ᐅ Renovation / Remodeling of a Single-Family Home (Built in 1961) – Ideas and Suggestions?
Created on: 27 May 2018 15:28
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LostWolfFor me/us, the renovation of a single-family house is planned in the near future.
I have been trying for some time to bring in ideas and see what is possible to transform this rather old-fashioned architectural style into something more modern and open. It is an advantage that, apart from the roof covering, very little renovation has been done since the house was built in 1961.
Before I approach an architect or structural engineer, I would like to have a clear idea of what I want. Maybe some of you have suggestions or ideas about what can be achieved here and can offer a different perspective on the floor plan.
Client Requirements
Style, Roof shape, Building type:
Roof shape and building type are already fixed.
A modern open style is desired (as far as possible), possibly including a small extension on the ground floor.
Basement, Floors:
See drawings.
Number of people, Age:
Initially just me, but hoping for a family eventually :P
Space requirements on ground floor, upper floor:
Ground floor: living room; kitchen; dining area; WC.
Upper floor: bathroom; office (possibly later a children’s room); bedroom with walk-in closet.
Guest bedrooms per year:
Negligible; no guest room needed.
Open or closed architecture:
As open as possible; slight separation between living room and dining/kitchen area.
Conservative or modern construction:
Modern.
Number of dining seats:
4-6.
Fireplace:
Possibly.
Music/projector wall:
Living room should allow for the use of a projector.
Balcony, roof terrace:
Not necessary; garden available.
Garage, carport:
Garage (more than one parking space will not be possible here).
Vegetable garden, greenhouse:
Possibly a greenhouse later (but that is not related to the floor plan).
Additional wishes/special features/daily routine, reasons why certain things are preferred or avoided:
I really do not like the current staircase situation at all.
I am especially considering whether it needs to be completely restructured.
Wasting as little space as possible on staircases.
Maybe someone kind will find time to give this some thought 🙂
I have been trying for some time to bring in ideas and see what is possible to transform this rather old-fashioned architectural style into something more modern and open. It is an advantage that, apart from the roof covering, very little renovation has been done since the house was built in 1961.
Before I approach an architect or structural engineer, I would like to have a clear idea of what I want. Maybe some of you have suggestions or ideas about what can be achieved here and can offer a different perspective on the floor plan.
Client Requirements
Style, Roof shape, Building type:
Roof shape and building type are already fixed.
A modern open style is desired (as far as possible), possibly including a small extension on the ground floor.
Basement, Floors:
See drawings.
Number of people, Age:
Initially just me, but hoping for a family eventually :P
Space requirements on ground floor, upper floor:
Ground floor: living room; kitchen; dining area; WC.
Upper floor: bathroom; office (possibly later a children’s room); bedroom with walk-in closet.
Guest bedrooms per year:
Negligible; no guest room needed.
Open or closed architecture:
As open as possible; slight separation between living room and dining/kitchen area.
Conservative or modern construction:
Modern.
Number of dining seats:
4-6.
Fireplace:
Possibly.
Music/projector wall:
Living room should allow for the use of a projector.
Balcony, roof terrace:
Not necessary; garden available.
Garage, carport:
Garage (more than one parking space will not be possible here).
Vegetable garden, greenhouse:
Possibly a greenhouse later (but that is not related to the floor plan).
Additional wishes/special features/daily routine, reasons why certain things are preferred or avoided:
I really do not like the current staircase situation at all.
I am especially considering whether it needs to be completely restructured.
Wasting as little space as possible on staircases.
Maybe someone kind will find time to give this some thought 🙂
I don’t fully understand the situation with the staircase: Are you planning to possibly remove it? If you take out the staircase, you might as well demolish the chimneys. Then it immediately raises the question of whether the exterior shell around that corner has to stay as it is, and if that’s uncertain, it makes you wonder if a complete demolition and rebuild wouldn’t be a much better option. 😉
Maybe you should start by sharing your budget.
Maybe you should start by sharing your budget.
On one hand, I don’t see a stairwell, and on the other, the exterior shows a modern architectural style.
A staircase should connect the levels and be comfortable for everyday living, especially in the single-family home sector.
A staircase is often a load-bearing element or is enclosed by load-bearing walls that support both the staircase and the intermediate floor.
I wouldn’t open any walls without a structural engineer’s approval and would accept the staircase as it is. Then the budget determines whether you only renovate or also change the entire floor plan. I would consult an architect for that.
Personally, I wouldn’t change much. Overall, I like it, and the staircase placement is fantastic. It’s quite open and modern.
You could knock down the partition wall between the kitchen and dining area on each floor. A walk-in closet for the bedroom is already visible.
You don’t have guests at the moment, but surely later when you have a family and children.
And what is the orientation?
A staircase should connect the levels and be comfortable for everyday living, especially in the single-family home sector.
A staircase is often a load-bearing element or is enclosed by load-bearing walls that support both the staircase and the intermediate floor.
I wouldn’t open any walls without a structural engineer’s approval and would accept the staircase as it is. Then the budget determines whether you only renovate or also change the entire floor plan. I would consult an architect for that.
Personally, I wouldn’t change much. Overall, I like it, and the staircase placement is fantastic. It’s quite open and modern.
You could knock down the partition wall between the kitchen and dining area on each floor. A walk-in closet for the bedroom is already visible.
You don’t have guests at the moment, but surely later when you have a family and children.
And what is the orientation?
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