Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Final floorplan suggestions and feedback 21Jun 25, 2009 1:18 pm We also need to consider the kitchen island. I extended to 3500mm in length and 1200mm in depth. This will cover the area up to the fridge. Any longer, and the island will look massive and ugly. Any suggestions about the size and location of the dining table ? The distance (this is an answer to a previous post) between the walll and the island has become 1500mm. Cheers Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Final floorplan suggestions and feedback 22Jun 25, 2009 1:58 pm iTalk We also need to consider the kitchen island. I extended to 3500mm in length and 1200mm in depth. This will cover the area up to the fridge. Any longer, and the island will look massive and ugly. Any suggestions about the size and location of the dining table ? The distance (this is an answer to a previous post) between the walll and the island has become 1500mm. Oh for a massive island with lots of storage and workspace! I was actually asking about the original dimensions. But taking a guess the original space would still would not have been big enough for a table. I don't think you've mentioned how many people you will need to seat at the table, though you mentioned a preference for a round table? What other things will you want in the family room, sofa/s or bookshelves or second tv or what? It really needs to work for you so you need to identify what you'll be using the room for. Re: Final floorplan suggestions and feedback 23Jun 25, 2009 3:06 pm Macy iTalk We also need to consider the kitchen island. I extended to 3500mm in length and 1200mm in depth. This will cover the area up to the fridge. Any longer, and the island will look massive and ugly. Any suggestions about the size and location of the dining table ? The distance (this is an answer to a previous post) between the walll and the island has become 1500mm. Oh for a massive island with lots of storage and workspace! I didn't mean placing the dining table between the island and the wall. It's impossible now Quote: I was actually asking about the original dimensions. But taking a guess the original space would still would not have been big enough for a table. I don't think you've mentioned how many people you will need to seat at the table, though you mentioned a preference for a round table? What other things will you want in the family room, sofa/s or bookshelves or second tv or what? It really needs to work for you so you need to identify what you'll be using the room for. The initial space was 2000mm between the island and the wall. The TV will be on the top left wall (the one between the family and the hallway). The couches will form an L shape around that TV. The area in front of the alfresco won't be occupied, so we might place the dining table (6 chair table) just off the island. Re: Final floorplan suggestions and feedback 24Jun 25, 2009 3:17 pm Yah for the laundry! One other suggestion though, I wouldnt necessairly have a "walk-in-cupboard" with a door - why not just leave it an empty cavity and get your cabinet maker to build a custom unit to go in? Would eliminate having to reach in the corners to get things. And also, opening the door in to the space will be quite annoying and squishy..... Do you understand what I mean by having a custom cupboard built? Think a large pantry or something with two doors or what not. And with the kitchen, center the island. It will look much better IMO., and will not give the "dead space" look as you cant really do anything with 1500mm anyway As for the size of the dining table, what is the overall size of the room, minus kitchen area? Custom European Cabinets - Melbourne Kitchen Specialist PM for business details as website currently being updated! Our Crazy Owner Builder Journey! Re: Final floorplan suggestions and feedback 25Jun 25, 2009 4:05 pm I prefer your new ensuite design. Its a much better use of space and could allow a bit more room for the WIR. It would be even better with a door on the ensuite, so the neighbours dont see your nudey run from the ensuite to the WIR! If you prefer to keep the theatre room cupboard on the far left hand side, I would scrap the pantry and extend the laundry right out so that the wall lines up, giving you a lot more bench space. I would then move the fridge to the other end of that bench and put a big corner pantry in on the other end. I agree with Joles that the pantry isnt very practical where it is, as people walking through will get the way while your getting things out to make dinner etc. I also dont think I would use the living area that much, so I'd probably scrap it and extand the study a little. You mentioned that the living area would be where you would entertain your guests, but thats what I would use my family room for? Anyways, this is just my opinion! Good Luck! Building 'The Kingston' (with 'Boston' elevation) through Blueprint Homes in Hocking, Perth **PCI complete 06.02.10** My Thread - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=17607 Re: Final floorplan suggestions and feedback 26Jun 25, 2009 6:47 pm Bam Yah for the laundry! One other suggestion though, I wouldnt necessairly have a "walk-in-cupboard" with a door - why not just leave it an empty cavity and get your cabinet maker to build a custom unit to go in? Would eliminate having to reach in the corners to get things. And also, opening the door in to the space will be quite annoying and squishy..... Do you understand what I mean by