ᐅ Single-family House on a Slope – Feedback on the Current Floor Plan
Created on: 21 Feb 2021 20:28
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pincher11
Hello everyone,
we are currently planning our “dream house.” :-)
Here are some basic facts:
Development Plan / Restrictions
Our plot is about 700sqm (7,535 sq ft) with a slope facing north.
On the south side, as shown in the plan, there are large trees. Behind this approximately 8m (26 feet) wide strip, there are fields.
The main entrance of the house should be on the north side. The higher garden area on the south side should be accessible on one level from the ground floor (dining/living area) – which is very important to us.
As seen in the current plan, you enter “on ground level” from the street/garage through the front door into the vestibule (a split-level between basement and ground floor). From there, you need to go up a few steps to reach the living area.
A split-level house, which would of course be an option for the slope, is something we do not want.
Owners’ Requirements:
Solid construction including double garage / modern design / shallow pitched roof / two living floors plus basement
Number of occupants: 2 adults + 2 toddlers
Open layout (from kitchen to dining/living area)
Kitchen with central island
Fireplace
Open connection between terrace area and living space
House Design
The current plan is based on ideas developed together with an architect.
What we especially like and why:
- Parent’s area on the upper floor with a bright corridor along the outer wall connecting bathroom/dressing room/bedroom
- Open space above the dining table for a spacious, bright atmosphere
After several months, we have reached a planning stage that meets most of our requirements and now want YOUR [B]FEEDBACK! ;-)
We are looking forward to tips and suggestions for improvement regarding room layouts, room sizes, and anything else. [/B]
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
we are currently planning our “dream house.” :-)
Here are some basic facts:
Development Plan / Restrictions
Our plot is about 700sqm (7,535 sq ft) with a slope facing north.
On the south side, as shown in the plan, there are large trees. Behind this approximately 8m (26 feet) wide strip, there are fields.
The main entrance of the house should be on the north side. The higher garden area on the south side should be accessible on one level from the ground floor (dining/living area) – which is very important to us.
As seen in the current plan, you enter “on ground level” from the street/garage through the front door into the vestibule (a split-level between basement and ground floor). From there, you need to go up a few steps to reach the living area.
A split-level house, which would of course be an option for the slope, is something we do not want.
Owners’ Requirements:
Solid construction including double garage / modern design / shallow pitched roof / two living floors plus basement
Number of occupants: 2 adults + 2 toddlers
Open layout (from kitchen to dining/living area)
Kitchen with central island
Fireplace
Open connection between terrace area and living space
House Design
The current plan is based on ideas developed together with an architect.
What we especially like and why:
- Parent’s area on the upper floor with a bright corridor along the outer wall connecting bathroom/dressing room/bedroom
- Open space above the dining table for a spacious, bright atmosphere
After several months, we have reached a planning stage that meets most of our requirements and now want YOUR [B]FEEDBACK! ;-)
We are looking forward to tips and suggestions for improvement regarding room layouts, room sizes, and anything else. [/B]
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
ypg schrieb:
And I still don’t see the front door, there are four windows there, right?I think the four windows are placed in front of the entrance door as a privacy screen, or as a second vestibule (more like a wind tunnel though), or something like that…ypg schrieb:
I don’t want to discuss the granny flat.
But I think the exterior views make it look like an apartment building. If that doesn’t bother you, go ahead. Many people get so caught up in planning and excitement that they don’t realize the single-family home character is lost during the design process—even if they don’t intend to rent out any units.
I also believe that such a bulky structure doesn’t quite fit on a slope. I would have preferred a one-and-a-half-story house with a 45-degree roof pitch here.
It’s important to understand the basement level, because the mezzanine isn’t clearly defined.
And I still don’t see the front door—there are four windows, right?
But I guess that doesn’t matter...
Actually, it does. The door is located behind the projecting wall.
I really don’t like the window projection on the south side; it reinforces the apartment building look from the street front. Maybe consider swapping the dining/kitchen/pantry and living room/office areas.
It immediately reminded me of a face. Who wants narrow horizontal windows like that? 😉
Alessandro schrieb:
Is a 4-meter (13-foot) kitchen run plus an island not enough kitchen space for you? Yep! If you subtract 180cm (6 feet) for tall cabinets housing the oven and fridge from the 4 meters, you're left with 2.20 meters (7 feet 3 inches). Allocating 1 meter (3 feet 3 inches) for knives and the coffee machine—which every household usually has—leaves you with 1.20 meters (4 feet) plus a 2-meter (6 feet 6 inches) island. For a two-person household, we have more than that, and even then it's tight.
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Alessandro22 Feb 2021 13:47It’s the same for us, except that we are also losing a tall cabinet (door). However, the kitchen island provides plenty of storage space, as does the large pantry. I wouldn’t worry about storage space in this regard.
Alessandro schrieb:
It’s the same for us, except we lose a tall cabinet (door) as well. However, the kitchen island offers a lot of storage space, and of course the large pantry does too.
I wouldn’t worry about storage in that case.
This style is definitely not my preference... I like the kitchen itself, but if you plan too little countertop space along the wall (where it wouldn’t be noticeable), the island has to compensate for that. You can’t rely on a spacious pantry for that, since it’s a separate room—and you need countertop space right where you cook, live, and prepare food.
That’s just my opinion!
When planning over 200 square meters (over 2,150 square feet) of living space, I find a kitchen hidden away in the corner somewhat secondary. I recently saw a kitchen on a cooking show with what felt like a 3-meter (10-foot) island... quite impractical, but also practical for the workspace it provided during preparation. However, the real issue, in my view, was that the refrigerator was inside the pantry. This meant the pantry door was frequently open, exposing the cluttered shelves inside. With the holiday lighting creating a wild and colorful display on those shelves, it completely detracted from the beautiful kitchen. This is a good example of the downside of outsourcing frequently used items.
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Alessandro22 Feb 2021 16:00Well, that is obviously nonsense.
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