ᐅ Bungalow Floor Plan for 3 People, 130 sqm – Looking for Opinions...
Created on: 14 Jul 2021 13:22
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Zweithaus
Hello, I would like to hear your opinions. What do you think? Are there any suggestions for improvement? The west side faces open fields, so we wanted the living room to be oriented that way.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 900 sqm (9,688 sq ft)
Flat land
Floor area ratio 0.4
Building line and boundary: 3 meters (10 feet)
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 1
Roof style: gable roof and flat roof
Architectural style: modern
Orientation: west
Client Requirements
Small office, only for emergencies
3 people aged 38, 38, and 2
No overnight guests
Large kitchen with dining area, separate living room, covered terrace
House Design
- Do-it-yourself
Why is the design as it is now?
We considered all the desired rooms.
Access from terrace directly to kitchen and bathroom.
The main house will have a gable roof to allow attic space for storing boxes. The pull-down staircase can be installed in the long hallway. The part with the covered terrace will have a flat roof. However, we are not sure if having two types of roof will be expensive.
We also like a modern gable roof with trapezoidal metal roofing. This should be quite affordable… does anyone have experience with that?
I attached a picture of various houses that inspired us.
Does anyone have a rough idea of the cost? We are still very early in the process and many builders are reluctant to provide quotes due to uncertain material prices.
Construction is planned for 2023.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 900 sqm (9,688 sq ft)
Flat land
Floor area ratio 0.4
Building line and boundary: 3 meters (10 feet)
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 1
Roof style: gable roof and flat roof
Architectural style: modern
Orientation: west
Client Requirements
Small office, only for emergencies
3 people aged 38, 38, and 2
No overnight guests
Large kitchen with dining area, separate living room, covered terrace
House Design
- Do-it-yourself
Why is the design as it is now?
We considered all the desired rooms.
Access from terrace directly to kitchen and bathroom.
The main house will have a gable roof to allow attic space for storing boxes. The pull-down staircase can be installed in the long hallway. The part with the covered terrace will have a flat roof. However, we are not sure if having two types of roof will be expensive.
We also like a modern gable roof with trapezoidal metal roofing. This should be quite affordable… does anyone have experience with that?
I attached a picture of various houses that inspired us.
Does anyone have a rough idea of the cost? We are still very early in the process and many builders are reluctant to provide quotes due to uncertain material prices.
Construction is planned for 2023.
Try a different approach. Make a list of what is important to you.
For example: office (initially a nursery) downstairs,
walk-in closet in the bedroom,
living room completely separate from the kitchen,
living room accessed through the kitchen,
terrace access through the kitchen,
...
Once you have the list, review floor plans (not just single-story homes) and check off which layouts meet your requirements.
I can also imagine a house with a split-level design for you (yes, it is quite expensive), where the children’s rooms and office are located upstairs right away.
What bothers me about your floor plan (in every version):
- awkwardly shaped corridors in the living area
- access to the living room only through the kitchen (guests will see your dirty dishes)
- garden access through the kitchen (we also sometimes leave shoes by the door, which would be very inconvenient for you, not to mention children running quickly through the kitchen with dirty shoes)
- the distinct L-shaped layout of your single-story home makes a “circular” room arrangement impossible
As I mentioned before, a single-story home works best when the paths are as efficient and short as possible.
For example: office (initially a nursery) downstairs,
walk-in closet in the bedroom,
living room completely separate from the kitchen,
living room accessed through the kitchen,
terrace access through the kitchen,
...
Once you have the list, review floor plans (not just single-story homes) and check off which layouts meet your requirements.
I can also imagine a house with a split-level design for you (yes, it is quite expensive), where the children’s rooms and office are located upstairs right away.
