ᐅ Floor Plan of a Narrow, Rectangular L-Shaped House on a Triangular Plot with an Oak Tree

haydee schrieb:
A carpenter is not necessarily more expensive than Hülsta and similar brands

With numerous exclamation marks in various comments, it sounds as if this were the discovery of the century and that people initially expected the craftsman to be more expensive.

That’s often the case...
For example, with us:
Bathroom vanity cabinet:
- W x H x D 140 x 40 x 70cm (55 x 16 x 28 inches)
- Solid oak, 30mm (1.2 inches) thick
- 2 compartments

We wanted to have it made by a carpenter, but in the end it’s only 5 boards and a hole. Got two quotes, each over 2,000 USD. Then we looked at ready-made options — of course, nothing fits perfectly, but prices are around 1,000 USD. There are also various custom furniture websites, there prices are closer to 1,500 USD.
Conclusion: I had the planks cut and planed at a “wood workshop” and for a small fee worked in the shop sanding, oiling, and gluing everything together myself: cost 300 USD.

kaho674 schrieb:
With numerous exclamation marks in various comments, it sounds like this is the surprise discovery of the century and that people originally expected the craftsman to be more expensive.

Those coming from the IKEA-style approach will probably feel the same way. Anyone who has looked in furniture stores at the prices for a relatively well-made display cabinet with lighting will realize that hiring a carpenter can actually be worthwhile.

Mottenhausen schrieb:
So, does that mean there are at least some preliminary plans?

Yes, there are.

Currently, we are focusing on getting closer than the 1.20 m (4 feet) from the tree approved in the preliminary building permit. I had mistakenly assumed it was 1.50 m (5 feet) all along, sorry.

Also, there are not 2 upper floors planned, but only 1 upper floor. That seems to have been misunderstood as well.

Furthermore, I apologize that the whole discussion has now stretched over 40 pages. Believe me, I am not doing this to annoy anyone here.

Fingers crossed

Will you have enough living space with just one upper floor?

haydee schrieb:
Fingers crossed

Will you have enough living space with just one upper floor?

There are three of us and we have modest needs. A lot of space also means more heating and cleaning. We have already decided against a basement apartment. However, the basement will be partially finished.