Hello,
we are now entering the critical phase of our planning. Next week, the shell construction will be put out to tender. I have refrained from asking for outside opinions for a long time, but now I’m taking the step.
The building will be solid construction, meeting the energy saving ordinance standard (we will be about 10% below the required value).
Almost 160 sqm (1722 sq ft) of pure living space (excluding the terrace).
External dimensions approximately 11.00 m by 15.30 m (36 ft by 50 ft) including the garage.
The plot size is 600 sqm (6460 sq ft).
To give you a complete picture, I’m including interior and exterior views.
What is not clearly visible on the plans: there will be an attic above the bathroom, office, and bedroom.
The windows are not yet final (in the end, they will be double casement windows).
The "space" in the bathroom will be a closet.
The staircase is closed off so that the space underneath will be part of the pantry/wardrobe.
Even though some proponents of space-saving staircases in detached houses (EVH) are here, we consciously decided against it. 🙂
The front door has already been rotated and now opens to the right. This way, it no longer blocks the wardrobe area when open.
A roof window above the hallway has also already been included.
A few walls will be constructed as solid walls rather than drywall, contrary to the plans shown here. This is due to structural requirements. The material transitions and mix are thus also resolved.
On the floor plans, the north side is always at the top.
Enjoy, and thank you in advance for your feedback. Maybe there are still some minor details we can change or improve.
Note:
Attachments have been deleted at the original poster’s request.
Best regards,
Bauexperte
we are now entering the critical phase of our planning. Next week, the shell construction will be put out to tender. I have refrained from asking for outside opinions for a long time, but now I’m taking the step.
The building will be solid construction, meeting the energy saving ordinance standard (we will be about 10% below the required value).
Almost 160 sqm (1722 sq ft) of pure living space (excluding the terrace).
External dimensions approximately 11.00 m by 15.30 m (36 ft by 50 ft) including the garage.
The plot size is 600 sqm (6460 sq ft).
To give you a complete picture, I’m including interior and exterior views.
What is not clearly visible on the plans: there will be an attic above the bathroom, office, and bedroom.
The windows are not yet final (in the end, they will be double casement windows).
The "space" in the bathroom will be a closet.
The staircase is closed off so that the space underneath will be part of the pantry/wardrobe.
Even though some proponents of space-saving staircases in detached houses (EVH) are here, we consciously decided against it. 🙂
The front door has already been rotated and now opens to the right. This way, it no longer blocks the wardrobe area when open.
A roof window above the hallway has also already been included.
A few walls will be constructed as solid walls rather than drywall, contrary to the plans shown here. This is due to structural requirements. The material transitions and mix are thus also resolved.
On the floor plans, the north side is always at the top.
Enjoy, and thank you in advance for your feedback. Maybe there are still some minor details we can change or improve.
Note:
Attachments have been deleted at the original poster’s request.
Best regards,
Bauexperte
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Doc.Schnaggls13 May 2014 12:26Hello Emer,
I really like your design!
Just a few small comments:
- I would skip the dashed wall in the garage and leave the storage area open to the garage. Otherwise, with a 5.9 m (19.4 ft) interior length, it might quickly feel cramped if you get a larger car or want to keep bicycles or a motorcycle inside.
- The door from the entrance area to the pantry is definitely practical for carrying groceries directly inside. However, it significantly reduces shelf space both in the cloakroom area and in the pantry itself. Personally, I wouldn’t sacrifice 5 to 7 m (16 to 23 ft) of walking distance just for that.
- Your bedroom is located directly above the utility room and technical area—have you considered appropriate sound insulation or protection against possible vibrations?
- The bathroom feels a bit “crowded” to me because of the floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinet. Personally, I would try a T-shaped layout with the shower and toilet in a niche along the north(?) wall, then place the double vanity on the T-wall and replace the bathtub with a corner bathtub. That way, I think the bathroom would feel much more open and inviting.
Best regards,
Dirk
I really like your design!
Just a few small comments:
- I would skip the dashed wall in the garage and leave the storage area open to the garage. Otherwise, with a 5.9 m (19.4 ft) interior length, it might quickly feel cramped if you get a larger car or want to keep bicycles or a motorcycle inside.
- The door from the entrance area to the pantry is definitely practical for carrying groceries directly inside. However, it significantly reduces shelf space both in the cloakroom area and in the pantry itself. Personally, I wouldn’t sacrifice 5 to 7 m (16 to 23 ft) of walking distance just for that.
- Your bedroom is located directly above the utility room and technical area—have you considered appropriate sound insulation or protection against possible vibrations?
