Floor plan of a single-family house with basement and garage

This corridor between garage and house may seem cool on the plan, but in reality it is just that: dark, damp, and possibly a dirt trap due to wind.

Glass roof and a glass wall then it even looks good.

Thanks for the input.
A few thoughts on that:

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Thanks for taking the trouble and even drawing a plan.
I actually find your ideas very good, but I don’t think we will take them into account anymore.
In my opinion, the pantry is sufficiently large, especially considering our ample basement space. One might now argue, "But you have to climb stairs!!" Yes, you do, but how often? Probably once a week, if at all.
On the other hand, I don’t want to reduce the size of the office because I work a lot from home, also use my office a lot privately, and my partner should also fit in there at the same time if necessary.
We actually had the parent bathroom upstairs planned once, albeit in a different location.
We discarded it for cost reasons and pragmatism; we just don’t need it. First of all, I find 4 washing facilities (3 showers + 1 tub) decadent for 2.5 people (a second child is not yet certain). Secondly, I want to give our son the possibility to use the tub without having to go through the parent area. I find it unfair to give him a toilet with a sink only. And thirdly, we will manage the privacy part; we’re both used to much more difficult washing situations from our parents’ houses ;-)

Your suggestions actually do make us reflect on our decisions again. And realize that we are still satisfied with them.

@ ypg:
The point about the passage is a good one.
As a garage roof (and at the same time a roof over the entrance area), a shed roof with a north-south slope is now also being considered.
I’ll discuss with the carpenter how we can make sure it doesn’t become a dark, cold tunnel but rather a reasonably cozy entrance area.

@ Katja:
Well, once you decide to basement the house, these rooms are just there ;-)
So far, not every room has a dedicated purpose, but they are distributed faster than you think.
Hobby room, utility room, technical room, storage. Maybe a workshop as well, and the rooms are used up.
The point about the hallway being too large is valid, I will take another look at that.

@ 11ant:
I will also take another look at the issue of “too large bricks.”

@ all:
Yeah yeah, the dear passage to the pantry... ;-)
Our (not yet made) decision is less due to current trends and more due to the available space.
The kitchen island was not a must-have either; it just fits well. When the kitchen planning gets more concrete, I have no problem reconsidering both.

I also quite like the floor plan. What would bother me is that the staircase goes the wrong way. Entry from the open living area? But that’s a matter of opinion.

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Thanks for taking the trouble and even drawing a plan.
I actually find your ideas very good, but I don’t think we will consider them anymore.
The pantry is in my opinion sufficiently large, especially with regard to our generous basement area.

The pantry is in my opinion hardly usable as drawn. I was rather thinking of a backup kitchen.

Yes, the kitchen planning is also quite interesting. That should be finished before the building application. That won’t be so easy.

One might object now “But you have to climb stairs!!”. Yes, you do, but how often? Probably once a week, if at all.

Climbing stairs keeps you fit.

On the other hand, I don’t want to reduce the office size because I work a lot from home office, also use my office a lot privately, and my partner should also fit in with us at the same time if necessary.

In my design it’s even a bit bigger. ;)

We actually once planned the master bathroom upstairs, albeit in a different location.
We discarded it for cost reasons and practicality, we simply don’t need it. First, I find four washing facilities (3 showers + 1 tub) decadent for 2.5 people (a second child is not yet planned). Secondly, I want to give our son the opportunity to use the bathtub without having to walk through the master area. I find it unfair to settle him with just a toilet with a sink. And thirdly, we can manage the privacy issue; we are both used to much more difficult washing situations coming from our parental homes ;-)

I probably didn’t read that. 2 bedrooms 2 sinks. When you sell, there will probably be at least 2 kids around. The bathtub can also be in the kids’ bathroom.

Bathtubs are overrated. I have used mine once in 20 years.

Your suggestions actually make us reflect on our decisions again. And conclude that we are still happy with them.

I planned the pantry and the dressing room to be the same size right away, also so that walls are aligned. ;)

As a garage roof (and at the same time a canopy for the entrance area), a shed roof with a north-south slope is now also being considered.
I will discuss with the carpenter how we can make sure that it doesn't become a dark, cold tube but rather a reasonably cozy entrance area.

I expected a canopy with at least glass inserts, if not entirely made of glass. Important: close it at the back with a door, otherwise the wind howls so loudly and violently in there that it will blow you over.

@ Katja: Well, once you decide to basement the house, these rooms just exist ;-)
So far, not every room has a dedicated purpose, but they are assigned faster than you think.
Hobby room, utility room, technical room, storage. Then possibly a workshop, and the rooms are used up.
The point about the hallway being too large is valid, I’ll take another look at that.

I would recommend furnishing here as well, even if it is not concrete yet. For example, you might regret later if there is not enough space for a ping pong table or something similar.

You have planned a huge area as a garage roof - unless everything is already fully planned, consider planning an extensive/intensive green roof there. Depending on money, ambition, and time for later maintenance, you can at least partially compensate for what you build there.

I also find the floor plan quite good. What would bother me is that the staircase goes the wrong way. Starting from the open space? But that's a matter of opinion.

Better like this than having the basement stairs in the living area. I think it's good.