ᐅ Floor Plan Design for a Single-Family Home, Approximately 9 x 11 Meters, 2 Full Stories Plus Attic

Hello everyone,

We are currently in the intensive planning phase of our future home and are open to your tips and suggestions for improving the floor plan.

Zoning Plan/Restrictions
Plot size 469 sqm (5,050 sq ft)
Slope No
Site occupancy index 0.4
Floor area ratio 0.8
Building envelope, building line and boundary 15 x 9.5 m (49 x 31 ft)
Edge development No (only garage)
Number of parking spaces 1
Number of floors 2
Roof type Hip roof
Style Urban villa
Orientation South/West
Maximum height/restrictions Building height 11 m (36 ft)
Other requirements

Homeowners’ Requirements
Style, roof shape, building type
No basement, 2 full floors plus converted attic
Number of people, ages 4 (2 adults + 2 children)
Room requirements on ground floor and upper floor
Office: family use or home office? No home office
Guests per year
Open or closed architecture Open
Traditional or modern construction Modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island Both
Number of dining places 1
Fireplace No
Music/stereo wall No
Balcony, roof terrace No
Garage, carport 1 garage 3 x 9 m (10 x 30 ft)
Utility garden, greenhouse No
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons for certain decisions
No guest room/office on the ground floor — should be in the converted attic

House Design
Who designed the plan:
- Planner from a building company
What do you like most? Why? Main entrance from the front, passage to the garage, large kitchen, upper floor
What do you dislike? Why? Ground floor, living area should be more spacious — possibly a different staircase shape/location? Concern that there may not be enough space for sofa etc.

Price estimate according to architect/planner: 340,000 EUR
Personal price limit for the house, including fittings:
Preferred heating system: Geothermal energy