- The bathroom feels a bit “crowded” to me because of the floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinet. Personally, I would try a T-shaped layout with the shower and toilet in a niche along the north(?) wall, then place the double vanity on the T-wall and replace the bathtub with a corner bathtub. That way, I think the bathroom would feel much more open and inviting.
Best regards,
Dirk
Hi :-)
I like the design :-)
- I might consider replacing the two doors in the ground floor storage room with sliding doors.
- Also, I would rethink the size of the windows in the guest toilet and utility room. I think 51cm (20 inches) in height (rough opening) might end up being too small and let in too little light. After subtracting the frame width, there may only be about 30cm (12 inches) of glass area left…
- In the kitchen, I would add a floor-to-ceiling window to the left of the already planned window (like the one upstairs in Child 2’s room).
I like the design :-)
- I might consider replacing the two doors in the ground floor storage room with sliding doors.
- Also, I would rethink the size of the windows in the guest toilet and utility room. I think 51cm (20 inches) in height (rough opening) might end up being too small and let in too little light. After subtracting the frame width, there may only be about 30cm (12 inches) of glass area left…
- In the kitchen, I would add a floor-to-ceiling window to the left of the already planned window (like the one upstairs in Child 2’s room).
I would feel comfortable in this house!!! 😀
How much have you budgeted for the outdoor areas?
However, I have one or two thoughts – no, not about the passage from the garage to the utility room!
I would design the storage room next to the kitchen (on the outside, not the cloakroom) as a built-in closet (so make it smaller), then you would have a hallway without doors leading to the kitchen, without having to go through the dining room and a storage room. The two doors take up space anyway, so you can’t place anything there.
Maybe swap the walk-in closet with the office, then you won’t disturb the other person in the morning after the bathroom, and you would still have enough storage space for seasonal clothing – of course, the door of the office would need to be changed.
I like some of the details, for example the shelves above the stove in the living area 😀
Have you planned for blinds?
Really very stylish, yet cozy 🙂
How much have you budgeted for the outdoor areas?
However, I have one or two thoughts – no, not about the passage from the garage to the utility room!
I would design the storage room next to the kitchen (on the outside, not the cloakroom) as a built-in closet (so make it smaller), then you would have a hallway without doors leading to the kitchen, without having to go through the dining room and a storage room. The two doors take up space anyway, so you can’t place anything there.
Maybe swap the walk-in closet with the office, then you won’t disturb the other person in the morning after the bathroom, and you would still have enough storage space for seasonal clothing – of course, the door of the office would need to be changed.
I like some of the details, for example the shelves above the stove in the living area 😀
Have you planned for blinds?
Really very stylish, yet cozy 🙂
Thanks in advance.
Regarding the storage room: It was initially closed off. We have now included the door for two main reasons. Our pantry in the current apartment is much smaller than planned, and the fridge is still inside the current one. The new size is already very sufficient for us. We are still considering whether to install a sliding door on the kitchen side at least.
The coat closet measures just over one meter in width twice (under the stairs there is also a shelf about one meter wide). Our current one is only 1.5 meters (5 feet) wide, which is more than enough for us. If we end up not liking it or are undecided, we remain flexible and can plaster over the door and place a large cabinet in front of it 🙂
Yes, we are still working on the bathroom as well. 🙂 However, enough light should still come in, as there is a fixed window on both the north and west sides. There definitely won’t be a double sink. There will be one sink, but it will be at least 90 cm (35 inches) wide.
Regarding the storage room: It was initially closed off. We have now included the door for two main reasons. Our pantry in the current apartment is much smaller than planned, and the fridge is still inside the current one. The new size is already very sufficient for us. We are still considering whether to install a sliding door on the kitchen side at least.
The coat closet measures just over one meter in width twice (under the stairs there is also a shelf about one meter wide). Our current one is only 1.5 meters (5 feet) wide, which is more than enough for us. If we end up not liking it or are undecided, we remain flexible and can plaster over the door and place a large cabinet in front of it 🙂
Yes, we are still working on the bathroom as well. 🙂 However, enough light should still come in, as there is a fixed window on both the north and west sides. There definitely won’t be a double sink. There will be one sink, but it will be at least 90 cm (35 inches) wide.
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Polle 196713 May 2014 13:51Hello
Would it be possible to have access from the garage through the utility/technical room into the house? This way, you could save trips after grocery shopping.
Would it be possible to have access from the garage through the utility/technical room into the house? This way, you could save trips after grocery shopping.
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