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2015-02-10 23:59:47
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I found this for you – enjoy reading, wishes Yvonne
Anyone building a house does well to consider the floor plan from the very beginning. A thorough examination of one’s own living needs and the routines for a stress-free everyday life will pay off.
At the start of the planning, all future users should engage with their living needs and living habits. The best way to do this is through concrete questions. A typical topic is the open floor plan: Am I the type for an open kitchen where not only gourmet cooks but also smells can spread freely – even into the living room? Do I really want to expose my pile of dishes to the “public,” or would I rather have a door to separate this workspace? This could be the beginning of such a questionnaire.
The plot determines the floor plan
Floor plan planning begins already with the choice of plot, because the shape and size of the building plot decisively influence the design of the house. For example, houses on a slope are less flexible in the arrangement of rooms. Even the question of where the house is accessed from is essential here. As trivial as it sounds: The furnishing must not be forgotten either. Large furniture pieces need not only the pure footprint but also space to have the desired effect. And cupboards need a wall to stand against.
Floor plan planning for well-being
“The floor plan contributes decisively to the well-being of the occupants,” writes Bettina Rühm in her book “The Optimal Floor Plan.” This is true because if it doesn’t suit its users, it leads to stressful situations – daily. If a family of four lacks a second bathroom, quarrels are preprogrammed. This also happens when retreat options are missing in the living area: If one can no longer relax while watching TV because the other is clattering with dishes in the kitchen, an open floor plan for your house might be the wrong solution – even if it appears very generous and modern.
Principles that really help
“A good floor plan is characterized by reflecting the lifestyle habits of the occupants regarding traffic flow, room sizes, and room assignments and facilitating their daily routines,” writes graduate engineer Rühm further. Every building couple and every building family must develop the suitable floor plan for their house themselves. Nevertheless, there are a few principles that help with proper floor plan planning. A house should always offer both: space for communication and space for retreat. A change between openness and closedness need not be a weak compromise but can represent a varied, coherent solution. Also important: always think of sufficient storage and movement areas. And: plan as long-term as possible. Rooms should be able to be used differently, combined variably, and separated again.
What to consider when planning the floor plan
Under no circumstances should a house be designed solely according to its external appearance! Ideally, the interplay between floor plan and facade results in the dream house where living is pleasant.
Anyone building a house does well to consider the floor plan from the very beginning. A thorough examination of one’s own living needs and the routines for a stress-free everyday life will pay off.
At the start of the planning, all future users should engage with their living needs and living habits. The best way to do this is through concrete questions. A typical topic is the open floor plan: Am I the type for an open kitchen where not only gourmet cooks but also smells can spread freely – even into the living room? Do I really want to expose my pile of dishes to the “public,” or would I rather have a door to separate this workspace? This could be the beginning of such a questionnaire.
The plot determines the floor plan
Floor plan planning begins already with the choice of plot, because the shape and size of the building plot decisively influence the design of the house. For example, houses on a slope are less flexible in the arrangement of rooms. Even the question of where the house is accessed from is essential here. As trivial as it sounds: The furnishing must not be forgotten either. Large furniture pieces need not only the pure footprint but also space to have the desired effect. And cupboards need a wall to stand against.
Floor plan planning for well-being
“The floor plan contributes decisively to the well-being of the occupants,” writes Bettina Rühm in her book “The Optimal Floor Plan.” This is true because if it doesn’t suit its users, it leads to stressful situations – daily. If a family of four lacks a second bathroom, quarrels are preprogrammed. This also happens when retreat options are missing in the living area: If one can no longer relax while watching TV because the other is clattering with dishes in the kitchen, an open floor plan for your house might be the wrong solution – even if it appears very generous and modern.
Principles that really help
“A good floor plan is characterized by reflecting the lifestyle habits of the occupants regarding traffic flow, room sizes, and room assignments and facilitating their daily routines,” writes graduate engineer Rühm further. Every building couple and every building family must develop the suitable floor plan for their house themselves. Nevertheless, there are a few principles that help with proper floor plan planning. A house should always offer both: space for communication and space for retreat. A change between openness and closedness need not be a weak compromise but can represent a varied, coherent solution. Also important: always think of sufficient storage and movement areas. And: plan as long-term as possible. Rooms should be able to be used differently, combined variably, and separated again.
What to consider when planning the floor plan
[*]A good approach is to look exactly at the current living situation: What works well and where are the stress factors? The more precise the answers, the better the floor plan planning!
[*]Also important are questions about typical daily routines: When is which room used? Do we prefer the dining area in the morning sun or at sunset?
[*]And it’s about cherished habits: Are many guests often invited? Then you don’t just have to plan space for a large dining table but also generously dimension the entrance area.
Under no circumstances should a house be designed solely according to its external appearance! Ideally, the interplay between floor plan and facade results in the dream house where living is pleasant.