Hello experts,
we have finally found a plot of land, and the planning is in its final stages.
What do you think of our floor plan? Any suggestions for improvement?
1. The plot is on a slope, which is why there is a partial basement. We actually never wanted a basement, but it makes sense here because the homeowner really wants a double garage.
2. The plot faces north at the back. The plot is 17m (56 feet) wide (building area 11m (36 feet)) and 42m (138 feet) long (building area at the front 20m (66 feet)). The road is completely on the south side, so a full south-facing orientation is not possible. The building area does not allow it. However, we don't see this as a problem and hope that the many windows will provide enough natural light inside the house.
What do you think?
we have finally found a plot of land, and the planning is in its final stages.
What do you think of our floor plan? Any suggestions for improvement?
1. The plot is on a slope, which is why there is a partial basement. We actually never wanted a basement, but it makes sense here because the homeowner really wants a double garage.
2. The plot faces north at the back. The plot is 17m (56 feet) wide (building area 11m (36 feet)) and 42m (138 feet) long (building area at the front 20m (66 feet)). The road is completely on the south side, so a full south-facing orientation is not possible. The building area does not allow it. However, we don't see this as a problem and hope that the many windows will provide enough natural light inside the house.
What do you think?
Yes, I have thought about something like that too. However, our children are still too young for now (1 year old, and one still in the womb). But later, we can definitely imagine it. I might want to leave the ceiling open in the bedroom right away. You can do it room by room later. Would you then not need a staircase to get up there at all?
Do you misunderstand us? The sloped area with the insulation will be covered on the upper side.
You don’t have to install loft spaces; they can be added later when there is time and the children need them.
Of course, there will need to be a staircase to access the lofts, similar to a bunk bed.
I think you might have a problem imagining this? (perhaps because it’s unconventional?)
You don’t have to install loft spaces; they can be added later when there is time and the children need them.
Of course, there will need to be a staircase to access the lofts, similar to a bunk bed.
I think you might have a problem imagining this? (perhaps because it’s unconventional?)
Well, my ideas aren’t that conservative after all. I’m only 27, after all.
I only saw the gallery concept on Sunday in a show home in Wuppertal. At first, I thought we would just close off the ceilings in the kids’ rooms and then, if needed, open them up to the upper floor, even all the way to the roof peak. Although you’re right, that would mean double the work. I’ll have to discuss it with my husband to see what he thinks. It definitely looks nicer that way!
Is it also possible to leave some of the roof beams exposed? I mean, considering the thickness of the insulation. Usually, the insulation is installed between the rafters and then covered with drywall. Or do the beams simply have to be thicker to fit the insulation and still leave some ventilation space? I know a lot of new houses among friends, but none are quite that “modern.” Actually, now that I think about it, there is one house like that. *thinking* I should look into it.
I only saw the gallery concept on Sunday in a show home in Wuppertal. At first, I thought we would just close off the ceilings in the kids’ rooms and then, if needed, open them up to the upper floor, even all the way to the roof peak. Although you’re right, that would mean double the work. I’ll have to discuss it with my husband to see what he thinks. It definitely looks nicer that way!
Is it also possible to leave some of the roof beams exposed? I mean, considering the thickness of the insulation. Usually, the insulation is installed between the rafters and then covered with drywall. Or do the beams simply have to be thicker to fit the insulation and still leave some ventilation space? I know a lot of new houses among friends, but none are quite that “modern.” Actually, now that I think about it, there is one house like that. *thinking* I should look into it.
You don’t have to leave the rafters exposed. Usually, there is insulation installed between the rafters that (sensibly) fills the entire rafter depth. Then drywall or something similar is installed on top, so you only see the roof slope, not its construction. If you want to keep the rafters visible, in my opinion you can’t avoid using (a slightly more expensive but also better) insulation above the rafters. It’s a matter of taste and budget. I personally find fully covered rafters much more attractive and it’s also cheaper.
By the way, we decided on an open roof structure. I’m curious to see how it will look.
By the way, we decided on an open roof structure. I’m curious to see how it will look.
@One00: Yes, I’ve done some background research and I understand now. I think the covered version is more suitable for me as well. Exposed wooden beams somehow don’t fit the style, but with a cover I can imagine it looking very elegant. Only the roof joists, which basically form the attic floor, are left exposed, right? Or how do you handle that? Do you know what I mean?
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