hampshire
2021-11-23 10:59:41
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Yes, basically we see it the same way with the light. The parental home of my wife stands behind it and then comes the street.
According to our current arrangement of the house, there are about 10m of garden on the left in front, i.e. between the parental home and ours, which we can also use jointly.
These are very good conditions to create a nice view outside with floor-to-ceiling windows. You can take this into account right away with the garden design. Nothing fancy – just make sure you plant a few things that provide some color throughout the year and are staggered in height. Whether you design it organically or geometrically is a matter of taste. By the way, vegetable (raised) beds really look good when lovingly arranged.
We also thought about the shower on the ground floor, but we are concerned that it might be very cramped?
Consider how often and on what occasions you will use the shower on the ground floor. I have not found any use that would justify this investment for me.
It doesn't quite make sense to me to give up a few square meters in every room upstairs for storage space?
It is quite practical to have some space upstairs for household appliances like a vacuum cleaner, for example. On the other hand, it’s not tragic to walk a little here and there. In your case, I would skip the storage room upstairs and accept somewhat sportier running routes instead.
Of course, my wife would also like more closet space in the bedroom. But for us, it was important that the children’s rooms are not too small. It’s quite difficult for us to judge what is sufficient.
The need for closet space is very individual. However, not all clothing has to be in the bedroom closet. You have a basement and can easily manage by swapping seasonal clothing twice a year if you don’t have enough closet space. That way, all relevant items are always in the bedroom and nothing has to be terribly crammed. This also has the advantage of better sorting out and not leaving stuff in the closet that you don’t want to wear anymore.
I find it very good to prioritize the size of the children’s rooms. What is considered “sufficient” size depends on expectations. Basically, children thrive where parents get along, love the children, and no major worries overshadow living together. A child’s own room and its size come much later in a child’s hierarchy of needs. So you can relax on this for now, because the most important parameters are not in architecture. Teenagers need the most space (unless children are already buried in toys from a young age…). A place to sleep, a place for clothes, a place for belongings, a place to study and write, some space to hang out with friends—that is optimal. These places overlap, so a bed, a desk chair, and a carpet already provide space for 6 people cheerfully creating breathtaking air quality with closed windows. The size you planned is in a good ratio to the house size. If you set up a play area for your children in the garden that can later be converted into a second terrace with privacy screening, you will create another attractive living space for your children in the garden.