ᐅ Opinions and Suggestions on Our Single-Family Home Floor Plan
Created on: 11 Sep 2015 20:33
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Juliane&LarsJ
Juliane&Lars11 Sep 2015 20:33Hello,
we are also in the planning phase of a single-family house. We have already done some tweaking of the floor plan together with the architect. By now, we quite like it! But maybe there’s something we missed or forgot? Or perhaps you have some great ideas!?
Now quickly to the necessary details:
Plot: size 632 sqm (no slope)
Floor area ratio 0.25
Floor space index
Building envelope, building line, and boundary: see illustration (Plot No. 10; to the north we must keep a 3 m (10 ft) distance, to the east and west 5 m (16 ft))
Number of parking spaces: 2 (required by the zoning plan, though we actually only need one)
Number of storeys: max. 1 full storey allowed
Roof shape: gable roof or half-hipped roof (allowed roof pitch 30-50 degrees)
Maximum heights/limits: ridge max. 9 m (30 ft)
Client requirements
Style, roof shape, building type: typical 1 ½-storey with gable roof, no basement, as the zoning plan somewhat restricts this ;-)
Number of people, ages: currently 2 adults, but 2 children are planned eventually
Room requirements on ground floor and upper floor: on the ground floor, the combination of dining and living room is important to us. We have now decided on an open-plan kitchen-living area. Initially, we had planned a sliding door between dining/living room and kitchen. But because of my beloved kitchen island, this combination would have looked a bit odd and also taken up a lot of space. We also need a guest/workroom since we regularly have overnight guests. For this reason, we also opted for a second shower on the ground floor. The office is currently used only privately. A utility room with storage space was important to me as well.
On the upper floor, we need 2 “children’s rooms,” a bathroom, and the master bedroom.
As shown on the floor plan, a carport with a shed is planned (width 4 m (13 ft), total length 9 m (30 ft)).
House design
Who designed it: architect
What do we like especially?
- Kitchen island
- Wide window fronts in the living room
- Utility room oriented towards the carport
- T-wall in the upstairs bathroom
- Built-in wardrobe niche
What don’t we like?
- I would have liked a glass side panel next to the main entrance.
- I’m also wondering if the shed roof would look nicer if it were slanted to the sides.
- “Corner sofa” in the living room maybe too small?
... but as I said, overall we do like it quite a lot ;-)
Preferred heating system: gas with solar for hot water
What do you think?
Thank you very much!
Lars & Juliane
we are also in the planning phase of a single-family house. We have already done some tweaking of the floor plan together with the architect. By now, we quite like it! But maybe there’s something we missed or forgot? Or perhaps you have some great ideas!?
Now quickly to the necessary details:
Plot: size 632 sqm (no slope)
Floor area ratio 0.25
Floor space index
Building envelope, building line, and boundary: see illustration (Plot No. 10; to the north we must keep a 3 m (10 ft) distance, to the east and west 5 m (16 ft))
Number of parking spaces: 2 (required by the zoning plan, though we actually only need one)
Number of storeys: max. 1 full storey allowed
Roof shape: gable roof or half-hipped roof (allowed roof pitch 30-50 degrees)
Maximum heights/limits: ridge max. 9 m (30 ft)
Client requirements
Style, roof shape, building type: typical 1 ½-storey with gable roof, no basement, as the zoning plan somewhat restricts this ;-)
Number of people, ages: currently 2 adults, but 2 children are planned eventually
Room requirements on ground floor and upper floor: on the ground floor, the combination of dining and living room is important to us. We have now decided on an open-plan kitchen-living area. Initially, we had planned a sliding door between dining/living room and kitchen. But because of my beloved kitchen island, this combination would have looked a bit odd and also taken up a lot of space. We also need a guest/workroom since we regularly have overnight guests. For this reason, we also opted for a second shower on the ground floor. The office is currently used only privately. A utility room with storage space was important to me as well.
On the upper floor, we need 2 “children’s rooms,” a bathroom, and the master bedroom.
As shown on the floor plan, a carport with a shed is planned (width 4 m (13 ft), total length 9 m (30 ft)).
House design
Who designed it: architect
What do we like especially?
- Kitchen island
- Wide window fronts in the living room
- Utility room oriented towards the carport
- T-wall in the upstairs bathroom
- Built-in wardrobe niche
What don’t we like?
- I would have liked a glass side panel next to the main entrance.
- I’m also wondering if the shed roof would look nicer if it were slanted to the sides.
- “Corner sofa” in the living room maybe too small?
... but as I said, overall we do like it quite a lot ;-)
Preferred heating system: gas with solar for hot water
What do you think?
Thank you very much!
Lars & Juliane
T
toxicmolotof11 Sep 2015 20:56- No north arrow on the floor plans. (Is the entrance facing north?)
- The entrance to the shower on the ground floor seems too narrow to me.
- The same in the upper floor.
- Double casement windows in the bedroom? It’s possible, and you can get used to it (had it for 8 years), but I wouldn’t do it again.
- Were the 45° angles included in the offer?
- Bathtub edge possibly only 140cm (55 inches) high, no standing room (dripping off) in the tub possible.
- Barely any (almost no) wall space for furniture in the living and dining area.
- Very little storage space.
- No garage (for garden tools, etc.).
