Hello everyone,
I need some brainstorming regarding our terrace/pathway leading to the carport.
I will try to explain the situation as clearly as possible.
First, our house entrance stairs need to be replaced. Since we want the terrace to be level with the ground, we will probably have to add 2 more steps.
The idea was to avoid having the staircase go straight ahead (because with a total depth of 5 m (16 feet) for the terrace, it would take up too much space) and instead plan it to turn to the right.
Here you can see two options.
The downside is that the path to the carport gets longer, or you would have to walk in the opposite direction first.
I hope the pictures make this clear.
The green border marks the "entrance" to the carport. This protective panel will be removed, while the other two elements will remain.
We are now a bit uncertain about what makes the most sense and what doesn’t. Perhaps someone has a completely different idea or some good arguments to share.
Depending on the stairs, we need to accommodate our existing garden table (2 m x 0.9 m (6.5 ft x 3 ft)) plus chairs on the terrace, which measures 6.7 m x 5 m (22 ft x 16 ft).
The table and chairs will remain there all year because we are also planning a roof covering for the terrace.
Until now, the table was located at option 1.
The white line shows where the terrace is meant to end (plus the roof covering). However, the cars are currently parked elsewhere, so the table was not in the way.
I would be very grateful for any ideas or advice.
Best regards,
Merymery
I need some brainstorming regarding our terrace/pathway leading to the carport.
I will try to explain the situation as clearly as possible.
First, our house entrance stairs need to be replaced. Since we want the terrace to be level with the ground, we will probably have to add 2 more steps.
The idea was to avoid having the staircase go straight ahead (because with a total depth of 5 m (16 feet) for the terrace, it would take up too much space) and instead plan it to turn to the right.
Here you can see two options.
The downside is that the path to the carport gets longer, or you would have to walk in the opposite direction first.
I hope the pictures make this clear.
The green border marks the "entrance" to the carport. This protective panel will be removed, while the other two elements will remain.
We are now a bit uncertain about what makes the most sense and what doesn’t. Perhaps someone has a completely different idea or some good arguments to share.
Depending on the stairs, we need to accommodate our existing garden table (2 m x 0.9 m (6.5 ft x 3 ft)) plus chairs on the terrace, which measures 6.7 m x 5 m (22 ft x 16 ft).
The table and chairs will remain there all year because we are also planning a roof covering for the terrace.
Until now, the table was located at option 1.
The white line shows where the terrace is meant to end (plus the roof covering). However, the cars are currently parked elsewhere, so the table was not in the way.
I would be very grateful for any ideas or advice.
Best regards,
Merymery
apokolok schrieb:
You’re not seriously worried about a possible 1.5m (5 feet) detour, are you?
You could just as well build the staircase facing the other way. Building the staircase facing the other way will probably feel a bit tight; you’d end up pretty close to the wall.
No, it’s not about the 1.5m (5 feet).
I’m just considering what makes the most sense.
Of course, as much as possible, you take the shortest route.
If we make the staircase “turn right,” the table ends up in the middle—then where do we pave the path from the terrace to the carport? I don’t think I explained that in my thread yet. Sorry about that.
But that’s the next question.
For me, it’s all connected... And ultimately, it’s not about 1.5m (5 feet) of walkway, but about making it as practical as possible.
kbt09 schrieb:
Do I understand correctly that you want to raise the entire terrace by approximately 1 meter (3 feet)? What will happen to the door to the extension? No, no. The terrace is supposed to be level with the lawn surface. It’s actually about 20cm (8 inches) lower, and the stairs will need to be extended accordingly.
Which door to which extension do you mean? I’m a bit confused right now. The white door shown in one of the pictures – the “salmon-colored shed”?
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nordanney5 Feb 2020 14:23I would design the terrace with a level exit directly from the patio door. Then you can add a staircase to the garden as you like.
Additionally, a small access to the outbuilding (salmon-colored shed) – similar to a small cellar staircase. I find this much more attractive than having to go down several steps just to get out of the house.
Additionally, a small access to the outbuilding (salmon-colored shed) – similar to a small cellar staircase. I find this much more attractive than having to go down several steps just to get out of the house.
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