Hello everyone,
Our house building plans are becoming more concrete. A plot of land is reserved, and now we are starting to consider possible floor plan options. For now, we want to focus only on the layout of the ground floor. The upper floor will likely be designed quite conservatively, with one bedroom, two children's rooms, and a bathroom.
Special features/conditions of the plot are:
- 845 sqm (around 9,100 sq ft)
- Corner plot
- Turning circle on the west side
- Access driveway on the west side
We have come up with two possible options. Both are attached, with each variation already positioned on the plot in what we consider the most advantageous way. The floor plans were created with an amateur program, so there are probably some errors.
- Variant_605 (11.5 m x 9.5 m [38 ft x 31 ft]): The kitchen is planned on the east side of the house. However, I am more inclined to switch it with the living/dining area, so that the kitchen would be in the southwest, providing a view of the turning circle. The main entrance is on the west side.
- Variant_BayWindow (11.0 m x 9.5 m [36 ft x 31 ft]; bay window 1.5 m x 4 m [5 ft x 13 ft]): The bay window or extension is only to be on the ground floor and not, for example, extended as a gable into the upper floor. The kitchen is located inside the bay window area. The main entrance is on the north side.
I am now curious about your opinions. I hope some of you can also offer a few tips.
Best regards and thanks in advance.
Our house building plans are becoming more concrete. A plot of land is reserved, and now we are starting to consider possible floor plan options. For now, we want to focus only on the layout of the ground floor. The upper floor will likely be designed quite conservatively, with one bedroom, two children's rooms, and a bathroom.
Special features/conditions of the plot are:
- 845 sqm (around 9,100 sq ft)
- Corner plot
- Turning circle on the west side
- Access driveway on the west side
We have come up with two possible options. Both are attached, with each variation already positioned on the plot in what we consider the most advantageous way. The floor plans were created with an amateur program, so there are probably some errors.
- Variant_605 (11.5 m x 9.5 m [38 ft x 31 ft]): The kitchen is planned on the east side of the house. However, I am more inclined to switch it with the living/dining area, so that the kitchen would be in the southwest, providing a view of the turning circle. The main entrance is on the west side.
- Variant_BayWindow (11.0 m x 9.5 m [36 ft x 31 ft]; bay window 1.5 m x 4 m [5 ft x 13 ft]): The bay window or extension is only to be on the ground floor and not, for example, extended as a gable into the upper floor. The kitchen is located inside the bay window area. The main entrance is on the north side.
I am now curious about your opinions. I hope some of you can also offer a few tips.
Best regards and thanks in advance.
You should definitely avoid planning too tightly. A contingency of about 5% of the house costs must be included in the financing; otherwise, you might face an unpleasant surprise later on. And even if the builder and everyone else tells you a hundred times that it won’t cost more than promised, still plan with that reserve 🙂.