Hello, like many others here, we are planning to build a house. We are approaching the final stages of our planning. We have now received a floor plan proposal from the builder. At the same time, we have also created our own floor plan. Our plan features a central round hallway from which all doors lead off. We are quite unsure which one to choose. I would appreciate opinions, experiences, and suggestions.
We are a family of four (children aged 1 and 4 years). No more children planned. Additionally, I need a home office. The cardinal directions are shown; the top right is northwest. We want everything on one level with 1 meter (3 feet 3 inches) wide doors, 2.14 meters (7 feet) high.
Best regards,
Dieter
We are a family of four (children aged 1 and 4 years). No more children planned. Additionally, I need a home office. The cardinal directions are shown; the top right is northwest. We want everything on one level with 1 meter (3 feet 3 inches) wide doors, 2.14 meters (7 feet) high.
Best regards,
Dieter
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Wanderdüne8 Feb 2014 10:48Without knowing the full context, it is difficult to provide a definite opinion. However, with bungalows, it is often possible to create appealing indoor-outdoor connections and interesting sightlines.
In this case, though, the design has completely failed, especially in the living room. It is located at the end of a narrow recess, and due to the distance from the windows in the kitchen and dining areas, insufficient natural light reaches the space. Only the light from the southwest remains, which, thanks to the roof overhangs, is only usable for a short time. From the inside, the view outside is limited and narrow, resembling tunnel vision. This would be problematic even in ideal lighting conditions. It becomes really worse when the weather is overcast; then, the light switch will be your best friend.
Based on the initial situation, I suspect the property is surrounded by tall multi-family residential buildings. However, this does not correspond with the layout and window arrangement of the other rooms, nor with the planner’s apparent skills.
In this case, though, the design has completely failed, especially in the living room. It is located at the end of a narrow recess, and due to the distance from the windows in the kitchen and dining areas, insufficient natural light reaches the space. Only the light from the southwest remains, which, thanks to the roof overhangs, is only usable for a short time. From the inside, the view outside is limited and narrow, resembling tunnel vision. This would be problematic even in ideal lighting conditions. It becomes really worse when the weather is overcast; then, the light switch will be your best friend.
Based on the initial situation, I suspect the property is surrounded by tall multi-family residential buildings. However, this does not correspond with the layout and window arrangement of the other rooms, nor with the planner’s apparent skills.
Wanderdüne schrieb:
Without knowing the full situation, it’s difficult to comment. Especially with a bungalow, you can create appealing indoor-outdoor connections and interesting sightlines. However, this has completely failed in the living room. It is located at the end of a narrow recess, so due to the distances from the windows in the kitchen and dining area, not enough natural light reaches it. The only light comes from the southwest, which, because of the roof overhangs, is only useful for a short time. From inside, you only get a very narrow, tunnel-like view outside. This would be unattractive even with the best lighting. It is really bad when the weather is overcast – then the light switch will be your best friend. Judging by the starting situation, I would think the plot is surrounded by tall apartment buildings, but the arrangement of rooms and windows in the rest of the house does not fit that, nor does the planner’s talent, unfortunately.Hello, the plot is relatively open, no apartment buildings nearby. You are probably right regarding the lighting and view, but what is the alternative? I have already drawn quite a few floor plans and searched online. However, fitting all the required rooms is not so simple. The division between private and public areas should remain. If anyone has suggestions, please post them. I’m grateful for any tips.Hello, I have designed a new floor plan after some issues were raised, especially regarding the natural light in the living room and the view. I personally like the terrace—it’s nicely sheltered. The plot measures 28m by 32m (92ft by 105ft). I also considered an L-shaped floor plan, but that usually results in a long corridor. I hope you share your opinions so I can present this to the builder for further development. Thanks in advance.
Without knowing the exact dimensions, I don’t see any space to a) place a practical wardrobe, b) furnish the pantry properly, c) furnish the bedroom with a double bed and a 3-meter (10-foot) wardrobe, d) put a hallway chest of drawers, let alone a cabinet or storage, even though there are many walls available, or e) find a cozy spot for the sofa in the living area.
The highlight (view axis) will be assigned to the office.
Some doors can be relocated to at least create storage space, but I still don’t see any real potential to build on.
Personally, I would use the wide side of the courtyard and move the dining area there to create a meaningful connection with the courtyard.
The highlight (view axis) will be assigned to the office.
Some doors can be relocated to at least create storage space, but I still don’t see any real potential to build on.
Personally, I would use the wide side of the courtyard and move the dining area there to create a meaningful connection with the courtyard.
ypg schrieb:
Without knowing the exact dimensions, I don’t see space to a) place a proper wardrobe, b) furnish the pantry effectively, c) furnish the bedroom with a double bed and a 3-meter (10 feet) wardrobe, d) put a hallway chest of drawers, let alone a closet (storage space), even though there are many walls available, e) find a cozy spot for the sofa in the living area. The highlight (line of sight) will be the office. Some doors can be repositioned to create storage space, but I still don’t see any real potential to build on. Personally, I would use the wide side of the courtyard and move the dining area there to create a meaningful connection with the courtyard.Hello, this is not about measurements right now, but about the overall concept. The drawing is not to scale and serves only as a reference for the architect. Windows and doors are just “roughly placed.” Highlight, hmm, as Wanderdüne already mentioned, there is too little light coming in and it feels like tunnel vision. And if I place the dining room there, where would the office go??? RegardsSimilar topics