ᐅ Single-family house with a split-level design for the living area
Created on: 3 Oct 2014 16:32
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ProjektHello,
we have completed our final planning, and if anyone notices any possible improvements, we would appreciate your feedback. Our plot has a very slight slope, which is why we included a split-level step; this allows us to have the terrace at the same level as the living area.
A few additional notes...
- The split-level step on the ground floor means the entrance area has a plank floor, with a half step leading up to the living/dining room floor.
- The walls next to the concrete staircase on the ground floor are built handrails, not full-height walls.
- The ceiling height in the living/dining area is approximately 265 cm (8 ft 8 in), while in the front part of the ground floor it is about 300 cm (9 ft 10 in).
- The garden faces south-west.
We look forward to your input...
we have completed our final planning, and if anyone notices any possible improvements, we would appreciate your feedback. Our plot has a very slight slope, which is why we included a split-level step; this allows us to have the terrace at the same level as the living area.
A few additional notes...
- The split-level step on the ground floor means the entrance area has a plank floor, with a half step leading up to the living/dining room floor.
- The walls next to the concrete staircase on the ground floor are built handrails, not full-height walls.
- The ceiling height in the living/dining area is approximately 265 cm (8 ft 8 in), while in the front part of the ground floor it is about 300 cm (9 ft 10 in).
- The garden faces south-west.
We look forward to your input...
I really like the upper floor. The only issue I see is that the entrance area to the master bathroom feels a bit tight. You might be able to move the shower wall slightly and make some adjustments there. Will there be a sauna installed, or what is planned for the space at the back of the bathroom on the right? Also, I think one skylight is a bit too few.
For the first child's bedroom, I would move the door so that there is about 65 cm (25.5 inches) of space behind it, allowing the room to be used more effectively.
On the ground floor, I don’t like the two staircases. It feels like a waste of space. I’m also not a fan of the narrow hallways on either side of the stairs. The one on the right could end up quite dark. The cloakroom seems very small to me, and the access to the toilet is impractical. The home office will also be quite dark, at least in the front area.
Summary: At first glance, it’s not a bad design, but on a closer look, there are a few minor issues that could definitely be addressed or resolved differently.
For the first child's bedroom, I would move the door so that there is about 65 cm (25.5 inches) of space behind it, allowing the room to be used more effectively.
On the ground floor, I don’t like the two staircases. It feels like a waste of space. I’m also not a fan of the narrow hallways on either side of the stairs. The one on the right could end up quite dark. The cloakroom seems very small to me, and the access to the toilet is impractical. The home office will also be quite dark, at least in the front area.
Summary: At first glance, it’s not a bad design, but on a closer look, there are a few minor issues that could definitely be addressed or resolved differently.
Hello Manu1976,
thank you for the suggestions.
Now, of course, personal preferences meet the "practical" implementation.
It is very important to us to have the staircase in the center of the hallway.
The side passages are about 120cm (47 inches) wide, the left one even wider. Because the living room is designed to be very bright with many large windows, we expect the entrance area to be bright and inviting. The staircase, starting from the split-level steps, is open, so it should not feel cramped. Behind the staircase, a panoramic fireplace will serve as an additional room divider between the dining and living areas.
The cloakroom is only intended for the family's seasonal jackets. In fact, some space will be lost here because we plan to install the main service shaft—controlled residential ventilation, electrical, water.
The master bathroom is not fully planned yet. We have already had similar thoughts: a larger window and a bit more space in the entry area. The correctly identified sauna is an option if the budget allows. Hopefully, this will become clearer by the time of interior construction....
thank you for the suggestions.
Now, of course, personal preferences meet the "practical" implementation.
It is very important to us to have the staircase in the center of the hallway.
The side passages are about 120cm (47 inches) wide, the left one even wider. Because the living room is designed to be very bright with many large windows, we expect the entrance area to be bright and inviting. The staircase, starting from the split-level steps, is open, so it should not feel cramped. Behind the staircase, a panoramic fireplace will serve as an additional room divider between the dining and living areas.
