Hello everyone,
We have a plot where we are allowed to build a semi-detached house. The exterior dimensions can be a maximum of 7 m x 10 m (23 ft x 33 ft), with 2 full floors.
We have visited several carpentry companies (we want to build with solid wood) to get quotes. Each one designed a slightly different plan, but in all of them the children's rooms are quite small (between 11 and 12 square meters (118 to 129 square feet)).
Our requirements were:
- Ground floor with living/dining area, kitchen (preferably also separated), bathroom with shower, pantry
- Upper floor with one bedroom, 2 children's rooms, and a bathroom with shower + bathtub.
A basement is also planned, as the floor plan is already quite small. It will house a hobby room and a boiler room.
My question now:
Is it not possible to get larger children’s rooms with these exterior dimensions? Or has anyone built something similar with a completely different floor plan?
If more space really isn’t possible, is 11 square meters (118 square feet) enough for one child?
We have a plot where we are allowed to build a semi-detached house. The exterior dimensions can be a maximum of 7 m x 10 m (23 ft x 33 ft), with 2 full floors.
We have visited several carpentry companies (we want to build with solid wood) to get quotes. Each one designed a slightly different plan, but in all of them the children's rooms are quite small (between 11 and 12 square meters (118 to 129 square feet)).
Our requirements were:
- Ground floor with living/dining area, kitchen (preferably also separated), bathroom with shower, pantry
- Upper floor with one bedroom, 2 children's rooms, and a bathroom with shower + bathtub.
A basement is also planned, as the floor plan is already quite small. It will house a hobby room and a boiler room.
My question now:
Is it not possible to get larger children’s rooms with these exterior dimensions? Or has anyone built something similar with a completely different floor plan?
If more space really isn’t possible, is 11 square meters (118 square feet) enough for one child?
The issue with the parking spaces is actually not a problem...
On the front "neighboring" property, it would still be possible to place a carport for all the cars.
Is having one room (whether a living room or a child's room) really that bad?
It is probably better to plan the house as a mid-terrace house and appreciate having 1-2 additional windows on the west side, right?
On the front "neighboring" property, it would still be possible to place a carport for all the cars.
Is having one room (whether a living room or a child's room) really that bad?
It is probably better to plan the house as a mid-terrace house and appreciate having 1-2 additional windows on the west side, right?
MichaeI schrieb:
Is a room (both living room and children's room) really that bad?I’m not quite following you. What do you mean by one room and bad?
We currently have a terraced house with two north-facing children's rooms. We don’t mind at all, as long as there are enough windows to provide natural daylight.
Our children’s rooms are 10-11sqm (108-118 sq ft) in size, and only one room is 25sqm (269 sq ft). Interestingly, the large one remains empty while the children prefer the smaller rooms. You have to be a bit creative with the furniture because not every piece fits. The Stuva series from Ikea has worked well for us because it adapts nicely to small spaces.
I would definitely plan the kitchen as an open layout to create a feeling of spaciousness in the living and dining area.
If the staircase is designed inside, I would consider adding a daylight spot (skylight).
Our children’s rooms are 10-11sqm (108-118 sq ft) in size, and only one room is 25sqm (269 sq ft). Interestingly, the large one remains empty while the children prefer the smaller rooms. You have to be a bit creative with the furniture because not every piece fits. The Stuva series from Ikea has worked well for us because it adapts nicely to small spaces.
I would definitely plan the kitchen as an open layout to create a feeling of spaciousness in the living and dining area.
If the staircase is designed inside, I would consider adding a daylight spot (skylight).
Arifas schrieb:
We currently have a terraced house with two north-facing children's rooms. We don’t mind at all, as long as there are enough windows and therefore plenty of natural light.I wouldn't find a purely north-facing room without west-facing windows ideal as a children's room. For that reason, I would plan the children's rooms on the west or south side in this case.Similar topics