ᐅ Single-family house with basement and double garage, 9.2 x 11 m floor plan – optimization
Created on: 11 May 2018 21:53
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Development plan/restrictions: no significant ones
Plot size: 725 m² (7,798 ft²)
Slope: none
Building envelope, building line and boundary not beyond 18 m (59 ft)
Edge setback 3 m (10 ft), standard
Number of parking spaces: 1
Number of floors: 2 full stories
Roof type: rafter roof
Style: modern
Orientation: east-west
Maximum heights/limits
Client requirements
Basement planned
Number of occupants: 2 adults, 2 children (5/7 years)
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor as planned
Office: family use
Guest sleepers per year: negligible
Open or closed architecture: open
Modern construction method
Open kitchen
Number of dining seats: 8-10
Fireplace: yes
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Double garage
Utility garden planned later
House design
Who designed it: developer
What do you particularly like? Straight staircase, living/dining area, hallway on upper floor
What do you dislike? Cloakroom, shower/WC; basement layout
Preferred heating system: district heating (requirement!)
If you have to do without something, which details/options?
Why is the design as it is now? Developed together
The hallway on the upper floor is desired because it is used as a reading nook and has the best mountain view, so it is wanted!
Question: any good ideas regarding cloakroom/office/shower-WC? Possibly optimize kitchen layout, optimize basement layout. Better layout for bathroom on upper floor
Suggestions/improvements in general are welcome!
Of course, constructive criticism is also appreciated!
Plot size: 725 m² (7,798 ft²)
Slope: none
Building envelope, building line and boundary not beyond 18 m (59 ft)
Edge setback 3 m (10 ft), standard
Number of parking spaces: 1
Number of floors: 2 full stories
Roof type: rafter roof
Style: modern
Orientation: east-west
Maximum heights/limits
Client requirements
Basement planned
Number of occupants: 2 adults, 2 children (5/7 years)
Space requirements on ground floor and upper floor as planned
Office: family use
Guest sleepers per year: negligible
Open or closed architecture: open
Modern construction method
Open kitchen
Number of dining seats: 8-10
Fireplace: yes
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Double garage
Utility garden planned later
House design
Who designed it: developer
What do you particularly like? Straight staircase, living/dining area, hallway on upper floor
What do you dislike? Cloakroom, shower/WC; basement layout
Preferred heating system: district heating (requirement!)
If you have to do without something, which details/options?
Why is the design as it is now? Developed together
The hallway on the upper floor is desired because it is used as a reading nook and has the best mountain view, so it is wanted!
Question: any good ideas regarding cloakroom/office/shower-WC? Possibly optimize kitchen layout, optimize basement layout. Better layout for bathroom on upper floor
Suggestions/improvements in general are welcome!
Of course, constructive criticism is also appreciated!
I would skip the second door into the bathroom with this floor plan. Instead, definitely place the bedroom door leading into the walk-in closet. Having the route from the walk-in closet to the bathroom go through the hallway should be possible and makes it easier to furnish the bathroom more efficiently, plus you get more wardrobe space in the closet. And I agree with ypg here: place the wardrobes along the exterior wall (which is also easier without the extra bathroom door).
Sliding doors can be smoothly integrated into the wall, but this costs more (I hope you are aware of that). In the living room, I would have the sliding doors slide into the wall behind the TV stand. In the kitchen, you could then place cabinets where the sliding door currently runs (if desired, although as I said, I don’t find the kitchen layout very appealing overall). A regular door into the kitchen would also be possible.
I find the kitchen layout less than ideal but manageable. However, what would be a complete no-go for me is having only an 80cm (31.5 inches) wide passageway into the dining/living area. That is just too narrow. I have that right now in my rental apartment as the passage between the kitchen counter and dining table. It works, but for heaven’s sake, NEVER in my own house!
I also don’t find the fireplace location ideal. It’s not so bad upstairs, where you can build a nice built-in shelf or cabinet for the child, but in the dining/living area, it just looks like it randomly fell and was left there.
I wouldn’t go for north-facing windows instead of east-facing ones. I assume the facade design was the deciding factor here. So I would be interested in seeing an exterior view.
As a layperson, I can’t comment on the structural aspects, but I think with the appropriate beams, almost anything is possible. Is it planned as a solid masonry construction or timber frame? Timber usually allows for more flexibility. The question is whether it makes sense in this case.
The view of the mountains from the upper floor hallway is a nice touch, but honestly, I don’t think it will be used much (for example, for reading there). You have the view from your bedroom daily. I would prefer to have the mountain view there (or at least from the bathroom if I’m soaking in the tub). You might enjoy seeing it briefly when coming up the stairs, but that’s about it. So take some time to reflect on where the beautiful mountain view would make the most sense.
Stairs: quarter turn going down, straight going up??? Will that work with the height?
Sliding doors can be smoothly integrated into the wall, but this costs more (I hope you are aware of that). In the living room, I would have the sliding doors slide into the wall behind the TV stand. In the kitchen, you could then place cabinets where the sliding door currently runs (if desired, although as I said, I don’t find the kitchen layout very appealing overall). A regular door into the kitchen would also be possible.
I find the kitchen layout less than ideal but manageable. However, what would be a complete no-go for me is having only an 80cm (31.5 inches) wide passageway into the dining/living area. That is just too narrow. I have that right now in my rental apartment as the passage between the kitchen counter and dining table. It works, but for heaven’s sake, NEVER in my own house!
