ᐅ First House Design and Floor Plan Planning – Your Opinions Wanted
Created on: 20 Oct 2020 18:22
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lisa-kessler
Hello everyone,
Today we received the first draft from the architect.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 735 m² (7,908 sq ft)
Slope: yes, approximately 2 m (6.5 ft) decline along the entire length
Boundary development: yes, the garage is built on the boundary
Number of parking spaces: double garage with cellar replacement room
Number of floors: 2 full stories, no basement
Roof type: hip / pyramid roof
Style: urban villa
Orientation: see plan
Clients’ Requirements
Style, roof type, building type
Basement, number of floors
2 people, 27 + 29 years old, no children, with a Chihuahua
No office planned
Few to no overnight guests per year
Modern construction style
Open kitchen, kitchen island
4-6 dining seats
No fireplace, only underfloor heating
Terrace and garden
Garage, carport
House Design
Planner: architect
What is not liked? The clients are currently not 100% satisfied with the front view because some parts are without windows
Preferred heating system: air / heat pump
Why is the design like it is now?
Preliminary discussion with the architect, who has already visited the plot
The large sliding window was initially planned on the south side but can also face east.
That is why no terrace is drawn in yet.
The garage roof was set lower than the house roof so that it is permitted as a boundary garage.
Now, please jump in: what would you do differently and why? What do you think is well solved?
Today we received the first draft from the architect.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 735 m² (7,908 sq ft)
Slope: yes, approximately 2 m (6.5 ft) decline along the entire length
Boundary development: yes, the garage is built on the boundary
Number of parking spaces: double garage with cellar replacement room
Number of floors: 2 full stories, no basement
Roof type: hip / pyramid roof
Style: urban villa
Orientation: see plan
Clients’ Requirements
Style, roof type, building type
Basement, number of floors
2 people, 27 + 29 years old, no children, with a Chihuahua
No office planned
Few to no overnight guests per year
Modern construction style
Open kitchen, kitchen island
4-6 dining seats
No fireplace, only underfloor heating
Terrace and garden
Garage, carport
House Design
Planner: architect
What is not liked? The clients are currently not 100% satisfied with the front view because some parts are without windows
Preferred heating system: air / heat pump
Why is the design like it is now?
Preliminary discussion with the architect, who has already visited the plot
The large sliding window was initially planned on the south side but can also face east.
That is why no terrace is drawn in yet.
The garage roof was set lower than the house roof so that it is permitted as a boundary garage.
Now, please jump in: what would you do differently and why? What do you think is well solved?
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pagoni202020 Oct 2020 19:40I would definitely include a shower on the ground floor. Maybe there will be more Chihuahuas or other pets, or future situations where having a shower on the ground floor is really convenient. You never know what life has in store.....
The distance between the counter and the kitchen sink seems quite spacious to me.
The distance between the counter and the kitchen sink seems quite spacious to me.
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Pinkiponk20 Oct 2020 20:29lisa-kessler schrieb:
...Considering the planned two children's rooms and your response to another forum member on this topic, you might want to consider whether to add a shower to the guest toilet on the ground floor.The site plan isn’t helping me much...
Otherwise, I like the floor plan. However, there are small issues that might bother you in everyday life.
The entrance area is too small for a family. Apart from a small corner, there is basically no cloakroom.
There is too little storage space available.
The kitchen layout could become tight: if you give the island enough depth (at least 90cm (35 inches)) and extend it to the countertop on the upper side (around 120cm (47 inches)... depends on the plan, right now it’s too far away), the access will become too narrow.
The staircase could use a large window, which would also improve the hallway on the upper floor.
Swap the toilet and shower: the toilet benefits more from natural light, while the shower, for privacy and neighbors, does not need it as much.
I really like the walk-in closet solution; that’s quite rare here.
The kids’ rooms are generally good but lack enough usable space. The south-facing windows are almost too large, letting in a lot of heat. They should be smaller on the south side.
With the stair window extending over two floors, the facade should also look better.
The east side is very plain and lacks visual interest.
On the south side, I don’t like the missing alignment on the right side of the plan.
Personally, I would leave out the T-shaped bathtub in the bathroom, and in the kitchen, I would remove the wall with the two tall cabinets and instead place the tall cabinets as a row of three next to it. That would make the space feel more open and relieve the tightness if the island depth is right (see above).
