ᐅ Dream Home Floor Plan – 173 m² with 3 Children’s Bedrooms

Dear house building community,

After much consideration, I have decided to share our preliminary design here. As a longtime passive reader, I would like to give back to the community with this small contribution and perhaps even inspire some readers with our floor plan.

For context: We have completed the preliminary design phase with the architect and are currently gathering quotes. The house will be a prefabricated home with slightly upscale features (KfW-40 standard, Q3 plaster, ventilation system, motorized blinds, etc.) and will cost around 3000 € per square meter (about 280 per square foot). I appreciate any feedback and look forward to many comments. Feel free to critically question the design. One note: we are satisfied with the planning and do not wish to make any changes.

Let’s get started!

Basic data:

• Plot: approx. 470 m² (about 5050 sq ft) in a new development area with a slight south-facing slope (1 m (3 feet) over plot length, 0.5 m (1.5 feet) over house width)
• Neighboring plot to the north: unattractive, vacant three-story building
• Maximum budget for the construction project excluding land and possibly garden/terrace: 700,000 €

Requirements:

• 3 children’s bedrooms (each 12–14 m² (130–150 sq ft))
• Laundry or utility/laundry room
• Study room with space for double desk and guest bed
• Shower in guest bathroom
• Straight-run staircase
• Living-dining-kitchen area in an L-shape
• Space for hallway furniture
• Double garage
• 2 full stories
• Built on a slab foundation

I have kept it brief on purpose and do not want to reveal what I like or dislike about the design just yet. Instead, I’m going to relax now and grab some popcorn. If you want to know more, feel free to visit my website (Name + “.de”).

I’m looking forward to your opinions!