alternative floor plan bungalow 140m²

No, we consciously chose this Town & Country floor plan and also have a draft that fits our requirements. See original thread:

The price will probably be similar, although the static calculations need to be redone and the roof may cause additional costs.

With the corner bungalow – at least in Katja’s example – I see no added value. And this is my subjective opinion.

This thread is an attempt to check whether a different arrangement of the rooms is possible from the original, namely towards the south & west. The north and east sides are the ones to neglect/less attractive sides. I don’t want windows or doors on the north, and I also don’t need exit doors on the east.

For illustration of the area layout in in the attachment relatively recent pictures.

I will gladly take on displaying the changes in two colors in the future.

Best regards M

Oh bungalow discussion! I have to agree with . You will miss a lot of storage space. And I say that as a decluttering fanatic. A story from real life: We built a bungalow (feel free to come spy), which has a really small storage room and a utility room that's quite okay. But a huge cold attic. We used to live in a smaller place, so I was firmly convinced that the parking and storage space in the new house would be more than enough. Moving day came and I waited in our little castle for the boxes to guide them to their places. After half the stuff, I started to sweat... where did all this stuff come from? Where the hell had I stashed it? At the end of the day, every cupboard was really full, the attic was covered with all kinds of junk... a 90sqm attic! Only now after 2 years and rigorous decluttering do we have space in there. Many things have moved to the garage and tool shed. Conclusion: Don't underestimate the space requirements!

Otherwise regarding the floor plan: My grandma also has a similar corridor in her farmhouse bungalow. It works, even with a wardrobe, but it's not exactly nice. The bedroom is just like my parents’. It works. Everything is very cramped, but you only sleep there anyway. Children's rooms are enough in terms of space, but experience from our house: the more square you design them, the easier they are to furnish. My son has a very long room. I always have to rearrange to make sure the toys are within reach where he’s playing. My daughter has an almost square room. Although it really has a lot of furniture (Hemnes bed, baby bed, changing table, wardrobe, shelves), it doesn’t feel as cluttered as my son’s.

Look, I’m nice and I’m attaching our floor plan for you. Maybe you’ll find something you like.

In the north, I want neither windows nor doors, and in the east, I do not need any exit doors either.

This statement is as absurd as the discussion about fixed glazing. One immediately loses all desire to continue dealing with the project.
A property develops. Ugly corners are redesigned and become beautiful. In 5 years, it may be the new favorite play area for the children. Planning no windows somewhere because you now find that side of the house not nice or unimportant is short-sighted.

With the angled bungalow - at least in Katja’s example - I see no added value. And this is my subjective opinion.

Such proposals are, of course, only meant to stimulate thinking about alternatives. However, if you do not see the added value, the discussion becomes questionable for me.
A nice example of this is also from , where you can see what a hallway makes. A room with a certain "capacity" and size, which directs and invites arrivals to the main rooms. That is the difference between "arriving home" and "just working."

Such suggestions are of course only meant to stimulate thinking about alternatives. However, if you do not see the added value, the discussion is questionable for me.

dear katja, here I probably did not express myself well. I am grateful for all your suggestions, but I compare them with the pros/cons in the original thread: additionally weigh the position on the property, and no matter how I try, I cannot imagine an angle bungalow.

Actually, I only notice minor things; otherwise, I don't find the draft as bad as many other users. The windows in the WC and bathroom were hopefully just forgotten to be drawn in, right? I would place the hallway furniture on the other wall or change the hinge of the front door. That would - I think - be more pleasant when entering the house. Move the shower to the other side and adjust the door accordingly due to noise disturbance in the bedroom. My boys sometimes showered at night after coming home. Where is the staircase to the attic now? I don't see any space in the utility room like in the last plans. And definitely make the island in the kitchen significantly deeper, there's room for it. I really wouldn’t want to sit there while something is being fried at the same time. I don't like this combination anyway, but if it has to be, then at least more distance from the seats.

With the angled bungalow - at least in Katja's example - I see no added value.

An angle has the advantage that, on the one hand, you create a kind of courtyard and thus wind protection or other benefits without having to build any additional walls, fences, etc. On the other hand, you can double the south side (or any other) of the house.

This statement is as absurd as the discussion about fixed glazing. You immediately lose any desire to continue dealing with the project. A property develops. Ugly corners are redesigned and become nice. In 5 years, it might be the children's new favorite play area. Planning no windows somewhere because you currently find that side of the house ugly or unimportant is shortsighted.

I don’t even know anymore where the unloved east is... there is never a north arrow included, and you also read other threads here...

Such suggestions are of course only meant to stimulate thinking about alternatives. However, if you don’t recognize the added value, the discussion becomes questionable for me.

Barriers! And the blockade to actually listen to someone, understand, and accept. I’m glad the property is at least limited in width, otherwise the house would be extended to 20 meters. Otherwise, the building plot and the property are a dream!