ᐅ Floor plan for a single-family home with 4 to 5 children's bedrooms
Created on: 26 Jan 2022 22:39
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Jule0908
We are currently considering building a single-family home with 4-5 children's rooms and are looking for well-thought-out floor plans. Unfortunately, we have not yet found any floor plans that meet our wishes, building regulations, and budget all at once.
We are grateful for any tips and also welcome advice regarding individual rooms.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size 2,000 sqm (0.5 acres)
No slope
Building area approximately 14x14 meters (46x46 feet), plus garage possible
Number of parking spaces 2
Number of floors 1 full floor
Roof type gable roof
Builder’s Requirements
Style, roof shape, building type
Frisian house, country house, single-family home, gable roof
Basement, floors no basement, 1 full floor or 1.5 floors
Number of occupants, ages 6 people: 48, 38, 7, 5, 3, 0
Space requirement ground floor, upper floor? Possibly 220 sqm (2,368 sq ft)
Office: family use or home office both, one study on the ground floor would be great
Guest stays per year rarely overnight guests
Open or closed layout open
Open kitchen, kitchen island open kitchen
Number of dining seats 8
Fireplace no
Music/sound wall no
Balcony, roof terrace no
Garage, carport double garage with storage room
Utility garden, greenhouse no
Additional wishes/special features/daily routine
We might need an additional children's room. Therefore, a guest room should be able to be converted into a children’s room if needed.
Two shower bathrooms plus a guest toilet would be desirable.
Since we plan to build without a basement for cost reasons, there should be a pantry next to the kitchen. The utility room (HWT) must not be too small; we have two washing machines plus a dryer. We have two very large beds that ideally should be in one shared bedroom (3.25 m and 2 m) (10.7 ft and 6.6 ft). The entrance area must have space for a bench, shoes, and coats for 6-7 people.
Financially probably not feasible anymore, but a "children’s living room" and a covered terrace would be great.
We were offered a plot of land at very short notice, which is really a stroke of luck in the current times. As you can probably tell, we have not dealt with the topic of new construction at all so far and unfortunately now have to decide very quickly whether this project is feasible for us.
About the finances:
The plot costs 210,000 plus acquisition incidental costs.
For additional costs for the house including incidental construction costs, outdoor facilities, etc., in other words really "all-in," we can afford/finance a maximum of 610,000. The plot is fully developed.
We are now looking for a smart floor plan that will enable us to build a new house within our means.
We are grateful for any tips and also welcome advice regarding individual rooms.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size 2,000 sqm (0.5 acres)
No slope
Building area approximately 14x14 meters (46x46 feet), plus garage possible
Number of parking spaces 2
Number of floors 1 full floor
Roof type gable roof
Builder’s Requirements
Style, roof shape, building type
Frisian house, country house, single-family home, gable roof
Basement, floors no basement, 1 full floor or 1.5 floors
Number of occupants, ages 6 people: 48, 38, 7, 5, 3, 0
Space requirement ground floor, upper floor? Possibly 220 sqm (2,368 sq ft)
Office: family use or home office both, one study on the ground floor would be great
Guest stays per year rarely overnight guests
Open or closed layout open
Open kitchen, kitchen island open kitchen
Number of dining seats 8
Fireplace no
Music/sound wall no
Balcony, roof terrace no
Garage, carport double garage with storage room
Utility garden, greenhouse no
Additional wishes/special features/daily routine
We might need an additional children's room. Therefore, a guest room should be able to be converted into a children’s room if needed.
Two shower bathrooms plus a guest toilet would be desirable.
Since we plan to build without a basement for cost reasons, there should be a pantry next to the kitchen. The utility room (HWT) must not be too small; we have two washing machines plus a dryer. We have two very large beds that ideally should be in one shared bedroom (3.25 m and 2 m) (10.7 ft and 6.6 ft). The entrance area must have space for a bench, shoes, and coats for 6-7 people.
Financially probably not feasible anymore, but a "children’s living room" and a covered terrace would be great.
