Good morning everyone,
after the great advice on the topic of "terrace house" in the general forum, we have now purchased the small plot and will soon have the first more detailed discussions with general contractors (and possibly architects), from whom we would like to have the house built "turnkey."
Since I would like to be well prepared for the discussions and ask the right questions straight away, I would really appreciate any feedback, suggestions, or criticism on the first amateur floor plan draft.
The design and interior layout are not meant to be exact to the centimeter but rather to show what is basically possible within the building envelope. Since it is a terrace house, no windows are allowed on the east-facing wall. We are initially planning with a basement. Compared to many other examples here, this is probably a fairly classic or rather plain design for most, but I’m afraid not much else is possible.
Many thanks in advance!
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size – 240 sqm (2,583 sq ft)
Slope – none
Floor area ratio 0.4
Building envelope, building line, and boundary – 8.5 x 11 m (28 x 36 ft)
Border development – terrace house, meaning direct boundary development on the left (still vacant) and right (already developed)
Roof type – gable roof 35°-40°
Maximum heights / limits – ridge height max. 9.5 m (31 ft); eaves height max. 6.0 m (20 ft)
Client Requirements
Basement, floors – basement yes, 2 full floors, attic as potential conversion space
Number of people, ages – 3 persons (32, 34, 4)
House design
Planning source: do-it-yourself
Personal budget for the house: €300,000 + €50,000 basement + €50,000 ancillary building costs
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
Does the floor plan make sense as is, or could a small separate office be included through a smarter layout? Should certain rooms be bigger or smaller?
after the great advice on the topic of "terrace house" in the general forum, we have now purchased the small plot and will soon have the first more detailed discussions with general contractors (and possibly architects), from whom we would like to have the house built "turnkey."
Since I would like to be well prepared for the discussions and ask the right questions straight away, I would really appreciate any feedback, suggestions, or criticism on the first amateur floor plan draft.
The design and interior layout are not meant to be exact to the centimeter but rather to show what is basically possible within the building envelope. Since it is a terrace house, no windows are allowed on the east-facing wall. We are initially planning with a basement. Compared to many other examples here, this is probably a fairly classic or rather plain design for most, but I’m afraid not much else is possible.
Many thanks in advance!
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size – 240 sqm (2,583 sq ft)
Slope – none
Floor area ratio 0.4
Building envelope, building line, and boundary – 8.5 x 11 m (28 x 36 ft)
Border development – terrace house, meaning direct boundary development on the left (still vacant) and right (already developed)
Roof type – gable roof 35°-40°
Maximum heights / limits – ridge height max. 9.5 m (31 ft); eaves height max. 6.0 m (20 ft)
Client Requirements
Basement, floors – basement yes, 2 full floors, attic as potential conversion space
Number of people, ages – 3 persons (32, 34, 4)
House design
Planning source: do-it-yourself
Personal budget for the house: €300,000 + €50,000 basement + €50,000 ancillary building costs
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
Does the floor plan make sense as is, or could a small separate office be included through a smarter layout? Should certain rooms be bigger or smaller?
chrisw81 schrieb:
How about an additional window on the couch side? That would bring in even more light. I find a living room width of 3.75m (12 feet 4 inches) just barely sufficient; 4m (13 feet 1 inch) or more would be nicer. But you can probably manage with it.Yes, 3.75m (12 feet 4 inches) is also our absolute minimum. More would be nice, but then the bathroom upstairs would become too narrow. Previously, it was only 3.63m (11 feet 11 inches), which was also too little for us. It’s just a compromise.
Unfortunately, an additional window on the couch side is not possible because it’s not allowed according to the development plan (building up to the boundary with the neighbor, where his garage is located).
Give the shower on the ground floor its full depth. The small corner in the storage room is basically useless. Otherwise, you could also consider, if you want the platform staircase, whether it might make sense to change the stair’s starting point. Then the taller part of the staircase would border the storage room and could possibly be connected to it, creating a bit more usable space.
