Hello forum members,
since we plan to build a prefabricated bungalow within the next two years, we are now starting with the initial considerations. The reason for this decision is that after more than 20 years in our own house, we want to downsize. Our wishes are quite clearly defined, and we have already looked through many floor plans. By the way, "we" means two adults who want to enjoy early retirement in a new home and a new area. Our child has moved out, but both a guest room and a study should definitely be included. Accessibility would be nice, with a guest bathroom and pantry accessible directly from the kitchen. The living room should be visible from the kitchen and not separated in a type of bay window. We want to build in the area around Güstrow in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
We really like the Lillehammer model from Fjorborg, and only minor changes would be necessary. Has anyone here had first-hand experience and can share their insights?
It would also be interesting to get an assessment of what works well and what is less well designed, with a brief explanation.
I am still undecided about the geographical orientation concerning natural light, heat gain, and solar collectors on the roof.
I also found a nice design on Pinterest, but haven’t been able to identify the builder. I have attached the image here; maybe someone recognizes it?
It will certainly be an exciting time, and I am looking forward to an interesting exchange.
since we plan to build a prefabricated bungalow within the next two years, we are now starting with the initial considerations. The reason for this decision is that after more than 20 years in our own house, we want to downsize. Our wishes are quite clearly defined, and we have already looked through many floor plans. By the way, "we" means two adults who want to enjoy early retirement in a new home and a new area. Our child has moved out, but both a guest room and a study should definitely be included. Accessibility would be nice, with a guest bathroom and pantry accessible directly from the kitchen. The living room should be visible from the kitchen and not separated in a type of bay window. We want to build in the area around Güstrow in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
We really like the Lillehammer model from Fjorborg, and only minor changes would be necessary. Has anyone here had first-hand experience and can share their insights?
It would also be interesting to get an assessment of what works well and what is less well designed, with a brief explanation.
I am still undecided about the geographical orientation concerning natural light, heat gain, and solar collectors on the roof.
I also found a nice design on Pinterest, but haven’t been able to identify the builder. I have attached the image here; maybe someone recognizes it?
It will certainly be an exciting time, and I am looking forward to an interesting exchange.
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Pinkiponk23 Apr 2021 17:2111ant schrieb:
... but I definitely count more than three rooms here. Upstairs there is the bedroom, the guest room, and the guest living room. That makes three rooms.
The kitchen downstairs with the dining area does not count as a room; and if the living room downstairs flows into the kitchen/dining area, as is often the case nowadays, I don’t consider it a separate room either. ;-) (Hallways, dressing rooms, bathrooms, etc. are not considered rooms anyway.)
I would call that generous. :-)
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hampshire23 Apr 2021 21:58Pinkiponk schrieb:
The kitchen downstairs with the dining area is not considered a room; and if the living room downstairs flows into the kitchen/dining area, as is often the case nowadays, in my opinion it is also not considered a room. ;-) (Hallways, dressing rooms, bathrooms, etc. are not counted as rooms anyway.)So, by that logic, we have a zero-room house. 😱P
Pinkiponk24 Apr 2021 08:00hampshire schrieb:
So, according to that, we have a zero-room house. 😱 Sounds interesting. Let me see if I can find your floor plan somewhere.
Would you call your design more of a "loft"?
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dieselfalk16 Jan 2022 20:39Here I am again.
It has been quiet for a while, as we spent that time browsing house catalogs and searching for a plot of land.
Now we have taken the first major step and purchased a plot.
It is elongated in shape, fairly large at about 1770 m2 (19,050 sq ft), and oriented north to south. It is located in beautiful Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, about 30 minutes from Plau am See.
The bungalow will be built at the northern end, leaving the southern part of the plot as a garden.
Attached is a first sketch showing how the house would ideally suit us as a retirement home for two people.
Experienced builders will probably be able to assess this well—possibly there are still some major mistakes.
Also, there may already be established homeowners who know of a reliable and reputable developer in the region.
I would really appreciate any information.
It has been quiet for a while, as we spent that time browsing house catalogs and searching for a plot of land.
Now we have taken the first major step and purchased a plot.
It is elongated in shape, fairly large at about 1770 m2 (19,050 sq ft), and oriented north to south. It is located in beautiful Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, about 30 minutes from Plau am See.
The bungalow will be built at the northern end, leaving the southern part of the plot as a garden.
Attached is a first sketch showing how the house would ideally suit us as a retirement home for two people.
Experienced builders will probably be able to assess this well—possibly there are still some major mistakes.
Also, there may already be established homeowners who know of a reliable and reputable developer in the region.
I would really appreciate any information.
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