A width of 3.40m (11 feet) for the lounge room is quite a challenge... with a new sofa plus footrest, you’re already at 180-200cm (71-79 inches). That leaves only 140-160cm (55-63 inches) of free space... yoga won’t really fit, but maybe that’s not necessary.
But as you say: What isn’t yet might still come ☺
Otherwise, I like the floor plan. However, there are small issues that might bother you in everyday life.
The entrance area is too small for a family. Apart from a small corner, there is basically no cloakroom.
There is too little storage space available.
The kitchen layout could become tight: if you give the island enough depth (at least 90cm (35 inches)) and extend it to the countertop on the upper side (around 120cm (47 inches)... depends on the plan, right now it’s too far away), the access will become too narrow.
The staircase could use a large window, which would also improve the hallway on the upper floor.
Swap the toilet and shower: the toilet benefits more from natural light, while the shower, for privacy and neighbors, does not need it as much.
I really like the walk-in closet solution; that’s quite rare here.
The kids’ rooms are generally good but lack enough usable space. The south-facing windows are almost too large, letting in a lot of heat. They should be smaller on the south side.
With the stair window extending over two floors, the facade should also look better.
The east side is very plain and lacks visual interest.
On the south side, I don’t like the missing alignment on the right side of the plan.
Personally, I would leave out the T-shaped bathtub in the bathroom, and in the kitchen, I would remove the wall with the two tall cabinets and instead place the tall cabinets as a row of three next to it. That would make the space feel more open and relieve the tightness if the island depth is right (see above).
A width of 3.40m (11 feet) for the lounge room is quite a challenge... with a new sofa plus footrest, you’re already at 180-200cm (71-79 inches). That leaves only 140-160cm (55-63 inches) of free space... yoga won’t really fit, but maybe that’s not necessary.
But as you say: What isn’t yet might still come ☺
Access to the shower is about 50cm (20 inches) too narrow. For the single occupant, I find the bathroom too narrow.
A 2m (6.5 feet) wide utility room is very, very narrow. The entire technical equipment should be planned, including the installation zones for the various services. Usually, there must be at least 1.2m (4 feet) of space in front of the electrical panel. Then there’s also the washing machine and dryer, plus it serves as a passageway to the garage.
In general, I would consider the storage space insufficient.
A 2m (6.5 feet) wide utility room is very, very narrow. The entire technical equipment should be planned, including the installation zones for the various services. Usually, there must be at least 1.2m (4 feet) of space in front of the electrical panel. Then there’s also the washing machine and dryer, plus it serves as a passageway to the garage.
In general, I would consider the storage space insufficient.
I also think it’s quite nicely designed.
Some comments though:
A living room width under 3.50m (11.5 ft) would be too narrow for me.
The hallway is actually quite wide—but there’s too little space for a wardrobe, especially if you’re planning for children. The small wardrobe will barely fit the kids’ clothes.
The area on the ground floor labeled as “hallway” seems unnecessary. In my opinion, it would be better to allocate that floor space to other rooms.
The walk-in closet looks really good! If I compare the wall dimensions to a standard Pax wardrobe, the furniture there doesn’t seem to be 60cm (24 in) deep. The Pax with sliding doors is, I believe, 66cm (26 in). Please measure the furniture again. They all look a bit undersized.
The bed and the space next to the beds for maneuvering might be a bit tight. Try drawing in your preferred bed size there. Overall, though, it’s a nice solution.
I get the feeling that the house could be a bit wider—around 0.5 meters (20 in). This extra width could be added to the living room and the children’s or main bedroom.
Some comments though:
A living room width under 3.50m (11.5 ft) would be too narrow for me.
The hallway is actually quite wide—but there’s too little space for a wardrobe, especially if you’re planning for children. The small wardrobe will barely fit the kids’ clothes.
The area on the ground floor labeled as “hallway” seems unnecessary. In my opinion, it would be better to allocate that floor space to other rooms.
The walk-in closet looks really good! If I compare the wall dimensions to a standard Pax wardrobe, the furniture there doesn’t seem to be 60cm (24 in) deep. The Pax with sliding doors is, I believe, 66cm (26 in). Please measure the furniture again. They all look a bit undersized.
The bed and the space next to the beds for maneuvering might be a bit tight. Try drawing in your preferred bed size there. Overall, though, it’s a nice solution.
I get the feeling that the house could be a bit wider—around 0.5 meters (20 in). This extra width could be added to the living room and the children’s or main bedroom.
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