Hello,
we are planning similarly and have already received a non-binding proposal from a company.
Our budget is tight, so our house will probably be rather small.
The two children's rooms are each planned at 11.15 sqm (with a steep sloping roof, the actual floor area is 14.15 sqm (150 sq ft)).
Is that enough, or is it quite small?
It might be possible to take about 1 sqm (11 sq ft) each from the bathroom and the master bedroom...
I also always had a small room and it didn’t bother me. Still, considering the sizes houses are usually built in today...
Thanks and best regards,
LHT
we are planning similarly and have already received a non-binding proposal from a company.
Our budget is tight, so our house will probably be rather small.
The two children's rooms are each planned at 11.15 sqm (with a steep sloping roof, the actual floor area is 14.15 sqm (150 sq ft)).
Is that enough, or is it quite small?
It might be possible to take about 1 sqm (11 sq ft) each from the bathroom and the master bedroom...
I also always had a small room and it didn’t bother me. Still, considering the sizes houses are usually built in today...
Thanks and best regards,
LHT
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Bauexperte8 Mar 2012 11:49Hello,
Yes, I often have to smile as well
The little guy is "very excited" because it will be a new adventure for him and: a construction site is the best adventure playground ever.
Our children mostly grew up in rented houses; I don’t think they missed anything because, in reality, other things matter more than the question of “does the house belong to the parents” or not.
That is also normal. The size of their room only really becomes an issue—if at all—when they reach puberty. Soon enough, they will start leading their own lives more or less independently; whether that’s through university (who really knows today where they will get a place or what they will choose to study) or subsequent training, or other paths.
In my opinion, the statement behind your question is due to society’s current mindset. On the other hand, some of the comments here are not entirely unjustified, because there are indeed people who—without rose-colored glasses—should delay building a home for a few more years; low interest rates or not, a secure financial foundation over the long term is more important than the image in the eyes of probably self-appointed proponents of property ownership!
Regarding your actual point, I absolutely do not think that 140 sqm is too small, especially considering that, in the foreseeable future, only two people—apart from occasional overnight guests—will need to live in and maintain the entire space. It is more a matter of smart planning.
I have attached the perspective of a classic “country house” (total net living area 130 sqm (about 1399 sq ft) according to the standard) and the corresponding attic floor that we will soon build in the Neuss district. The net living area in the attic is 59.69 sqm (about 642 sq ft). The room labeled “Guest” is a placeholder for the planned second child; the walls of the central room “Play” are constructed with lightweight partition walls. In this way, we have both prepared for the possibility that the next pregnancy could result in twins and secured space for a “possible” later extension of the rooms “Anna” and/or “Guest,” while still achieving an appealing layout that also allows for a small open space above the entrance on the ground floor. The loft above the attic will be used solely for storage since the building will be constructed on a slab foundation; the building will be made as a brick house.
This plan was preceded by numerous discussions with the clients, especially with our architect, as the different work schedules, habits, and ideas of the future residents had to be coordinated.
Therefore, I would recommend freeing yourself from statements by probably friends or acquaintances and pursue your goal, because no one will voluntarily pay you for a bigger space out of their own pocket. Very important: you need a creative architect who plans the layout of the rooms based on your lifestyle, not your lifestyle arranged to fit a standard house model.
One more thing. You mentioned in one of your earlier replies that the monthly financial burden would be decisive for you. That is usually true. Seek independent financial advice so that your building project can be placed on a solid foundation and perhaps, at the same time, room for an extra square meter or some special wishes can be made possible.
Best regards
Landhaustraum schrieb:
Actually, I can only laugh about this discussion anymore.
Yes, I often have to smile as well
Landhaustraum schrieb:
I thought it was great to live in a home you own. Even as a child. Our almost 4-year-old is slowly beginning to understand that we want to build and is already very excited.
The little guy is "very excited" because it will be a new adventure for him and: a construction site is the best adventure playground ever.
Our children mostly grew up in rented houses; I don’t think they missed anything because, in reality, other things matter more than the question of “does the house belong to the parents” or not.
Landhaustraum schrieb:
Our children still share a tiny 16 sqm (about 172 sq ft) children's room. And you know what: they really have lots of nice toys, and where do they spend most of their day? Where I am too: in the kitchen, in the living room... Almost never in their room!
That is also normal. The size of their room only really becomes an issue—if at all—when they reach puberty. Soon enough, they will start leading their own lives more or less independently; whether that’s through university (who really knows today where they will get a place or what they will choose to study) or subsequent training, or other paths.
Landhaustraum schrieb:
I also wonder what could be considered small about a 140 sqm (about 1507 sq ft) house.
In my opinion, the statement behind your question is due to society’s current mindset. On the other hand, some of the comments here are not entirely unjustified, because there are indeed people who—without rose-colored glasses—should delay building a home for a few more years; low interest rates or not, a secure financial foundation over the long term is more important than the image in the eyes of probably self-appointed proponents of property ownership!
Regarding your actual point, I absolutely do not think that 140 sqm is too small, especially considering that, in the foreseeable future, only two people—apart from occasional overnight guests—will need to live in and maintain the entire space. It is more a matter of smart planning.
I have attached the perspective of a classic “country house” (total net living area 130 sqm (about 1399 sq ft) according to the standard) and the corresponding attic floor that we will soon build in the Neuss district. The net living area in the attic is 59.69 sqm (about 642 sq ft). The room labeled “Guest” is a placeholder for the planned second child; the walls of the central room “Play” are constructed with lightweight partition walls. In this way, we have both prepared for the possibility that the next pregnancy could result in twins and secured space for a “possible” later extension of the rooms “Anna” and/or “Guest,” while still achieving an appealing layout that also allows for a small open space above the entrance on the ground floor. The loft above the attic will be used solely for storage since the building will be constructed on a slab foundation; the building will be made as a brick house.
This plan was preceded by numerous discussions with the clients, especially with our architect, as the different work schedules, habits, and ideas of the future residents had to be coordinated.
Therefore, I would recommend freeing yourself from statements by probably friends or acquaintances and pursue your goal, because no one will voluntarily pay you for a bigger space out of their own pocket. Very important: you need a creative architect who plans the layout of the rooms based on your lifestyle, not your lifestyle arranged to fit a standard house model.
One more thing. You mentioned in one of your earlier replies that the monthly financial burden would be decisive for you. That is usually true. Seek independent financial advice so that your building project can be placed on a solid foundation and perhaps, at the same time, room for an extra square meter or some special wishes can be made possible.
Best regards
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