ᐅ Final Stage of Floor Plan Design – Wearing Rose-Colored Glasses

Created on: 15 Jul 2020 08:29
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lise84_bauherr
Hello dear community!

I am new here, so please forgive me if I have not included all the information right away. I can gladly provide more details if needed.

We are currently remodeling the upper floor completely to create a separate apartment for ourselves. My parents-in-law will remain in the ground floor. Everything will be fully separated, meaning a separate staircase, cellar partition, etc.

I have followed the guideline somewhat. I hope the information is sufficient; otherwise, I can provide more as mentioned.

Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size 500sqm (5400 sq ft)
Slope --
Site coverage ratio --
Floor area ratio --
Building envelope, building line and boundary
Edge development --
Number of parking spaces 5
Number of floors Upper floor, one level
Roof type Gable roof
Style Chalet
Orientation Southwest
Maximum heights / limits --
Other requirements --

Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: Gable roof with partially exposed roof structure (Chalet)
Basement, floors: Already existing
Number of occupants, age: 2 adults, 2 children (toddlers)
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor
Office: Family use or home office? Separate entrance
Overnight guests per year --
Open or closed architecture --
Traditional or modern construction --
Open kitchen, cooking island: Cooking island with dining area in one room
Number of dining seats >8
Fireplace Yes, ideally as a room divider between kitchen and living room
Music/audio wall
Balcony, roof terrace: Roof terrace at least 30sqm (320 sq ft)
Garage, carport
Utility garden, greenhouse
Additional wishes / special features / daily routine, including reasons why certain things should or should not be included

House Design
Designer:
- Planner from a construction company

What do you particularly like? Why? I really like the plan. But maybe I’m wearing rose-colored glasses?
What do you not like? Why? Possibly a small children’s bathroom
Price estimate according to architect/planner:
Personal budget limit for the house including fittings: 500,000
Preferred heating technology:

If you have to give up certain details or add-ons

Why has the design turned out as it is now?
Our wishes were attempted to be implemented

What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan in 130 characters?

  • So far, I am very satisfied with the plan. It basically reflects what we envision. Still, I’d love to hear opinions—perhaps we are a bit biased.
  • The children’s room door will be moved down so that the parents’ area can be fully separated with a door in front of the master bathroom.
  • The only concern is the children’s bathroom and guest WC—I don’t see how to make them larger. Do you think this will work and look good?

Orientation:
The master bedroom and bathroom are located NE
Living room and kitchen SW

Upper Floor
Gray walls are existing structure
East and south sides face municipal roads

I am aware that the possibilities are relatively limited due to the existing structure. Nevertheless, I look forward to your suggestions and tips.

Best regards

Floor plan of a house with terrace, kitchen, living/dining, bedroom, office.
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lise84_bauherr
9 Sep 2020 15:30
haydee schrieb:

Just remove the third bathroom. You don’t have that much space.

Use the planner from Villeroy & Boch. At least it has realistic dimensions. For spacing, refer to your current bathroom.
Put the washing machine in the third bathroom and keep the second bathroom as just a bathroom, not a combined laundry/bathroom.

Better to see the toilet than climb over it.

Thanks for the tip about Boch.

Maybe I’m a bit slow to understand what you mean.
1st bathroom – parents’ bathroom
2nd bathroom – children’s bathroom (only shower, washbasin, and washing machine)
3rd – toilet (WC and urinal)

So actually only two bathrooms.
Which one do you mean by the third bathroom?
You’re right about climbing over the toilet. I didn’t have a sense for that.
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haydee
9 Sep 2020 15:43
Children’s bathroom without a toilet? That seems so unusual to me that I thought you hadn’t included it in the plan. Honestly, I would prefer having the toilet and shower together, and the laundry separate.
11ant9 Sep 2020 15:45
lise84_bauherr schrieb:

ps.: if there is a comment about it – yes, I have also posted the floor plan in another forum

I already saw it last night. There, unlike here, you would even be allowed to include a link to the cross-post – but probably only those who recognize it themselves would notice anyway.
Regarding the content, I agree with @haydee here (and otherwise I repeat my usual advice: you might consider having professionals take a look, even if it risks having some of your ideas questioned).
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
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haydee
9 Sep 2020 15:48
What about the drainage system? There shouldn’t be many changes to the lower part.
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lise84_bauherr
9 Sep 2020 16:15
haydee schrieb:

How is the drainage situation? Not much is supposed to be changed below.

The connections will fit.
Climbee9 Sep 2020 16:19
I still find it monstrous. It ruins the ground floor apartment, and upstairs it’s a poor compromise.

You don’t always have to do something at any cost!
This is really one of those cases where I can’t see anything good, even with a lot of understanding.

As I said, I would wait to see how things develop over time before spending money on something like this.

The completely overbuilt result will never sell well again.