Hello everyone,
after following the forum discussions here for quite some time, we previously asked about the positioning of the house on the plot. We would now like to get your opinion on the following floor plan.
Development plan / restrictions
Plot size: 850m² (9153 sq ft)
Floor area ratio: 0.25
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of storeys: 1
Roof type: gable roof 28-48°
Style: conservative (brick construction)
Layout: open development
Maximum heights / limits: max. 1m (3.3 ft) knee wall
Client requirements
Style, roof type, building type: brick construction, gable roof 45°
Basement, floors: no basement, 2 floors (+ converted attic)
Number of people, ages: 2 adults (32 & 31), 1 child (12 months), 1 child planned (2-3 years)
Office: family use (in the attic or, until the second child arrives, on the upper floor)
Conservative or modern style: rather conservative → brick
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes, yes
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace: yes
Garage, carport: probably a garage-carport combination (must also be brick-clad and have a gable roof)
House design
Who planned it: ourselves
What do you particularly like?
What don’t you like?
→ I would prefer the kitchen to be towards the entrance/street (southwest corner), but then the living area shifts to the east, and we want the living spaces facing south (towards the garden).
We also considered rotating the house 90°, but then the entrance would be on the gable side, resulting in a very long hallway inside, which we don’t like.
So the current layout is a compromise.
We would like to separate the technical room from the utility/pantry area and use it as a kind of mudroom (for shopping or, for example, after gardening work). We are still uncertain about the most practical location and door placement for this.
Oh, and something that might not be clear from our amateur drawings: there is supposed to be a fixed staircase from the upper floor to the attic at the same spot as the ground floor staircase → hence the dormer.
We would be very grateful for any advice or suggestions.
after following the forum discussions here for quite some time, we previously asked about the positioning of the house on the plot. We would now like to get your opinion on the following floor plan.
Development plan / restrictions
Plot size: 850m² (9153 sq ft)
Floor area ratio: 0.25
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of storeys: 1
Roof type: gable roof 28-48°
Style: conservative (brick construction)
Layout: open development
Maximum heights / limits: max. 1m (3.3 ft) knee wall
Client requirements
Style, roof type, building type: brick construction, gable roof 45°
Basement, floors: no basement, 2 floors (+ converted attic)
Number of people, ages: 2 adults (32 & 31), 1 child (12 months), 1 child planned (2-3 years)
Office: family use (in the attic or, until the second child arrives, on the upper floor)
Conservative or modern style: rather conservative → brick
Open kitchen, kitchen island: yes, yes
Number of dining seats: 6
Fireplace: yes
Garage, carport: probably a garage-carport combination (must also be brick-clad and have a gable roof)
House design
Who planned it: ourselves
What do you particularly like?
What don’t you like?
→ I would prefer the kitchen to be towards the entrance/street (southwest corner), but then the living area shifts to the east, and we want the living spaces facing south (towards the garden).
We also considered rotating the house 90°, but then the entrance would be on the gable side, resulting in a very long hallway inside, which we don’t like.
So the current layout is a compromise.
We would like to separate the technical room from the utility/pantry area and use it as a kind of mudroom (for shopping or, for example, after gardening work). We are still uncertain about the most practical location and door placement for this.
Oh, and something that might not be clear from our amateur drawings: there is supposed to be a fixed staircase from the upper floor to the attic at the same spot as the ground floor staircase → hence the dormer.
We would be very grateful for any advice or suggestions.
Yes, basically I agree with the kitchen layout as you described.
However, I would move the cooking island forward and place the door to the utility room at the bottom, using a sliding door. This way, you can easily reach the terrace door from the utility room with the laundry basket. In the kitchen, this creates shorter routes and especially a direct path from the sink to the cooktop without having to go around the island. It allows for comfortable food preparation with a view out the window.
Regarding the walk-in closet on the upper floor, I see it like the others do. Since there probably isn’t anything planned behind the door of the child's room on the right side of the plan, I would move this door further to the left on the plan and also shift the wall and the walk-in closet in the same direction. This way, the walk-in closet can be designed to fit a 300cm (10 feet) wardrobe at the bottom and a 250cm (8 feet) wardrobe at the top (always add at least 5 to 10cm (2 to 4 inches) for the rough construction). Ideal Pax wardrobe dimensions. The window in the closet, at only about 76cm (30 inches) wide, should still be roughly centered. Use a sliding door to access the bedroom again.
However, I would move the cooking island forward and place the door to the utility room at the bottom, using a sliding door. This way, you can easily reach the terrace door from the utility room with the laundry basket. In the kitchen, this creates shorter routes and especially a direct path from the sink to the cooktop without having to go around the island. It allows for comfortable food preparation with a view out the window.
