Hello,
I would like to discuss our planned floor plans here. Attached are the ground floor (GF) and upper floor (UF) plans. The house is designed for 4 people (+dog) and has just over 150 sqm (1,615 sq ft) without a basement, featuring a gable roof with knee walls between 1 and 1.25 meters (3.3 and 4.1 ft), depending on how much is ultimately allowed. The main garden faces south, with about 4 meters (13 ft) of space to the west. On the east side, a 9-meter (30 ft) garage is planned (our neighbor is there). We do not need an extra guest room or office. If an additional room is ever needed later, a section on the ground floor can be partitioned off.
[ B ]Ground Floor:[/B]
What I like:
- Decently sized shower bathroom (a shower on the ground floor is necessary, mainly because of the dog). Once the second child arrives, a second comfortable shower bathroom will definitely be practical.
- Kitchen and dining area oriented towards the main garden (south), where we usually spend most of our time
- Small separated area in the living room for a sewing corner with direct access to the living area (we want to be in the same area in the evening, not in separate rooms)
- Lots of natural light
What I am considering:
- Is the staircase size of 1.50 x 2.75 meters (5 x 9 ft) sufficient?
- Is the sewing corner possibly too small? (1.60 x 4 meters / 5.25 x 13 ft)
- Is the area for the coat rack adequate?
[ B ]Upper Floor:[/B]
What I like:
- Children’s rooms with dormer windows both facing south and equally sized
- Bedroom facing north (I hate heat when sleeping)
- Separate laundry room on the upper floor for washing machine and dryer
What I am considering:
- Is the bathroom too small? How could it be furnished efficiently? The utility room + bathroom area can of course still be completely changed. Maybe put the utility room entirely to the north so the washing machine and dryer fit under the sloped ceiling? Access to the utility room could also be arranged through the bathroom instead of from the hallway. What are your ideas?
- I am not quite happy with the bottom left corner as a whole. The storage room could also be removed in favor of a larger, more open hallway with a roof window (Velux) and possibly a dresser along the wall plus an armchair?
I look forward to suggestions, critiques, and discussions. These are, of course, not final plans yet, but the dimensions are accurate and should provide a good basis for discussion.
Best regards
Tego
I would like to discuss our planned floor plans here. Attached are the ground floor (GF) and upper floor (UF) plans. The house is designed for 4 people (+dog) and has just over 150 sqm (1,615 sq ft) without a basement, featuring a gable roof with knee walls between 1 and 1.25 meters (3.3 and 4.1 ft), depending on how much is ultimately allowed. The main garden faces south, with about 4 meters (13 ft) of space to the west. On the east side, a 9-meter (30 ft) garage is planned (our neighbor is there). We do not need an extra guest room or office. If an additional room is ever needed later, a section on the ground floor can be partitioned off.
[ B ]Ground Floor:[/B]
What I like:
- Decently sized shower bathroom (a shower on the ground floor is necessary, mainly because of the dog). Once the second child arrives, a second comfortable shower bathroom will definitely be practical.
- Kitchen and dining area oriented towards the main garden (south), where we usually spend most of our time
- Small separated area in the living room for a sewing corner with direct access to the living area (we want to be in the same area in the evening, not in separate rooms)
- Lots of natural light
What I am considering:
- Is the staircase size of 1.50 x 2.75 meters (5 x 9 ft) sufficient?
- Is the sewing corner possibly too small? (1.60 x 4 meters / 5.25 x 13 ft)
- Is the area for the coat rack adequate?
[ B ]Upper Floor:[/B]
What I like:
- Children’s rooms with dormer windows both facing south and equally sized
- Bedroom facing north (I hate heat when sleeping)
- Separate laundry room on the upper floor for washing machine and dryer
What I am considering:
- Is the bathroom too small? How could it be furnished efficiently? The utility room + bathroom area can of course still be completely changed. Maybe put the utility room entirely to the north so the washing machine and dryer fit under the sloped ceiling? Access to the utility room could also be arranged through the bathroom instead of from the hallway. What are your ideas?
- I am not quite happy with the bottom left corner as a whole. The storage room could also be removed in favor of a larger, more open hallway with a roof window (Velux) and possibly a dresser along the wall plus an armchair?
I look forward to suggestions, critiques, and discussions. These are, of course, not final plans yet, but the dimensions are accurate and should provide a good basis for discussion.
Best regards
Tego
I like the floor plan.
As far as I can see, there is supposed to be a prepared lintel from the hallway to the sewing room, but that area is currently planned as a wardrobe. I can definitely understand that.
@ypg .. why align the bathtub and shower flush? The bathtub fits so well as it is.
I like the laundry room upstairs and also the overall room layout.
As far as I can see, there is supposed to be a prepared lintel from the hallway to the sewing room, but that area is currently planned as a wardrobe. I can definitely understand that.
@ypg .. why align the bathtub and shower flush? The bathtub fits so well as it is.
I like the laundry room upstairs and also the overall room layout.
First of all, thanks for the replies.
@ypg: We are still deciding between an open or closed staircase. Currently, a concrete staircase with wooden steps is planned. However, we are considering an open staircase instead, which would allow us to add a second coatroom underneath, and it would probably feel more open overall. What is your opinion on this?
As for a door to the hobby room, good question. I briefly thought about a sliding door but am not sure if it’s necessary. What do you think?
@BeHaElJa: Of course. Already purchased, 500 sq meters (5,382 sq ft) in size, with a building plot measuring 10.60 meters (35 feet) wide and 14 meters (46 feet) deep (+3 meters (10 feet) for the terrace). The ridge must run along the width, meaning the entrance faces the eaves side. To the north of the house runs a small dead-end street (only for us and neighbors). The plan comes from a general contractor’s designer who also receives architectural support from his wife, so all points of the development plan have been taken into account accordingly.
@ypg: We are still deciding between an open or closed staircase. Currently, a concrete staircase with wooden steps is planned. However, we are considering an open staircase instead, which would allow us to add a second coatroom underneath, and it would probably feel more open overall. What is your opinion on this?
As for a door to the hobby room, good question. I briefly thought about a sliding door but am not sure if it’s necessary. What do you think?
@BeHaElJa: Of course. Already purchased, 500 sq meters (5,382 sq ft) in size, with a building plot measuring 10.60 meters (35 feet) wide and 14 meters (46 feet) deep (+3 meters (10 feet) for the terrace). The ridge must run along the width, meaning the entrance faces the eaves side. To the north of the house runs a small dead-end street (only for us and neighbors). The plan comes from a general contractor’s designer who also receives architectural support from his wife, so all points of the development plan have been taken into account accordingly.
kbt09 schrieb:
I like the floor plan.
As far as I can see, there is a prepared lintel from the hallway to the sewing room, but the area is currently used as a wardrobe. I can totally understand that.Thanks to you as well for the reply. Exactly, a lintel will be installed, but no door yet. If another room is really needed later on, an additional wall can be built in the living area and a door added there. Maybe even living on one level during old age.
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