The cloakroom is only intended for the family's seasonal jackets. In fact, some space will be lost here because we plan to install the main service shaft—controlled residential ventilation, electrical, water.
The master bathroom is not fully planned yet. We have already had similar thoughts: a larger window and a bit more space in the entry area. The correctly identified sauna is an option if the budget allows. Hopefully, this will become clearer by the time of interior construction....
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The cloakroom is intended only for the family’s seasonal jackets........??? For the family? The space would barely be enough for just my husband’s seasonal jackets and shoes (garden jacket, leather jacket, rain jacket, fabric jacket, and motorcycle jacket)!!!
Overall, there is a lot of living space, but the secondary rooms (pantry, cloakroom, WC) are kept to a minimum. I wouldn’t feel comfortable with that, as it reduces the flow of the house. For example, how will the pantry be furnished? Nobody wants to squeeze into that room with shopping baskets when standing in the garage...
Enclosed rooms and access through the bedroom are also not my preference, as it means the bedroom is being planned as a passageway. Still, the dressing room is quite well designed.
I can picture the stairs quite well. However, I feel the living area lacks some spatial division. I like the gallery.
I don’t understand the reason for the split-level. Is it just one step? That can be compensated with a garden border strip (whether going up or down) before incorporating two trip hazards inside the house??
Hello,
for the listed jackets, I would need about 50cm (20 inches) of space on the rail. The coat rack will be approximately 150cm (59 inches) wide. We don’t need space for motorcycle or garden jackets ;-) There will certainly be some additional coat hooks on the wall in the hallway or kitchen next to the front door.
The pantry will have an L-shaped shelf at the far end.
That’s all. A few basic food items to keep in stock, some cleaning supplies, and that’s it. It’s not a living space, but a functional room so that you don’t have to pass through the garage to get to the kitchen.
Exactly right, the heart of the home is the living room. That’s where we spend most of our time—not in the coat area or the guest bathroom. That’s why there is a lot of living space in the lounge area. The division is made by the panoramic fireplace between the living and dining rooms under the staircase.
A split-level design is a matter of personal taste; for some it’s a trip hazard, for us it’s a spatial feature. If we didn’t include the steps, the terrace would have at least three or more steps down to the garden, or the living room would have a basement-like character. We like emphasizing the living area this way. The approximately 38cm (15 inches) height difference is balanced out by this.
Currently, in our apartment, the closet is in the bedroom—does that make it a walk-through room? We actually spend more time in the bedroom when getting dressed. We want a separate master area: get up in the morning, go to the bathroom, get dressed, and then out.
for the listed jackets, I would need about 50cm (20 inches) of space on the rail. The coat rack will be approximately 150cm (59 inches) wide. We don’t need space for motorcycle or garden jackets ;-) There will certainly be some additional coat hooks on the wall in the hallway or kitchen next to the front door.
The pantry will have an L-shaped shelf at the far end.
That’s all. A few basic food items to keep in stock, some cleaning supplies, and that’s it. It’s not a living space, but a functional room so that you don’t have to pass through the garage to get to the kitchen.
Exactly right, the heart of the home is the living room. That’s where we spend most of our time—not in the coat area or the guest bathroom. That’s why there is a lot of living space in the lounge area. The division is made by the panoramic fireplace between the living and dining rooms under the staircase.
A split-level design is a matter of personal taste; for some it’s a trip hazard, for us it’s a spatial feature. If we didn’t include the steps, the terrace would have at least three or more steps down to the garden, or the living room would have a basement-like character. We like emphasizing the living area this way. The approximately 38cm (15 inches) height difference is balanced out by this.
Currently, in our apartment, the closet is in the bedroom—does that make it a walk-through room? We actually spend more time in the bedroom when getting dressed. We want a separate master area: get up in the morning, go to the bathroom, get dressed, and then out.
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