having a custom cupboard built? Think a large pantry or something with two doors or what not. You're talking about the laundry cupboard ? I was thinking of adding single wide cavity door instead. Your suggestions need be taken into consideration too Quote: And with the kitchen, center the island. It will look much better IMO., and will not give the "dead space" look as you cant really do anything with 1500mm anyway As for the size of the dining table, what is the overall size of the room, minus kitchen area? The only reason to have on the side is to have an open area for the fridge. The area from the bench towards the alfresco is 6500mm and the width is 6000mm. Re: Final floorplan suggestions and feedback 27Jun 25, 2009 6:56 pm NatB I prefer your new ensuite design. Its a much better use of space and could allow a bit more room for the WIR. It would be even better with a door on the ensuite, so the neighbours dont see your nudey run from the ensuite to the WIR! Thanks NatB I don't know what type of doors to place. I think a sliding door would add noise especially if there is someone sleeping. Quote: If you prefer to keep the theatre room cupboard on the far left hand side, I would scrap the pantry and extend the laundry right out so that the wall lines up, giving you a lot more bench space. The theatre cupboard needs to be placed either in the middle or right to the other edge. The reason is that all of my HT/Networking wiring will be running into it, and since having it at the edge means harder access (low end of the roof), we decided otherwise. Quote: I also dont think I would use the living area that much, so I'd probably scrap it and extand the study a little. You mentioned that the living area would be where you would entertain your guests, but thats what I would use my family room for? Well I wanted to narrow the width of the living area into 3500mm at least, but looking at standard couches dimensions, it seems that 3700mm is the minimum we could get. Placing two couches on both sides of the room = 2 x 900mm Having a table in between the couches = 1 x 500mm Space for people to walk in between the couches and the middle table = 2 x 600mm Total width required = 3800mm. Quote: Anyways, this is just my opinion! Good Luck! Thanks Re: Final floorplan suggestions and feedback 28Jun 25, 2009 7:14 pm Macy I was thinking it would be good to have more bench space. I wouldn't restrict bench space on the off chance that a table will fit in there. What is the distance from the bench as shown to the window? It doesn't look that big to me, especially when you take into account the need to walk comfortably around it. Bam In regards to the kitchen bench and table, I hate to say it but unless you are doing your kitchen after you buy your dining table then you cant really wait til you have moved in to decide. not many cabinet makers will come out and 'add' bits to an existing kitchen, and if they do you will pay a pretty penny for it. You need to decide this before. Go and look at dining tables the you fancy and get their measurements and see if it would comfortably fit in the space you have (allowing room to sit and walk around the table to serve food whilst people are sitting). Otherwise, you may end up regretting not doing the research beforehand.... iTalk I didn't mean placing the dining table between the island and the wall. It's impossible now . . . The initial space was 2000mm between the island and the wall. I think we were concerned that the space as shown originally wasn't big enough for a table. Checking our dining room with a storage unit temporarily stored in it, a rectangular table does indeed fit but we are always shuffling chairs when someone needs to come or go. NatB I also dont think I would use the living area that much, so I'd probably scrap it and extand the study a little. If you post any more plans it would be useful to leave those dimensions on the outside so we can see them. Looking again with a better feel for the sizes of the rooms I too wondered about the study. It looks narrow. I suppose it depends on what you use the study for? Yak_Chat Wheres north to get the right warmth where you need it? I'm wondering too? Re: Final floorplan suggestions and feedback 29Jun 25, 2009 7:49 pm Macy I think we were concerned that the space as shown originally wasn't big enough for a table. Checking our dining room with a storage unit temporarily stored in it, a rectangular table does indeed fit but we are always shuffling chairs when someone needs to come or go. We were thinking of having an L shape kitchen island initially. This will create a 2300mm space between the island and the wall. Then we thought that an L shape islan is more of an old fashion so we decided otherwise. Now the question is, what's the minimum width of a dining table that we could fit in between the wall and the islan, considering that the space is 2000mm. Quote: I suppose it depends on what you use the study for? After the modifications (widening the laundry, and pushing the garage downward, the study room will be 2700 in wide, that's 200mm wider). You asked for the initial plan, here it is http://img.skitch.com/20090625-rugga1ny ... 69yxs7.jpg Yak_Chat Wheres north to get the right warmth where you need it? I'm wondering too?[/quote] North is the red arrow. Your help and feedback have been fantastic. Thanks Re: Final floorplan suggestions and feedback 30Jun 25, 2009 8:04 pm Here's 3D version of the plan.