Regarding the walk-in closet on the upper floor, I see it like the others do. Since there probably isn’t anything planned behind the door of the child's room on the right side of the plan, I would move this door further to the left on the plan and also shift the wall and the walk-in closet in the same direction. This way, the walk-in closet can be designed to fit a 300cm (10 feet) wardrobe at the bottom and a 250cm (8 feet) wardrobe at the top (always add at least 5 to 10cm (2 to 4 inches) for the rough construction). Ideal Pax wardrobe dimensions. The window in the closet, at only about 76cm (30 inches) wide, should still be roughly centered. Use a sliding door to access the bedroom again.
Great! However, I would personally never plan the sink in the island, because that surface tends to become a waste and dirty area during intensive cooking. Also, used dishes that are placed there in the evening or clean ones that still need to drain take away from the spaciousness of the island.
The bedroom is good, as at least someone can still sleep peacefully while the other person is getting ready.
The bedroom is good, as at least someone can still sleep peacefully while the other person is getting ready.
My sink area is usually quite tidy. There’s usually a bit more mess around the cooktop, as I prepare everything precisely and bring it to the table. Anything that isn’t put directly into the dishwasher can be submerged in the sink or placed in a basket above the dishwasher for dishes that can’t go in immediately, for example when the dishwasher is running.
With an island sink, you have a view towards the window and the room, plus the advantage of less cross-draught around the range hood. But of course, everyone has their own preference.
@DiBu83 ... something else I just noticed: in the gable area of the children’s rooms, the railing height is listed as 140 cm (55 inches). That must be a software error, right?
With an island sink, you have a view towards the window and the room, plus the advantage of less cross-draught around the range hood. But of course, everyone has their own preference.
@DiBu83 ... something else I just noticed: in the gable area of the children’s rooms, the railing height is listed as 140 cm (55 inches). That must be a software error, right?
@kbt09....yes, the issue with the parapet height was incorrect...we have adjusted it again.
Today we gathered some more opinions on the floor plan, and a common critique was that having the living area facing northeast and the pantry/utility room facing southwest is not ideal in terms of natural lighting.
Since we otherwise like the floor plan quite a lot and the eastern property boundary is a bit angled, we considered rotating the house slightly.
+ The living area would face more south
- The entrance would shift to the north and would no longer be visible from the street
What do you think of this idea? (Dimensions and room layout remain as shown in the previous versions)
Today we gathered some more opinions on the floor plan, and a common critique was that having the living area facing northeast and the pantry/utility room facing southwest is not ideal in terms of natural lighting.
Since we otherwise like the floor plan quite a lot and the eastern property boundary is a bit angled, we considered rotating the house slightly.
+ The living area would face more south
- The entrance would shift to the north and would no longer be visible from the street
What do you think of this idea? (Dimensions and room layout remain as shown in the previous versions)
Hello,
I find the development the floor plan has taken in this thread really amazing. I like it very, very much!
May I ask what the narrow masonry section between the bathroom, child’s room 1, and the hallway is? A storage room? Or stairs to the attic?
How large is the storage area under the stairs?
I find the development the floor plan has taken in this thread really amazing. I like it very, very much!
May I ask what the narrow masonry section between the bathroom, child’s room 1, and the hallway is? A storage room? Or stairs to the attic?
How large is the storage area under the stairs?
I personally think it’s quite good, except for the windows in the kitchen and pantry being placed too high—there might be a software error causing that.
Some thoughts: doors to the pantry, utility room, and bathroom should open inward. Shift the entrance door (it also opens inward) so that a storage space can be created in the corner near the pantry. Consider removing the wardrobe wall or, if it’s meant to be a built-in closet, extend it slightly toward the pantry door.
Mirror the living room door with a window so that a narrow piece of furniture can be placed opposite the staircase, and the door won’t hit the stove. Speaking of which: where is the chimney on the upper floor???
The walk-in closet could use an additional window. The bathroom needs reworking (right now it feels like a dance hall). Is laundry supposed to be done in the utility room?
Have you received any quotes yet?
The drawing shows stairs.
Regards, Yvonne
Some thoughts: doors to the pantry, utility room, and bathroom should open inward. Shift the entrance door (it also opens inward) so that a storage space can be created in the corner near the pantry. Consider removing the wardrobe wall or, if it’s meant to be a built-in closet, extend it slightly toward the pantry door.
Mirror the living room door with a window so that a narrow piece of furniture can be placed opposite the staircase, and the door won’t hit the stove. Speaking of which: where is the chimney on the upper floor???
The walk-in closet could use an additional window. The bathroom needs reworking (right now it feels like a dance hall). Is laundry supposed to be done in the utility room?
Have you received any quotes yet?
Dan8070 schrieb:
May I ask what the narrow masonry section between the bathroom, Child1, and hallway is? Storage room? Or stairs to the attic?
The drawing shows stairs.
Regards, Yvonne
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