Good evening,
we need some help designing our entrance area. Somehow, it lacks character; our wishes are included, but it should also be functional and not look too generic.
In terms of space, we are not tied to plus or minus one meter because the plot is large enough and the building complies with regulation 34 (the surrounding houses are similar or much larger). However, we do not want to build unnecessarily large just for the sake of size and essentially throw money out the window. The architect has already drawn the plans this way, but unfortunately, he mostly just copies our ideas and doesn’t really contribute his own input. That’s why we are now trying to realize it ourselves according to our preferences.
We would therefore be grateful if you could take a look at our floor plan, and of course, we welcome any ideas!
Here are some thoughts on what is important to us:
- inviting / open / bright entrance area
- spacious cloakroom
- separate basement staircase at the side entrance (no outdoor stairs desired)
- open living area; the kitchen should be “part of it” but also be able to be closed off with large glass sliding doors when needed
- above the sofa there should be a loft space, so this area is higher and the windows extend over two stories
- window seat
- kitchen with seating and an island, short distances to the pantry
- the house should have corners; we don’t like fully square designs
- the garage is located on the north side near the side entrance.
Since we are not yet sure about the ground floor, I am not posting the other floors yet, but there are already drafts.
As an explanation: the corner in the kitchen area will only be built on the ground floor, half masonry and the upper part will be glass.
I would really appreciate your feedback.
Kind regards
Flugi
we need some help designing our entrance area. Somehow, it lacks character; our wishes are included, but it should also be functional and not look too generic.
In terms of space, we are not tied to plus or minus one meter because the plot is large enough and the building complies with regulation 34 (the surrounding houses are similar or much larger). However, we do not want to build unnecessarily large just for the sake of size and essentially throw money out the window. The architect has already drawn the plans this way, but unfortunately, he mostly just copies our ideas and doesn’t really contribute his own input. That’s why we are now trying to realize it ourselves according to our preferences.
We would therefore be grateful if you could take a look at our floor plan, and of course, we welcome any ideas!
Here are some thoughts on what is important to us:
- inviting / open / bright entrance area
- spacious cloakroom
- separate basement staircase at the side entrance (no outdoor stairs desired)
- open living area; the kitchen should be “part of it” but also be able to be closed off with large glass sliding doors when needed
- above the sofa there should be a loft space, so this area is higher and the windows extend over two stories
- window seat
- kitchen with seating and an island, short distances to the pantry
- the house should have corners; we don’t like fully square designs
- the garage is located on the north side near the side entrance.
Since we are not yet sure about the ground floor, I am not posting the other floors yet, but there are already drafts.
As an explanation: the corner in the kitchen area will only be built on the ground floor, half masonry and the upper part will be glass.
I would really appreciate your feedback.
Kind regards
Flugi
Pinky0301 schrieb:
Sorry, I still don’t understand why you would want to enter the basement with dirty shoes. Are the dogs washed there and is that where the riding gear is stored? I also ride and come home covered in dirt. In the worst case, I just change right inside the front door. So I wouldn’t place the stairs in a certain spot just for that. Maybe it’s better to have a restroom with a shower directly by the entrance?
As it’s currently planned, you have to cross the entire hallway to get to the basement stairs, which would spread quite a bit of dirt around. Yes, the dogs are washed in the basement and all the riding equipment is stored there as well. No, you enter through the side entrance and can go straight down to the basement from there.
What will go into the basement? No exterior staircase is understandable.
I would plan the entrance differently and place the shower upstairs next to the entrance. All dog owners here have planned it that way so far. None of them went down to the basement. The stairs and the hallway below also need to be cleaned.
I would plan the entrance differently and place the shower upstairs next to the entrance. All dog owners here have planned it that way so far. None of them went down to the basement. The stairs and the hallway below also need to be cleaned.
Flugi05 schrieb:
We have two large dogs and horses, Horses don’t like spiral staircases very much *SCNR*
Flugi05 schrieb:
I assume that was a mistake in the latest design draft, I can’t imagine it any other way. That’s why I didn’t take pictures of the plans but posted it as is for now. It doesn’t make much difference for the evaluation. If the architect designs the house larger than agreed, that’s not a small error that just slips in during drafting. And whether the house “fits” does make a difference here for the assessment (we like to discuss things holistically here; you won’t get just a wardrobe suggestion).
Flugi05 schrieb:
Since the upper floors might be mirrored or changed based on the staircase and voids, it doesn’t make sense to look at the first floor if the ground floor doesn’t fit yet. Or why do you see it differently? Of course, I can also share the upper floor plans. It’s the other way around: staircases regularly cause a reshuffling of all floors. Also, the ground floor is derived from the upper floor, not the other way around.
Flugi05 schrieb:
When we’re old and the kids have moved out, we can still consider in 30 years whether to separate the attic with an external staircase and rent it out, for example. That’s already high on my production list for explainer videos, and I have mentioned it countless times here: building for old age in advance is becoming outdated – the trend is clearly moving toward rebuilding near retirement age. Despite having children later in life, empty nesters are increasingly fit enough to take on the stress of construction again.
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11ant schrieb:
Horses generally don’t like spiral staircases *SCNR*
If the architect designs the house larger than agreed, that’s not a mistake that just slips in during the drawing phase. Whether the house “fits” does make a difference in the assessment (we like to discuss the whole picture here; you won’t get just a coat rack suggestion).
On the other hand, stairs regularly ensure that plans on all floors are reshuffled. By the way, the ground floor (GF) is derived from the upper floor (UF), not the other way around.
This topic is high on my list for explanatory videos, and I have pointed it out countless times here: building with future aging in mind is becoming outdated – the trend is increasingly to rebuild close to retirement. Despite later childbirths, empty nesters are often still fit enough to take on the stress of building again. No, for our needs and daily life, the upper floor (UF) is derived from the ground floor (GF). That works better for us since we use the upper floor only for sleeping and that’s it! So the ground floor is the most important for us.
This is also not a future-proof, age-adapted build because a lot changes in 30 years. I’m just saying that the attic can still be separated later by adding an external staircase if it ever becomes too big.
Flugi05 schrieb:
No, for our needs and daily life, the upper floor is derived from the ground floor. That works better for us, and we just use the upper floor for sleeping, that’s it! So, the ground floor is the most important for us.The planning principle has nothing to do with the priority given to the different floors. Designing against gravity results in complicated upper floors, increased structural effort, and a higher proportion of lightweight construction. Besides, the calculation of an upper floor used only for sleeping was made without considering the children.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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pagoni202025 Jul 2020 23:55Flugi05 schrieb:
We have already spent quite a lot of money on this, and both personally and technically, it’s really top quality! We can easily imagine continuing the build with him and know of other houses where it worked out well. But apparently, interior design isn’t exactly his specialty, as it seems to me...
The floor plan really takes our ideas into account very well in terms of the available space. It just lacks some flair and maybe a bit more logic on how to connect the functionality with the style, so to speak. I simply have no more ideas and thought maybe one of you could help. Best regards I have no doubt about that, and of course, I understand your point. Nevertheless, in my opinion, the floor plan is one of the most important aspects, and from that, some kind of façade will be created that you like. But since you live inside, regardless of whether it’s his specialty or not, the floor plan absolutely has to fit.
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