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
I also like the layout of the rooms.
However, I would change 3 points (some mentioned several times):
1. The pantry as a walkthrough room. Maybe the space under the stairs could be used as a coat closet, the part along the exterior wall as a built-in cupboard/pantry, and in between create the passage from the hallway to the kitchen.
If you absolutely don’t want that, better to walk a bit further.
2. I don’t like the kitchen furnishing. I would probably place the peninsula against the back wall of the stairs and plan an L-shaped kitchen layout to go with it.
3. I would also move the door to Child 1’s room away from the door so that the bed is not directly under the window.
milkie
However, I would change 3 points (some mentioned several times):
1. The pantry as a walkthrough room. Maybe the space under the stairs could be used as a coat closet, the part along the exterior wall as a built-in cupboard/pantry, and in between create the passage from the hallway to the kitchen.
If you absolutely don’t want that, better to walk a bit further.
2. I don’t like the kitchen furnishing. I would probably place the peninsula against the back wall of the stairs and plan an L-shaped kitchen layout to go with it.
3. I would also move the door to Child 1’s room away from the door so that the bed is not directly under the window.
milkie
f-pNo schrieb:
In the bathroom, you might want to consider a folding door for the cabinet. I personally find those really ugly, but it would be practical here. Also, there might be nicer models out there that I don’t know of because of my dislike.I would rather put the shower there 🙂
f-pNo schrieb:
What is the purpose of that small additional storage room on the ground floor? Cleaning supplies? Anyway, niches are always great 🙂
f-pNo schrieb:
You’re not planning a door between the hallway and the living area? I guess a bit of stinginess/energy-saving side of me is showing, but with no door, you will be heating the entire house from the living room all the way up to the upper floor. And if you don’t have a strong extractor hood in the kitchen, cooking smells will follow right behind.We have only about 4 meters (13 feet) of hallway length, then the dining area with the table – no door or anything.
After that, our staircase with a gallery leads upstairs...
It works perfectly, and we feel comfortable after partially covering the front door windows with some adhesive film 😉
I’d build it the same way again, and nowadays, you don’t really need an entrance area anymore 🙂
It’s definitely warm enough and will be for you too!!!
Regarding sight lines: the garden should adapt to the windows and the viewing directions – not the other way around, as Wanderdüne suggests.
Make sure to capture the potential and design accordingly.
That reminds me of my questions from the first page of the thread.....?????? Will those still be answered??? 🙂
Wanderdüne schrieb:
- The shelf above the fireplace is difficult to reach.On that note (I knew I had forgotten something 😉)
These kinds of details may be small, but they are highlights that don’t change the floor plan, yet significantly enhance the living experience.
In our case, this applies exactly to the space under the open staircase in the living area, where we will install shelves in a custom-sized niche.
Access to these shelves is underneath the open staircase—challenging, but a visual treat. It’s not essential, but it will look great for selected decorations… 🙂
W
Wanderdüne13 May 2014 23:01ypg schrieb:
Regarding sightlines: the garden should adapt to the windows and viewing points – not the other way around, as Wanderdüne suggests. YPG’s statement dismisses the possibility of integrated planning between the floor plan and garden, which, fortunately, (not only) skilled planners are capable of. 😉
My criticism, by the way, referred to sightlines that insufficiently support indoor-outdoor connections, regardless of the garden design.
WD
W
Wanderdüne13 May 2014 23:08ypg schrieb:
(Shelf above fireplace) These kinds of designs are small details, yet highlights that don’t change the floor plan but increase the living value.I agree, but the interior view shows a shelf that starts at least 80 cm (31.5 inches) behind the front edge of the fireplace. This could be designed more attractively, but it may already be outdated.
WD
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