ᐅ Floor plan for an urban villa approx. 140 sqm – tips and suggestions?
Created on: 29 Sep 2018 15:36
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BizzyHello everyone,
I need a bit of help with my floor plan – feedback, tips, suggestions – anything is welcome!
I’m having a city villa built through a general contractor (10.25 x 9.15 meters (33.6 x 30 feet)). They already have a standard floor plan, but I don’t like it. Here are our wishes:
It’s almost impossible to fit all this into 140 sqm (1507 sq ft), so I need someone who understands floor plans better than I do. My biggest problem is the layout of the bathroom as well as the staircase (this will be a quarter-turn staircase, 16 steps, 19.5 cm (7.7 inches) riser height, 26 cm (10.2 inches) tread depth). Maybe too steep? I’m leaning towards adding a bay window at the entrance so that, because of the length of the staircase, there’s more space left in the living room – or even to increase the living area completely?
I need a bit of help with my floor plan – feedback, tips, suggestions – anything is welcome!
I’m having a city villa built through a general contractor (10.25 x 9.15 meters (33.6 x 30 feet)). They already have a standard floor plan, but I don’t like it. Here are our wishes:
- Gallery in the entrance area
- Open-plan kitchen and living area with pantry
- Guest toilet with shower
- Preferably 3 bedrooms (currently childless, but planning for children)
- Walk-in closet
It’s almost impossible to fit all this into 140 sqm (1507 sq ft), so I need someone who understands floor plans better than I do. My biggest problem is the layout of the bathroom as well as the staircase (this will be a quarter-turn staircase, 16 steps, 19.5 cm (7.7 inches) riser height, 26 cm (10.2 inches) tread depth). Maybe too steep? I’m leaning towards adding a bay window at the entrance so that, because of the length of the staircase, there’s more space left in the living room – or even to increase the living area completely?
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That doesn’t exist! With the requirements you have, you need at least 160, preferably 200 m² (1,722, preferably 2,153 sq ft). Otherwise, you will end up with a very unsatisfactory floor plan.
A staircase with a rise of 19.5 cm (7.7 inches) would be too steep for me.
That doesn’t exist! With the requirements you have, you need at least 160, preferably 200 m² (1,722, preferably 2,153 sq ft). Otherwise, you will end up with a very unsatisfactory floor plan.
A staircase with a rise of 19.5 cm (7.7 inches) would be too steep for me.
Difficult to assign the rooms
Could you please complete the questionnaire, add a north arrow to the floor plan, and include dimensions.
Too many requirements for the available space.
The gallery and walk-in closet need to be removed.
What benefit does the walk-in closet provide in the current floor plan?
The staircase is steep
Could you please complete the questionnaire, add a north arrow to the floor plan, and include dimensions.
Too many requirements for the available space.
The gallery and walk-in closet need to be removed.
What benefit does the walk-in closet provide in the current floor plan?
The staircase is steep
Please fill out the questionnaire.
And I always say: use graph paper and a pencil so you can focus on designing and realistically include furniture.
I think the idea that you will have two 2-seat sofas, each measuring 1.40 x 60cm (55 x 24 inches), is just a rumor. That is the size of the smallest Ikea sofa, which can serve as a guest bed in a children’s room.
You should also be able to see for yourself that the bed arrangement in the bedroom won’t work.
The hallway passage leading outside, as well as the external toilet and gallery upstairs, should be removed. Where is a wardrobe for four people going to fit?
You can take a look at Danwood for reference.
And I always say: use graph paper and a pencil so you can focus on designing and realistically include furniture.
I think the idea that you will have two 2-seat sofas, each measuring 1.40 x 60cm (55 x 24 inches), is just a rumor. That is the size of the smallest Ikea sofa, which can serve as a guest bed in a children’s room.
You should also be able to see for yourself that the bed arrangement in the bedroom won’t work.
The hallway passage leading outside, as well as the external toilet and gallery upstairs, should be removed. Where is a wardrobe for four people going to fit?
You can take a look at Danwood for reference.
Oh, of course – sorry!
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size 600 sqm (approximately 6,458 sq ft)
Slope No
Site coverage ratio 0.4
Number of floors Two
Roof style Pyramidal roof
Architectural style Urban villa
Maximum heights / limits 10 m ridge height (33 ft)
Architectural style, roof type, building type Urban villa
Basement, floors No basement, two full floors
Number of occupants, age Two more
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor 140 sqm total (approximately 1,507 sq ft)
Overnight guests per year 5
Open or closed architecture Open
Conservative or modern construction Modern
Open kitchen, cooking island Yes
Number of dining seats 6
Fireplace No
Music/stereo wall No
Balcony, roof terrace No
Garage, carport Carport, planned for later
Planning by: Do-it-Yourself
Price estimate according to architect/planner: $220,000 for the house plus $40,000 additional building costs
Personal price limit for house including fixtures: $230,000
Preferred heating technology: Gas condensing boiler
If you have to give up something, which details/extensions
-can’t be omitted: Gallery, pantry
Why has the design turned out as it is now? Standard draft from the planner modified and adapted using examples from various magazines
We really don’t want to give up the gallery – we would probably regret it a lot later if we didn’t include it. A walk-in closet is my wife’s wish. She wants the closet in a separate room.
Do you know how much it would cost if the dimensions change, for example, from 10.25 x 9.15 m to 10.15 x 9.55 m? So, 40 cm more each way. Then the staircase would have a rise height of 18.2 cm (7.2 inches). The clear room height would be 2.75 m (9 ft).
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size 600 sqm (approximately 6,458 sq ft)
Slope No
Site coverage ratio 0.4
Number of floors Two
Roof style Pyramidal roof
Architectural style Urban villa
Maximum heights / limits 10 m ridge height (33 ft)
Architectural style, roof type, building type Urban villa
Basement, floors No basement, two full floors
Number of occupants, age Two more
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor 140 sqm total (approximately 1,507 sq ft)
Overnight guests per year 5
Open or closed architecture Open
Conservative or modern construction Modern
Open kitchen, cooking island Yes
Number of dining seats 6
Fireplace No
Music/stereo wall No
Balcony, roof terrace No
Garage, carport Carport, planned for later
Planning by: Do-it-Yourself
Price estimate according to architect/planner: $220,000 for the house plus $40,000 additional building costs
Personal price limit for house including fixtures: $230,000
Preferred heating technology: Gas condensing boiler
If you have to give up something, which details/extensions
-can’t be omitted: Gallery, pantry
Why has the design turned out as it is now? Standard draft from the planner modified and adapted using examples from various magazines
We really don’t want to give up the gallery – we would probably regret it a lot later if we didn’t include it. A walk-in closet is my wife’s wish. She wants the closet in a separate room.
Do you know how much it would cost if the dimensions change, for example, from 10.25 x 9.15 m to 10.15 x 9.55 m? So, 40 cm more each way. Then the staircase would have a rise height of 18.2 cm (7.2 inches). The clear room height would be 2.75 m (9 ft).
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