Double storey floor plans with void
Nikky Lewis
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Double Storey Floor Plan Advice
Comments (11)Hi Rozzi Klomp, I would not only increase the size of your kitchen, but I'd look at swapping your living and dining areas. The current layout looks to provide a very long and narrow living area (3 x 6m?). A great way to check how each 'space' works is to consider the furniture layout for the living and dining areas. This will highlight how each zone works individually, as well as how each responds/interacts with your views, the kitchen, and related circulation. Understanding how each space works individually, and together, will inform the shape and layout of your kitchen design. Considering this our suggestions are: Locate bench and cupboards along the wall backing onto garage (relocate laundry to garage 'store' area). This will provide you with additional storage and/bench space. It could accommodate the stove, wall oven, fridge etc. Increase the size of the island bench. This bench could be orientated to the view, or the dining area. This would depend on your preference for facing view or using the bench as 'gathering' space (cooking whilst preparing food and /or breakfast bar). Depending on the orientation of the central bench would it be better as an island or peninsular bench? Make sure you have adequate circulation within the kitchen (between benches/ joinery) and around the kitchen to ensure good circulation and function....See Moresingle storey or double storey
Comments (15)Hi Rachelred, I would also go to your local council planning department to check the zoning (you can also do this online by internet searching 'planning maps online' or 'planning schemes online' in Victoria or 'planning portal' in NSW etc). If you were in Victoria (which you may not be) the Victorian government for example now has a minimum requirement of 25% garden for Neighbourhood or General Residential zones for lots 400m2-500m2, and your 3m clearance at the back might be tight to meet this requirement. Each council may be different. Other things to consider are budget; single level is less expensive as you don't need to construct the stair, stair void and additional circulation and is better for younger families or assisted living. Consider also flexibility for changing family needs and zoning; 2 levels work really well when you have teenagers or young adults and can give them some privacy/responsibility with their own living/study/bedroom zone (and still want them to live with you!!). 2 stories may also work better depending on the orientation of your block. I would strongly advise hiring an architect or designer for such a small site - they can certainly help you make all these decisions and provide preliminary options with corresponding cost estimates. Good Luck....See MoreFloor-plan feedback/ideas needed -What do you think of this floor-plan
Comments (51)siriuskey, Yes, the courtyard is open to the sky (no roof over it), I assume this is what you mean by double story. Ref. below photos, I would love to get this look, especially the first and last photo, where you can see family living space from the first floor. I can't achieve this in my plan as it eats a lot of floor space upstairs. The referred plan (photos) has a very big void combining staircase, hallway and dining area. I know it is not easy with cooling and heating when you have such a big void. So, I explored a few ideas (with my limited knowledge on this topic) before achieving the current floorplan. I have also thought about, in my current plan, extending the void on the staircase to the dining area (it is more like L shape) but i wasn't sure if that makes any difference. keen to hear your thoughts....See MoreDouble storey (pavillion?) extension to rear of existing property cost
Comments (1)Extensions are expensive. I can understand why you would be considering one if you had an existing house and needed more space, but it is poor economy to buy a house to then spend an extra $300K+ on an extension. Put your $300,000 into buying a more expensive and larger property that provides the accommodation you need will give you better bang for your buck, and you can see what you are getting. I regularly do pre-purchase design inspections to assess the viability of renovations and extensions for clients prior to them deciding to buy a property. This service is like a mini-feasibility study, and includes local government planning issues as part of my Dr Retro House Call service. For instance I had an engagement last week to inspect a heritage-listed 1960's ambulance station in suburban Melbourne to see if it was viable to renovate and subdivide into two residences. I managed to cover a lot of complex planning, design and regulation issues in a two-hour consultation to help the potential buyer make a decision. While it was my first ambulance station, I have completed similar pre-purchase design inspections for lots of more traditional houses. Best of luck with your considerations, and please contact me if you would like to book in a Dr Retro pre-purchase design consultation. Regards Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls...See More
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