Hello everyone,
We plan to start building a single-family house next year and are currently brainstorming ideas for the floor plan. What do you think of our current concept?
We are planning for three children and no basement. Since the soil is very damp, we were advised against having a basement (which we actually agree with). Additionally, we are only allowed to build a single-story house.
We found it quite challenging to make the most of the narrow plot: the entrance needs to be at the end of the street, possibly resulting in an L-shaped layout. We also want to build relatively narrow to enlarge the garden. We visited many model home parks and suppliers but found few options that really fit our needs. Of course, we are open to all ideas and suggestions.
Thanks for your feedback. Best regards.
We plan to start building a single-family house next year and are currently brainstorming ideas for the floor plan. What do you think of our current concept?
We are planning for three children and no basement. Since the soil is very damp, we were advised against having a basement (which we actually agree with). Additionally, we are only allowed to build a single-story house.
We found it quite challenging to make the most of the narrow plot: the entrance needs to be at the end of the street, possibly resulting in an L-shaped layout. We also want to build relatively narrow to enlarge the garden. We visited many model home parks and suppliers but found few options that really fit our needs. Of course, we are open to all ideas and suggestions.
Thanks for your feedback. Best regards.
Maybe a quick overview of what we currently like and what we don’t (critical review):
Good:
The living room is great, very bright, and definitely large enough.
The bathroom on the upper floor is definitely spacious enough and the layout is also pleasing.
The children’s rooms are cheerful and adequately sized (the kids love them, even though they were initially skeptical).
Neutral:
There is enough space for a dining table for 10; it couldn’t have been much smaller though.
Hot water takes a little time, but not as long as feared.
The ventilation system runs quietly; you can hear it if you focus on it.
The utility room isn’t very spacious, but it’s usable.
Not so good:
The heating system vibrates, and when the bedroom door is open, a very faint humming noise is audible.
The tiles on the upper floor transmit impact sound when the children are playing.
Bathroom noises — especially the sound of turning on the faucet and the toilet seat slamming — can be heard faintly in the ground floor below; the stud wall in the upper floor stands directly on the precast floor slab.
We are currently considering whether to use the exercise room as a bedroom.
Good:
The living room is great, very bright, and definitely large enough.
The bathroom on the upper floor is definitely spacious enough and the layout is also pleasing.
The children’s rooms are cheerful and adequately sized (the kids love them, even though they were initially skeptical).
Neutral:
There is enough space for a dining table for 10; it couldn’t have been much smaller though.
Hot water takes a little time, but not as long as feared.
The ventilation system runs quietly; you can hear it if you focus on it.
The utility room isn’t very spacious, but it’s usable.
Not so good:
The heating system vibrates, and when the bedroom door is open, a very faint humming noise is audible.
The tiles on the upper floor transmit impact sound when the children are playing.
Bathroom noises — especially the sound of turning on the faucet and the toilet seat slamming — can be heard faintly in the ground floor below; the stud wall in the upper floor stands directly on the precast floor slab.
We are currently considering whether to use the exercise room as a bedroom.
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Sebastian7916 Feb 2016 10:17Even though it sounds a bit silly: I would have done it anyway – I don’t really like sleeping on the ground floor. It might be nice for older age (and then only if necessary – but there is also the option of a stairlift), but I would always use the ground floor for the “living” area.
Didn’t you install the heat pump with decoupling?
Didn’t you install the heat pump with decoupling?
Comments and criticism are welcome. Now we can even validate or disprove them.
It’s clear that it’s decoupled; however, the compressor is quite loud. It’s not that bad; I’m just very sensitive or have good hearing. 42 dB according to the datasheet, less door means more than 0.
It’s clear that it’s decoupled; however, the compressor is quite loud. It’s not that bad; I’m just very sensitive or have good hearing. 42 dB according to the datasheet, less door means more than 0.
Are all the furniture already in place? In an empty house, you tend to hear things more.
What do you mean by warm water taking time? How have you set the circulation pump?
We also have two things that annoy me: the toilet flush from Viega is very loud.
In the stairwell, the air is noticeable, especially when cooking.
What do you mean by warm water taking time? How have you set the circulation pump?
We also have two things that annoy me: the toilet flush from Viega is very loud.
In the stairwell, the air is noticeable, especially when cooking.
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