I was wondering about the windows highlighted, aren't they a bit too high ? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Click for full size - Uploaded with plasq's Skitch Re: Final floorplan suggestions and feedback 31Jun 25, 2009 8:20 pm North is to the front? Oh well, not much you can do about that. 2700 isn't as big as I'd like. But as I say depends how you'll use the room. Not sure what you mean about high windows. Re: Final floorplan suggestions and feedback 32Jun 26, 2009 1:04 pm iTalk Here's 3D version of the plan. I was wondering about the windows highlighted, aren't they a bit too high ? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Click for full size - Uploaded with plasq's Skitch It's normal to have all window head heights and door heights align at the same height. Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: Final floorplan suggestions and feedback 33Jul 07, 2009 3:53 pm ed @ EcoClassic iTalk Here's 3D version of the plan. I was wondering about the windows highlighted, aren't they a bit too high ? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Click for full size - Uploaded with plasq's Skitch It's normal to have all window head heights and door heights align at the same height. Ed Thanks Ed, I lost this thread somehow Re: Final floorplan suggestions and feedback 35Jul 07, 2009 4:03 pm Looking good! Although, will you have a mirror over your vanity? You have a window... Custom European Cabinets - Melbourne Kitchen Specialist PM for business details as website currently being updated! Our Crazy Owner Builder Journey! Re: Final floorplan suggestions and feedback 36Jul 07, 2009 4:09 pm Bam Looking good! Although, will you have a mirror over your vanity? You have a window... Hi Bam, Thanks Yeah, we'll be having a mirror in the ensuite. The window will be something similar to this image P.S. I haven't found the Facebook group you told me about yet. I just found someone who's employed in that company Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Final floorplan suggestions and feedback 37Jul 07, 2009 4:42 pm The WIR still looks tiny I have to admit... L shape kitchens are a pain - the corner cupboards are always awful.. and no, an island bench that goes to the end of the wall will look awesome, not UGLY!!! Its called a galley kitchen.. And if you do prefer the L kitchen, why not have the sink on the other side? Where is the dining room???? Couches and lounges will take up most of that back area. Are those shelves in that study entrance?? Study looks unproportioned and small compared to other rooms.. We have a lounge/theatre setup similar, rooms are more proportioned I think.. Porch looks tiny too.. Odd for a STUDY to have double doors, and a master bedroom with a single door.. Is there a fireplace in the front lounge room? Why the two windows? A big picture window would look much better!! I dont particularly like some of the plan, but its not my house is it?? Thats just my opinion.. Built the Atlantique 37 Mk2 with Carlisle Homes - WE'RE IN!! Building thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=14413 ATLANTIQUE 37 MK2 PHOTOS THREAD - updated 22nd August '09 viewtopic.php?f=31&t=22399 Re: Final floorplan suggestions and feedback 38Jul 07, 2009 4:46 pm corner cupbaords are great if built right italk... thats strange... i sent you an invite it would be linked to my facebook page but it shouldnt show up... I dont know, we dont use it Photoalbums are great, you dont have to worry about technology! Custom European Cabinets - Melbourne Kitchen Specialist PM for business details as website currently being updated! Our Crazy Owner Builder Journey! Re: Final floorplan suggestions and feedback 39Jul 07, 2009 5:02 pm Salt&Pepper, Thanks for the fantastic feedback. I almost fell off my chair when I read it We're not really big fan of islands that go all the way to the wall. We would've done it, but never been fan of them The kitchen is meant to be similar to the one shown the following image. The dining table will be located along the kitchen window. We need to push the window slightly away from the cupboards. This is something I will be discussing with the builder. Looking at our new couches and the area, I see that it's going to be fine. Width of the family area is 6500mm and the length is 5000mm. We couldn't do much about the study, it's 2700mm in width and that was the maximum we could go for It's long but we could put two bookshelves if we want. The computer desk will be facing the doors. And the reason for us not to put double doors in the MBR is because we're planning to put a TV on the wall opposite to the bed. We couldn't afford paying for the fireplace, otherwise it'd have looked perfect. We'll be placing a large portrait instead. We love our floorplan Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Final floorplan suggestions and feedback 40Jul 07, 2009 5:11 pm Bam corner cupbaords are great if built right We'll see how it goes with the cupboard makers. Quote: italk... thats strange... i sent you an invite it would be linked to my facebook page but it shouldnt show up... I dont know, we dont use it Photoalbums are great, you dont have to worry about technology! I never received any invite I'm looking at your website though 2 6382 Hi, We are looking for a builder that can build a small home (smaller length) on a sloping site. We came across Mojo's Zephyr design 10.6 m wide and 11.5 m length. Does… 0 22989 ideal house depends on the site and location as much as internal floor plan....what is the distance from the house to all four boundaries, where is north, describe your… 3 15142 |