Hello,
I have been following this forum for some time and have already gathered some useful ideas.
Today, I would like to ask for your feedback on our floor plan.
We are building on a relatively small plot. Therefore, we decided to include a basement, as my wife and I both work from home and need an office.
Since we are planning to have children, we also need space for them.
Here is the completed questionnaire:
Development plan/restrictions
Plot size: 402sqm (approximately 4329 sq ft)
Site coverage ratio: 0.4
Building envelope, building line and boundary: see attached image
Boundary development: yes
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: II (2 stories)
Roof type: single-pitched roof max 45°, pitched roof, shed roof max 30°
Architectural style: basically masonry, plaster or wood facades allowed
Maximum heights/limits: ridge height max 9.5m (31 ft), eaves height max 4.5m (15 ft)
Client requirements
Style, roof shape, building type
Basement, floors: basement + 2 floors
Number of occupants, age 2 (30) + 2 children (planned)
Office: home office
Annual overnight guests
Open or closed architectural concept
Conservative or modern design
Open kitchen, kitchen island
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace
No balcony or roof terrace required
Garage or carport depending on cost
House design
Designed by:
- Planner from a construction company
Cost estimate from architect/planner is not yet available
Preferred heating system: probably gas due to cost reasons
If you have to give up, which details/features
- can be given up:
Carport or garage can be added later
- cannot be given up:
Large office, fireplace
Why is the design like it is now?
The plan is based on a house we liked. However, it had to be smaller and include a basement. At first, the stairs were swapped, but we didn’t like that the children always had to pass through the living room.
Additionally, a laundry shaft was added, and the fireplace was moved from the corner where the laundry shaft now is to its current position.
In return, a storage room was added on the upper floor (next to the stairs). We do not like this because it blocks the light in the hallway.
I have been following this forum for some time and have already gathered some useful ideas.
Today, I would like to ask for your feedback on our floor plan.
We are building on a relatively small plot. Therefore, we decided to include a basement, as my wife and I both work from home and need an office.
Since we are planning to have children, we also need space for them.
Here is the completed questionnaire:
Development plan/restrictions
Plot size: 402sqm (approximately 4329 sq ft)
Site coverage ratio: 0.4
Building envelope, building line and boundary: see attached image
Boundary development: yes
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: II (2 stories)
Roof type: single-pitched roof max 45°, pitched roof, shed roof max 30°
Architectural style: basically masonry, plaster or wood facades allowed
Maximum heights/limits: ridge height max 9.5m (31 ft), eaves height max 4.5m (15 ft)
Client requirements
Style, roof shape, building type
Basement, floors: basement + 2 floors
Number of occupants, age 2 (30) + 2 children (planned)
Office: home office
Annual overnight guests
Open or closed architectural concept
Conservative or modern design
Open kitchen, kitchen island
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace
No balcony or roof terrace required
Garage or carport depending on cost
House design
Designed by:
- Planner from a construction company
Cost estimate from architect/planner is not yet available
Preferred heating system: probably gas due to cost reasons
If you have to give up, which details/features
- can be given up:
Carport or garage can be added later
- cannot be given up:
Large office, fireplace
Why is the design like it is now?
The plan is based on a house we liked. However, it had to be smaller and include a basement. At first, the stairs were swapped, but we didn’t like that the children always had to pass through the living room.
Additionally, a laundry shaft was added, and the fireplace was moved from the corner where the laundry shaft now is to its current position.
In return, a storage room was added on the upper floor (next to the stairs). We do not like this because it blocks the light in the hallway.
Yes, I just took a look at the upper floor... the laundry chute allows for some flexibility.
The fireplace from the kitchen would have to be positioned at the top of the plan, which would offer a chance to glance from the bench I have in mind. However, I think this is a less ideal location for the fireplace as it’s too close to the table, and the passage from the living/dining area toward the kitchen would then feel awkward.
I would also keep the staircase open in the hallway area, meaning only a balustrade rail, so you can easily call down to the home office. The stairwell enclosure would then be only in the living/dining area.
The fireplace from the kitchen would have to be positioned at the top of the plan, which would offer a chance to glance from the bench I have in mind. However, I think this is a less ideal location for the fireplace as it’s too close to the table, and the passage from the living/dining area toward the kitchen would then feel awkward.
