible
Master bedroom with direct view of the garden on the southeast side (in summer the shutters are closed anyway)
Children’s rooms with windows facing west, slightly southwest.
Open questions…
Are the children’s rooms too narrow at almost 3m (about 10 ft)?
Is the living room too narrow at almost 4.5m (about 15 ft)?
The L-shape at the terrace is about 3m (10 ft) deep — here we could possibly adjust a bit to enlarge the children’s rooms.
My wife doesn’t like that the kitchen is visible directly from the entrance area.
(I prefer the kitchen visibility over the living room couch). What do you think is better or worse?
The kitchen window is on the south side, possibly too much sun… maybe we should add an awning if needed.
I can’t fit a second toilet elsewhere without making the children’s rooms even smaller… so it will remain a guest toilet for the parents.
Is a door between the entrance area and the living area for a windbreak useful, or unnecessary? (We have underfloor heating.)
(Maybe a hidden interior door, but I’m unsure what happens if it gets damaged.)
The floor area ratio will be tight… 15m x 15m = 225 sqm (about 11,200 sq ft) + garage + driveway… we might need to reduce the width a bit.
660 sqm x 0.4 = 264 sqm (about 2,840 sq ft).
I have seen many floor plans here… wishes and practicality have to match somewhere.
I’m really curious about the experts’ opinions…
Is it rubbish or usable?
Thanks
ypg schrieb:
@Evolith
What are the dimensions of your house?14 x 14.5 m (46 x 48 feet)
About our floor plan: The kitchen could also be converted into a separate room. The distance between the small kitchen recess and the partition wall is large enough to comfortably plan a kitchen there. We have a long desk against the partition wall. If we had unexpectedly had a third child, the kitchen would have been moved forward in that exact way.
The bedroom could use an extra meter (3 feet). It’s always a bit tight with the bed (currently positioned sideways to the window), and with a 180 cm (71 inch) bed, there’s 60 cm (24 inch) of space on each side. It doesn’t bother me, but my husband complains about it.
I find the children’s rooms to be sufficiently sized (just under 11 and 12 sq m (118 and 129 sq ft)). However, you have to be mindful of frequently rearranging and optimizing the furniture. My son has three coffee tables in his room to manage the Lego invasion. With my daughter, I pray she doesn’t develop a Playmobil obsession. But honestly, I enjoy rearranging the furniture.
And since my husband finally moved the paintball gear to the attic, I have plenty of storage space in the utility room. The laundry room also has an enormous cat litter box (the size of a coffin). So there are definitely storage options there as well.
Since I usually keep my promises, here is another version.
Parents' bedroom and living room to the west, children's rooms and kitchen to the south, terrace just under 6 meters (20 feet), with an overhanging roof of 40 cm (16 inches) making it 6.40 meters (21 feet). Now including a fireplace, which I had left out in the previous versions 😎
Parents' bedroom and living room to the west, children's rooms and kitchen to the south, terrace just under 6 meters (20 feet), with an overhanging roof of 40 cm (16 inches) making it 6.40 meters (21 feet). Now including a fireplace, which I had left out in the previous versions 😎
Hangman schrieb:
... it will never be a Porsche, but at least it’s a drivable vehicle. Respect @ypg 😉 Thanks. I find it quite solid and livable given the specifications 🙂
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Iotafreak21 Apr 2021 14:21Hello, thanks again....
About your design:
If I understand correctly, the terrace is 6m (20 feet) deep? We hadn’t considered something like that until now...
The entrance, bathroom, and bedroom would then have to be on the north side, right?
Great: separate parents’ and kids’ areas... I would also completely omit the first wall to the kids’ rooms...
Otherwise, an interesting approach... I need to take a closer look at it with my wife.... One thing that might definitely be an issue is the dining table right at the entrance to the living area....
I tried rotating the variant from @Evolith, meaning putting all bedrooms and the bathroom along the longer side, which makes the rooms bigger.
Now we have to consider whether we really want the parents/kids separation or if the compromise with a bathroom in between is sufficient... both have pros and cons...
So far, I like your design best for the separation, although a terrace width of 6m (20 feet) was actually the wish... Thanks a lot... We now have different variants... we’re waiting for the architect... let’s see what else they have in store... after that, we will decide...
What I don’t like here is seeing the couch from the entrance area...
About your design:
If I understand correctly, the terrace is 6m (20 feet) deep? We hadn’t considered something like that until now...
The entrance, bathroom, and bedroom would then have to be on the north side, right?
Great: separate parents’ and kids’ areas... I would also completely omit the first wall to the kids’ rooms...
Otherwise, an interesting approach... I need to take a closer look at it with my wife.... One thing that might definitely be an issue is the dining table right at the entrance to the living area....
I tried rotating the variant from @Evolith, meaning putting all bedrooms and the bathroom along the longer side, which makes the rooms bigger.
Now we have to consider whether we really want the parents/kids separation or if the compromise with a bathroom in between is sufficient... both have pros and cons...
So far, I like your design best for the separation, although a terrace width of 6m (20 feet) was actually the wish... Thanks a lot... We now have different variants... we’re waiting for the architect... let’s see what else they have in store... after that, we will decide...
What I don’t like here is seeing the couch from the entrance area...
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