ᐅ Floor plan of the ground floor and upper floor for a semi-detached house
Created on: 30 Aug 2014 23:48
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Tichu78
Hello,
we have been planning our semi-detached house for a few weeks now and have reached a point where we are quite satisfied with the design. We would like to know if our layout makes sense.
We are somewhat unsure about the arrangement and size of the toilet, utility room, and cloakroom. Also, we wonder if the 135° angle at the kitchen corner really makes a difference… it is supposed to make the hallway look "nicer."
The house is planned in a minimalist style, but in my opinion, it is still spacious enough for a family of three.
A few details:
Semi-detached house 7 x 10 m (east side built up to the boundary), plot approximately 11.5 m wide.
We are building without a basement, using an air source heat pump and underfloor heating.
On the north side (knee wall 1 m (3 feet), roof pitch 45°), the ceiling height is 4 m (13 feet), on the south side (knee wall 2.5 m (8 feet), roof pitch 45°) it is 6 m (20 feet). This shifts the gable towards the south (at the level of the south supporting stair wall). Dormers are not really planned.
The attic is not yet developed, so the floor plan for the top floor is not relevant for now.
Of course, we still need to consult an architect to confirm if this is structurally feasible.
We look forward to your constructive comments.
If the layout seems suitable, I can gladly upload pictures including furniture arrangement.
we have been planning our semi-detached house for a few weeks now and have reached a point where we are quite satisfied with the design. We would like to know if our layout makes sense.
We are somewhat unsure about the arrangement and size of the toilet, utility room, and cloakroom. Also, we wonder if the 135° angle at the kitchen corner really makes a difference… it is supposed to make the hallway look "nicer."
The house is planned in a minimalist style, but in my opinion, it is still spacious enough for a family of three.
A few details:
Semi-detached house 7 x 10 m (east side built up to the boundary), plot approximately 11.5 m wide.
We are building without a basement, using an air source heat pump and underfloor heating.
On the north side (knee wall 1 m (3 feet), roof pitch 45°), the ceiling height is 4 m (13 feet), on the south side (knee wall 2.5 m (8 feet), roof pitch 45°) it is 6 m (20 feet). This shifts the gable towards the south (at the level of the south supporting stair wall). Dormers are not really planned.
The attic is not yet developed, so the floor plan for the top floor is not relevant for now.
Of course, we still need to consult an architect to confirm if this is structurally feasible.
We look forward to your constructive comments.
If the layout seems suitable, I can gladly upload pictures including furniture arrangement.
toxicmolotow schrieb:
... Getting the maximum benefit out of a minimal area is not possible. ...... not from a minimal area! ... from an existing area – and that works
ypg schrieb:
I think it’s perfectly fine to say: better small and mine, than big and too expensive.
You can be happy with smaller living areas. Although I also need more space and room around me, I am sometimes surprised by statements like "I need over 200 sqm (2,150 sq ft), we’re four people."
Now about your semi-detached house:
You should get the maximum out of your minimum area. You have a nice southwest-facing location, so that should be an advantage. Say goodbye to a huge hallway and limit yourself to an entrance area/coatroom. With one child and no basement, you can design the staircase open, for example in the dining area, it doesn’t need to connect to a corridor!
In the bathroom, you can do without the T-layout; a simple arrangement of the sanitary fixtures looks more elegant and spacious than adding extra walls in the bathroom.
I would be interested in seeing the floor plan from the builder!We currently have an open staircase, and our child often complains that we are too loud. That’s why we are trying to separate the living room and the stairs.
We are happy to do without the T-version in the bathroom. I just thought the idea of separating the shower and toilet was brilliant.
We will definitely have to make compromises. Unfortunately, due to my job, I tend to overthink things, so before making compromises, I always try to weigh all options carefully.
toxicmolotow schrieb:
A small addition to YPG: either you set a fixed amount of space and try to get the maximum benefit out of it, or you define the desired use and try to minimize the space. Getting the maximum use out of a minimal space is not possible. You have to limit one of these factors; otherwise, it won’t add up and you’ll get bogged down.Yes, the classic mini-max principle. You keep trying and failing... thanks for the reminder!
Primarily, my budget matters. Then practicality. Then aesthetics and luxury.
Attached is the initial plan from the general contractor and the ground floor layout with furniture.
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toxicmolotof31 Aug 2014 12:04@ypg
...but that’s what you wrote
I prefer the correction, though.
ypg schrieb:
You should get the most out of your minimum area.
...but that’s what you wrote
I prefer the correction, though.
I think if the entrance is placed at the front, the toilet will be to the right of the entrance and the utility room will be larger. The hallway will then be straight and much brighter. The utility room will now be somewhat smaller, but more practical because it is rectangular.
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