ᐅ Planning the Floor Plan for a Semi-Detached House on a Small Plot, Bauhaus Style
Created on: 5 Dec 2021 14:03
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duke1085Dear forum,
we are starting a new project with a semi-detached house and have already purchased a suitable small plot of land for it.
We have gone into more detail with the architect during the preliminary building inquiry for the design options and would appreciate any feedback on the two planned variants.
Client requirements
Style, roof type, building type – Modern, flat roof, semi-detached house
Basement, floors – Basement / ground floor / first floor / penthouse level
Number of occupants – currently 2
Open or closed architecture – open
Conservative or modern design – modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island – an open-plan kitchen with a freestanding island + L-shape
Number of dining seats – 6
Fireplace – yes (possibly gas fireplace)
Music/stereo wall – yes, at least 2 meters (6.5 feet) wide
Balcony, roof terrace – penthouse level with roof terrace
Garage, carport – carport
Utility garden, greenhouse – garden as shown in the floor plan
House design
Who is responsible for the design: architect
What do you not like? You will surely tell me 🙂
What is the most important/fundamental floor plan question in 130 characters?
The semi-detached house will be built on a relatively small plot (540 square meters (6,000 square feet)). Therefore, the possibilities are quite limited.
A large living, dining, and kitchen area with the freestanding island mentioned above was important to us, but still divided into different “zones”. Also, privacy from the neighboring house.
So far, we are very satisfied with the designs.
However, I would like to position the kitchen island crosswise. This would mean losing some space on the left and right. In addition, a back kitchen unit under the window facing the street. This would naturally no longer be floor-to-ceiling but adjacent to the kitchen unit.
Furthermore, we do not yet have a free wall for TV, etc. Appliances in front of the window are not preferred.
The following furniture should fit here:
An L-shaped kitchen with a freestanding kitchen island (At the moment we have an island with the following dimensions:
Back kitchen unit 3 meters (10 feet) wide / peninsula 2.10m x 1.17m (6.9 feet x 3.85 feet)
A dining table 2m x 1m (6.5 feet x 3.3 feet)
An L-shaped sofa 3m x 1.90m (10 feet x 6.2 feet) on the longest side
A lowboard for TV / sound system approx. 2 meters (6.5 feet) wide
I welcome any suggestions for improvement and am already excited...
Best regards!
we are starting a new project with a semi-detached house and have already purchased a suitable small plot of land for it.
We have gone into more detail with the architect during the preliminary building inquiry for the design options and would appreciate any feedback on the two planned variants.
Client requirements
Style, roof type, building type – Modern, flat roof, semi-detached house
Basement, floors – Basement / ground floor / first floor / penthouse level
Number of occupants – currently 2
Open or closed architecture – open
Conservative or modern design – modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island – an open-plan kitchen with a freestanding island + L-shape
Number of dining seats – 6
Fireplace – yes (possibly gas fireplace)
Music/stereo wall – yes, at least 2 meters (6.5 feet) wide
Balcony, roof terrace – penthouse level with roof terrace
Garage, carport – carport
Utility garden, greenhouse – garden as shown in the floor plan
House design
Who is responsible for the design: architect
What do you not like? You will surely tell me 🙂
What is the most important/fundamental floor plan question in 130 characters?
The semi-detached house will be built on a relatively small plot (540 square meters (6,000 square feet)). Therefore, the possibilities are quite limited.
A large living, dining, and kitchen area with the freestanding island mentioned above was important to us, but still divided into different “zones”. Also, privacy from the neighboring house.
So far, we are very satisfied with the designs.
However, I would like to position the kitchen island crosswise. This would mean losing some space on the left and right. In addition, a back kitchen unit under the window facing the street. This would naturally no longer be floor-to-ceiling but adjacent to the kitchen unit.
Furthermore, we do not yet have a free wall for TV, etc. Appliances in front of the window are not preferred.
The following furniture should fit here:
An L-shaped kitchen with a freestanding kitchen island (At the moment we have an island with the following dimensions:
Back kitchen unit 3 meters (10 feet) wide / peninsula 2.10m x 1.17m (6.9 feet x 3.85 feet)
A dining table 2m x 1m (6.5 feet x 3.3 feet)
An L-shaped sofa 3m x 1.90m (10 feet x 6.2 feet) on the longest side
A lowboard for TV / sound system approx. 2 meters (6.5 feet) wide
I welcome any suggestions for improvement and am already excited...
Best regards!
Currently only on my smartphone, so just a quick question: why plan air spaces when space is limited? Apparently, appearance is considered more important than functionality. Absurd.
Everyone at the dining table will be able to hear what happens in the guest toilet. Swap it with the storage room.
Everyone at the dining table will be able to hear what happens in the guest toilet. Swap it with the storage room.
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Bertram1005 Dec 2021 14:58What does limited space mean exactly? I find the house quite large enough for two adults. I also think the open space (double-height ceiling) is unnecessary and would personally prefer more usable space in the attic. But that’s a matter of personal preference.
As with almost all new-build designs, I find the hallway too narrow. I would have the front door opening outward. Unfortunately, this is rarely planned nowadays in Germany, but it does have some advantages.
When swapping the storage room, I would consider whether it’s practical to have to go to the toilet first, then put on your coat, and then go outside—it could make the hallway feel cramped.
It seems like the dining area is almost entirely window space? That would be unfortunate because the sun would always be shining in your face, it would get warm quickly, there’s a risk of spills, and you wouldn’t have wall space for furniture.
As with almost all new-build designs, I find the hallway too narrow. I would have the front door opening outward. Unfortunately, this is rarely planned nowadays in Germany, but it does have some advantages.
When swapping the storage room, I would consider whether it’s practical to have to go to the toilet first, then put on your coat, and then go outside—it could make the hallway feel cramped.
It seems like the dining area is almost entirely window space? That would be unfortunate because the sun would always be shining in your face, it would get warm quickly, there’s a risk of spills, and you wouldn’t have wall space for furniture.
At first glance, a very nice design. I would feel comfortable there. I wouldn’t change anything. If children are going to move in, I would omit the small void spaces—they look like laundry chutes at that size and also seem a bit silly. The disadvantage is that noise and drafts can travel between floors through them.
I prefer the first one.
I prefer the first one.
Hmm ... left half
Ground floor option 1 and 2 ... why is the utility room on the ground floor if there is a basement?
Ground floor option 2 ... dining area too narrow for a properly usable dining table ... less than 3 m (10 feet)
Top floor in both options ... where is the space for clothes in the bedroom = parents’ room?
Why is there a slight offset between the two halves in option 2?
Where should bicycles and similar items be stored?
To get a better idea for a TV wall, try swapping the living and kitchen areas.
Ground floor option 1 and 2 ... why is the utility room on the ground floor if there is a basement?
Ground floor option 2 ... dining area too narrow for a properly usable dining table ... less than 3 m (10 feet)
Top floor in both options ... where is the space for clothes in the bedroom = parents’ room?
Why is there a slight offset between the two halves in option 2?
Where should bicycles and similar items be stored?
To get a better idea for a TV wall, try swapping the living and kitchen areas.
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