Critique our floor plan!

8 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

Hi all, we have a recent draft copy of our dream home for our family and need your advice as to whether or not there are any "type one" errors you can see. A bit about us, we are a family of two adults and four children (6 and under) wanting to leave the option open for more kids down the road (future proofing). This is also why we made the kids rooms a double size so we could have the option of sticking in bunk beds down the road... We spend all day in the house schooling the kids (in library) and working from home and we are on a rural property/hobby farm. House will be a mixture of wood floor and tiles with underfloor heating for the winter. A few questions we have about issues we are on the fence with... 1. Is the extra toilet or the far left of the house (near kids bedroom) really necessary? How many do you really need? Is more always better or just a chore to clean? 2. Is the master bath too big? Obviously bigger is more expensive and we were unsure if we have been a little over generous with the space in the bathroom/walk in closet. Is this realistic or just wasted space? 3. We were going to have wood in the kitchen (leaving tiles for the wet rooms and foyer) but see that a lot of people just go right ahead and tile the kitchen as well. Any thoughts with having so many young (clumsy :-) kids in the house? If you do tile in the kitchen - where would you tile to, around the island or the whole kitchen to the fireplace? We really appreciate any and all feedback good or bad and will post pictures when the house is built!

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Trine Vig
8 years ago
I love your post, there is a blueprint and you are giving out details and whishes witch is making it easier for all of us to help you and your family.

This floorplans reminds me a bit about my uncles house. here are some of my thoughs witch you may/or may not use.

I am not sure about the NSEV directions which have a major influence in building a house.

Parenting so many kids also influence the house and the lifestyle in the home. I would maybe add, or rebuild an ancle to the house prevent from wind on the terrace.

Commidded as you sound i would go all in with all of your wishes. I think a big master bathroom is needed to be used as a place to relax with so much to look after.

I dont now if your coing to use the door in the lundry room or in the pantry most. I thinks its best to have your garrage entry close to the pantry and kitchen.

A open kitchen is also a big decision when you have so many young kids. I would maybe add a breakfast area in the kitchen.

SOme other things to consider is maybe the entry and the long hall way. I think you and your family might be a bit tired of the loong hallway. if possible i would switch the entry and the office. to make the entry in to the livingroom, if le librarry is going to be used as a familyroom. A toilet should always be placed near an entry to the house. And an extra toilet is only for u to clean along the way....

I you are looking to expad the family i would maybe build a playroom in the middle of all the kids rooms. At my uncle ealier house theay had a combined office space, guest room, playroom to combind a space for all of the children and their friends to be in.

As far as going to design in your home can also maybe influence the layout.

I think wood floors or tiles depend on style. I Personally prefer laminet wood floors in the kitchen and entry, but you are to buy some lovely tiles now a day.

Pleace ask for a new blueprint suggestion if you are up for some changes.

good luck.
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