What did you indulge in at the house, what did you give up?

Hello,

we are at the end of our planning, finally...

Congratulations!

We gave up the basement!! Hopefully that was a good idea, but then we would have a 130 sqm basement, way too big... and possibly water problems, since we live in an open-pit mining area (Hambach).

Almost around the corner

If the basement is done properly, i.e. according to the geologist/structural engineer's specifications, nothing can happen; not even if RWE moves on and the water rises again.

- approx. 230 sqm living space for 4 people

Now that's what I call generous

Rhenish greetings

: Haven't you planned a room for washing and drying? This week we even bought a ceiling dryer that was briefly on offer at the "small prices". However, since I have never used the thing before, I can't really share any experience with it yet. It is definitely intended as a solution where you can also use the center of the room for drying if needed. With 200 sqm, you might be able to use a guest room with a portable dryer in winter, right? You are a bit flexible after all.

Hello,

... It is definitely intended as a solution where you can also use the center of the room for drying if needed ...

Wet laundry in my opinion should not be hung up inside the house; at least not in large amounts ....

Rhenish greetings

I thought I’d write something too...

We treated ourselves to:

- 140sqm for 2, now 4 people
- Plot within the city
- Bay window and thus more space (even if the architects are shaking their heads now)
- relatively large glass surfaces and floor-to-ceiling windows in the south
- solar thermal system
- triple P4A glazing
- walk-in shower
- corner bathtub
- KNX with everything included
- electric aluminum shutters on all windows (which are also "smart")
- contacts on all windows and entrance door
- motor lock
- central ventilation system
- parquet flooring throughout the house (except bathrooms etc. which are tiled)
- large double-leaf door from hallway to living room
- large expandable attic
- at least one double socket in every corner, a bit more than 100 in the whole house
- LAN/SAT in every room including bathrooms etc.
- large terrace
- infrared fittings
- video surveillance and alarm system
- display for house control in the hallway and in the bedroom above the bed
- carport with shed attached

We did without:

- garage
- large plot
- basement
- more insulation
- storage room
- larger HAR/utility room
- chimney and stove
- dressing room
- fly screens on the windows

Triple glazing is standard nowadays, or am I mistaken. It was always included as standard with all the providers from whom we requested quotes.

Hello . I didn't know that architects are against bay windows? How did you handle the floor-to-ceiling windows so that you don't need grilles - isn't the lower half openable?