Hello dear forum members,
I would like to ask you to review the floor plan. The elevations are not included yet because we want to first confirm with the builder that the design is heading in the right direction. We quite like the floor plan so far. We want a large open living and dining area. The kitchen could be a bit narrow and it might be difficult to arrange kitchen units like tall cabinets. Therefore, the entrance to the pantry should be moved.
The current house design is quite solid: no dormer, and a floor plan of 9m x 11m (30ft x 36ft). The knee wall is 1.40m (4.6ft) high with a gable roof pitched at 45 degrees. Possibly, in the upper floor, a space-saving staircase will be installed instead of a pull-down attic ladder.
The roof ridge runs from southwest to northeast. The floor plan is oriented to the northeast. We are planning a terrace facing southwest and a balcony at the back measuring 5m x 3m (16ft x 10ft) on stilts with a wide view over the fields.
In the basement, a utility room, two additional living rooms, and a toilet are planned. Due to the sloped site, the basement will have two large windows facing northeast. The layout of the basement rooms is not yet final. It will be a living basement including underfloor heating.
We would like to mirror the floor plan horizontally. We think orienting the living/dining area toward the south or southwest would be better than the current orientation to southwest/northwest.
The garage is still in the planning stage. Currently, a double garage is shown, but it may be reduced to a single garage.
Development plan/restrictions
Plot size: 650 m² (7,000 sq ft)
Slope: yes, running from southwest to northeast
Site coverage ratio (floor space index): 0.3
Building envelope, building line, and boundaries
No adjoining development at the property edges
Number of parking spaces: 1–2
Number of floors: 2
Roof type: gable roof
Style: standard
Roof ridge orientation: southwest to northeast
Owners’ requirements
Style, roof type, building type
Basement: yes, living basement
Number of occupants: 2–4
Space needs: Ground floor living and dining, upper floor sleeping, basement guest rooms + other rooms
Open kitchen separated by sliding door
Seating for 6–8 people
Fireplace: yes
Balcony, roof terrace: terrace to the northeast
Garage, carport: planned later
Other wishes/special features/daily routine: front terrace facing southwest
House design
Planner: planner from a construction company
What we like: large living/dining area, also quite wide
What we don’t like: kitchen and pantry too narrow, difficult to furnish
We look forward to your suggestions and feedback.
I would like to ask you to review the floor plan. The elevations are not included yet because we want to first confirm with the builder that the design is heading in the right direction. We quite like the floor plan so far. We want a large open living and dining area. The kitchen could be a bit narrow and it might be difficult to arrange kitchen units like tall cabinets. Therefore, the entrance to the pantry should be moved.
The current house design is quite solid: no dormer, and a floor plan of 9m x 11m (30ft x 36ft). The knee wall is 1.40m (4.6ft) high with a gable roof pitched at 45 degrees. Possibly, in the upper floor, a space-saving staircase will be installed instead of a pull-down attic ladder.
The roof ridge runs from southwest to northeast. The floor plan is oriented to the northeast. We are planning a terrace facing southwest and a balcony at the back measuring 5m x 3m (16ft x 10ft) on stilts with a wide view over the fields.
In the basement, a utility room, two additional living rooms, and a toilet are planned. Due to the sloped site, the basement will have two large windows facing northeast. The layout of the basement rooms is not yet final. It will be a living basement including underfloor heating.
We would like to mirror the floor plan horizontally. We think orienting the living/dining area toward the south or southwest would be better than the current orientation to southwest/northwest.
The garage is still in the planning stage. Currently, a double garage is shown, but it may be reduced to a single garage.
Development plan/restrictions
Plot size: 650 m² (7,000 sq ft)
Slope: yes, running from southwest to northeast
Site coverage ratio (floor space index): 0.3
Building envelope, building line, and boundaries
No adjoining development at the property edges
Number of parking spaces: 1–2
Number of floors: 2
Roof type: gable roof
Style: standard
Roof ridge orientation: southwest to northeast
Owners’ requirements
Style, roof type, building type
Basement: yes, living basement
Number of occupants: 2–4
Space needs: Ground floor living and dining, upper floor sleeping, basement guest rooms + other rooms
Open kitchen separated by sliding door
Seating for 6–8 people
Fireplace: yes
Balcony, roof terrace: terrace to the northeast
Garage, carport: planned later
Other wishes/special features/daily routine: front terrace facing southwest
House design
Planner: planner from a construction company
What we like: large living/dining area, also quite wide
What we don’t like: kitchen and pantry too narrow, difficult to furnish
We look forward to your suggestions and feedback.
Watcher78 schrieb:
It would be great if we could discuss the floor plan a bit so that we can include any changes at the next appointment.
Thanks in advance Let's do that!
If the balcony is intended to be regularly used by all family members, I don’t understand why the only access is through the two children’s bedrooms. Even if there is a staircase leading to the balcony, the children won’t have peace near their windows because of the parents grilling: whether they are very young or older, sooner or later this usage will be given up.
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toxicmolotof14 Aug 2015 13:01Watcher78 schrieb:
The question is whether the balcony is already large enough at 5 x 3.It depends. Friends of mine have a 120 sqm (1,292 sq ft) rooftop terrace. Really impressive, but is it necessary? A 5 x 3 meter (16 x 10 feet) balcony is definitely sufficient for a normal balcony. But not if you want to put an 8-seater and a hot tub on it.
Somehow, this is a standard floor plan that still lacks quite a few things (such as double casement windows, opening indicators, etc.). You can’t go too wrong with it, except that it has already been built 100 times and does not represent an individual design tailored to your needs.
ypg schrieb:
If the balcony is meant to be used regularly by all family members, I don’t understand why it’s only accessible through the two children’s bedrooms. Yvonne, the balcony is actually accessible from the kitchen and dining room. It seems to be a hillside house.
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Watcher7814 Aug 2015 13:46As mentioned, we don’t have any elevations yet because the builder wanted to check if the design is heading in the right direction.
Since it’s a north-facing plot and we are aware of the advantages and disadvantages, we have made our decision accordingly. The balcony will be the main balcony. There is also a garden adjacent to the balcony, which will be used for larger gatherings. Therefore, the grill doesn’t necessarily have to be on the balcony.
The standard floor plan is typical when not working with an architect. That’s why we are asking what changes should be made, so we can pass that on.
So far, we are keeping:
Children’s room facing southwest
Move the pantry to the basement, but still plan a small space for the vacuum cleaner on the ground floor
Since it’s a north-facing plot and we are aware of the advantages and disadvantages, we have made our decision accordingly. The balcony will be the main balcony. There is also a garden adjacent to the balcony, which will be used for larger gatherings. Therefore, the grill doesn’t necessarily have to be on the balcony.
The standard floor plan is typical when not working with an architect. That’s why we are asking what changes should be made, so we can pass that on.
So far, we are keeping:
Children’s room facing southwest
Move the pantry to the basement, but still plan a small space for the vacuum cleaner on the ground floor
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