Self-created floor plan - opinions and feedback wanted

Is it worth it?

They almost got legs last year, too. Fortunately, there was still a meeting at the town hall.

Is it worth it?

They almost got legs last year too. Luckily, there was still a meeting at the town hall.

Well, that's a cellar demolition and not far away... And visually we're a bit away from the local mainstream of dark red in the size 1.5x1x1m.

But I think we're getting off topic.

Thanks again to everyone who responded. I have thought everything over and have (so far) come to the following conclusions:

- You convinced my partner to do without the door from the bedroom to the bathroom. However, he wishes for a short path to the bathroom instead. That wouldn’t be very short with the current floor plan, since you have to walk around the stairs.
I have now considered the children's rooms at the bottom left and bottom right. I placed the bedroom on the left side because I prefer it when the windows (especially the floor-to-ceiling one, which I don't want to do without) are not built facing the street. This way, the path from the bedroom to the bathroom has become much shorter.
- I have also thought a lot about the window above the bed. However, we will leave it as it is because having plenty of light in the bedroom is very important to me, and we can manage the cleaning without too much mess—hopefully! Additionally, there are extra points in terms of appearance.
- We are also forgoing the door directly to the walk-in closet because it doesn’t personally bother us if the partner occasionally walks through the room. Still, it was worth considering.
- We will also keep the floor plan below as it is. I deliberately placed the kitchen at the top because I like being able to communicate directly with the people in the living area while cooking. I also find having the dining area a bit more separated practical, since you can focus on the essentials and are not, for example, distracted by the TV.
- That you can access the balcony from the walk-in closet/bedroom might seem weird, but I actually find it a pretty romantic idea.
- Regarding the limited storage space, I just hope that everything will work out. There will be additional storage under the stairs because I would like to have a cabinet made that nicely hides everything.

Also, I completely forgot that the attic could also be used for storage. Is an additional "floor slab" necessary for that? Are there big extra costs if you want to use the attic?

Best regards,
Anni

The storage space is more than limited; with an attic, it might work. Enlarge the technical room. It is too small for building services, washing machine, dryer, tools, drinks, supplies. Where is north? Do you really want to sink a lot of money into leveling a hillside property? What is included in the budget?

I have now considered the children's rooms at the bottom left and bottom right. I placed the bedroom on the left side,

We are eagerly waiting for the plan.

Also, I completely forgot that the attic could be used as storage space. Is an additional "floor slab" necessary then? Are there big additional costs if you want to use the attic?

A concrete floor slab is not necessary; Christmas ornaments and winter coats don’t weigh that much. This storage space will not be heated, so it doesn’t entail major changes. If necessary, different rafters might be used for the roof structure (or not – depending on the location of the hatch and how much storage around it is intended).

Do you really want to sink a lot of money leveling a sloping plot?

That costs more than a basement, just so you know. And in a natural landscape, it always looks a bit like failed cosmetic surgery.

The storage space is more than tight; with an attic, it might work. Enlarge the technical room. It is too small for building services, washing machine, dryer, tools, drinks, supplies.

Yes, with an attic that will definitely be possible. Tools etc. will be stored in the garden shed that we have planned in the upper right corner of the garden. So basically only the washing machine/dryer (possibly stacked to save space?) and the technical equipment will be planned in the technical room as well as maybe 1-2 shelves. Do you think just under 9 m² is too small for that? We are aiming for a heat pump as the heating system. How big are those devices? Possibly also a ventilation system. I still find it hard to imagine all that in terms of size.

Where is north?

North would thus be to the right when looking at the floor plan.

Do you really want to sink a lot of money to level a sloped plot?

That costs more than a basement, just saying. And in a natural landscape it always looks a bit like failed cosmetic surgery.

A flat plot would definitely be our dream scenario. As I said, we just have to see what all that will cost and whether it is really worth it. Even just because of the quiet area and great neighbors, it would be worth it; we would rather not leave this beautiful spot. But we definitely are not ruling out looking for a plot if all that really goes beyond our budget. We are curious!

What is included in the budget?

The €300,000 would be the amount we want to finance. Of course, we also have equity with which we will pay the additional costs and — if it’s enough — also the necessary earthworks (or buy a plot). So this amount would be intended solely for the house including garage, furnishings, and outdoor facilities. Let's see how far that gets us.

A concrete floor slab will not be necessary,

Glad to hear that, then the storage problem should also be off the table. Attached is the new floor plan.