... at least that’s what the architects say in a building forum! However, I’m not sure if it’s just professional envy?! ... because I’ve also heard the opposite from friends. Mainly, they criticized the roof design, which is a standard model from our architect and often sold.
Dear forum members,
I would appreciate your feedback. All ideas and suggestions for improvement are welcome.
There are two of us and we plan to stay that way! We are designing a 1.5-story single-family house. The dimensions are 10.64 m x 10.94 m (35 ft x 36 ft) with a staggered gable roof. The lower roof has a 28-degree pitch, the higher one, under which the upper floor is located, has a 26-degree pitch with a 120 cm (47 inch) knee wall. The building is a typical model from the architect, but the floor plan can be freely designed. Windows are also not fixed.
Some explanations:
On the ground floor, there is a walk-in shower in the bathroom (the elongated one). The kitchen features a strip of windows. It is a large area with a big table and a counter.
What concerns me a bit is the bathroom: no shower is planned here intentionally, since we already have one on the ground floor. Still, perhaps we should consider a shower option in the bathtub?! I didn’t want a sloped bathtub, but rather a washbasin on a countertop that is somewhat longer. The line indicates the room height of 2 meters (6 ft 7 in).
Unfortunately, I cannot produce cross sections, so here are views from two compass directions.
In the entrance area, a small wardrobe is planned. Additionally, when guests come, all the coats and shoes should be stored in a closet (easy to access) in the study, since this room is rarely used anyway (until we can no longer manage the stairs due to age ;-))
A basement is not planned.
I look forward to your criticism and suggestions!
Yvonne
Dear forum members,
I would appreciate your feedback. All ideas and suggestions for improvement are welcome.
There are two of us and we plan to stay that way! We are designing a 1.5-story single-family house. The dimensions are 10.64 m x 10.94 m (35 ft x 36 ft) with a staggered gable roof. The lower roof has a 28-degree pitch, the higher one, under which the upper floor is located, has a 26-degree pitch with a 120 cm (47 inch) knee wall. The building is a typical model from the architect, but the floor plan can be freely designed. Windows are also not fixed.
Some explanations:
On the ground floor, there is a walk-in shower in the bathroom (the elongated one). The kitchen features a strip of windows. It is a large area with a big table and a counter.
What concerns me a bit is the bathroom: no shower is planned here intentionally, since we already have one on the ground floor. Still, perhaps we should consider a shower option in the bathtub?! I didn’t want a sloped bathtub, but rather a washbasin on a countertop that is somewhat longer. The line indicates the room height of 2 meters (6 ft 7 in).
Unfortunately, I cannot produce cross sections, so here are views from two compass directions.
In the entrance area, a small wardrobe is planned. Additionally, when guests come, all the coats and shoes should be stored in a closet (easy to access) in the study, since this room is rarely used anyway (until we can no longer manage the stairs due to age ;-))
A basement is not planned.
I look forward to your criticism and suggestions!
Yvonne
I like the house! At least it’s not boring standard design :-)
I would probably have preferred a larger bathroom and fewer bedrooms, and set aside a utility room upstairs. But those are personal preferences.
Did you actually build the kitchen with the island positioned at an angle like that? I’d be curious to see some photos!
I would probably have preferred a larger bathroom and fewer bedrooms, and set aside a utility room upstairs. But those are personal preferences.
Did you actually build the kitchen with the island positioned at an angle like that? I’d be curious to see some photos!
a) Back then, I linked the construction blog here with all the pictures, b) yes, the kitchen is exactly as originally planned. The link should be available here on the house building forum, as there are more options than just the forum itself 😉
Above, there is a utility room, and from there a small storage space branches off for suitcases, tools, and decorations. Laundry is done in the utility room. The bathroom is a bit different, as is the walk-in closet... Pictures have been posted occasionally. The freezer room on the ground floor has a free wall where a kitchen unit is installed.
Basically, I would plan it the same way again. The bedroom needs the space for ironing :P
The house could have used half a meter (1.6 feet) more depth. Then the office would be more spacious for workouts, and the freezer room/guest toilet could be arranged differently.
I’m glad about the tapered steps at the upper part of the staircase, allowing the wardrobe to fit underneath.
I’ll be away for a few days... let’s see if I manage to post a few photos then.
Above, there is a utility room, and from there a small storage space branches off for suitcases, tools, and decorations. Laundry is done in the utility room. The bathroom is a bit different, as is the walk-in closet... Pictures have been posted occasionally. The freezer room on the ground floor has a free wall where a kitchen unit is installed.
Basically, I would plan it the same way again. The bedroom needs the space for ironing :P
The house could have used half a meter (1.6 feet) more depth. Then the office would be more spacious for workouts, and the freezer room/guest toilet could be arranged differently.
I’m glad about the tapered steps at the upper part of the staircase, allowing the wardrobe to fit underneath.
I’ll be away for a few days... let’s see if I manage to post a few photos then.
Oh, by the way, the staircase is straight at the landing.
I just want to say: opinions from anonymous others are important to get the hint to look into things you might not notice yourself.
But sometimes the criticism is actually rather silly. Then you don’t really know whether it’s genuine faulty planning or just someone who can’t put themselves in your position.
I just want to say: opinions from anonymous others are important to get the hint to look into things you might not notice yourself.
But sometimes the criticism is actually rather silly. Then you don’t really know whether it’s genuine faulty planning or just someone who can’t put themselves in your position.
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