Open plan living

[Kadarin]

In my former house there was a jacuzzi adjacent to the bedroom. No wall in between. That got disposed in a hurry.

Depending on the jacuzzi and who you live with, that could have been a plus.

 

[Squisher]

I sometimes can let one rip while on the toilet that will wake the dead. That would be an uncomfortable moment.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Open floor plans need to die I a fire. Personally, I think house design reached it's pinnacle in the 20's and 30's with libraries, sitting rooms and, isolated kitchens with walk -ins.

 

[Meghan54]

Those pics look like they're showing tiny apts. that are trying desperately to look bigger than they are. But fail all the way around. Toilet next to the bed. Get real.

In fact, #3 looks like a basement apt.

 

[waggy]

the toilet has to be private. otherwise i don't mind those.

 

[sdifox]

Depending on the jacuzzi and who you live with, that could have been a plus.

not when you have to smell the chemical all the time. I know it sounds like fun, but I would rather it be enclosed, even if it is just glass.

 

[waggy]

Those pics look like they're showing tiny apts. that are trying desperately to look bigger than they are. But fail all the way around. Toilet next to the bed. Get real.

In fact, #3 looks like a basement apt.

true. #4 is an attic.


though If i was single and didn't have kids something like that wouldn't be bad. well except for the toilet. there are some things that are just far better in privacy.

 

[Red Squirrel]

The toilet is pushing it way too far, not only from a privacy standpoint (not a big deal if you're alone) but sanitary. A toilet, and several feet radious around it I consider a "dirty area". You want that in a separate room, with preferably tile so it's easy to clean/sanitize. No matter how good you think your aim is, some droplets don't make it in the toilet.

The tub is kinda cool, but I think I still prefer the standard approach to all that being in... the bathroom.

 

[slightlyhuman]

The toilet is pushing it way too far, not only from a privacy standpoint (not a big deal if you're alone) but sanitary. A toilet, and several feet radious around it I consider a "dirty area". You want that in a separate room, with preferably tile so it's easy to clean/sanitize. No matter how good you think your aim is, some droplets don't make it in the toilet.

The tub is kinda cool, but I think I still prefer the standard approach to all that being in... the bathroom.

agreed. i usually shut my bathroom door 9/10 times but even when i take a piss, i sit down to keep the sanitation A+.

fuck being nasty and leaking all over the place.

 

[IronWing]

Looks like landlords too cheap build walls or no way to build them and provide fire egress in such small places.

 

[sdifox]

maybe I'd have to be in the space to appreciate it, but that feels too big for me. I like my bedrooms to be dark and cozy.

the other bedrooms were 300 and 200 sq ft :awe:

 

[Hugo Drax]

That will only fly in Manhattan.

Anywhere else, FAIL.

 

[TuxDave]

lol, I liked open floorplans... but that's too open. Kitchen/dining/living room space is a usual combination. Bathroom in bedroom? Too much.

 

[PenguinPower]

Yeah...while I probably wouldn't personally buy a property like that, I fail to see the problem.

 

[Howard]

Open floor plans need to die I a fire. Personally, I think house design reached it's pinnacle in the 20's and 30's with libraries, sitting rooms and, isolated kitchens with walk -ins.

My girlfriend loves them. I also can see how they can be effective.

 

[Leros]

I wouldn't like that, but if I was forced to live in a small space I think I'd prefer an open plan to a small bedroom and an ultra-small bathroom.

 

[_Rick_]

I like the open floor plan as well, but I think it doesn't work in small spaces, but instead requires large open spaces to achieve some division of purpose.
And I would want a separate guest room/bath/toilet, and curtains around the bed.

But otherwise, I already live in a 2 room appartment, where kitchen, living room and office are integrated - and I often keep all the doors open as well.

But yeah, it works better if you have a penthouse floor for yourself, than just a super tiny apartment. Especially the windows-all-around effect should be quite nice.
Also the lighting design becomes crucial. With well directed lighting you can shrink space in the dark. Add some dividing adornments that you can look over when standing, but are hidden behind when seated, and you can really have a very nice bachelor's living space.

But even for a young couple, it might lack some of the "me-space" that people at times require.

 

[K1052]

There is a difference between "open plan" and "the place was so small we just shoved all this shit into one room and didn't build any walls".

 

[Exterous]

The first one I get. There is a nice view out the window and they want both the bed and the soaking tubs to have it.

#2 is likely European (Wardrobe and the ubiquitous curved shower) and who can understand those crazy fuckers.

I've noticed a slight trend towards forgoing the doorway into the bathroom. Its still a separate room just no door which I don't get. I like more open floor plans but it seems to be going a bit far these days.

Oh and why would anyone put carpet around the toilet and tub?!

Does this even meet code?

Likely yes

 

[Imp]

err, no thanx, there is a reason why there is a door and an exhaust fan in washrooms.

Pff... Ya, for losers who actually care about stuff like mold and health & safety.

 

[Gibsons]

It makes a small space look bigger than it is. Screw having the toilet right next to the bed though.

I wouldn't mind the bathtub or sink near the bed, big whatever. But not the toilet, no no no no no no no no no.

 

[alkemyst]

lol just lol.

What's funny is our "ballers" don't understand the why and how of this.

People moved into Brownstones long ago. Now they are worth quite a bit.

 

[TheSlamma]

Fad that hopefully dies soon

 

[Pulsar]

Can you imagine bringing a DATE home to that? Get done with sex and have to take a crap..... right next to your date.

Or worse - a relative comes to visit. It's 2 in the mornin.... and you need to take a dump.

Or.... who wants to SMELL that when a SO goes?

So many things wrong with that. Disgusting.