Saltar a contenido principal
Fotos
Fotos
Consejos
Lo último en Houzz
Conversaciones
Estudios de Houzz
Inicia sesión
Houzz Logo Print
Ver conversaciones
Dilemas de diseño
waratahst

House plan to be fine tuned

waratahst
hace 6 años
Hi

We are planning on building a new house and these are the ground floor plans so far.
We are almost there but we just feel it isn't quite 'right'. It is very square (even though that is better from a building/cost/engineer perspective and we are (surprise!) on a budget).
We are fairly happy with the back part as we requested (and received) the L shaped living dining and the walk through kitchen/pantry/laundry

Just wondering if it is the best outcome we can achieve?
Respuesta destacada
  • PRO
    MB Design & Drafting
    hace 6 años

    Make powder room bigger to be a proper bathroom or add some storage in that area instead. Coat's room or somewhere for school bag's, etc.

    Just a little wasted space is all that area is at the moment. It add's nothing so use it.

    I'd relocate fridge as I'm not a fan of them in that position. Personal preference only.

    Didn't see a water tank position noted; Not required in your area?

    Comentarios (18)

    • PRO
      The Builder's Wife
      hace 6 años

      I think the living, dining and kitchen area are very open and inviting. The focus when in the kitchen will be the dining area and the outdoor living, which will be lovely. Looks like a practical plan to me.

    • siriuskey
      hace 6 años

      lovely simple design, perhaps some mudroom hanging space near the Powder room if you have kids. I'am posting these again as they remind me of your Kitchen/Laundry/Pantry good luck

      Tailored Interior · Más información


      Tailored Spaces, Clever Layout · Más información

      A contemporary shaker style kitchen · Más información

    • kiwimills
      hace 6 años
      I like the fridge where it is. Each to their own ay.
      If you have kids, I would have coats/ shoes in the garage rather than near the front door, unless they use the front door and walk.
      Big storage area in there anyway.
      If they use the front door, ( cos they walk to school / drive themselves to work and car is on drive ) then something for dumping shoes ( we don't have shoes inside house, a NZ thing it seems ) and bags.
      Near front door as was suggested.
    • bigreader
      hace 6 años
      I like it. I agree, moving the powder room walls forward might give you space for a shower, meaning the study could be a guest room for flexibility.
    • C P
      hace 6 años
      I'd steal a bit of space from storage and have full height cupboards in hall for coats etc
    • Najeebah
      hace 6 años
      overall, not too bad, but we have no idea of the occupants and ages/ lifestyle and needs, part of the world, potential future needs, plot you're building on...
      could you share this info, as well as the first floor plans and elevations

      it's a good suggestion re storage near powder room, but on second thoughts, I like it better as you have it. It leaves the entry to stairs feeling more open and draws the eye when entering the house
      The fridge location isn't great. It's not just preference, kitchen layouts are better with the sink and fridge closer together, not a path between them crossing the stove. you could move it to the south east corner of the kitchen and have a full height cabinet where it's currently depicted. is that enough storage for you?
      You'll have to pay attention to making the entrance welcoming and interesting, a slight challenge maybe but not impossible. it's quite long and passes less than interesting places for the first 7m or so. Another reason the stairs should be kept feeling open, spacious and not just off a passage. windows at the stairs could give some light and interest too. You can also consider removing the wall between the two flights of stairs.
      The door between the laundry and pantry seems unnecessary to me, but depends on your usage habits
      what's to the south, there are barely any windows along there? If it's nothing interesting, switch the theatre and lounge. theatres are for looking at screens, not through windows, and the lounge there will be more welcoming when entering the house. If you have good views to the north, your garage may be taking prime location. No idea though, what your plot is like

