Good evening,
we plan to build our bungalow this year, and the final floor plan is almost complete. Since I only discovered this forum a few days ago and understand that constructive feedback on floor plans is available here, I would like to hear your thoughts on ours. Of course, here are some key details:
There are currently three of us, and a second child is planned. The garage will be roofed over, providing about 60 m² (645 sq ft) of expansion space in the attic, with all electrical wiring pre-installed accordingly. We know the children's rooms are relatively small, but no closets or similar furniture need to be included there. Later on, one child can move upstairs, and the two rooms can be merged into one. Some changes are already planned but not yet reflected here: the doors between Hall 1 and Hall 2 will shift to the right, and the two walk-in closets will be combined into one large closet.
North is to the right on the drawing.
Now I am curious to hear your opinions. Many thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Martin84
we plan to build our bungalow this year, and the final floor plan is almost complete. Since I only discovered this forum a few days ago and understand that constructive feedback on floor plans is available here, I would like to hear your thoughts on ours. Of course, here are some key details:
There are currently three of us, and a second child is planned. The garage will be roofed over, providing about 60 m² (645 sq ft) of expansion space in the attic, with all electrical wiring pre-installed accordingly. We know the children's rooms are relatively small, but no closets or similar furniture need to be included there. Later on, one child can move upstairs, and the two rooms can be merged into one. Some changes are already planned but not yet reflected here: the doors between Hall 1 and Hall 2 will shift to the right, and the two walk-in closets will be combined into one large closet.
North is to the right on the drawing.
Now I am curious to hear your opinions. Many thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Martin84
Masipulami5 Jan 2015 10:18We have three children's rooms, each measuring 15 m² (161 ft²).
I consider anything under 12 m² (129 ft²) no longer acceptable.
I consider anything under 12 m² (129 ft²) no longer acceptable.
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Doc.Schnaggls5 Jan 2015 10:56Hello,
just a quick question:
Is the niche at the upper end of the bathroom in the sleeping area supposed to be the shower?
If this is to scale, you will only be able to enter it from the side and then have a wall directly in front of you and directly behind you => I’m afraid this might not be really feasible.
Regards,
Dirk
just a quick question:
Is the niche at the upper end of the bathroom in the sleeping area supposed to be the shower?
If this is to scale, you will only be able to enter it from the side and then have a wall directly in front of you and directly behind you => I’m afraid this might not be really feasible.
Regards,
Dirk
@ Dirk: Yes, the niche is intended to be a walk-in shower with tiled walls. The floor plan on the computer is not to scale. The shower is 90cm (35 inches) wide, and the entrance is the same width.
@kbt09: The space is available because the access runs along a wide strip of communal land. It is as wide as the parking bay. Additionally, we planned to pave from the utility room to the entrance. This way, a car could also be parked sideways.
@kbt09: The space is available because the access runs along a wide strip of communal land. It is as wide as the parking bay. Additionally, we planned to pave from the utility room to the entrance. This way, a car could also be parked sideways.
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Bauherren20145 Jan 2015 11:40Actually, I’m not usually someone who insists on starting over with floor plans. But what you’ve put together here, in my opinion, just doesn’t work at all.
And honestly, everything important has already been said. I also think you’re setting your priorities wrong.
A bathroom at the "chocolate cream corner" of the terrace so you can quickly use the restroom?
A garage facing south so you don’t have to shovel much snow?
But at least a children’s room facing north?
What is more important to you? For me, it would definitely be the well-being of my children. If needed, I’m willing to shovel snow three times a year.
Regarding the children’s bedrooms, I agree with the others. They are more like sleeping nooks than actual rooms. They’re basically “holes.” It doesn’t come down only to square meters. A well-designed 11 or 12 sqm (118 or 129 sq ft) room can definitely have a higher living value than a poorly designed 15 or 18 sqm (161 or 194 sq ft) children’s room. But for you, both are true — the size is simply too small, and on top of that, the rooms have awkward layouts. At least one of the children can’t even sit properly at a desk, let alone have hobbies that require any equipment (musical instruments, etc.). And apparently, the children’s friends are not really considered either.
Most of what needed to be said about the walk-in closets has already been covered. Just take another look at them. A walk-in closet with 4! doors—then you might as well forget it and just put the wardrobe in the bedroom. Regarding the second children’s walk-in closet, I agree with Yvonne.
Please don’t try to convince yourself that the floor plan is better than it actually is. If you want to build it this way, that’s your choice. But think carefully about what really matters to you and your family, and where you want to set your priorities.
Why does it have to be a (L-shaped) bungalow in the first place?
And honestly, everything important has already been said. I also think you’re setting your priorities wrong.
A bathroom at the "chocolate cream corner" of the terrace so you can quickly use the restroom?
A garage facing south so you don’t have to shovel much snow?
But at least a children’s room facing north?
What is more important to you? For me, it would definitely be the well-being of my children. If needed, I’m willing to shovel snow three times a year.
Regarding the children’s bedrooms, I agree with the others. They are more like sleeping nooks than actual rooms. They’re basically “holes.” It doesn’t come down only to square meters. A well-designed 11 or 12 sqm (118 or 129 sq ft) room can definitely have a higher living value than a poorly designed 15 or 18 sqm (161 or 194 sq ft) children’s room. But for you, both are true — the size is simply too small, and on top of that, the rooms have awkward layouts. At least one of the children can’t even sit properly at a desk, let alone have hobbies that require any equipment (musical instruments, etc.). And apparently, the children’s friends are not really considered either.
Most of what needed to be said about the walk-in closets has already been covered. Just take another look at them. A walk-in closet with 4! doors—then you might as well forget it and just put the wardrobe in the bedroom. Regarding the second children’s walk-in closet, I agree with Yvonne.
Please don’t try to convince yourself that the floor plan is better than it actually is. If you want to build it this way, that’s your choice. But think carefully about what really matters to you and your family, and where you want to set your priorities.
Why does it have to be a (L-shaped) bungalow in the first place?
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