What bothers me about your floor plan (in every version):
- awkwardly shaped corridors in the living area
- access to the living room only through the kitchen (guests will see your dirty dishes)
- garden access through the kitchen (we also sometimes leave shoes by the door, which would be very inconvenient for you, not to mention children running quickly through the kitchen with dirty shoes)
- the distinct L-shaped layout of your single-story home makes a “circular” room arrangement impossible
As I mentioned before, a single-story home works best when the paths are as efficient and short as possible.
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Zweithaus22 Jan 2022 15:37Things are starting to get serious, and although I am sticking to my original design, I have already implemented many elements.
I like the connection from the hallway into the rooms, and the widening should allow plenty of natural light to enter.
I know the long hallway bothers many people and certainly takes up some square meters, but it allows all room requirements to be met, so I can live with this compromise.
Please give me your feedback.
I am open to advice but also defend my own ideas ;-)
Overall, I am planning around 130 square meters (1400 square feet) of living space plus a covered terrace.
The upper floor will be finished by myself. In addition to a storage room, a child's bedroom will be created there.
I like the connection from the hallway into the rooms, and the widening should allow plenty of natural light to enter.
I know the long hallway bothers many people and certainly takes up some square meters, but it allows all room requirements to be met, so I can live with this compromise.
Please give me your feedback.
I am open to advice but also defend my own ideas ;-)
Overall, I am planning around 130 square meters (1400 square feet) of living space plus a covered terrace.
The upper floor will be finished by myself. In addition to a storage room, a child's bedroom will be created there.
Evolith schrieb:
Then I would always have to run naked through the hallway.and even further through the hallway to the bathroom. Either family and being naked is not an issue, or the nightgown stays on all the way through the dressing area and bathroom. I don’t like walk-through kitchens and walk-through dining rooms, and no guest can find the restroom from the living room.Z
Zweithaus25 Jan 2022 14:39I don’t mind walking through the hallway naked. That way, there’s always the option to repurpose the space later on.
I also keep the window open in all weather conditions, but it’s not enjoyable to walk naked back to the bedroom through freezing temperatures of minus 10°C (14°F) just to get to the dressing room and change.
I understand the concern about guests looking for the bathroom, but do your friends only visit once every ten years? Mine come regularly and aren’t suffering from dementia yet. So after the first visit, the path is clear.
I also considered adding a door from the hallway to the living room, but I think that might reduce the coziness of the living room.
In the end, I live in the house 365 days a year and walk through the kitchen. Visitors come at most 52 times a year!?
Most standard homes have open living and kitchen areas, so the argument about dirty dishes isn’t really convincing.
At least I create a quiet zone for myself where I can read a book without being disturbed by the clatter of dishes.
I also keep the window open in all weather conditions, but it’s not enjoyable to walk naked back to the bedroom through freezing temperatures of minus 10°C (14°F) just to get to the dressing room and change.
I understand the concern about guests looking for the bathroom, but do your friends only visit once every ten years? Mine come regularly and aren’t suffering from dementia yet. So after the first visit, the path is clear.
I also considered adding a door from the hallway to the living room, but I think that might reduce the coziness of the living room.
In the end, I live in the house 365 days a year and walk through the kitchen. Visitors come at most 52 times a year!?
Most standard homes have open living and kitchen areas, so the argument about dirty dishes isn’t really convincing.
At least I create a quiet zone for myself where I can read a book without being disturbed by the clatter of dishes.
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Nice-Nofret25 Jan 2022 14:52I would separate the sleeping corridor from the entrance area with a glass door. I would also use glass doors (which can be frosted) for the bathroom and the walk-in closet leading to the sleeping corridor to allow some natural light in and make the area feel more inviting.
Extending from the entrance area, I would install a lintel near the living room and close the doorway with drywall—of course, only after the flooring has been laid. It is also possible to build a bookshelf on one side, which would allow a door to be added later if that should prove useful.
Extending from the entrance area, I would install a lintel near the living room and close the doorway with drywall—of course, only after the flooring has been laid. It is also possible to build a bookshelf on one side, which would allow a door to be added later if that should prove useful.
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