ᐅ Single-family house with 2 full stories, no basement, approximately 190 m² (about 2,045 ft²)
Created on: 3 Oct 2017 20:38
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Hello everyone,
since we have finally found a suitable plot of land, we are currently in the idea collection phase for our house. We already have a very clear vision of how our future home should look. Existing furniture is also to be incorporated as much as possible. Here are the details of our first draft. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions for improvements and ideas!
Development plan/restrictions: none
Plot size: 970 m² (10,442 sq ft)
Owners’ requirements
Gable roof
2 full floors, no basement, garage roof usable as storage
2 adults, 30 and 25 years old, 2 children planned
Room requirements on ground floor and upper floor
Office: home office with 2 workstations needed, plenty of storage space required
No guest room necessary
Rather closed architecture
Conservative construction style
Open kitchen with cooking island desired
Number of dining seats: 8 people, extendable up to 10
Fireplace desired in living and dining areas
Double garage with heating room and storage space for tools and others
Size approx. 180 to 190 m² (1,938 to 2,045 sq ft)
House design
Who designed the plan:
Designed by myself. We have not yet consulted an architect
What do you particularly like? Why? Kitchen-dining area with direct access to the terrace, bedroom facing east, layout on the upper floor is good because each room has privacy and is not directly adjacent to bedrooms/kids’ rooms. Also, we would like a T-shaped layout in the bathroom.
What do you not like? Why? Office is too big; 13–14 m² (140–150 sq ft) would be sufficient. Pantry could be larger. There is also little space for a guest wardrobe. The cloakroom should be for residents only.
Personal price limit for the house, including equipment but without furniture: €450,000
DIY work desired
Preferred heating system: gas heating
If you had to give up certain details/upgrades
- that you could give up:
- that you could not give up: wood stove with glass door in dining and living areas
Why is the design the way it is? For example,
Because the plot is very secluded, we want large windows facing south. The plot is only accessible via a 40 m (130 ft) private driveway leading to the residential street.
Unfortunately, I do not currently have an up-to-date plan on hand. In the PDF, I was unable to correctly mark the plot boundary. The garage is, of course, within the plot.
I look forward to your answers!
since we have finally found a suitable plot of land, we are currently in the idea collection phase for our house. We already have a very clear vision of how our future home should look. Existing furniture is also to be incorporated as much as possible. Here are the details of our first draft. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions for improvements and ideas!
Development plan/restrictions: none
Plot size: 970 m² (10,442 sq ft)
Owners’ requirements
Gable roof
2 full floors, no basement, garage roof usable as storage
2 adults, 30 and 25 years old, 2 children planned
Room requirements on ground floor and upper floor
Office: home office with 2 workstations needed, plenty of storage space required
No guest room necessary
Rather closed architecture
Conservative construction style
Open kitchen with cooking island desired
Number of dining seats: 8 people, extendable up to 10
Fireplace desired in living and dining areas
Double garage with heating room and storage space for tools and others
Size approx. 180 to 190 m² (1,938 to 2,045 sq ft)
House design
Who designed the plan:
Designed by myself. We have not yet consulted an architect
What do you particularly like? Why? Kitchen-dining area with direct access to the terrace, bedroom facing east, layout on the upper floor is good because each room has privacy and is not directly adjacent to bedrooms/kids’ rooms. Also, we would like a T-shaped layout in the bathroom.
What do you not like? Why? Office is too big; 13–14 m² (140–150 sq ft) would be sufficient. Pantry could be larger. There is also little space for a guest wardrobe. The cloakroom should be for residents only.
Personal price limit for the house, including equipment but without furniture: €450,000
DIY work desired
Preferred heating system: gas heating
If you had to give up certain details/upgrades
- that you could give up:
- that you could not give up: wood stove with glass door in dining and living areas
Why is the design the way it is? For example,
Because the plot is very secluded, we want large windows facing south. The plot is only accessible via a 40 m (130 ft) private driveway leading to the residential street.
Unfortunately, I do not currently have an up-to-date plan on hand. In the PDF, I was unable to correctly mark the plot boundary. The garage is, of course, within the plot.
