Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Oct 07, 2013 11:24 am Hey All, Im currently working with my draftsmen on my subdivided block house plans and just wanted to get peoples thoughts of do's and dont's for house plans. For example having the master bathroom straight off the lounge room is a big DONT. But keen to hear from all different people about Do's and Dont's. Thanks in advance Re: Do's and Dont's of house plans. 2Oct 07, 2013 12:10 pm DO have increased ceiling height to at least 2.7m. Probably the best money we spent on our house. Re: Do's and Dont's of house plans. 3Oct 07, 2013 12:14 pm Don't have a toilet against a wall that may have a bed on the other side. If you have a separate toilet, make sure there are hand washing provisions before having to touch a door handle. 4 Beta Re: Do's and Dont's of house plans. 4Oct 07, 2013 3:55 pm Do keep the distance between the hot water service and the kitchen taps & en-suite short. If you don't it will annoy you every time you want hot water. Do make sure you have enough electrical points: http://www.anewhouse.com.au/2012/02/ele ... g-general/ The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Do's and Dont's of house plans. 5Oct 07, 2013 4:10 pm I'm assuming you've gone through this thread- viewtopic.php?f=31&t=5823&start=620 Also DO design for solar orientation, breezes, site conditions - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=55057 Re: Do's and Dont's of house plans. 6Oct 07, 2013 5:06 pm personally i don't like visitors having to walk past bedrooms to get to the kitchen/lounge, I also don't like the toilet to be to far from the living space, that said tho i wouldn't have it straight off the lounge either Re: Do's and Dont's of house plans. 7Oct 07, 2013 5:16 pm Same as Rachi, and toilet accessible to visitors without having to get into the room area. Really tight at the top of the stairs- how to get furniture into those rooms? Study books - does anyone really use them these days? Large storage closet would be more functional. 2 6884 If there have been changes, variations, during construction then the drawings should be revised, the building permit amended and the current, as built drawings given to… 2 4480 Ask the council if there is a chance of getting build over easement exemption. Sometimes easements are unused and 24cm is not all that much. Good luck. And yes any builder… 2 13771 |