We were offered a plot of land at very short notice, which is really a stroke of luck in the current times. As you can probably tell, we have not dealt with the topic of new construction at all so far and unfortunately now have to decide very quickly whether this project is feasible for us.
About the finances:
The plot costs 210,000 plus acquisition incidental costs.
For additional costs for the house including incidental construction costs, outdoor facilities, etc., in other words really "all-in," we can afford/finance a maximum of 610,000. The plot is fully developed.
We are now looking for a smart floor plan that will enable us to build a new house within our means.
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moooooo3227 Jan 2022 15:28borxx schrieb:
@ moo Regarding the square meters and specific numbers, my intention was to have a starting point, also considering a limited budget. There is always room for adjustment in both directions. I think over time you develop a sense of what you personally need, what you value, and what can be overlooked. At first, I found it very difficult to imagine what the numbers meant, so I measured a lot in various houses and gradually developed my own ideas. So, for now, here is a standard suggestion along with some ideas outside the standard to encourage personal exploration.That was more of a general observation about the construction industry, where predefined standards are often fixed in people’s minds (the open plan living area MUST be a certain size, this and that are absolutely necessary, etc.). I think many people in this field could benefit from a bit more creativity, but of course they want to sell their standard solutions. And just as there are people who say, how can you build only an 11 sqm (118 sq ft) kids’ room, the poor children (I’ve actually read that), I just wanted to point out that if needed and desired, there are ways to partially work around these norms. 🙂 But to get an overview, it certainly doesn’t hurt to start by thinking in terms of “standards”—you’re definitely right about that.Hausbautraum20 schrieb:
220sqm (2368 sq ft) x €2500 = €550,000That’s why I was a bit surprised regarding the area, along with some related suggestions for implementation 😉 resulting in an additional free capital of €50,000. You can get rid of it quite quickly anyway...
I will try to create a concrete design based on the tips. Thank you very much for all the advice.
600,000 seems at least not too far from reality. There is some room for flexibility, and the price of our current house is calculated quite low, as I don’t want to plan with money that isn’t available yet.
Are these 2,500 per square meter generally realistic based on experience, or does it always end up being 2,700 or more?
Does this figure take into account the KfW subsidies that have been discontinued?
600,000 seems at least not too far from reality. There is some room for flexibility, and the price of our current house is calculated quite low, as I don’t want to plan with money that isn’t available yet.
Are these 2,500 per square meter generally realistic based on experience, or does it always end up being 2,700 or more?
Does this figure take into account the KfW subsidies that have been discontinued?
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WilderSueden27 Jan 2022 22:10Jule0908 schrieb:
Are 2,500 per square meter usually realistic based on experience, or is it more often 2,700 or higher? It depends on where and how you build. I can’t quickly find your region. Generally, building in the south tends to be more expensive. Also, the higher the standards, the more costly it becomes.
Jule0908 schrieb:
Are the KfW subsidies, which were discontinued, included in this value? No. The KfW program works/used to work so that you apply for a loan covering the entire amount. One part of that loan is the KfW loan, and the rest comes from a regular bank or other subsidies (you can check what applies in your state; possibly there are benefits if you have many children). Usually, after about 2 years, you receive a repayment grant on the loan.
Hausbautraum20 schrieb:
I’m surprised that everyone here assumes this is easily doable.
Here’s my calculation:
220 sqm (2370 sq ft) x 2500 € = 550,000 €
Additional construction costs 40,000 €–50,000 €
Kitchen and furniture 15,000 €
And that already puts me completely at the 610,000 € limit without even considering exterior work. This was already pointed out at the beginning in #4.
driver55 schrieb:
Currently, for 220 sqm (2370 sq ft), you will already exceed the 610,000 € budget without including additional costs/planning permit/ exterior work, etc. haydee schrieb:
Write down your exact requirements, including the space needed. Exactly that and nothing else. Although I would call them wishes rather than requirements. (They are easier to remove. 😉 )