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borderpuschl18 Aug 2015 10:28Hello house building forum,
I have been following your really constructive advice and tips for some time now. We are also about to realize our own house. It was really not easy for us (my wife and me) to agree on a floor plan. However, we now have what I think is a good floor plan that fits nicely on the plot, but my wife doesn’t want to have a view of the stairs from the dining area. Do you have any ideas on how we can integrate the stairs differently or better into the floor plan?
Brief details:
4 people
1.5-story house with a basement
PS: the entrance will still be rotated toward the driveway.
I have been following your really constructive advice and tips for some time now. We are also about to realize our own house. It was really not easy for us (my wife and me) to agree on a floor plan. However, we now have what I think is a good floor plan that fits nicely on the plot, but my wife doesn’t want to have a view of the stairs from the dining area. Do you have any ideas on how we can integrate the stairs differently or better into the floor plan?
Brief details:
4 people
1.5-story house with a basement
PS: the entrance will still be rotated toward the driveway.
Why not?
Basically, before starting the planning process, you should consider whether you want an open staircase or not. In the first case, you deliberately design an attractive staircase that you actually enjoy looking at. In the second case, you approach the planning differently. Of course, you could still add a wall, but that would detract from the nice design.
Therefore, I suggest your wife take the seat opposite the window 😉
Basically, before starting the planning process, you should consider whether you want an open staircase or not. In the first case, you deliberately design an attractive staircase that you actually enjoy looking at. In the second case, you approach the planning differently. Of course, you could still add a wall, but that would detract from the nice design.
Therefore, I suggest your wife take the seat opposite the window 😉
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Bauexperte18 Aug 2015 11:57Hello,
A staircase with a landing is a striking feature in a house! It is expensive and doesn’t have to hide, rather it should naturally be part of the interior design 😉
With dimensions of 11.00 x 9.00 m (36.1 x 29.5 ft), if you choose a straight staircase, you either have the opportunity to place it as a design element in the center of the building. However, you will then always have it in your field of view, or at least its enclosure. Alternatively, placing it at the edge means you will end up with long hallways as a result. By the way, every type of staircase affects the roof or upper floor layout.
He is only human and as creative as you allow him to be 😉
Best regards, Bauexperte
borderpuschl schrieb:
I was thinking maybe a straight staircase but I'm not sure how to integrate it most effectively. Perhaps someone has an idea.
A staircase with a landing is a striking feature in a house! It is expensive and doesn’t have to hide, rather it should naturally be part of the interior design 😉
With dimensions of 11.00 x 9.00 m (36.1 x 29.5 ft), if you choose a straight staircase, you either have the opportunity to place it as a design element in the center of the building. However, you will then always have it in your field of view, or at least its enclosure. Alternatively, placing it at the edge means you will end up with long hallways as a result. By the way, every type of staircase affects the roof or upper floor layout.
borderpuschl schrieb:
No disrespect to our prefabricated house consultant/architect, but in this case, he is not the most creative.
He is only human and as creative as you allow him to be 😉
Best regards, Bauexperte
Well, in the end, you could simply build a wall, for example with a large glass double door or a glass sliding door. Then you can position the stove facing into the room...
But then it’s no longer an open ground floor, but a closed one. It really depends on what you want.
Alternatively, you could hide the staircase, for example with a beautiful plant placed to the left of the door from the hallway, or install nice decorations under the stairs to create a cozy atmosphere.
But if you have a great, beautiful wooden staircase, it will look fantastic. Maybe even matching the floor, if you also choose a wood (look) floor?
But then it’s no longer an open ground floor, but a closed one. It really depends on what you want.
Alternatively, you could hide the staircase, for example with a beautiful plant placed to the left of the door from the hallway, or install nice decorations under the stairs to create a cozy atmosphere.
But if you have a great, beautiful wooden staircase, it will look fantastic. Maybe even matching the floor, if you also choose a wood (look) floor?
I don’t find the design uninspired. Although there is quite a bit missing for a full assessment, the ground floor feels fairly coherent. Of course, criticism is possible, but I particularly like the staircase. Straight staircases are currently popular in urban villas, and I find straight flights with landings timelessly stylish and very comfortable. They also have the advantage of bringing a design feature into the house using simple materials. A straight staircase made from basic materials, for example, just beech wood, gives me a country house vibe.
You should also consider the area at the bottom of the stairs: overlooking the garden, with the spacious dining area in front.
Perhaps you could integrate a 1.60-meter (5 ft 3 in) high wall between the fireplace and the staircase?
You should also consider the area at the bottom of the stairs: overlooking the garden, with the spacious dining area in front.
Perhaps you could integrate a 1.60-meter (5 ft 3 in) high wall between the fireplace and the staircase?
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borderpuschl18 Aug 2015 13:01Thanks in advance for the answers,
how does it look visually if the staircase is not built in an open style but is clad (up to the handrail) and a door is installed beneath it leading to the basement? Does this look good or rather unattractive?
how does it look visually if the staircase is not built in an open style but is clad (up to the handrail) and a door is installed beneath it leading to the basement? Does this look good or rather unattractive?
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