I also don’t find the fireplace location ideal. It’s not so bad upstairs, where you can build a nice built-in shelf or cabinet for the child, but in the dining/living area, it just looks like it randomly fell and was left there.
I wouldn’t go for north-facing windows instead of east-facing ones. I assume the facade design was the deciding factor here. So I would be interested in seeing an exterior view.
As a layperson, I can’t comment on the structural aspects, but I think with the appropriate beams, almost anything is possible. Is it planned as a solid masonry construction or timber frame? Timber usually allows for more flexibility. The question is whether it makes sense in this case.
The view of the mountains from the upper floor hallway is a nice touch, but honestly, I don’t think it will be used much (for example, for reading there). You have the view from your bedroom daily. I would prefer to have the mountain view there (or at least from the bathroom if I’m soaking in the tub). You might enjoy seeing it briefly when coming up the stairs, but that’s about it. So take some time to reflect on where the beautiful mountain view would make the most sense.
Stairs: quarter turn going down, straight going up??? Will that work with the height?
I took another look at the kitchen dimensions. This won’t work as it is. The countertop depth is listed as exactly 60cm (24 inches), but I would expect a real measurement of at least 65cm (26 inches), which will make the walkway even narrower. So, either shorten the peninsula or skip the 50cm (20 inches) deep cabinet against the wall.
Dining table 2m x 0.8m (6.5 ft x 2.6 ft)? Do you already have it or is it still planned? If it’s still in the planning stage, I would definitely make it wider to have a chance to place something in the middle. There is enough space for that. We currently have a dining table 85cm (33 inches) deep, and it’s difficult to fit a serving platter with roast or similar between two opposite seating places. I would go for at least 1m (39 inches) width, and for proportional reasons probably make the table a few centimeters longer as well.
Dining table 2m x 0.8m (6.5 ft x 2.6 ft)? Do you already have it or is it still planned? If it’s still in the planning stage, I would definitely make it wider to have a chance to place something in the middle. There is enough space for that. We currently have a dining table 85cm (33 inches) deep, and it’s difficult to fit a serving platter with roast or similar between two opposite seating places. I would go for at least 1m (39 inches) width, and for proportional reasons probably make the table a few centimeters longer as well.
I think the approach isn’t bad, and the most important tips have already been mentioned.
What else I notice:
The entrance hallway has a direct line of sight to the living area. Although it bends around the corner after about 3 meters (10 feet), the cozy evening atmosphere seems to be lost if there is no door or similar separation.
I would move the front door further along the hallway towards the top of the plan. It’s very impractical to enter and immediately face the stairs. Don’t worry about the bathroom door—using both doors at the same time is very unlikely.
I find it a bit unfortunate that the cloakroom area is so long and narrow. It hardly makes sense to place a mirror anywhere here, as you would have to be practically nose-to-glass.
The rooms upstairs are all sufficient and okay, but the generous hallway takes its toll. To me, the layout is a bit indecisive. Although the hallway is now quite large, it doesn’t become a cozy extra reading or lounging nook, but rather just a corridor. It will be difficult to create a sense of comfort here. Additionally, the children’s rooms should be shifted to the left on the plan, at least to give the interior designer a chance to place something in this somewhat lifeless viewing spot.
What else I notice:
The entrance hallway has a direct line of sight to the living area. Although it bends around the corner after about 3 meters (10 feet), the cozy evening atmosphere seems to be lost if there is no door or similar separation.
I would move the front door further along the hallway towards the top of the plan. It’s very impractical to enter and immediately face the stairs. Don’t worry about the bathroom door—using both doors at the same time is very unlikely.
I find it a bit unfortunate that the cloakroom area is so long and narrow. It hardly makes sense to place a mirror anywhere here, as you would have to be practically nose-to-glass.
The rooms upstairs are all sufficient and okay, but the generous hallway takes its toll. To me, the layout is a bit indecisive. Although the hallway is now quite large, it doesn’t become a cozy extra reading or lounging nook, but rather just a corridor. It will be difficult to create a sense of comfort here. Additionally, the children’s rooms should be shifted to the left on the plan, at least to give the interior designer a chance to place something in this somewhat lifeless viewing spot.
Curly schrieb:
I also have two kids, and I would be 100% sure that I’d constantly find myself standing in the walk-in closet in front of the locked bathroom door because the kids locked it but forgot to unlock it when leaving. Just collect all the keys and that’s it. Anyone who locks bathroom doors clearly doesn’t have an emergency doctor in their circle of friends.
Climbee schrieb:
I checked the kitchen measurements again. This won’t work. The depth of the countertop is specified as exactly 60cm (24 inches), Many dimensions here are calculated very tightly and only fit in a rough construction stage (which would have to be crafted by a precision engineer).
Climbee schrieb:
Stairs: quarter turn downwards, straight upwards??? Does that even work with the ceiling height? I share that doubt.
Climbee schrieb:
but in the dining/living area it somehow stands there like it accidentally fell down and was just left there. It’s there because of the sliding door that rushes past to the horror of the cat.
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11ant schrieb:
You just collect all the keys and that’s it. Anyone who locks bathroom doors doesn’t have an emergency doctor among their friends.
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so.In new constructions, bathrooms are fitted with turn bolts so they can be easily opened in an emergency (e.g., with a coin).
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