I would also keep the staircase open in the hallway area, meaning only a balustrade rail, so you can easily call down to the home office. The stairwell enclosure would then be only in the living/dining area.
We visited the house that serves as our reference today. It’s very practical to have something like that. We were able to measure our rooms roughly with tape and a tape measure. Our house is just as deep but 2.30 meters (7 feet 7 inches) narrower.
This allowed us to see that the passage from the dining room to the living room will be quite narrow. Also, with the chimney shaft, there would be many recesses and corners both on the ground floor and the upper floor. Since our house is smaller than the reference, we decided to move the fireplace to the corner of the living room (lower left on the plan). This way, we keep more straight lines and surfaces.
An open staircase in the hallway area is a good idea.
This allowed us to see that the passage from the dining room to the living room will be quite narrow. Also, with the chimney shaft, there would be many recesses and corners both on the ground floor and the upper floor. Since our house is smaller than the reference, we decided to move the fireplace to the corner of the living room (lower left on the plan). This way, we keep more straight lines and surfaces.
An open staircase in the hallway area is a good idea.
Then you should carefully consider the living room furniture.
What kind of fireplace are you thinking of? I was thinking of something like a wood-burning stove. Why wouldn't the space fit?
I find the bottom left corner in the living area quite inconvenient. Then the dining area wouldn’t benefit from it at all, and the sofas would actually be placed too close together.
What kind of fireplace are you thinking of? I was thinking of something like a wood-burning stove. Why wouldn't the space fit?
I find the bottom left corner in the living area quite inconvenient. Then the dining area wouldn’t benefit from it at all, and the sofas would actually be placed too close together.
Yes, a small wood stove is enough... I just looked at the plan. You’re right, the space with the sofas will be tight. It’s not just the wood stove but also the flue and that small wall on the plan, especially if it’s near the kitchen...
We were a bit surprised today that the living room is quite short (horizontally on the plan). That’s why the passage should be as wide as possible... to make it appear visually larger...
We were a bit surprised today that the living room is quite short (horizontally on the plan). That’s why the passage should be as wide as possible... to make it appear visually larger...
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Zer|ous.4fuN13 May 2019 13:01jfwes schrieb:
Hello,
I have been following this forum for a while and have gathered some good ideas. Today, I would like to ask for your feedback on our floor plan.
We are building on a relatively small plot of land. Therefore, we decided to include a basement since my wife and I both work from home and need an office.
As we are planning to have children, we also need space for them.
Here is the completed questionnaire:
Development plan/restrictions
Plot size: 402 sqm (4330 sq ft)
Floor area ratio: 0.4
Building envelope, building line and boundary: see attached image
Edge development: yes
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: II (2)
Roof type: pitched roof up to 45°, shed roof, gable roof up to 30°
Style: basically masonry; plaster or wooden facades permitted
Maximum heights/limits: ridge height max 9.5 m (31 ft), eaves height max 4.5 m (15 ft)
Client requirements
Style, roof shape, building type
Basement + 2 floors
Number of occupants, age: 2 (age 30) + 2 children (planned)
Office: home office
Overnight guests per year
Open or closed architecture
Traditional or modern construction
Open kitchen, kitchen island
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace
No balcony or roof terrace needed
Garage or carport depending on cost
House design
Designed by: planner from a construction company
Price estimate according to architect/planner not yet available
Preferred heating system: probably gas for cost reasons
If you have to give up anything, which details/features
- can be omitted:
Carport or garage can be built later
- cannot be omitted:
Large office, fireplace
Why is the design the way it is now? For example:
The plan is based on a house we liked. However, it had to be smaller and include a basement. Initially, the stairs were reversed. We didn’t like that the children had to pass through the living room all the time.
Additionally, a laundry chute was added, and the fireplace was moved from the corner where the chute is now to its current position.
Also, a storage room was added on the upper floor (next to the stairs). We don’t like it because it blocks some of the light in the hallway. Hi jfwes,
Since our plot is also exactly 402 sqm (4330 sq ft) but elongated, my question is how much garden area you still have left.
Also, two years later, I wanted to ask if the house is finished and how your finances worked out? Specifically, without land and landscaping—just the turnkey house with garage?
Thanks in advance.
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