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!
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pincher1123 Feb 2021 12:38Myrna_Loy schrieb:
I basically like the floor plan, but the many stairs seem impractical for everyday use.
In my opinion, the building isn’t spacious enough to accommodate open voids—it can quickly look like a light well. Open voids are more suited for villas where you just happen to have an extra 50cm² (over 5 sq ft). Also, the sightlines between the kids’ rooms and the master bedroom aren’t very appealing. You lose wall space because of the internal windows as well.
Am I right in understanding that the fridge is supposed to be in the very large pantry? My parents-in-law were also convinced of this by their architect—and my father-in-law, who enjoys cooking as a hobby, curses the architect at every meal. The kitchen run will be extended, which will reduce the size of the pantry. The fridge obviously has to be in the kitchen. ;-) I totally agree.
We’ll remove the sightlines between the bedrooms. 🙄
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pincher1123 Feb 2021 12:40Once again, to everyone: many thanks already for your numerous opinions... we appreciate all feedback and had an in-depth discussion about several topics last night!!! 🙂
pincher11 schrieb:
We want to access the garden from the living/dining area through the large windows or doors. I’ve attached the plan again. We might want to slightly enlarge the space behind the table. It’s quite clear here that the passages to the outside are actually blocked by the furniture. With a kitchen depth of 641 cm (252 inches) including the cabinet run, island, space around the island, and dining table, there isn’t much room left.
The bed is shown at 2 m (79 inches) wide (that’s just the mattress without the frame). However, the wall to the right of the bed is only about 3 m (118 inches) wide:
This means in a parents’ area of 37 sqm (398 sq ft), you allow only 50 cm (20 inches) clearance from the bed to the upper wall of the plan. That would be too little for me.
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Myrna_Loy23 Feb 2021 19:34I would remove a wardrobe from the walk-in closet and add the 60 cm (24 inches) to the bedroom, then rotate the bed 90 degrees so that the headboard is where the window is now. This way, you don’t have to walk all the way around the bed from one side. You should also plan space for a chest of drawers.
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