We are renovating a terraced house from the 1960s with split-level floors. Since we want to have direct access to the garden on one level, our architect recommended a single-story extension (entrance, cloakroom, kitchen, and dining room). From there, the first split level would be reached by 7 steps. This level would include the living room, toilet, and office. One exterior wall of the original house will be removed.
At first, I thought this would be really cool, like a gallery or split-level house. Now, I’m not sure if it might be inconvenient in everyday life. You enter the living room by going up 7 steps in the dining room. The wall will be removed to create an open layout.
I would really appreciate your opinions!
At first, I thought this would be really cool, like a gallery or split-level house. Now, I’m not sure if it might be inconvenient in everyday life. You enter the living room by going up 7 steps in the dining room. The wall will be removed to create an open layout.
I would really appreciate your opinions!
ypg schrieb:
You could also consider a seat windowI really like the idea, but I'm not sure exactly where on the ground floor... maybe right by the kitchen? Or at the back by the terrace...dbertig schrieb:
I really like the idea, but I’m not sure exactly where on the ground floor... maybe right by the kitchen? Or at the back near the terrace...I prefer the idea of a bench (preferably a wide upholstered bench) upstairs by the “divider.” A window seat isn’t really comfortable. Probably too warm on the south side. I’m also unsure whether I would change the terrace door facing south. You can, but you don’t have to. A window seat, if there is one, is nice for short breaks and some sliding fun. If you have poles as a partition, the kids can have fun with those too. And honestly: why should the kids stay in the dining area when they can spend a few more minutes upstairs playing or watching TV?
Something like this. Quick & dirty once again:
ypg schrieb:
I think the idea of having a bench (preferably a wide upholstered bench) on the upper floor at the “divider” is better. A window seat isn’t really comfortable. It would probably be too warm on the south side. I’m also not sure if I would change the terrace door facing south. You can, but it’s not necessary.
A window seat, if there is one, is nice for short-term fun and some sliding fun. If you have poles as a divider, the kids can also enjoy them. And honestly: why should the kids stay in the dining area when they can play or watch TV upstairs for a few more minutes?
Something like that. Quick & dirty again:
Wow, thank you so much for the great visualization! It looks really cool! Which program did you use for this? I’d love to learn SketchUp :-)
You’re right, you could create a cozy seating area up here. It looks really good. I just had some concerns that it might partially block the view to the stove and the rest of the room.
K a t j a schrieb:
Sorry, I still don’t understand: why does the window in the living room need to be bricked up in the upper left corner according to the plan? Unfortunately, the window cannot remain because the extension goes exactly through that window. You can see it marked in yellow (everything yellow is the existing structure and will be removed):
dbertig schrieb:
Unfortunately, the window cannot remain because the extension goes exactly through this window. You can see it highlighted in yellow (all yellow areas are part of the existing structure and will be removed):
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The other window facing west will remain and will be enlarged (blue): <br />
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[ATTACH type="full" alt="3D living room: Open living area with sofa, coffee table, and partition in the floor plan model.](/attachments/93354/)
