ᐅ Single-family home, opinion on floor plan design

Created on: 9 Dec 2014 14:03
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honk0190
Hello everyone,

The initial floor plan design is complete, and I would appreciate it if you could take a look and let me know if you notice any major issues.

The starting point was:
- Single-family house without a basement
- Garage and carport with access to the entrance area
- Large balcony and terrace
- Two full stories
- Sauna area in the bathroom
- Fireplace in the living room

If you spot anything else, I would be grateful for your feedback.
P.S. The windows are not final yet.

Best regards

2D Grundriss eines Hauses mit Terrasse, Carport, Garage, Küche und Wohnzimmer


Grundriss eines Mehrzimmerhauses mit Schlafzimmer, Bad, Kindzimmern, Flur und Balkon
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milkie
10 Dec 2014 17:10
So the access road, meaning the forest, is to the east?
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milkie
10 Dec 2014 17:15
I believe no one should be forced to have a dedicated kids’ bathroom. It’s a luxury that some, and nowadays many, can afford.
We have an 8 sqm (86 sq ft) “kids’ bathroom” because the two older boys live on a separate floor and there was enough space in the attic. Otherwise, a spacious family bathroom would have been sufficient for us.

Especially since some of these 3–4 sqm (32–43 sq ft) bathrooms can hardly be called more than a toilet. They usually lack space for drying off, getting dressed, storing teenage toiletries, towels, or furnishings suitable for young children.
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honk0190
10 Dec 2014 17:17
We will definitely reconsider the second door.

Yes, the driveway is where I marked it in yellow.
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milkie
10 Dec 2014 17:19
What lies beyond your property to the north? And why don’t you get any sunlight from the west side?
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honk0190
10 Dec 2014 17:26
There are hills to the north and south. We get sunlight from the west, which is why the terrace and balcony are oriented in that direction.
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Wanderdüne
10 Dec 2014 22:30
Even with the site plan and the previous statements, I cannot see how the design could be considered a successful plan.

I think you should reconsider from scratch, regardless of the existing design, especially regarding the positioning of the individual rooms, the building, and the driveway on the property.