ᐅ Planning, floor plans approximately 190 sqm, feedback requested
Created on: 30 Apr 2015 14:18
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sonnenkind80
Hello everyone,
I would like to hear your opinions on my plans and, of course, welcome any constructive feedback.
Key points:
- Open-plan living and dining area
- Gallery with open space and reading nook
- Straight staircase as a central design element
- 2 children's bedrooms
- Office/guest room
- Walk-in closet
Ahead of time: We are aware of and accept all the pros and cons of an open-plan layout regarding privacy, sound transmission, etc., and this is intentional.
Regarding the roof, there are currently two options: 1. staggered shed roof or 2. simple gable roof with about 20° pitch.
With the gable roof option, we would change the orientation of the shed roofs. This means the clerestory windows would face north, but the light would then enter the gallery area.
Due to the sloping site, the garage is positioned about 1 meter (3 feet) lower than the ground floor level.
By the way, the exterior view of the gable roof option doesn’t exactly match the floor plans because the extension cube continues all the way up and also along the east side. However, this will be the final design in both options. This means that this area in the living room and the gallery will be slightly larger accordingly.
I would like to hear your opinions on my plans and, of course, welcome any constructive feedback.
Key points:
- Open-plan living and dining area
- Gallery with open space and reading nook
- Straight staircase as a central design element
- 2 children's bedrooms
- Office/guest room
- Walk-in closet
Ahead of time: We are aware of and accept all the pros and cons of an open-plan layout regarding privacy, sound transmission, etc., and this is intentional.
Regarding the roof, there are currently two options: 1. staggered shed roof or 2. simple gable roof with about 20° pitch.
With the gable roof option, we would change the orientation of the shed roofs. This means the clerestory windows would face north, but the light would then enter the gallery area.
Due to the sloping site, the garage is positioned about 1 meter (3 feet) lower than the ground floor level.
By the way, the exterior view of the gable roof option doesn’t exactly match the floor plans because the extension cube continues all the way up and also along the east side. However, this will be the final design in both options. This means that this area in the living room and the gallery will be slightly larger accordingly.
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sonnenkind8030 Apr 2015 19:14Thanks a lot... I have already submitted a report using the button because of this...
The relatively small children’s rooms compared to the overall size have already been mentioned, as well as the fact that the bathroom upstairs can be accessed through two doors. This means the kids never know if a parent might come in at any time?! Also, the shower is located right next to Child 1’s room, which will be a big plus if they don’t have to get up early but everyone else is showering.
You write that open architecture is desired. Well, tastes differ; and if you enjoy sitting at the dining table with a view of the bathroom door, the guest room door, and the garage door, that’s certainly possible. Cozy might look different...
Then there is an open space in the living room that will make sure your children are quite aware of all your activities in the living room and kitchen. The opposite is also true; this is especially great during the teenage years 😉 In addition, every time the front door is opened during winter, a wave of cold air will flow through the entire house. That’s why people invented practical spaces like hallways.
For two people, I find this expensive yuppie pad absolutely fine. For a family with two children, I find it rather awful and impractical. Essentially, it’s a two-person house with two children’s rooms squeezed in. 😎
You write that open architecture is desired. Well, tastes differ; and if you enjoy sitting at the dining table with a view of the bathroom door, the guest room door, and the garage door, that’s certainly possible. Cozy might look different...
Then there is an open space in the living room that will make sure your children are quite aware of all your activities in the living room and kitchen. The opposite is also true; this is especially great during the teenage years 😉 In addition, every time the front door is opened during winter, a wave of cold air will flow through the entire house. That’s why people invented practical spaces like hallways.
For two people, I find this expensive yuppie pad absolutely fine. For a family with two children, I find it rather awful and impractical. Essentially, it’s a two-person house with two children’s rooms squeezed in. 😎
sonnenkind80 schrieb:
The size of the kids’ rooms is also one of our biggest concerns. However, we haven’t come up with a practical solution yet on where to find the space to make them bigger. The basic idea is that once one of the children reaches the teenage years and needs more space, they can move to the ground floor into the current guest room. Then, as a next step, the wall between the kids’ rooms would be removed (drywall).
We still have enough space in the basement level, which is completely above ground, that can be converted into living space if needed...I love open spaces too; we have an open hallway and a gallery with an open void. But we don’t have children, and you can’t see the wardrobe or the bathroom from the sofa. A basement stairwell is not exactly part of a cozy area.
So, I would separate the staircase so guests have privacy when using the shower.
Now, where to find space for kids’ rooms?
Do you get a smart car or a convertible (2-seater) if you need a car for four people?
You have to make some compromises when you have kids. Yes, a gallery is great, but you don’t have to have everything that’s “great,” especially when it disadvantages other household members. You are prioritizing your own wishes over the needs of your future children. You might as well forget about those ideas for later renovations: they won’t be carried out anyway, and honestly, it’s a bit ridiculous to expect teenagers about to leave home to settle for a place in the basement or next to the sofa.
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