ᐅ Tips and Ideas for a 170 sqm Single-Family Home Without a Basement
Created on: 25 May 2014 22:39
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oleda222Hi,
after reading here for some time, I would like to share our design for discussion.
Plot:
approx. 23 x 39 m (approx. 75 x 128 ft),
access from the north at the east corner
For orientation: front door faces north, dining room to the south, living room to the southwest
We plan to build the carport along the eastern property boundary (moved a few meters south).
According to the development plan: single-story, no townhouse/villa style
Notes on the design drawings:
The site is flat.
approx. 170 sqm (approx. 1,830 sq ft) of living space, no basement
Guest WC: should be somewhat larger to allow space for a shower.
A chimney is planned for the dining room in the lower right corner; for this, the utility/hobby room on the upper floor needs to be set back partially, otherwise there won’t be enough room for the door into the kids’ room.
From the hallway into the dining room, we want a door opening into the dining room instead of a sliding door; no door or sliding door between dining and living rooms; however, a sliding door between kitchen and dining room is planned.
The kitchen is not yet planned; all furniture shown is placeholder, as is most of the other furniture. The sofa has been roughly moved for now.
The laundry chute from the bathroom to the utility room is not yet drawn in.
I’d appreciate any suggestions or feedback.
Regards
after reading here for some time, I would like to share our design for discussion.
Plot:
approx. 23 x 39 m (approx. 75 x 128 ft),
access from the north at the east corner
For orientation: front door faces north, dining room to the south, living room to the southwest
We plan to build the carport along the eastern property boundary (moved a few meters south).
According to the development plan: single-story, no townhouse/villa style
Notes on the design drawings:
The site is flat.
approx. 170 sqm (approx. 1,830 sq ft) of living space, no basement
Guest WC: should be somewhat larger to allow space for a shower.
A chimney is planned for the dining room in the lower right corner; for this, the utility/hobby room on the upper floor needs to be set back partially, otherwise there won’t be enough room for the door into the kids’ room.
From the hallway into the dining room, we want a door opening into the dining room instead of a sliding door; no door or sliding door between dining and living rooms; however, a sliding door between kitchen and dining room is planned.
The kitchen is not yet planned; all furniture shown is placeholder, as is most of the other furniture. The sofa has been roughly moved for now.
The laundry chute from the bathroom to the utility room is not yet drawn in.
I’d appreciate any suggestions or feedback.
Regards
The dressing room is basically just a corridor. You have two doors there plus one or two floor-to-ceiling windows (according to the plan). Is there enough space behind the door leading to the hallway for a wardrobe with a depth of 60cm (24 inches)? I don’t have a better idea at the moment, but I don’t think it will work as a proper dressing room.
Yes, the walk-in closet is still causing some headaches.
There definitely won’t be any floor-to-ceiling windows, only standard ones. The door might be moved a bit towards the center to create more space on the left side for a wardrobe. Also, the bathroom door will be moved higher so the wall can be extended upwards by a few centimeters. This will give about 205 cm (81 inches) of room width, allowing for a 2-meter (6 ft 6 in) wide wardrobe with the appropriate depth to be placed there.
There definitely won’t be any floor-to-ceiling windows, only standard ones. The door might be moved a bit towards the center to create more space on the left side for a wardrobe. Also, the bathroom door will be moved higher so the wall can be extended upwards by a few centimeters. This will give about 205 cm (81 inches) of room width, allowing for a 2-meter (6 ft 6 in) wide wardrobe with the appropriate depth to be placed there.
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Wanderdüne27 May 2014 09:30Regarding the ground floor:
The staircase is poorly located; anyone going to the upper floor must pass through the dirty area if the wardrobe is placed on the wall next to the utility room. The utility room, confined behind the dining room and kitchen, is impractical. The living room feels inward-facing and serves as a passageway, which is uncomfortable. How is TV viewing supposed to work? Why have floor-to-ceiling windows if seating is placed right in front of them? Sightlines in the living room should be considered. The kitchen should be planned early and integrated—whether with or without an island, pantry, and so on.
Regarding the upper floor:
The walk-in closet has been addressed; it’s better to plan it so the bedroom doesn’t also have to accommodate clothing (though it may if desired). Access to the bedroom would be better further to the left on the plan, where it’s quieter. The access to the bathroom, together with the walk-in closet, should be reconsidered.
=> Nothing to celebrate
WD
The staircase is poorly located; anyone going to the upper floor must pass through the dirty area if the wardrobe is placed on the wall next to the utility room. The utility room, confined behind the dining room and kitchen, is impractical. The living room feels inward-facing and serves as a passageway, which is uncomfortable. How is TV viewing supposed to work? Why have floor-to-ceiling windows if seating is placed right in front of them? Sightlines in the living room should be considered. The kitchen should be planned early and integrated—whether with or without an island, pantry, and so on.
Regarding the upper floor:
The walk-in closet has been addressed; it’s better to plan it so the bedroom doesn’t also have to accommodate clothing (though it may if desired). Access to the bedroom would be better further to the left on the plan, where it’s quieter. The access to the bathroom, together with the walk-in closet, should be reconsidered.
=> Nothing to celebrate
WD
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