First Granny Flat Floorplan

[CarolInPerth]

I wanted it spacious and I've designed this with the position on the block in mind. No windows overlooking any of my windows and the patio situated as far from our own living area as possible.

I spent loads of time using floorplanner to design it. So now I'd love some feedback, does it look practical, feasible?

I don't want to spend more than 100K ready to move in to. Can do interior painting and putting a kit kitchen together.

Concrete slab, steel frame with colorbond cladding and gabled roof (not sure about pitch).

http://somersoft.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=86&pictureid=585

Thanks for looking!

 

[Rockstar]

You could put a cavity slider from the bedroom into the bathroom to give it the ensuite feel and save having to walk around. Not sure what is currently pictured in that position?
More benchspace next to the sink is required I feel.

 

[CarolInPerth]

You could put a cavity slider from the bedroom into the bathroom to give it the ensuite feel and save having to walk around. Not sure what is currently pictured in that position?
More benchspace next to the sink is required I feel.

Thanks Rockstar.

There is a sliding door from bedroom to bathroom. I rearranged the kitchen a bit. You can see it in 2D and 3D here: http://floorplanner.com/projects/23343127-new-floorplan/

 

[boomtown]

I'm with rockstar how about a small island bench? Also would be keen to separate the laundry from the living area somehow (even if just a slider).

 

[Edmond Dantes]

Had a look at the 3D one. Nice. How big (m2) is this?

 

[Africandaisy]

Looks good to me. Well done

 

[Kamak]

Looks good but not much natural light in the bedroom. What about a long thin horizontal window low in the wall or up high if you are worried about people seeing out of it.

 

[Rockstar]

Looks good but not much natural light in the bedroom. What about a long thin horizontal window low in the wall or up high if you are worried about people seeing out of it.

I agree with a window to the north. I would personally tile the whole living area and provide more kitchen bench space with some overheads for more storage. I think there is potential to alter the whole kitchen design but haven't the time to fiddle atm.

 

[geoffw]

Is there no supposed to be a door opening directly from a bathroom to a kitchen area?

 

[CarolInPerth]

Plan 3

Great suggestions! Here is plan 3 Moved the location of the washing machine and added a sliding door to kitchen (not sure if there is a door needed there but just in case). That made room for a larger walk in robe in bedroom, I also added a window at 1.8m for light.

As for the kitchen I wanted to get an idea of best placement for plumbing and electricity. Wall cabinets will be fitted but floorplanner gets a bit flakey when placing them in so I left out for now.

http://floorplanner.com/projects/23343127-yangebup

http://somersoft.com/forums/album.php?albumid=86&pictureid=586

 

[migs]

Here's my 2c,

Toilet
- Toilet bowl in middle rather than next to door. (vanity, toilet, shower)
- I'd make the shower double the size perhaps. Worth considering if you like big shower space...

Laundry
- Too big... if so big, should squeeze a toilet in there for guests? Or reduce size to make the main bathroom bigger.

Kitchen
- If doing an island, might as well make a U-shape for more bench space.
- I would avoid doing a kitchen in the middle of the house, but rather against a wall which has a window. When you cook, the fumes will spread everywhere.

You should consider a design where you have Lounge, Dining, Kitchen all in one row if the land permits. Which direction is north?

 

[CarolInPerth]

Is there no supposed to be a door opening directly from a bathroom to a kitchen area?

This is probably what you are thinking of:

The Building Code of Australia (BCA) Volume 2 requires that a sanitary compartment or a room containing a toilet must not open directly into a kitchen or pantry unless an airlock is provided by a hallway or other room. This is required even if the sanitary compartment has an openable window, but there is another way to comply with this provision.

If the sanitary compartment is fitted with mechanical exhaust ventilation then the room can abut a kitchen or pantry, but the exhaust fan must be ventilated directly to the outside of the building by way of ducts, or into a roof space where the roof has adequate ventilation.​

http://hia.com.au/hia/content/Kitchens%20and%20Bathrooms/region/National/classification/Building%20and%20Planning%20Services/BCA%20and%20Australian%20Standards/article/IS/BPS/NAT%20Airlocks%20for%20sanitary%20compartments.aspx