Hello everyone,
after we put some thought into our floor plans and have already discussed them with builders/prefabricated house suppliers, we would now like to gather some opinions here.
We hope that the following information/attachments provide you with enough details while complying with the forum rules. The attached sketches illustrate our current ideas well, but the dimensions are not accurate “down to the last centimeter.”
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size => 530 sqm (5700 sq ft)
Slope => no (although about 1 m (3 ft) slope at one corner)
Site occupancy index => 0.3
Floor area ratio => 0.6
Roof style => gable roof (requirement 45–48°)
Other requirements => knee wall max. 1.50 m (5 ft), building length at least 11 m (36 ft)
Homeowners’ Requirements
Style, roof shape, building type => preferably 42° roof pitch (3° deviation from requirement)
Exterior dimensions => length side = 10 m (33 ft) (1 m / 3 ft deviation from requirement)
Basement, floors => basement + 2 floors
Number of occupants, age => 2 currently, potentially 4
Space requirement on ground and upper floors => approx. 75 sqm (800 sq ft)
Office: family use or home office? => family use
Open or closed architecture => kitchen open, otherwise closed
Conservative or modern construction => modern construction
Open kitchen, cooking island => yes, open kitchen (cooking area free-standing on at least three sides)
Number of dining seats => 6–8
Fireplace => yes, Swedish stove
Music/sound system wall => yes
Balcony, roof terrace => no
Garage, carport => yes, garage, carport, and parking space
Utility garden, greenhouse => no
House Design
Planned by:
- DIY by us (after discussions with various builders/prefabricated house suppliers)
What do you like most?:
- open kitchen, work/guest room on the ground floor
What do you dislike or want to improve?:
Carport Location
- originally planned to place the garage and carport directly next to the house → to maximize the garden space on the south side, the house needs to be placed as far north as possible
=> now we don’t see the carport in front of the house as negatively because it acts as a barrier to the street (about 600 vehicles per day), but a location directly next to the house would be preferable (although this conflicts with the planned kitchen window)
Window Arrangement
- the kitchen window faces directly onto the carport
- the placement of the couch by the terrace windows is still unclear; currently, the couch stands directly in front of the windows
- adding skylights (in bedrooms and stairway area) is still under consideration
Ground Floor
- the living room width of 4 m (13 ft) might be too narrow and could feel “corridor-like”
- currently no storage room on the ground floor
Upper Floor
- storage room currently planned between the two children’s rooms (no window at present)
Price estimate according to architect/planner:
- around 300–350 thousand EUR
Personal price limit for the house including fittings:
- 350 thousand EUR (absolute maximum)
Preferred heating technology:
- gas boiler/solar vs. heat pump (air/water)
If you have to compromise, which details/features could you
… give up:
- storage room on the upper floor
… not give up:
- open kitchen, work/guest room on the ground floor
Thank you very much for your input!
after we put some thought into our floor plans and have already discussed them with builders/prefabricated house suppliers, we would now like to gather some opinions here.
We hope that the following information/attachments provide you with enough details while complying with the forum rules. The attached sketches illustrate our current ideas well, but the dimensions are not accurate “down to the last centimeter.”
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size => 530 sqm (5700 sq ft)
Slope => no (although about 1 m (3 ft) slope at one corner)
Site occupancy index => 0.3
Floor area ratio => 0.6
Roof style => gable roof (requirement 45–48°)
Other requirements => knee wall max. 1.50 m (5 ft), building length at least 11 m (36 ft)
Homeowners’ Requirements
Style, roof shape, building type => preferably 42° roof pitch (3° deviation from requirement)
Exterior dimensions => length side = 10 m (33 ft) (1 m / 3 ft deviation from requirement)
Basement, floors => basement + 2 floors
Number of occupants, age => 2 currently, potentially 4
Space requirement on ground and upper floors => approx. 75 sqm (800 sq ft)
Office: family use or home office? => family use
Open or closed architecture => kitchen open, otherwise closed
Conservative or modern construction => modern construction
Open kitchen, cooking island => yes, open kitchen (cooking area free-standing on at least three sides)
Number of dining seats => 6–8
Fireplace => yes, Swedish stove
Music/sound system wall => yes
Balcony, roof terrace => no
Garage, carport => yes, garage, carport, and parking space
Utility garden, greenhouse => no
House Design
Planned by:
- DIY by us (after discussions with various builders/prefabricated house suppliers)
What do you like most?:
- open kitchen, work/guest room on the ground floor
What do you dislike or want to improve?:
Carport Location
- originally planned to place the garage and carport directly next to the house → to maximize the garden space on the south side, the house needs to be placed as far north as possible
=> now we don’t see the carport in front of the house as negatively because it acts as a barrier to the street (about 600 vehicles per day), but a location directly next to the house would be preferable (although this conflicts with the planned kitchen window)
Window Arrangement
- the kitchen window faces directly onto the carport
- the placement of the couch by the terrace windows is still unclear; currently, the couch stands directly in front of the windows
- adding skylights (in bedrooms and stairway area) is still under consideration
Ground Floor
- the living room width of 4 m (13 ft) might be too narrow and could feel “corridor-like”
- currently no storage room on the ground floor
Upper Floor
- storage room currently planned between the two children’s rooms (no window at present)
Price estimate according to architect/planner:
- around 300–350 thousand EUR
Personal price limit for the house including fittings:
- 350 thousand EUR (absolute maximum)
Preferred heating technology:
- gas boiler/solar vs. heat pump (air/water)
If you have to compromise, which details/features could you
… give up:
- storage room on the upper floor
… not give up:
- open kitchen, work/guest room on the ground floor
Thank you very much for your input!
