ᐅ Single-family house, 2,370 sq ft, with a basement on a 7,530 sq ft plot of land
Created on: 8 Jul 2020 21:17
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EFH2020
Hello everyone,
We have a 750 m² (8,073 sq ft) plot where we plan to build approximately 220 m² (2,368 sq ft) plus a basement and garages.
After initial discussions with builders, we find the following floor plan quite good, as it reflects our desired room sizes on both the ground floor and upper floor.
Ground Floor:
Two main questions still concern us:
1) Should the kitchen/dining area be on the left, or should the living room be located there instead?
The recessed kitchen on the left works well for natural light and especially because otherwise, we can't properly fit the staircase. Having the living room on the left would be nice since there is sun there until about 9:30 pm in summer, while the right side is in the shade by 6:30 pm. It’s a matter of preference when and where you want sunlight, but we’d be interested in your opinions.
2) Where should the staircase be placed, and how can we avoid losing much space on the upper floor?
So far, we have only found one solution. We prefer a 180-degree staircase; a 90-degree staircase would also work, ideally with a landing, as we want to avoid angled stair treads.
Other notes:
The plan lacks a pantry. We initially considered placing it in the passageway from the garage to the hallway, but there isn’t enough space for that. So the pantry will now go into the basement. Additionally, the hallway doesn’t have a particularly large cloakroom, so we are considering taking some space from the kitchen/guest room. The guest bathroom on the ground floor could be a bit larger.
Upper Floor:
We need the space upstairs for two children’s bedrooms, a study, two bathrooms, a master suite, and a utility room. With the current staircase placement and some restrictions regarding the master dressing room and bathroom, everything fits well, and we like the room sizes and their layouts.
Basement:
Yes, we need a “white tank” (watertight concrete basement). We want it for storage and technical equipment, which cannot be accommodated upstairs. Other rooms like a home gym are nice to have but not essential. Nevertheless, we want the basement for possible resale value and flexibility. Due to costs, we plan to only partially finish the basement. So the basement layout is less important for now.
We would very much appreciate hearing your thoughts on our ideas, what you like, and especially what you find problematic in the floor plan.
Many thanks in advance!
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 750 m² (8,073 sq ft)
Flat terrain
Floor area ratio - no development plan
Plot ratio - no development plan
Building envelope: 12 x 15 m (39 x 49 ft), we plan to build about 12 x 12 m (39 x 39 ft)
Setbacks: 3 meters (10 ft) on all sides
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 1-2 full stories
Roof type: Pitched roof preferred, flat gable roof also acceptable (preliminary building approval planned)
Style:
Orientation: Garden faces southwest
Maximum height/restrictions: approx. 8 meters (26 ft) (survey pending)
Other requirements
Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type - no bay windows or balconies, pitched roof
Basement: yes
Number of occupants, age - 2 adults and 2 small children
Space requirements on ground/upper floors: like the rooms shown in the plan
Office use: family use or home office? Both work about 50% from home
Annual overnight guests: regularly guest stays with children
Open or closed layout: closed upstairs, open downstairs
Conservative or modern style: undecided
Open kitchen, kitchen island - kitchen island with 2 seats
Dining seats: 6
Fireplace: yes (no coal)
House Design
Who created the design:
- Planner from a construction company, modified by us
What do we like? Room sizes
What do we dislike? Master area – dressing room and bathroom are cramped. Is the hallway with the staircase practical? Kitchen on the left side is practical regarding light, but the living room won’t have sun after 7 pm in summer? Possibly rearrange the sofa in the living room for the TV
Estimated price according to architect/planner: €700,000 including basement, garages, and additional construction costs (excluding land)
Personal budget limit for house including fittings: €750,000 (€50,000 for kitchen, landscaping)
Preferred heating system: Ground-source heat pump with cooling option
Why is the design as it is?
Upstairs we need the space for 2 children’s bedrooms, a study, two bathrooms, and a utility room.
We have a 750 m² (8,073 sq ft) plot where we plan to build approximately 220 m² (2,368 sq ft) plus a basement and garages.
After initial discussions with builders, we find the following floor plan quite good, as it reflects our desired room sizes on both the ground floor and upper floor.
Ground Floor:
Two main questions still concern us:
1) Should the kitchen/dining area be on the left, or should the living room be located there instead?
The recessed kitchen on the left works well for natural light and especially because otherwise, we can't properly fit the staircase. Having the living room on the left would be nice since there is sun there until about 9:30 pm in summer, while the right side is in the shade by 6:30 pm. It’s a matter of preference when and where you want sunlight, but we’d be interested in your opinions.
2) Where should the staircase be placed, and how can we avoid losing much space on the upper floor?
So far, we have only found one solution. We prefer a 180-degree staircase; a 90-degree staircase would also work, ideally with a landing, as we want to avoid angled stair treads.
Other notes:
The plan lacks a pantry. We initially considered placing it in the passageway from the garage to the hallway, but there isn’t enough space for that. So the pantry will now go into the basement. Additionally, the hallway doesn’t have a particularly large cloakroom, so we are considering taking some space from the kitchen/guest room. The guest bathroom on the ground floor could be a bit larger.
