Bungalow floor plan - What should be considered?

Caught, symmetry is important to me


So far we are satisfied, but I also find it important that third, independent persons take a look. This way, errors can be partially eliminated and the experiences of others can be shared.

Personally, I would always prefer the gable roof option: not only for the reasons already mentioned here, but also, for example, because of the possibility of an open gable. Furthermore, a gable roof is always more modern – well, if you like country house style, a hip roof is preferable. However, one has to weigh how to accommodate a possible later expansion for a children's room.

I feel that a bungalow with a gable roof is architecturally downgraded to a barrack. A kind of fair beer, so to speak. I see it the opposite way regarding gable roofs being "more modern"; I find them more conservative.

However, you are right about the expansion: A hip roof means practically sloping roofs on all sides, without dormers, so only flat windows; with a gable, you can also have facade windows – climatically in my opinion a relief. Also, in addition to knee walls, you then have actual straight walls.

What is an Abschleppung?

An Abschleppung is when the roof is extended further at one point, almost like the hat being pulled lower over the face at that spot. The advantage is to avoid distortion in the clear roof shape that otherwise occurs with protrusions in the floor plan (as here caused by the entrance porch). Visually, it just calms the roof surface; structurally, it saves the roof frame from having to adopt a more complicated geometry at such points.

I once set walls and come to about 11 x 12, while you are at 10.5 x 13.30, so the same order of magnitude. But my areas are better zoned. The utility room has over 10 sqm, and you can also now place furniture under the canopy. I could make it smaller with a drawing program, but it doesn’t have to be. Many walls can be decorated and furnished symmetrically. The staircase, whether built later or now, has space, even if it turns out a bit narrower. If it is planned and built now, the wardrobe can be used as a storage room underneath. The bathroom could be divided so that visitors don’t look into the tub, so the toilet/washbasin area is in the front.

It also works with a hip roof






Regards, Yvonne

I find Yvonne's sketch better than what you had before. I only miss a small guest WC. So that visitors don't always have to go into the private area. But that could fit next to the utility room and entrance. Good sketch. Oh. A hipped roof looks faster, more like a sports car. Karsten

I find Yvonne's sketch better than what you had before. Only a small guest WC is missing for me. So that visitors don't always have to go into the private area. But that would be possible next to the utility room and entrance. Good sketch. Oh. Hipped roof looks faster, more like a sports car. Karsten

Yes, true. Those who can't do without it can squeeze in a small room on the right. I would simply separate the main bathroom with a sliding door that can be closed if needed. That should probably be weighed against the number of visitors, just like the dining area.

Thanks, Karsten [emoji2]

Best regards, Yvonne

So, no reaction at all is like a punch in the face