ᐅ Floor Plan Evaluation – What are your thoughts on the initial floor plan?

Created on: 7 Apr 2022 12:27
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zizou89
Hello everyone,

I received the first floor plans yesterday. What do you think about them?

We still need to add a shower in the guest bathroom, which means the utility room will have to be smaller. We also want to include a fireplace in the living area. It would be great if you could give me some feedback. We appreciate any input.

The house has no basement, but the attic will be developed!

Floor plan of an upper floor with hallway, open space, bathroom, walk-in closet, master bedroom, and two children’s rooms.


Floor plan of a room with kitchen, dining, living, office, utility room, guest toilet, hallway, open space.


Modern two-story brick house with wood cladding, carport, two cars, and a cyclist.


Modern two-story brick house with large windows, terrace, and garden.


Two-story brick house with steep gable roof, wood cladding on both sides, front terrace.
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haydee
7 Apr 2022 12:56
The staircase is very steep.
There is no open space above; every sound travels upward, so the children can clearly hear every evening gathering of the parents with friends.
Otherwise, it is difficult without measurements.
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zizou89
7 Apr 2022 13:03
haydee schrieb:

Is there a floor plan with a north arrow and dimensions?

Unfortunately, I haven’t received it yet!!!
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SoL
7 Apr 2022 13:07
A loft space doesn’t make sense there because noise will travel upwards, as will cooking smells.
I would reconsider the extended office, as it is disproportionately expensive compared to the added value.
As an alternative, I would focus on optimizing the ground floor and first floor.

Later on, you will miss having a second shower with four people, and the utility room might be too small for proper use since it also houses the heating system.
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zizou89
7 Apr 2022 13:19
SoL schrieb:

An open ceiling space doesn’t make sense there, as noise and cooking smells would rise.
I would reconsider the extended office, as it is disproportionately expensive for the added value.
Instead, I would focus on optimizing the ground floor and first floor.

Later, you will miss having a second shower with four people, and the utility room may be too small for practical use since it also serves as a technical room.


We are considering installing a full glass balustrade on the upper floor. This would prevent odors, and reduce noise levels!
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zizou89
7 Apr 2022 13:20
zizou89 schrieb:

We are considering installing a full glass front upstairs as a parapet. No odors, and noise levels will be reduced!

We see the extended office as a design feature. Additional costs have been factored in. A shower on the ground floor will definitely be included!
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haydee
7 Apr 2022 13:34
How should access to the building services be arranged then?

Just draw the house yourself on the site plan.

What additional purpose would the gallery serve then?