ᐅ Floor plan: Constructive feedback is highly appreciated :)

Created on: 19 Sep 2016 13:16
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Winterkind
Hello fellow home builders,

I have been looking forward to this moment for a long time. The floor plan is about 90% finished, and I’m excited to share it here. I’m really curious about your opinions. You tend to keep tweaking things on your own, and since we don’t have many home builders among our friends, we really appreciate the feedback from this forum. Thanks in advance!

Development Plan / Restrictions
Two parking spaces in a garage are required. The other half of the semi-detached house is already built.

Plot Size
383 m² (4120 ft²)

Location
No slope, quiet new residential area

Number of Floors
2.5

Roof Type
Gable roof

Builder Requirements

Style, Roof Type, Building Type
Open, modern, semi-detached house

Basement, Floors
Basement (KG), ground floor (EG), upper floor (OG), attic (DG)

Number of Occupants, Age
3 people
Ages 35, 31, with baby

Room Requirements on Ground Floor and Upper Floor
Ground floor: living room, dining room, open kitchen, storage room, guest toilet
Upper floor: master bedroom, 2 children’s bedrooms, bathroom

Overnight Guests per Year
Often for longer periods, as the family lives far away

Architecture
+ Bright rooms with plenty of natural light, view of an undeveloped field
+ Modern, simple design
+ Open kitchen with kitchen island

Fireplace
No

Music/Stereo Wall
No

Balcony, Roof Terrace
No

Garage
Single garage with carport and an adjoining storage room for tools and bicycles. The building description requires two parking spaces/garages.

Utility Garden, Greenhouse
No

Other Wishes / Special Features / Daily Routine
KfW 55 energy standard, underfloor heating, air-source heat pump
The fireplace will still be removed from the floor plan.

House Design
Who designed the plan?

Civil engineer

What do you not like?
- Garage: Two garages are required. We have a Tiguan and find the garage too small. A double garage would be a pity as it would block daylight entering the living room. Therefore, we decided on a garage with a carport. Any other ideas?
- Kitchen windows are unclear. We are considering either a corner window or keeping it as is but making the window on the right between the kitchen island and the kitchen units floor-to-ceiling. The downside is the visibility from outside (pedestrians, etc.).
- Attic: Should it be an open space or two rooms – guest room and office?

Note: I slightly modified the doors on the upper floor with my modest Photoshop skills (angles). We plan to pass this change request to the designer. The exact angles are approximate. I hope it’s clear what we mean.

We look forward to your feedback.
THANK YOU ALL! 🙂

Basement floor plan with party room, storage room, laundry/drying room, and heating system

House floor plan with garage, terrace, living area, and staircase

2D upper floor plan with master and children’s bedrooms, corridor and bathroom

Attic floor plan with stairwell and rooms, architect’s drawing
Musketier21 Oct 2016 19:56
Yvonne... I could even provide pictures of the bathroom on the right. 😉
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ypg
21 Oct 2016 21:25
Musketier schrieb:
Yvonne... I could even provide pictures of the bathroom on the right.;)

So if @Winterkind is interested... 🙂

Regards
Winterkind22 Oct 2016 10:26
@ypg

My heart! You’re amazing. Thanks so much!!!

We initially considered a T-shaped bathroom, but then got a bit worried that it might make the space feel too cramped, turning the generous bathroom into one that looks smaller.

After you posted your suggestion with the 180, we spontaneously visited a bathroom showroom and checked out showers and bathtubs. Hmm, I’m doubtful about the open design since I’m quite sensitive to cold and always appreciate being able to close the shower doors. However, I’m not sure how warm the bathroom will get in a KFW55 house.

We’ll take a closer look at your floor plans today. They definitely look very interesting—finally not the classic T-shape.
Winterkind22 Oct 2016 10:27
Musketier schrieb:
Yvonne...I could even provide pictures of the bathroom on the right.;)

Oh, I’ll take a nice look 🙂)) A picture would definitely be the icing on the cake for someone like me with poor spatial imagination 😀
RobsonMKK22 Oct 2016 10:32
Since you will have underfloor heating, you don’t really need to worry about the cold.
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ypg
22 Oct 2016 11:38
@Musketier
I’m curious as well 🙂

Regards