Upper Floor:
We need the space upstairs for two children’s bedrooms, a study, two bathrooms, a master suite, and a utility room. With the current staircase placement and some restrictions regarding the master dressing room and bathroom, everything fits well, and we like the room sizes and their layouts.
Basement:
Yes, we need a “white tank” (watertight concrete basement). We want it for storage and technical equipment, which cannot be accommodated upstairs. Other rooms like a home gym are nice to have but not essential. Nevertheless, we want the basement for possible resale value and flexibility. Due to costs, we plan to only partially finish the basement. So the basement layout is less important for now.
We would very much appreciate hearing your thoughts on our ideas, what you like, and especially what you find problematic in the floor plan.
Many thanks in advance!
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 750 m² (8,073 sq ft)
Flat terrain
Floor area ratio - no development plan
Plot ratio - no development plan
Building envelope: 12 x 15 m (39 x 49 ft), we plan to build about 12 x 12 m (39 x 39 ft)
Setbacks: 3 meters (10 ft) on all sides
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: 1-2 full stories
Roof type: Pitched roof preferred, flat gable roof also acceptable (preliminary building approval planned)
Style:
Orientation: Garden faces southwest
Maximum height/restrictions: approx. 8 meters (26 ft) (survey pending)
Other requirements
Client Requirements
Style, roof type, building type - no bay windows or balconies, pitched roof
Basement: yes
Number of occupants, age - 2 adults and 2 small children
Space requirements on ground/upper floors: like the rooms shown in the plan
Office use: family use or home office? Both work about 50% from home
Annual overnight guests: regularly guest stays with children
Open or closed layout: closed upstairs, open downstairs
Conservative or modern style: undecided
Open kitchen, kitchen island - kitchen island with 2 seats
Dining seats: 6
Fireplace: yes (no coal)
House Design
Who created the design:
- Planner from a construction company, modified by us
What do we like? Room sizes
What do we dislike? Master area – dressing room and bathroom are cramped. Is the hallway with the staircase practical? Kitchen on the left side is practical regarding light, but the living room won’t have sun after 7 pm in summer? Possibly rearrange the sofa in the living room for the TV
Estimated price according to architect/planner: €700,000 including basement, garages, and additional construction costs (excluding land)
Personal budget limit for house including fittings: €750,000 (€50,000 for kitchen, landscaping)
Preferred heating system: Ground-source heat pump with cooling option
Why is the design as it is?
Upstairs we need the space for 2 children’s bedrooms, a study, two bathrooms, and a utility room.
pagoni2020 schrieb:
I almost think it’s too early,I don’t think so. Details like the row spacing can’t be changed later and can make a proper kitchen layout impossible.The kitchen is one of the first things to consider when planning a house.
Because, as in this example, if the garage has to stay and the kitchen needs to shift toward the top of the plan, you can no longer access the kitchen from the hallway, and the entire ground floor layout stops working.
Often, it comes down to just 10cm (4 inches) that prevent the kitchen from becoming the dream kitchen you hoped for.
Because, as in this example, if the garage has to stay and the kitchen needs to shift toward the top of the plan, you can no longer access the kitchen from the hallway, and the entire ground floor layout stops working.
Often, it comes down to just 10cm (4 inches) that prevent the kitchen from becoming the dream kitchen you hoped for.
evelinoz schrieb:
The kitchen is one of the first things to consider when planning a house.
Because, as in the example, if the garage must remain and the kitchen has to be shifted accordingly towards the top of the plan, you can no longer access the kitchen from the hallway and the entire ground floor layout no longer works.
Often, it’s just about 10cm (4 inches) making the difference between having the dream kitchen you hoped for or not. I find such advice quite helpful; otherwise, you might redesign everything just for a few centimeters.
Are there any comments or ideas on where the stairs could be placed or what your preferences are regarding the orientation of the living room and kitchen?
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pagoni202012 Jul 2020 20:34evelinoz schrieb:
The kitchen is one of the first things you should consider when planning a house.
Because, as in the example, if the garage must remain and the kitchen needs to be shifted towards the top of the plan, you can no longer access the kitchen from the hallway, and the entire ground floor layout no longer works.
Often, it is just about 10cm (4 inches) that prevent the kitchen from becoming the dream kitchen you hoped for. Of course, it is best if you already know your individual preferences. Therefore, the location, certain standard dimensions, etc. should definitely be taken into account to ensure that the basic layout of the desired kitchen is possible.
However, I also believe that there is not just ONE dream kitchen; the kitchen will usually change anyway after several kitchen plans, especially due to increasingly limited budgets, technical requirements, but also personal adjustments or innovations. The same goes for a dream bathroom and other aspirations for nearly every other room.
Precisely for this reason, it often makes sense to involve a well-chosen architect from the very beginning in order to realize these dreams in all areas right from the start.
What advantage is there in having the wall layouts ignore those of the other floor? – the chimney stands quite awkwardly in the hallway upstairs. I can’t really see a clear design concept here.
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