Hi everyone,
My wife and I are close to finalizing our design, which we are developing with an architect. The results are shown in the attached images. Since this forum gathers a lot of experience from homeowners, we would really appreciate hearing opinions of any kind.
One thing not yet updated in the images but already communicated is moving the balcony to the bedroom side, which is also where the exit is.
The floor plan is almost perfect for us. Window placement was our most recent focus, and this is where I still see potential—especially the question of whether to use divided windows or larger single-pane windows.
We look forward to your feedback.
Good luck,
Jan
Zoning plan/restrictions
Plot size 908 sqm (9,769 sqft)
Slope: No
Building coverage ratio 0.3
Building window, building line and boundary: see image
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of stories: 2
Style: Modern townhouse villa
Maximum heights/limits: 8.5 / 6.5 m (overall height / eaves height) (27.9 / 21.3 ft)
Homeowner requirements (see images)
Style, roof shape, building type
Basement, number of floors
Number of occupants, ages
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor
Office: family use or home office?
Overnight guests per year
Open or closed architecture
Conservative or modern construction style
Open kitchen, kitchen island
Number of dining places
Fireplace
Music/stereo wall
Balcony, roof terrace
Garage, carport
Utility garden, greenhouse
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, also reasons why certain things should or should not be included
House design
Designed by:
- Architect
What do you especially like? Why?
What do you not like? Why?
Estimated cost according to architect/planner: €350,000 including fees (phases 5-9). Final quote expected next week.
Personal price limit for the house including fittings: €535,000
(€101,000 for land,
€20,000 for landscaping,
€35,000 for painting, flooring, kitchen),
€15,000 for site development,
€10,000 for notary/land transfer,
€350,000 for house including architect (phases 5-9),
Miscellaneous costs for the rest
Preferred heating system: air-to-water heat pump.
Why does the design look like it does now?
The architect received a very specific brief from us, to which we made detailed adjustments.
My wife and I are close to finalizing our design, which we are developing with an architect. The results are shown in the attached images. Since this forum gathers a lot of experience from homeowners, we would really appreciate hearing opinions of any kind.
One thing not yet updated in the images but already communicated is moving the balcony to the bedroom side, which is also where the exit is.
The floor plan is almost perfect for us. Window placement was our most recent focus, and this is where I still see potential—especially the question of whether to use divided windows or larger single-pane windows.
We look forward to your feedback.
Good luck,
Jan
Zoning plan/restrictions
Plot size 908 sqm (9,769 sqft)
Slope: No
Building coverage ratio 0.3
Building window, building line and boundary: see image
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of stories: 2
Style: Modern townhouse villa
Maximum heights/limits: 8.5 / 6.5 m (overall height / eaves height) (27.9 / 21.3 ft)
Homeowner requirements (see images)
Style, roof shape, building type
Basement, number of floors
Number of occupants, ages
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor
Office: family use or home office?
Overnight guests per year
Open or closed architecture
Conservative or modern construction style
Open kitchen, kitchen island
Number of dining places
Fireplace
Music/stereo wall
Balcony, roof terrace
Garage, carport
Utility garden, greenhouse
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, also reasons why certain things should or should not be included
House design
Designed by:
- Architect
What do you especially like? Why?
What do you not like? Why?
Estimated cost according to architect/planner: €350,000 including fees (phases 5-9). Final quote expected next week.
Personal price limit for the house including fittings: €535,000
(€101,000 for land,
€20,000 for landscaping,
€35,000 for painting, flooring, kitchen),
€15,000 for site development,
€10,000 for notary/land transfer,
€350,000 for house including architect (phases 5-9),
Miscellaneous costs for the rest
Preferred heating system: air-to-water heat pump.
Why does the design look like it does now?
The architect received a very specific brief from us, to which we made detailed adjustments.
ypg schrieb:
TK: Utility room.Makes sense. Utility roomhttps://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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Bieber081514 Aug 2017 08:21So this would be a separation into a utility room (Hauswirtschaftsraum) and a building services room (Haustechnik(-Raum), HT). Additionally, there is a 3 m³ (0.1 cubic feet) building connection room (Hausanschlussraum, HA). How much technical equipment (or “utility”) should the house accommodate? What floor areas are needed for this?
steija1 schrieb:
Hi Yvonne,
after some more thought, I agree with you. The goal should be to use a walk-in closet with the longest possible wardrobes and avoid creating recesses for dressers behind the doors.
I will have that changed.
Additionally, I had the idea to swap the washbasins and bathtub in the L-shaped area at the same time. That way, you wouldn’t stumble directly into the bathtub if the doors were placed at the beginning, and the bathtub could be positioned against the middle wall if space allows.Glad to see you’ve fully understood my explanation [emoji2]
Honestly, I overlooked the utility room in your plan.
If you separate the large utility room, you’ll have more wall space available—one area for technical equipment and tools, and another for the back kitchen.
Wouldn’t it be better to use the utility room for a shower on the ground floor instead of having a children’s bathroom on the upper floor?
Personally, I find the bathtub on the left wall more appealing. The bathtub isn’t very high, so visually you don’t feel like you’re facing a wall. The washbasins, including the cabinets underneath, are placed much higher, but that is a matter of personal preference.
Best regards
Sabine
Best regards
Sabine
ypg schrieb:
I think the bathroom is better [emoji106]
The utility room could be a bit wider, and then, yes exactly, clean cabinets on the left and right. That looks elegant
What does HA stand for in your plan? I was thinking of house connections [emoji6]The remaining space was initially labeled as HA by the architect to the best of their knowledge. We then planned to use it as a shoe and handbag room.
Additionally, I seem to have a creative Monday today and have developed an alternative for larger children's bedrooms. It also makes simultaneous use of the somewhat inefficient circulation area in the hallway.
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