Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Layout planning 7Apr 15, 2019 10:20 pm Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Layout planning 11Apr 16, 2019 7:32 am gogo65 I’m with the others here, I think the hallway to the minor bedrooms is very wasteful, when bedrooms are so small it seems silly to be wasting that huge space. I’m not sure I like going through a room and then French doors to get to the main part of house, that room will be a thoroughfare, Kitchen is tight and I think it will be difficult having two people working in there together. But as others have said, if it works for you and your family then go ahead, only you know what works for you and the compromises that you make. I agree with most of your observations, but have not been able to get around them. Could you give any specific advice about rearranging things? Thanks for taking time to respond. I really appreciate it. Re: Layout planning 12Apr 16, 2019 10:02 am I think it would help if you worked with an experienced designer or draftsperson. There are a lot of weird internals and disproportionate spaces which don't work. If you work with a builder they will be reluctant to criticise your plans because they want your business. Your home is a big investment, so it's best to get the planning done right with a professional. Re: Layout planning 13Apr 16, 2019 10:14 am amilelka I think it would help if you worked with an experienced designer or draftsperson. There are a lot of weird internals and disproportionate spaces which don't work. If you work with a builder they will be reluctant to criticise your plans because they want your business. Your home is a big investment, so it's best to get the planning done right with a professional. Good idea. Do you know how much it would cost? Re: Layout planning 14Apr 16, 2019 10:26 am I'm not sure how it is in other states, but in WA most project home builders will get their sketch design team to design to your block and requirements for a minimal fee (about $300). A third party designer or draftsperson will charge $2000-$5000. Interestingly, our current home is built on a block similar to yours. We built a regular shaped house and just fit it within the block with some small tweaks. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Layout planning 15Apr 16, 2019 11:33 am I think everyone above has more than covered the issues with the layout, but there are also a few practical considerations you should allow for: The first is whether this is going to be your forever home or if you think you'll be selling it in 10-15 years. If it's going to be your forever home, then by all means design it exactly how you want it to look and as functional as possible for your family. However if you need to be concerned about re-sale value, then I would strongly recommend re-adjusting the entire plan to not hide the kitchen away. Think about all the display homes and renovation shows which you would have seen - 99% of the time, the kitchen is a feature of these homes, and that's because buyers are attracted to kitchens and bathrooms. These are the areas you should be investing your funds in! Another consideration if this is your forever home, is if you plan to have multiple children and/or your parents may potentially move in with you. In my culture, my parents will definitely move in with me once they are older and kids do not move out until they are married. If this also applies in yours, then 3x3 bedrooms are too small for an adult (let alone multiple) and there is limited space to put a desk/bookshelf etc. Re: Layout planning 16Apr 16, 2019 5:16 pm Re: Layout planning 17Apr 16, 2019 8:50 pm That's certainly better. If north is to the top of the plan I'd be moving the entrance around to the same side as the garage and have the north side dedicated to the living areas, kitchen etc. Just because it's a corner block can you keep the north side private rather than have two open street frontages. Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Layout planning 18Apr 16, 2019 8:56 pm chippy That's certainly better. If north is to the top of the plan I'd be moving the entrance around to the same side as the garage and have the north side dedicated to the living areas, kitchen etc. Just because it's a corner block can you keep the north side private rather than have two open street frontages. That would have been ideal, but then I'd need much bigger front setback. For such a small lot, that's a big amount. It's R20 zoned. Only with the current setup I can have the garage as close as 2.5m to the lot boundary. Otherwise the minimum is 4m. Layout planning 19Apr 17, 2019 2:18 pm I think the dining and living should be swapped around. Can you include the toilet in your ensuite and therefore it becoming more spacious? This will remove 1 of the doors and you can have your towel rack more centred as well as having two vanities. The L shape wardrobe seems a bit funny in bed 1. I’ve never seen this done before. Re: Layout planning 20Apr 17, 2019 2:49 pm Lemans I think the dining and living should be swapped around. Can you include the toilet in your ensuite and therefore it becoming more spacious? This will remove 1 of the doors and you can have your towel rack more centred as well as having two vanities. The L shape wardrobe seems a bit funny in bed 1. I’ve never seen this done before. Thanks for your suggestions mate. I'll try them out and see how it goes. About swapping living-dining, my main concern would be the placement of the TV. The garage door would force it to go on the left, which would make the L-shaped sofa blocking the patio door. About the ensuite toilet, opening it up could be a good option. The L-shaped wardrobe I think is a great way to have as much storage as a WIR, without wasting space. Plus a mirrored Slider would make the room seem bigger. Give Jonathan a call. Tell him you know me. He is in my opinion the best surveyor I have ever worked with. His number is 0425 285 622 All the best Simeon 3 12423 I am not based in Victoria however i had a quick look into your question to understand what you were asking. The way I read the regulations, overshadowing relates to the… 1 2240 "is it exempt or do I need to get permission from council" Call your Council and ask them 1 1581 |