ᐅ Single-family house for 4 people – Initial Design – Baden-Württemberg

Hello dear forum members,
we would also like to share our design with you as a reference.
The plot is number 84 according to the plan. (It will still be expanded to 504m² (5415 ft²))
Location is Baden-Württemberg.

But first, the essential key data:

Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 504m² (5415 ft²) - 17.7m x 28.5m (58 ft x 94 ft)
Slope: No
Site occupancy index: 0.4
Floor area ratio:
Building window, building line and boundary: see plan
Edge development: according to Baden-Württemberg regulations (2m (6.5 ft)?)
Number of parking spaces: 2
Number of floors: Max. 2
Roof shape: Almost anything possible
Architectural style: Modern / Classic
Orientation: East / West
Maximum heights / Limits: Ridge height: 6.2m (20 ft); Eaves height: 8.6m (28 ft)
Other requirements

Client Requirements
Style, roof shape, building type: Classic Modern
Basement, floors: Basement not desired; floors 1.5 (knee wall 1.80m (5 ft 11 in))
Number of occupants, age: Currently 2 (36/27), planned 4
Space requirements EG (ground floor), OG (upper floor):
Office: family use
Overnight guests per year: Max 1-2
Open architecture
Modern construction
Open kitchen with island
Number of dining seats: 6-8
Fireplace: Welcome
Music / stereo wall
Balcony; roof terrace: Not necessary
Garage, carport: Garage size for 4 motorcycles and workshop
Utility garden, greenhouse: Not necessary

House Design
Planning by:
- Do-it-yourself
What do you especially like? Why?
Open living and dining area
Bedroom facing south, bathroom facing east
Price estimate from architect/planner: Shell construction so far €330,000 (excluding garage), CLT construction method
Personal price limit for house including equipment: €420,000
Preferred heating system: undecided so far

If you have to omit, which details/extras
- can you omit: smart home, 3 bathrooms, basement, sauna, balconies, dormers, etc.
- cannot omit: view to the south / southeast

Why is the design as it is now?
After countless drafts, we have now really fallen in love with this rough concept.
A mix of many examples from various magazines...
What makes it particularly good or bad in your opinion?
The plot offers a great view to the south.
So far the unknown factor is the neighbors’ development. We want to plan so that it does not really matter how they build without restricting us much.

What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
Of course, we would like some basic suggestions about the floor plan.
Too small, too large, senselessly planned...

We have tried to create simple structures. We don't need any special frills.
The main living area will be the primary room.

Do you think the children’s room sizes are sufficient? How is the lighting there? The windows were just roughly drawn in. Should / must skylights still be added there?
Before we add all the furniture, we would like to know in advance if the basic planning could work.
We have already placed the little house (still with rotated ridge) on the plot.

We are already looking forward to an engaging discussion and are open to every suggestion.

Best regards,
Matthias

PS: Just noticed I forgot the window in the dressing room; of course, it will be added later.

Basically, I like the main idea, but I would always try to include your (desired) furniture in the layout.
The best floor plan won’t help if the TV has no sensible place or the dream kitchen doesn’t actually work.
What I don’t like at first glance: I don’t see a hallway or any space to enter, take off shoes, and put down a hat.

saralina87 schrieb:

In principle, I think the basic idea is good, but I would always try to include your (desired) furniture in the plans.
The best floor plan won’t help if there’s no logical place for the TV or if the dream kitchen doesn’t actually work.
What I immediately don’t like: I don’t see a cloakroom or any space near the entrance to take off shoes and put down a hat.

Hello Saralina, thanks for the tip, I will make a note of it and try to include it.
I will try to add furniture in the second phase once the major planning issues are resolved.

Thanks to you

I would also suggest adding furniture to the floor plan... Examples:
- The living area is nicely open. But can you arrange the sofa so that the TV is at an optimal viewing distance?
- The master bedroom is basically sufficient. However, just under 3m (10 feet) is not very deep. If you want a dresser or similar furniture, it might get tricky.
- The bathroom could be challenging depending on your preferences. Do you want a bathtub? A whirlpool tub? A 1.8 x 1.2m (6 x 4 feet) shower? A double vanity?
You can best visualize your needs by including drawn-in furniture. Asking about everything in detail can be difficult, in my opinion...

Hello Drasleona,
okay, I will draw our furniture that we plan to keep exactly to scale...
You are probably right, and this way I can already spot many issues immediately.

@saralina87
I centered the front door in the hallway and moved the door to the guest area downward. Now, I have created 1.5 x 0.8 m (5 x 2.5 ft) spaces on both the left and right sides...

Malunga schrieb:


@saralina87
I have moved the front door to the center of the hallway and shifted the door to the guest area downwards, now I have created 1.5x0.8m (5x2.6 ft) spaces on both sides...

Dealing with the furniture will still give you some “aha” moments; it was no different for us.

The wardrobe is already better this way, but of course, you will be blocking all the natural daylight.
Whether the space is enough for you and two children, who will have all their shoes, jackets, scarves, and hats, is something you will have to determine!