Hello everyone!
I am also in the process of planning a house and would like to hear your opinions. Here are the key details about the plot and the house:
Plot: 850 m2 (9149 sq ft), step down to the street – the rest is flat, southwest orientation, first 20 m (66 ft) from the street can be built on, one story allowed
House: gable roof, rather classic style, with basement, kitchen not open-plan, fireplace planned (not to be implemented initially)
My plan is do-it-yourself; a friend is revising my drafts. I especially like the area on the ground floor combining dining room – living room – kitchen. Preferred heating system: natural gas, fireplace (ceramic stove) to be added later in the dining area
I could possibly do without the guest room on the ground floor, but on the other hand, it allows for single-level living
If you need any more information for an assessment, please let me know!
Thanks in advance!
I am also in the process of planning a house and would like to hear your opinions. Here are the key details about the plot and the house:
Plot: 850 m2 (9149 sq ft), step down to the street – the rest is flat, southwest orientation, first 20 m (66 ft) from the street can be built on, one story allowed
House: gable roof, rather classic style, with basement, kitchen not open-plan, fireplace planned (not to be implemented initially)
My plan is do-it-yourself; a friend is revising my drafts. I especially like the area on the ground floor combining dining room – living room – kitchen. Preferred heating system: natural gas, fireplace (ceramic stove) to be added later in the dining area
I could possibly do without the guest room on the ground floor, but on the other hand, it allows for single-level living
If you need any more information for an assessment, please let me know!
Thanks in advance!
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Bauherren20145 Mar 2015 17:26stasch schrieb:
The WC door can also be hinged to open in the other direction, that would solve the problem. That wouldn’t solve the problem. If anything, you would have to have the door open outward. If that works for you…?
stasch schrieb:
Do you see the stairs in the living area as a problem? If I create a separate room for the dining area, the space becomes quite small and narrow. This way it’s just nicer. That’s not meant as a real criticism. But having stairs in the living area is something you have to like, keeping in mind the resulting disadvantages (e.g., noise transmission to the upper floor when the TV is on but the child wants to sleep, etc.).
stasch schrieb:
Also the roof windows – if it’s a pitched roof and you want natural light, it’s hard to avoid them. Or what suggestions do you have for that? Roof windows are not exactly the most cost-effective way to bring light into rooms. With two “regular” windows in the children’s and bedroom already planned, I would personally skip these two double casement roof windows, as I think there is already enough light. Also, noise levels during heavy rain should not be underestimated. It might be worth considering floor-to-ceiling windows if you want more light. Also, think about whether a “walk-in closet” really needs a window.
stasch schrieb:
Oh, right – I will try to draw in the 2m line. I have to see how that works first. How high is the knee wall? I could imagine that might cause issues with the bathtub and the bed in the bedroom.
Is there only one room in the basement with a window? Where is north indicated in the plan? Does the garage have the same wall thickness and insulation as the rest of the ground floor?
If I were planning such a spacious layout, I would make the entrance area larger. The entire upper floor is planned very generously, while the guest toilet on the ground floor is minimal in size, and the entrance will feel like the hallway of a basic apartment block, with the stairs resembling a simple staircase. If a spacious appearance is desired, I would consider combining the stairs and entrance area into a large entrance hall, possibly with a small gallery. The 7 square meters (75 square feet) pantry is also very large, but its usefulness is partly reduced by it being a passageway.
Are there specific reasons for the garage dimensions, location, and the bay window? Much of the inefficiency comes from the location of the entrances and the narrow floor plan. A basic question: Has an architect reviewed the layout?
If I were planning such a spacious layout, I would make the entrance area larger. The entire upper floor is planned very generously, while the guest toilet on the ground floor is minimal in size, and the entrance will feel like the hallway of a basic apartment block, with the stairs resembling a simple staircase. If a spacious appearance is desired, I would consider combining the stairs and entrance area into a large entrance hall, possibly with a small gallery. The 7 square meters (75 square feet) pantry is also very large, but its usefulness is partly reduced by it being a passageway.
Are there specific reasons for the garage dimensions, location, and the bay window? Much of the inefficiency comes from the location of the entrances and the narrow floor plan. A basic question: Has an architect reviewed the layout?
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