I look forward to your answers!
I hope the pictures are suitable as they are.
In the utility room, we plan to have a washing machine, drying rack, ironing board, vacuum cleaner, and a large cabinet for bedding and quilts. There should, of course, also be space for ironing. Additionally, there should be room in case I decide to get a tumble dryer in the future. Since there is no more space for cleaning supplies on the ground floor, these should also be stored in the utility room.
We wanted the children's bedrooms to be this size. Personally, I value this more than having a separate children’s bathroom, as children spend more time in their rooms. I don’t mind at all that there is only one bathroom. For the guest toilet, we would also plan to include a cabinet. I don’t see the ground floor shower as a children’s bathroom, but rather as a convenient option when time is tight, allowing the household to spread out between both bathrooms.
In the utility room, we plan to have a washing machine, drying rack, ironing board, vacuum cleaner, and a large cabinet for bedding and quilts. There should, of course, also be space for ironing. Additionally, there should be room in case I decide to get a tumble dryer in the future. Since there is no more space for cleaning supplies on the ground floor, these should also be stored in the utility room.
We wanted the children's bedrooms to be this size. Personally, I value this more than having a separate children’s bathroom, as children spend more time in their rooms. I don’t mind at all that there is only one bathroom. For the guest toilet, we would also plan to include a cabinet. I don’t see the ground floor shower as a children’s bathroom, but rather as a convenient option when time is tight, allowing the household to spread out between both bathrooms.
There should still be space for cleaning supplies in the pantry on the ground floor, although having extra cleaning supplies on the upper floor can also be practical.
And, you haven’t experienced today’s teenagers in the bathroom yet. Think that over.
On the upper floor, I might consider swapping the bathtub and the sinks in the bathroom. That way, the side natural light would fall on the mirror.
Also, consider some objections thoughtfully instead of dismissing everything right away.
And, you haven’t experienced today’s teenagers in the bathroom yet. Think that over.
On the upper floor, I might consider swapping the bathtub and the sinks in the bathroom. That way, the side natural light would fall on the mirror.
Also, consider some objections thoughtfully instead of dismissing everything right away.
kbt09 schrieb:
And, you haven't experienced today’s teenagers in the bathroom yet . Think about that.
I can only confirm that! It’s also unpleasant when teenagers have visitors in their rooms in the evening, and you have to sneak into the bathroom hoping not to run into anyone. Of course, if you build a small house, compromises are necessary, but with this size of house and budget, it’s something to consider carefully.
Best regards
Sabine
Do you think having a children’s bathroom is standard for a house of this size? I wonder what you do with it when it’s not needed—when the kids are still small or later move out for university? It still needs to be cleaned, after all.
Our house doesn’t necessarily have to be that big; I would prefer to build smaller since we are both very busy with work. But somehow, I can’t find anything that I’d say I could do without without regretting it later. I can do without the T-shaped bathroom layout. However, I definitely want a large kitchen because I really enjoy cooking and baking.
Our house doesn’t necessarily have to be that big; I would prefer to build smaller since we are both very busy with work. But somehow, I can’t find anything that I’d say I could do without without regretting it later. I can do without the T-shaped bathroom layout. However, I definitely want a large kitchen because I really enjoy cooking and baking.
The kids' bathroom doesn’t need to be larger than your guest shower-toilet on the ground floor. However, it is definitely much more comfortable, and it’s nice to be able to use a neat and tidy bathroom. Who wants to walk down the hallway in their nightshirt to the bathroom in the evening when you know that teenagers or young adults have friends staying in the kids’ room? These friends often stay overnight and use the shared bathroom. It usually takes quite a long time until the kids move out, and then you also have to think about what to do with the now empty kids’ rooms. The kids’ bathroom could possibly be used as a guest shower or a bathroom for grandchildren. I could much more easily do without very large kids’ rooms; my children don’t really use all that space. When they were younger, they spent more time with us or in the garden. Now they just lie in their beds with their phones or tablets, so the room doesn’t need to be that big.
Best regards,
Sabine
Best regards,
Sabine
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