I also like the idea of swapping the kids’ room 1 and the master bedroom on the upper floor.
I really don’t like the slanted wall.
I would also have the garage finished flush with the house.
I also like the idea of swapping the kids’ room 1 and the master bedroom on the upper floor.
I really don’t like the slanted wall.
I would also have the garage finished flush with the house.
kbt09 schrieb:
Kitchen... is the floor-to-ceiling window planned on the left side? I find 280 cm (110 inches) almost too wide, especially if it might be a two-row kitchen. In that case, 250 cm (98 inches) would be sufficient. Also, as drawn, there is 160 cm (63 inches) distance between the tall cabinet block on the left (with fridge?) and the countertop.
I wouldn’t move the living room window further to the right either.
A landing stair with a tread depth of only 23 cm (9 inches)... try to find such a stair and walk on it.
I would also divide the master bedroom more like in post 15. A headboard right next to the door without any shelf space—no thanks.
And in general, check the door widths upstairs and what clearance really remains behind each door. In the master bedroom, there should be at least 70 cm (28 inches) behind the door to comfortably use the entire wall for a wardrobe.
Why does the bathroom on the ground floor need a shower?Great, thanks!
Yes, left side = floor-to-ceiling window, in case you want to step outside through the kitchen occasionally.
The width of 2.80 m (110 inches) for the kitchen was planned with 3 x 60 cm (24 inches) plus 1 x 90 cm (35 inches) (corner base cabinet + carousel) plus a 10 cm (4 inch) buffer. The cabinet on the left in the kitchen is optional if the space is not enough, or it could be used for a standing table. At this stage, I haven’t finalized the kitchen layout yet but have based it on standard L-shaped dimensions.
Regarding the landing stairs: yes, we definitely need to try them out; currently I can’t estimate how acceptable the (relatively small) dimensions are. Alternatively, a winding staircase, although at the moment I don’t know where the better compromise would be. We both dislike winding stairs in general.
The bathroom upstairs in your plan is great! We’ll take it as is.
The ground floor shower is intended as a backup when two children are home and blocking the main family bathroom, or after sports/gardening so you don’t have to cross half the house.
And when I read about a corner base cabinet and a carousel, I recommend that you research this more thoroughly. Just a suggestion to consider whether this is truly the best idea. I also think a proper kitchen design at this stage is quite reasonable. It is still possible to adjust walls slightly, etc., to ensure the kitchen is really used to its full potential later on.
Great, thanks for all the suggestions, this is a fantastic forum. We definitely have a lot to consider now.
Maybe some background information on our floor plan:
What exactly do you mean? An (additional) door on the right kitchen side leading to the hallway? And then have the living room door lead straight from the hallway into the living room?
Maybe some background information on our floor plan:
- Slanted wall in the living room: We thought that this helps prevent the kitchen from feeling like a narrow corridor and makes the whole space feel a bit more "open." Also, from the front door you don’t look straight at a "dark" wall, but (if the living room door is open) it lets a bit more light into the hallway.
- Kitchen with corner base cabinet and carousel: We currently have the same setup (the planned kitchen is quite similar to our current one, just larger). I really don’t want to give up the carousel; it provides storage space and helps keep things organized. But yes, a more detailed kitchen plan definitely makes sense so we don’t end up missing 5cm (2 inches) somewhere.
- Shower on the ground floor using the full depth makes more sense than the current dead corner, that’s true. Then the storage room turns more into a "large closet," which was the idea. We still have a basement for "supplies."
- Swapping child 1’s room with the master bedroom is definitely tempting and probably makes sense. We still need to think this over. So far, it was a bit selfishly planned to get some south-facing sun plus evening sun and a much better view.
ypg schrieb:
I would separate the kitchen a bit with a door.
What exactly do you mean? An (additional) door on the right kitchen side leading to the hallway? And then have the living room door lead straight from the hallway into the living room?
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