Hello everyone,
Based on the floor plans attached, the architect from the general contractor is now planning our house. The floor plans were created by us as a guideline for the architect. Please don’t scrutinize too closely whether doors, frames, or windows are exactly right, as, for example, they are definitely not finalized yet.
The first drawings from the architect are expected to arrive after Christmas. The architect had relatively few comments on the floor plans. From his perspective, the hallway on the upper floor is too large, and there will be a few minor changes made in the bathroom. The chimney flue also needs to be adjusted.
The building permits / planning permission applications are planned to be submitted in mid-January 2018.
What is currently causing us some concern is the relatively small kitchen. The net size will be around 16 sqm (172 sq ft), but we would prefer a larger kitchen—20 sqm (215 sq ft) or more. Unfortunately, we cannot think of a smart way to meaningfully change the layout without making too many compromises in the other rooms.
The basic house details:
Frisian house, 12 x 10.5 m (39 ft x 34 ft) plus two 4 m (13 ft) gables in the living room.
Exterior walls 42.5 cm (17 inches), interior walls on the ground floor 17.5 cm (7 inches), upper floor 11 cm (4 inches).
The living room faces south, the front door faces north.
45-degree half-hipped roof. Attic converted to living space, no basement.
Parking space / carport is planned on the east side of the house.
Best regards
Heiko
Based on the floor plans attached, the architect from the general contractor is now planning our house. The floor plans were created by us as a guideline for the architect. Please don’t scrutinize too closely whether doors, frames, or windows are exactly right, as, for example, they are definitely not finalized yet.
The first drawings from the architect are expected to arrive after Christmas. The architect had relatively few comments on the floor plans. From his perspective, the hallway on the upper floor is too large, and there will be a few minor changes made in the bathroom. The chimney flue also needs to be adjusted.
The building permits / planning permission applications are planned to be submitted in mid-January 2018.
What is currently causing us some concern is the relatively small kitchen. The net size will be around 16 sqm (172 sq ft), but we would prefer a larger kitchen—20 sqm (215 sq ft) or more. Unfortunately, we cannot think of a smart way to meaningfully change the layout without making too many compromises in the other rooms.
The basic house details:
Frisian house, 12 x 10.5 m (39 ft x 34 ft) plus two 4 m (13 ft) gables in the living room.
Exterior walls 42.5 cm (17 inches), interior walls on the ground floor 17.5 cm (7 inches), upper floor 11 cm (4 inches).
The living room faces south, the front door faces north.
45-degree half-hipped roof. Attic converted to living space, no basement.
Parking space / carport is planned on the east side of the house.
Best regards
Heiko
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Heiko_baut19 Dec 2017 08:01ypg schrieb:
Swapping the guest room and utility room will make the guests happy. The proportions of the third gable/extension/bay window do not fit. It looks better from the outside and is more functional inside if it is shortened by about half a meter (20 inches) and widened by one meter (40 inches). I think the living room is too large – since there is no spatial separation from the dining area, it can feel very uncomfortable. I would refine it a bit more; a coat nook and a storage space would also be beneficial. There is plenty of floor area available. The kitchen is fine as is. Nice space for an island. Good morning, why does swapping the utility room with the guest room make the guests happy? Because the guests can get to the bathroom faster? If we swap them, the utility room would no longer be so easily accessible from the kitchen – for the freezer and second refrigerator.
I agree with you in principle regarding the gable; making it a bit wider would look nice. However, if I widen the gable symmetrically, the kitchen and the kids’ and master bedrooms upstairs become smaller. At the same time, the office upstairs would get larger, which I don’t need. Or is there another solution?
The coat area and storage space are planned under the staircase. I’m attaching a picture.
Regards, Heiko
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Heiko_baut19 Dec 2017 08:0311ant schrieb:
Oh, that’s surprising. I hadn’t noticed that my name disappeared (although my screenshots show it has been missing for eight weeks). I haven’t changed any settings at all (???)
Yes, of course, then you couldn’t have seen it. My first name is "Thies." The anteater is definitely not Frisian.Then a friendly hello, Thies
Heiko_baut schrieb:
If we swap that, then the utility room/laundry room is no longer as quickly accessible from the kitchen? -> Freezer & second refrigerator.You’re not living in a barracks where you have to walk 200m to the canteen... if the second fridge is 4m (13 feet) away instead of 2m (6.5 feet), it probably won’t affect cooking quality.
On the other hand, guests will sleep next to a relatively quiet guest bathroom instead of next to the main living area, which can sometimes be noisier.
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Heiko_baut19 Dec 2017 09:28Egon12 schrieb:
You don’t live in a barracks where you walk 200m (650 feet) to the canteen.... if the second fridge is not 2m (6.5 feet) but 4m (13 feet) away, that probably doesn’t affect the quality of living Very well observed, it won’t be a barracks. The question remains, why should I reasonably swap?
Heiko_baut schrieb:
Good morning, why does swapping the utility room with the guest room make the guests happy? – Because they get to the bathroom faster? If we swap them, the utility room will no longer be as easily accessible from the kitchen – freezer & second fridge.
Regarding the gable, I generally agree with you, a slightly wider one would look nice. However, if I widen the gable symmetrically, the kitchen gets smaller along with the kids’ room and bedroom upstairs. On the other hand, the office upstairs would become larger, which I don’t need. Is there another solution?
The coat closet and storage space are planned within the staircase. I’ll attach a picture.
Best regards, HeikoI’m telling you: there is still a lot of potential and work to achieve the perfect floor plan
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