ᐅ Floor plan of a family home in an edge location with unobstructed views
Created on: 2 Jun 2021 11:00
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Kati2022We are (almost) ready. The desired building plot is reserved, and the house planning can begin.
We will be building with a (related) architect and will tender all trades ourselves. We are aware that this approach involves significant time and financial risks, but we want to take the chance.
It is meant to be our dream house, and we want to be able to decide ourselves how it will look.
Our architect suggested that we first draw our own ideas of how we imagine the house and what is important to us. Afterwards, we will sit down together and analyze the plan step by step.
After days of drawing, I have “designed” a floor plan that our whole family is quite satisfied with.
Here are some details:
Zoning Plan/Restrictions
Plot size: 519m2 (5,585 sq ft)
Slope: no
Site coverage ratio: 0.4
Floor area ratio: not specified
Building window, building line, and boundary – marked with red lines on the picture
Border development
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 1.5
Roof type: gable roof, hip roof, half-hip roof
Architectural style
Orientation
Maximum heights/limits
Additional requirements
Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: modern barn style, gable roof without overhang
Basement, floors: no basement, 1.5 floors
Number of occupants, ages: 2+2 (6, 9 years old)
Room needs on ground floor and upper floor:
Office: family use or home office? Office with sofa bed
Guest stays per year: approx. 10 days
Open or closed architecture: open
Conservative or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes
Number of dining seats: 6-10 (when guests are present)
Fireplace: not essential
Music/sound system wall
Balcony, roof terrace: not necessary, possibly in the bedroom
Garage, carport: garage
Utility garden, greenhouse
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why something should or should not be included
House Design
Planner:
- Planner from a construction company
- Architect
- Do-it-yourself: yes
What do you especially like? Why? Office and WC with the possibility to convert them into a separate living unit (for old age), kitchen island in the middle of the room, back kitchen so appliances don’t have to be on the island, large windows on the undeveloped side, stairs in the living room instead of in a hallway, large master area on the upper floor.
What do you dislike? Why? No double garage due to space constraints. We don’t want to shift the house too far south.
Cost estimate by architect/planner: ???
Personal price limit for the house including fixtures: 600,000
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump (deep drilling is not allowed due to water protection zone)
If you have to give up certain details/features:
- Can give up: slightly smaller office. However, I like the option of converting the office and WC into a second living unit (for grown children, caregiver, bedroom in old age).
- Cannot give up: open kitchen, back kitchen, large windows to the southwest
Why does the design look the way it does?
I created the design completely independently. A modern, open style is important to us. Since there is an unobstructed view to the west of fields and vineyards, we want to make use of this with large windows.
A separate master area would be very welcome. A luxury bathroom as in this plan would, of course, be a highlight.
An attic is planned for additional storage space.
I am quite concerned about the single garage. We need two cars, and the second would always have to be parked outside. Unfortunately, I don’t see a possibility to position the garage differently. If I reserve the minimum 6m (20 feet) on the northern boundary for a double garage, the house would have to move further south. I do not want that.
I look forward to your suggestions.
We will be building with a (related) architect and will tender all trades ourselves. We are aware that this approach involves significant time and financial risks, but we want to take the chance.
It is meant to be our dream house, and we want to be able to decide ourselves how it will look.
Our architect suggested that we first draw our own ideas of how we imagine the house and what is important to us. Afterwards, we will sit down together and analyze the plan step by step.
After days of drawing, I have “designed” a floor plan that our whole family is quite satisfied with.
Here are some details:
Zoning Plan/Restrictions
Plot size: 519m2 (5,585 sq ft)
Slope: no
Site coverage ratio: 0.4
Floor area ratio: not specified
Building window, building line, and boundary – marked with red lines on the picture
Border development
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 1.5
Roof type: gable roof, hip roof, half-hip roof
Architectural style
Orientation
Maximum heights/limits
Additional requirements
Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type: modern barn style, gable roof without overhang
Basement, floors: no basement, 1.5 floors
Number of occupants, ages: 2+2 (6, 9 years old)
Room needs on ground floor and upper floor:
Office: family use or home office? Office with sofa bed
Guest stays per year: approx. 10 days
Open or closed architecture: open
Conservative or modern construction: modern
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes
Number of dining seats: 6-10 (when guests are present)
Fireplace: not essential
Music/sound system wall
Balcony, roof terrace: not necessary, possibly in the bedroom
Garage, carport: garage
Utility garden, greenhouse
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why something should or should not be included
House Design
Planner:
- Planner from a construction company
- Architect
- Do-it-yourself: yes
What do you especially like? Why? Office and WC with the possibility to convert them into a separate living unit (for old age), kitchen island in the middle of the room, back kitchen so appliances don’t have to be on the island, large windows on the undeveloped side, stairs in the living room instead of in a hallway, large master area on the upper floor.
What do you dislike? Why? No double garage due to space constraints. We don’t want to shift the house too far south.
