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Need some creative help for my floor plans please
Comments (23)Hi there Victoria, Just trying to add a few more ideas, with a separate Pantry/Landry cupboard (this can easily be ducted and when the doors are closed very quite). Fridge and appliances all along the wall, the island can be what ever size you would prefer. It would also be nice to have a computer desk next to the kitchen by the window. I would also prefer the living area off the sliding doors to the alfresco area Bedroom 4 could have full height sliding doors coming together at the corner this can be close off or left open for times when extra space is needed for the family. And built in Wardrobes in the master would work best, just have something that blends in and looks special....See MoreHelp! Floor plan ideas please
Comments (106)Thank you siriuskey. Yes that's what I was referring to, but I think I wasn't giving credit to the island sink, which would also serve for food prep. I was thinking about efficiency from my perspective. Euro bins next to sink in island, would be beneficial for ease of handling waste. Another consideration is: when using cooktop and extraction fan, will noise from fan interfere with person in study? Also, will steam from say, boiling water steam bother anyone using the study desk? I am not trying to throw cold water on the plan by my questions, I'm merely trying to imagine diff scenarios so as much as can be taken into consideration is. I have a glass splashback behind induction cooktop and a very effective extraction fan; however, when a large pot of water is at full boil, the glass steams up something chronic and I have to constantly wipe it and the underside of exhaust fan or else water drips down onto the cooktop (and any food I'm cooking)....See MoreFloor plan ideas needed
Comments (17)Hi Renai - its great to see you so excited about starting your house plans! It is an exciting time for clients, and a designer will be able to follow your instructions and draw this for you, however I would encourage you to pause at this point, as the plan has a slightly internal feel, and the following suggestions should help; 1. The lounge does face north however on the narrow dimension, and underneath a 2m deep balcony, with diagonal views to the reserve blocked by both the garage and the study.... rework this so the north light and views aren't blocked and open up a little through the rest of the house.... 2. The dining area is very internal - I would encourage you to relocate this, always try to avoid internal spaces. The living room window is south-facing near the boundary and light to it's west-facing doors is blocked by an alfresco (the kitchen windows are also covered by a patio). South-facing rooms drain energy bills - although not as hot in summer, they feel cold in winter and never get the 'joy' that a little direct sunshine brings into your home during the day. 3. The 'indoor-outdoor' connections could be improved 4. Consider your plan as a good starting point for the 'zones' that you have created - a master-suite zone +study, a formal lounge zone, an informal kitchen/living/dining zone and a bedroom 2 & 3 zone. Take these to your designer and brainstorm together. An L-Shape or even 2-storey design could work, and check out some of the volume or pre-fab house-builder plans for ideas which will improve solar orientation in an affordable way. Some links; http://www.yourhome.gov.au/passive-design/orientation https://www.rawsonhomes.com.au/homes/Brookfield/floorplans -(this one very close to your original plan - just a few teaks needed for the study) https://www.pinterest.com.au/explore/l-shaped-house-plans/?lp=true -(just for some ideas to better connect to the garden..) metricon for floor plan ideas (although many have internal rooms and deep alfescos that block the light!) https://modscape.com.au/blog/creating-sustainable-home-passive-design/ Good Luck with your project Renai....See MoreNeed alternate floorplan ideas please
Comments (9)I like the middle pic -- the lounge at the front feels right , while the dining and kitchen gets a good view and light , moreso from the rear sliding doors . Having said all of that , have you considered demolishing that ( presumably added on later ) laundry and rear toilet -- it looks like you have 'walled' in the doors so you don't see the 'mechanics' when sitting in the alfresco -- that would give you more options ? In fact , depending on why you want an alfresco , you could possibly almost have 1 dining area , with large opening doors and lots of light , maybe even part of it with a clear and/or skillion roof , giving most of the advantages of airiness but also protection , way easier access to a new 'indoors' toilet , maybe a direct-to-outside door on the new laundry ( depending on where you put it and how big a rear deck you have etc ) . It would give you a lot more options , feel roomier , possibly for a similar budget as your present plans . Just a thought ....See More- 6 years ago
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