      I like the simplicity, and a fairly rectangular house, i also like that the study can double up as a bedroom if the need arises and that the house is not overly deep, and has good space usage overall
    • Najeebah
      hace 6 años
      ah, I just re read; walk through kitchen/pantry/ laundry. discount that point then
    • Donna
      hace 6 años
      I really like this plan and the only change I would make for me personally is to have the kitchen bench facing the living room. I think there is more interaction with the living room while in the kitchen than the large dining area and it removes the bench stools from being in that hallway space.
    • Najeebah
      hace 6 años
      the hallway there seems to be a metre or more, I doubt the stools would be obstructive
    • waratahst
      Autor original
      hace 6 años
      Thanks for the input guys!
      We are a shoes off household, so we have thought about flipping the opening direction of the front door and having a bench/storage for people to sit, bags/coats to hang etc but this would probably end up taking some space from the study, rather than filling the swing a cat space in front of the power room :)
      Have also debated moving the lounge room sliding doors out slightly so the dining room isn't as enclosed and the lounge room window more in line with hallway...
    • C P
      hace 6 años
      It would probably add to your build costs but I think it could work better if dining and outdoor area were swapped.
    • waratahst
      Autor original
      hace 6 años
      Thanks for the images @siruskey
      I love the way it flows thru
    • waratahst
      Autor original
      hace 6 años
      @ MB Design & Drafting
      I'm a bit iffy on the fridge location but haven't convinced the other half yet. I was thinking more on the south east/lounge room corner end.
      No convo yet on water tank - but ideally a good sized one recessed under the driveway :)
    • waratahst
      Autor original
      hace 6 años
      Good thinking on outdoor area layout @C P
    • waratahst
      Autor original
      hace 6 años
      Hi @Najeebah
      Located on the coast in NSW Australia. Still finetuning the upstairs - it is only 3 beds (main with ensuite) and bathroom.
      No views whatsoever unfortunately. There is a large window on the stairwell for light into the hall but with a double storey house on the south side we will probably end up putting some sort of blind on it :( Currently two old single storey homes to the north and east
    • Najeebah
      hace 6 años

      All right. How many people in the house? approximate ages?

      Do you have space for a garden? That can be a great view.

      I would think you could fit in a bench at the entrance comfortably, with 1.8m, provided you had baskets or shelves beneath for the shoe storage.
      Alternatively, it may be possible to steal half a metre from the store room, across the entore length, or as a niche.

      The ground floor, first floor, and elevations should be designed in conjunction with each other.

    • PRO
      MB Design & Drafting
      hace 6 años

      Re: Water tank.

      Worthwhile discussing rather soon..... It may need connecting to the cold water tap for washing machine for example.

      Will probably be needed for BASIX and for council.

      Under driveway is quite an expensive option. Tank purchase, excavation, plumbing, etc.. It'll have a few zero's on the end of it....

      A couple thousand+ easily for an aboveground slimline and pump plus at least another couple at least to plumb it up to downpipes. Then a bit more to connect to washing machine and/or an outdoor water tap.

      Water tanks and plumbing are not as exciting for a client but will cost a lot if not considered thoroughly.

      Re: Fridge

      I just find them when located in this location to be to far away from the main cooking space as well as having the island in the way access is not as easy as it could be.

    Patrocinado

    Volver a cargar la página para no volver a ver este anuncio en concreto

    Más conversaciones
    MEDIDAS PLATO DE DUCHA
    4
    Cómo puedo complementar este hall de entrada?
    5
    Clerestory Window
    1
    Se puede recuperar el color de suelo porcelánico?
    8
    Que puedo colocar en ese muro?
    3
    España
    Personalizar mi experiencia con el uso de cookies

    Houzz utiliza cookies y tecnologías similares para personalizar mi experiencia, ofrecerme contenido relevante y mejorar los productos y servicios de Houzz. Al hacer clic en 'Aceptar' confirmo que estoy de acuerdo con lo antes expuesto, como se describe con más detalle en la Política de cookies de Houzz. Puedo rechazar las cookies no esenciales haciendo clic en 'Gestionar preferencias'.