Hello,
After spending some days researching, I would now like to ask for your help. We want to build soon, but this depends on acquiring a suitable plot of land. Our municipality, where we plan to build, has very few plots available. Unfortunately, the few that are offered are tied to specific developers. Hiring a general contractor is not an option due to the high costs, so we are left with the other company for which we are currently designing a floor plan. This is exactly where I would like to ask for your support and opinions.
For the plot, around 100,000 (including all additional costs) is already due for our rural area, and since taking on individual construction tasks ourselves during the build hardly seems worthwhile, we currently plan to finish the attic on our own in about three to five years for cost reasons. The ground floor, with a maximum of 160 m² (1,722 sq ft), will be sufficient for us for the time being (family with two children). The house is planned as a bungalow with what will probably be a single-pitched roof. If you need any additional information, please ask.
I look forward to your comments.
P.S. This is only a draft.
After spending some days researching, I would now like to ask for your help. We want to build soon, but this depends on acquiring a suitable plot of land. Our municipality, where we plan to build, has very few plots available. Unfortunately, the few that are offered are tied to specific developers. Hiring a general contractor is not an option due to the high costs, so we are left with the other company for which we are currently designing a floor plan. This is exactly where I would like to ask for your support and opinions.
For the plot, around 100,000 (including all additional costs) is already due for our rural area, and since taking on individual construction tasks ourselves during the build hardly seems worthwhile, we currently plan to finish the attic on our own in about three to five years for cost reasons. The ground floor, with a maximum of 160 m² (1,722 sq ft), will be sufficient for us for the time being (family with two children). The house is planned as a bungalow with what will probably be a single-pitched roof. If you need any additional information, please ask.
I look forward to your comments.
P.S. This is only a draft.
To understand the layout’s intuition, here’s a brief explanation:
In my opinion, the rooms have become overall more compact, yet on the other hand, more spacious.
We would place the dining area on the west side so that when the whole family (currently 17 adults + 9 children) gets together, the tables can theoretically be arranged lengthwise (over 6m (20 feet)).
Otherwise, I went a bit wider to save some length. The hallway is still large but no longer huge.
We’re not sure yet whether to go with a gable roof or a shed roof. That decision will depend on discussions and the drawings, as then we can see how much space each roof provides.
Are the windows arranged reasonably? Personally, I’m not entirely happy with how the living room windows are assigned, but my wife wants it that way.^^
As usual, feedback and suggestions for improvement are very welcome. Though I wouldn’t be against a simple “I like it,” as I already quite like this layout myself. 🙂
In my opinion, the rooms have become overall more compact, yet on the other hand, more spacious.
We would place the dining area on the west side so that when the whole family (currently 17 adults + 9 children) gets together, the tables can theoretically be arranged lengthwise (over 6m (20 feet)).
Otherwise, I went a bit wider to save some length. The hallway is still large but no longer huge.
We’re not sure yet whether to go with a gable roof or a shed roof. That decision will depend on discussions and the drawings, as then we can see how much space each roof provides.
Are the windows arranged reasonably? Personally, I’m not entirely happy with how the living room windows are assigned, but my wife wants it that way.^^
As usual, feedback and suggestions for improvement are very welcome. Though I wouldn’t be against a simple “I like it,” as I already quite like this layout myself. 🙂
Unfortunately, I don’t find it very well designed.
The entire visit has to pass through the private area to reach the living room. This is quite unusual and impractical, especially regarding noise and sound when guests are there and the kids need to sleep or something like that. I would say it’s due to the poorly placed staircase! But I’m just an amateur... :o
Haven’t you found any nice ready-made plans online that only need some adjustments? I’ve had much better experiences with that. Architects usually have a better perspective on these things.
The entire visit has to pass through the private area to reach the living room. This is quite unusual and impractical, especially regarding noise and sound when guests are there and the kids need to sleep or something like that. I would say it’s due to the poorly placed staircase! But I’m just an amateur... :o
Haven’t you found any nice ready-made plans online that only need some adjustments? I’ve had much better experiences with that. Architects usually have a better perspective on these things.
I don’t like it either.
The staircase feels out of place; you actually walk into a wall when entering. Then there’s a hallway with bedrooms, and only after that the living area.
The kitchen is too far from the entrance and the utility room.
And again, there is a cramped bathroom, which is supposed to serve the family.
The living area doesn’t get any western sunlight at all 🙁
The staircase feels out of place; you actually walk into a wall when entering. Then there’s a hallway with bedrooms, and only after that the living area.
The kitchen is too far from the entrance and the utility room.
And again, there is a cramped bathroom, which is supposed to serve the family.
The living area doesn’t get any western sunlight at all 🙁
The square meter figures are also misleading. Here you have taken the external dimensions, but the walls still take up some space. You should therefore assume that all the rooms will end up being smaller.
I also don’t think it’s ideal for the children to have their rooms right next to the front door. Additionally, all the doors open into the hallway. If someone walks through, they always risk getting hit by a door.
I find the windows themselves much too small. It’s going to be quite a dark house—especially in the living room.
I also don’t think it’s ideal for the children to have their rooms right next to the front door. Additionally, all the doors open into the hallway. If someone walks through, they always risk getting hit by a door.
I find the windows themselves much too small. It’s going to be quite a dark house—especially in the living room.
Disappointment is setting in. -.-
Of course, the windows should meet the standard and not be the small ones I quickly sketched. As I said, I’m not satisfied with that either. The final decision hasn’t been made yet.
For the staircase, we thought of placing a cabinet along the wall where guests can immediately hang up their coats. The exterior dimensions will still change, we are aware of that. This is just meant to serve as a rough guide.
The bathroom is intended for us parents. While the kids are small, they will naturally bathe there, but that will decrease as they grow older.
We would only get the western sun if the living room extends across the entire southern area.
I will get back to you in due course if I have any updates to share. Further feedback is still very welcome.
Of course, the windows should meet the standard and not be the small ones I quickly sketched. As I said, I’m not satisfied with that either. The final decision hasn’t been made yet.
For the staircase, we thought of placing a cabinet along the wall where guests can immediately hang up their coats. The exterior dimensions will still change, we are aware of that. This is just meant to serve as a rough guide.
The bathroom is intended for us parents. While the kids are small, they will naturally bathe there, but that will decrease as they grow older.
We would only get the western sun if the living room extends across the entire southern area.
I will get back to you in due course if I have any updates to share. Further feedback is still very welcome.
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