Cost estimate by architect/planner: ???
Personal price limit for the house including fixtures: 600,000
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump (deep drilling is not allowed due to water protection zone)
If you have to give up certain details/features:
- Can give up: slightly smaller office. However, I like the option of converting the office and WC into a second living unit (for grown children, caregiver, bedroom in old age).
- Cannot give up: open kitchen, back kitchen, large windows to the southwest
Why does the design look the way it does?
I created the design completely independently. A modern, open style is important to us. Since there is an unobstructed view to the west of fields and vineyards, we want to make use of this with large windows.
A separate master area would be very welcome. A luxury bathroom as in this plan would, of course, be a highlight.
An attic is planned for additional storage space.
I am quite concerned about the single garage. We need two cars, and the second would always have to be parked outside. Unfortunately, I don’t see a possibility to position the garage differently. If I reserve the minimum 6m (20 feet) on the northern boundary for a double garage, the house would have to move further south. I do not want that.
I look forward to your suggestions.
Kati.com schrieb:
Our architect suggested that we first draw the house ourselves as we imagine it,Bad advice! You will likely get stuck on your floor plan right from the start. Describe what you want, don’t draw it.driver55 schrieb:
Bad advice! You’ll probably get stuck on your floor plan right from the start. Describe what you want, don’t draw it. Yes, you’re right. If we had hired an external architect, we would probably approach things differently. Within the family, everything is much more informal. We’re supposed to draw, while he’s simultaneously working on his concept. But I know the architect’s style is very minimalist and (too) pure.
We (or rather, I) are quite demanding clients and don’t want a cookie-cutter house. Let’s see what comes out of it...
Before you start drawing floor plans, create your room schedule and must-have list.
This will help you repeatedly check if everything is included and also help you rediscover what you want. Often, the many possibilities can become overwhelming.
Especially when you think you’re not easy to satisfy.
Why doesn’t he work out a floor plan with you?
What is your budget?
I notice:
- The wardrobe is very small
- When you open the front door, you immediately face a very close wall, which creates a cramped feeling
- The kitchen would be too small for me, with very little countertop space
- I don’t like the stair position. I can’t quite say what bothers me
Always enter the exact dimensions of the furniture from the room schedule. Do the measurements in the master bathroom match?
This will help you repeatedly check if everything is included and also help you rediscover what you want. Often, the many possibilities can become overwhelming.
Especially when you think you’re not easy to satisfy.
Why doesn’t he work out a floor plan with you?
What is your budget?
I notice:
- The wardrobe is very small
- When you open the front door, you immediately face a very close wall, which creates a cramped feeling
- The kitchen would be too small for me, with very little countertop space
- I don’t like the stair position. I can’t quite say what bothers me
Always enter the exact dimensions of the furniture from the room schedule. Do the measurements in the master bathroom match?
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Osnabruecker2 Jun 2021 13:40Garage door – laundry room is something I don’t want to miss anymore.
Because of moisture, a door between the bathroom and bedroom.
Building the extension flush with the main entrance means 2 fewer corners, which is more cost-effective. But that is a matter of personal preference.
What about a possible future separation of the extension? Renting it out? Then consider the kitchen and entrance accordingly.
Because of moisture, a door between the bathroom and bedroom.
Building the extension flush with the main entrance means 2 fewer corners, which is more cost-effective. But that is a matter of personal preference.
What about a possible future separation of the extension? Renting it out? Then consider the kitchen and entrance accordingly.
haydee schrieb:
Before you start drawing floor plans, create your room program and must-have list. I’ve already done that.
The plan includes everything except the double garage. But I guess you can’t have it all and some compromises are necessary.
haydee schrieb:
Why doesn’t he work out a floor plan with you? Because he’s quite busy with work and doesn’t live nearby. We will meet in two weeks.
He will only be responsible for the permit planning / building permit. Site management will be handled by someone from the neighboring town.
haydee schrieb:
Front door opens and you look directly at a very close wall. Creates a feeling of tightness. Yes, you’re absolutely right. Initially, the front door was further to the left, opening onto the long hallway. That’s of course still an option.
haydee schrieb:
The kitchen would be too small for me, very little workspace. The island would be 320–350cm (126–138 inches). That would be sufficient for me. Storage space for the kettle, toaster, and so on is planned in the back kitchen / pantry.
haydee schrieb:
Are the dimensions in the master bathroom correct? More or less.
Osnabruecker schrieb:
I wouldn’t want to miss the door between the garage and the utility room anymore. There will definitely be a door there. I just haven’t drawn it yet.
Osnabruecker schrieb:
Regarding moisture: door between bathroom and bedroom. I had planned a sliding door there as well.
Osnabruecker schrieb:
What’s the purpose of the possible future separation of the extension? No, we won’t be renting to strangers. Never!
I just thought, for example, if our daughter grows older / becomes an adult and wants a bit more privacy, or in case we need a caregiver when we’re older…
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