The plan is for a semi-detached house measuring approximately 8x9m (26x30 ft) or 7.5x10m (25x33 ft) in external dimensions, intended for a family of three children and two adults. Wall height is 6.5m (21 ft), ridge height 10m (33 ft), with a gable roof at 35 degrees. It has not yet been decided whether to go for a prefabricated or solid construction; the price difference is minimal. We are wondering if the space would be sufficient for the family when realized with these dimensions for the basement, ground floor, first floor, and attic.
With a footprint of 72 sqm (775 sq ft), the usable living area would be about 57 sqm (613 sq ft), less on the attic floor due to sloping ceilings. Would that provide enough room to accommodate three children’s bedrooms, a parents’ bedroom, a bathroom, and an office on the first and attic floors, and living, dining, kitchen areas plus an office and a guest WC with shower on the ground floor? The basement is initially planned as a utility cellar, with the possibility of finishing it later.
Would this layout generally feel cramped because the rooms are too small or the space too limited, or is it still manageable?
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With a footprint of 72 sqm (775 sq ft), the usable living area would be about 57 sqm (613 sq ft), less on the attic floor due to sloping ceilings. Would that provide enough room to accommodate three children’s bedrooms, a parents’ bedroom, a bathroom, and an office on the first and attic floors, and living, dining, kitchen areas plus an office and a guest WC with shower on the ground floor? The basement is initially planned as a utility cellar, with the possibility of finishing it later.
Would this layout generally feel cramped because the rooms are too small or the space too limited, or is it still manageable?
Best regards
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WilderSueden2 Feb 2022 08:43That would roughly be 150 sqm (1,615 sq ft), which is generally more than enough. The key factor in this case is the specific layout of the rooms, as this can significantly influence the perceived amount of space.
Another question is whether some savings can be made. For example, I see two offices. Having one office shared by both could save a room.
Another question is whether some savings can be made. For example, I see two offices. Having one office shared by both could save a room.
mels7130 schrieb:
Do people here tend to feel claustrophobic because the rooms are too small and there isn’t enough space, or is it still acceptable?
For me, it would be too small. Unless the two offices can be placed in the basement, if there is a slope that would allow the use of natural daylight there.
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Myrna_Loy2 Feb 2022 09:08If two offices are necessary, I would plan them both in the basement from the start. Not just as a utility basement, otherwise it will get cramped.
We have 145m2 (1,560 sq ft) with two offices, one children's room, and one bedroom on the upper floor/attic.
I think an additional children's room could have been added in the attic, for example, where we currently have a large office/guest room that could possibly be divided.
In my opinion, fitting three children's rooms and two offices would not work well.
Sharing offices isn’t always practical either, as we both work from home – one thinks while the other talks.
I think an additional children's room could have been added in the attic, for example, where we currently have a large office/guest room that could possibly be divided.
In my opinion, fitting three children's rooms and two offices would not work well.
Sharing offices isn’t always practical either, as we both work from home – one thinks while the other talks.
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