- 2.4 m (7 ft 10 in) ceiling height on the upper floor and 2.45 m (8 ft) on the ground floor – an extra 10 cm (4 inches) might not be a bad idea
- Unclear if you might hit your head when getting up from bed
- The staircase is not luxurious
Otherwise, I agree with what Toxi says.
- Unclear if you might hit your head when getting up from bed
- The staircase is not luxurious
Otherwise, I agree with what Toxi says.
J
Juliane&Lars13 Sep 2015 10:48Thank you all for your feedback!
1. Sorry. The main entrance is on the north side!
2. The shower entrances are 60cm (24 inches) wide. Do you think that’s too narrow?
3. In the bedroom, we have now decided against the double casement window. Instead, we will probably use the double casement window in the upstairs hallway.
4. The 45-degree angle is included in the offer.
5. Regarding the bathtub, it’s okay that you can’t dry yourself in it. Something has to go under the sloped ceiling, and we use the bathtub the least in the bathroom.
6. We have accepted the limited space in the living room. We will also use the back side of the kitchen island for some living room clutter.
7. Concerning storage space, I’m still hoping for a detailed plan for the utility room. The technical installations should preferably be placed higher up so that cabinets can fit underneath. There is almost 2m (6.5 feet) of space for a large shelf as well.
8. There will be a carport with a shed. Garden tools and similar items are to be stored there.
9. What is the usual ceiling height? I thought it was around 2.40m (7 ft 10 in)?
10. At head height when in bed, we should have about 1.5m (5 feet) to the ceiling. That should be enough so you don’t hit your head when getting up, right?
11. The staircase is not luxurious. However, it takes up little space (which we prefer to use for living areas) and is easily accessible from anywhere in the house.
We look forward to more feedback!
1. Sorry. The main entrance is on the north side!
2. The shower entrances are 60cm (24 inches) wide. Do you think that’s too narrow?
3. In the bedroom, we have now decided against the double casement window. Instead, we will probably use the double casement window in the upstairs hallway.
4. The 45-degree angle is included in the offer.
5. Regarding the bathtub, it’s okay that you can’t dry yourself in it. Something has to go under the sloped ceiling, and we use the bathtub the least in the bathroom.
6. We have accepted the limited space in the living room. We will also use the back side of the kitchen island for some living room clutter.
7. Concerning storage space, I’m still hoping for a detailed plan for the utility room. The technical installations should preferably be placed higher up so that cabinets can fit underneath. There is almost 2m (6.5 feet) of space for a large shelf as well.
8. There will be a carport with a shed. Garden tools and similar items are to be stored there.
9. What is the usual ceiling height? I thought it was around 2.40m (7 ft 10 in)?
10. At head height when in bed, we should have about 1.5m (5 feet) to the ceiling. That should be enough so you don’t hit your head when getting up, right?
11. The staircase is not luxurious. However, it takes up little space (which we prefer to use for living areas) and is easily accessible from anywhere in the house.
We look forward to more feedback!
2.4 m (7 ft 10 in) is the legal minimum height – although I can’t provide a source for that right now, I would say most people tend to build closer to 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in).
1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) minus about 0.6 m (2 ft) for the bed leaves 90 cm (35 in). I have no idea how tall you are when sitting – but reading in bed might be a bit difficult.
With the staircase, you might be able to increase the tread depth a bit by including some nosing (is that the right term?). Just measure your foot size – I think a staircase should allow you to step on it with more than just the ball of your foot.
1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) minus about 0.6 m (2 ft) for the bed leaves 90 cm (35 in). I have no idea how tall you are when sitting – but reading in bed might be a bit difficult.
With the staircase, you might be able to increase the tread depth a bit by including some nosing (is that the right term?). Just measure your foot size – I think a staircase should allow you to step on it with more than just the ball of your foot.
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toxicmolotof13 Sep 2015 14:48Regarding point 2) 60cm (24 inches) will work. A 1980 Fiat 500 also works as a car. But is that what you want? I would go with 80cm (32 inches). Those extra 20cm (8 inches) make a significant difference.
Regarding point 4) That was meant ironically. Angles other than 90° are complicated and prone to errors, not to mention that they are usually unnecessary.
Regarding point 5) Maybe something is planned incorrectly. In a new build costing over 200,000 or even 300,000 EUR, I would not accept having to make compromises there.
Regarding point 6) See point 5. No compromises in a new build.
Regarding point 7) Yes, you will have your 2m (79 inches) shelf. But I promise you, not half a meter (20 inches) more, and definitely nothing above or below other appliances. Promise.
Regarding point 9) 250cm (98 inches) is usually the standard nowadays.
Regarding point 10) That should be fine. You don’t get out of bed at the head end anyway.
Regarding point 4) That was meant ironically. Angles other than 90° are complicated and prone to errors, not to mention that they are usually unnecessary.
Regarding point 5) Maybe something is planned incorrectly. In a new build costing over 200,000 or even 300,000 EUR, I would not accept having to make compromises there.
Regarding point 6) See point 5. No compromises in a new build.
Regarding point 7) Yes, you will have your 2m (79 inches) shelf. But I promise you, not half a meter (20 inches) more, and definitely nothing above or below other appliances. Promise.
Regarding point 9) 250cm (98 inches) is usually the standard nowadays.
Regarding point 10) That should be fine. You don’t get out of bed at the head end anyway.
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