Floor plan design for a single-family house approximately 125 sqm, 2 full floors

If the office = guest room, it just has to be tidied up when guests come. I think that's what the OP means.

Yes, that's exactly what was meant.

I think a study doesn’t have to be tidied up, at least we don’t really do that (that’s where the work happens ) but I worked on a new version. Exterior dimensions are 8.01m x 10.65m, no idea if that fits the building envelope. Can gladly provide more info on the individual room dimensions. Unfortunately, the program can’t measure itself. Walls outside 40cm, inside 20cm, stairs 200x220cm

Ground floor: sightline no longer so strongly towards the kitchen (or still too “open”?). Second entrance if desired, e.g. for the laundry line, alternatively space for a cupboard.

Upper floor: separate guest room, but bedroom somewhat smaller and children’s room too

The design looks interesting, thank you very much. The following points come to mind regarding the design:

[*]The building envelope should not be a problem; the narrowest point should be max 13m.
[*]The utility room in the southeast seems unfavorable to me due to the long connection routes and thus higher cost factor? (Access from the north).
[*]The kitchen can be a bit more closed off. We had also considered reducing the access between the living/dining room and kitchen. That way, a sliding door could possibly be installed to separate them. There is probably not enough space for a small partition wall?
[*]When entering the open-plan area, unfortunately, the view immediately falls on the kitchen.
[*]In the living room, the west sun seems to shine on the TV in the evening. So, you always have to shade?

What would it be like if you swapped the sofa corner with the kitchen? What are your experiences here, also with regard to shading?

In the living room, the west sun shines on the TV in the evening. You always have to shade it then, don't you?

I would rather think in terms of a "Japanese screen" – on the matte screen, the glare/reflection is more disturbing than the light itself.

I would rather think in the direction of "Japanese screen" - on the matte screen, the glare/reflection is more disturbing than the light itself.

Well... you could simply plan for a different window than "floor-to-ceiling behind the sofa"

you can simply plan a different window than “floor-to-ceiling behind the sofa”

thanks ... I was thinking of a window in the north and on the west side only windows where the dining table is, so you don't have a window behind you. my living room is in the northwest, no window behind the TV, I have no problems with sun or reflections. I also planned the kitchen downstairs so that it can have direct access to the terrace, which is extremely practical. if the kitchen ends up in the northwest, it can be quite dark. I think if you don't want to see the kitchen, it should probably be completely closed off, but then with your floor area there is no island. the utility room is now only about 4 meters further down, I have no idea but can't imagine that it makes that much difference. with the small area you have to make compromises. maybe something could be done if you take a different staircase or if it is located in the entrance area, which you don't want if I understood correctly (which, by the way, I wouldn't want either).

Maybe with a bay window?


If you forgo the kitchen island, a double sliding door between the kitchen and living room would be possible.

Edit: oh, that mixed up the room labels. So the living room is not the hallway and the hallway is not the wardrobe...