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Bieber081526 Aug 2015 06:47You have planned the bathroom above the study. Keep in mind that you will need to install drainage for the bathroom, which means you will end up with at least one boxed-in section (a soffit) in a corner of the study. This could significantly affect your furniture layout.
In my opinion, the bed shown in the bedroom appears to be too small, or I might be misinterpreting the proportions.
Take a look at the catalogs from solid house builders to see if you can find something suitable. Their floor plans are actually quite good. Maybe there is a model home park nearby or houses you can view in your acquaintances’ circles.
In my opinion, the bed shown in the bedroom appears to be too small, or I might be misinterpreting the proportions.
Take a look at the catalogs from solid house builders to see if you can find something suitable. Their floor plans are actually quite good. Maybe there is a model home park nearby or houses you can view in your acquaintances’ circles.
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Project_IV26 Aug 2015 22:22Hello,
thank you very much for the responses.
If I understand correctly, one possible solution would be to place the front door/entrance on the front side of the house in the adapted ground floor layout (which we actually want to avoid). This would create enough space for a staircase. We are grateful for any further ideas, as we are currently getting used to the adjusted arrangement of the living room/kitchen as well as the study!
Thank you.
thank you very much for the responses.
If I understand correctly, one possible solution would be to place the front door/entrance on the front side of the house in the adapted ground floor layout (which we actually want to avoid). This would create enough space for a staircase. We are grateful for any further ideas, as we are currently getting used to the adjusted arrangement of the living room/kitchen as well as the study!
Thank you.
Project_IV schrieb:
If I understand correctly, one possible solution would be to place the front door/entrance on the front side of the house in the adjusted ground floor layout.Interpret?
The biggest issue in your plan is the upper floor – so you don’t really need to make major changes to the ground floor without also considering the upper floor. This won’t work otherwise.
Always consider both together!
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Project_IV28 Aug 2015 22:29@ Kisska86: Thank you very much for the suggestion.
Indeed, this floor plan is very close to what we want (and it seems our ideas are not entirely off track).
What we don’t need is a utility room of that size on the ground floor; in its place, the home office could be moved. This would allow for a slightly larger hallway and guest bathroom (with a shower).
On the upper floor, we had the same room layout planned—just mirrored. The question is whether the master bedroom and child’s bedroom 1 can be swapped with the bathroom and child’s bedroom 2. The first swap should be easier than the second!?
Thank you.
Indeed, this floor plan is very close to what we want (and it seems our ideas are not entirely off track).
What we don’t need is a utility room of that size on the ground floor; in its place, the home office could be moved. This would allow for a slightly larger hallway and guest bathroom (with a shower).
On the upper floor, we had the same room layout planned—just mirrored. The question is whether the master bedroom and child’s bedroom 1 can be swapped with the bathroom and child’s bedroom 2. The first swap should be easier than the second!?
Thank you.
Hey,
we’ve just finished our floor plan, and I can tell you it was quite a challenging process!
We definitely needed a large office space, which was originally planned for the ground floor. Now it has been moved upstairs, and we are quite happy with that. Ultimately, everyone has to decide for themselves…
Spacious living areas were very important to us.
Regarding your floor plan, I can add that a minimum distance of 4.5 meters (15 feet) between the couch and the TV is recommended to avoid a cramped feeling… after all, the men want a decent-sized TV.
we’ve just finished our floor plan, and I can tell you it was quite a challenging process!
We definitely needed a large office space, which was originally planned for the ground floor. Now it has been moved upstairs, and we are quite happy with that. Ultimately, everyone has to decide for themselves…
Spacious living areas were very important to us.
Regarding your floor plan, I can add that a minimum distance of 4.5 meters (15 feet) between the couch and the TV is recommended to avoid a cramped feeling… after all, the men want a decent-sized TV.
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