Faucet design feedback request
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Comments (15)Hello Ms. Pete, Thank you for taking the time to respond to my post. I've been reading your responses here on GW for a while and I really do appreciate your input. You've provided some great ideas for our current plan. I'd like to address some of the specific points you touched on… First, the footprint is very complicated with lots of jigs and jobs -- this will be expensive to build, and it doesn't improve the function of the living area. I'd flatten out a bunch of this exterior. 1. As we work our way through the revisions with the architect, we do intend to address the issues that will lead to higher construction cost without a corresponding increase in living function. Most of the footprint issues will be dealt with then. I would not push the garage out front -- it's any house's worst feature. I agree. The lot dimensions are sufficient to allow that garage to move further left and back. We will require a 3 car garage and I am open to the idea of a separate 3rd car garage. Most of the layout looks good, but I think all the bathrooms could stand some improvement: In the master bath you'll walk through those double doors, and your sight line will be . . . the toilet door. I'd rearrange this so you'd see the tub /window first. As it is, you'll walk in and will be surrounded by doors -- it'll be odd. 3. Great point here. These ideas will be discussed with our architect at our next meeting. We are also going to recommend moving the separate sinks together in the master bathroom. I can't quite make out the shower details, but with so much space, I'd expect a bigger shower -- perhaps a no-barrier, walk-in. I'd consider extending the shower across the end of the bathroom -- or perhaps there at the upper right corner, which is currently closet. I like the connection of the closet and laundry room, but it would be better if you brought the other closet "down" to the front of the house -- then both closets would be connected to the laundry room. We will plan on a total redesign of the current master bath layout. I just couldn't wrap my head around his initial layout. Moving my husband's closet to the front of the house would solve the issue of a second window on the west facing wall of the master bedroom as well as eliminate that angled entry into the master bath. The secondary bathrooms are too small. We had those same bathrooms in our first "starter house", and they were not comfortable to use -- no storage, no space to set out anything by the sink, you have to walk in and scoootch over before you can close the door. This is a large house, and the bedrooms are all generous -- I'd steal space from them to make the bathrooms moderate sized and comfortable. I'd move the location of both secondary bathrooms: If the one in the corner were moved to "back up to" the kitchen, you'd save on plumbing expenses AND would gain windows on two walls in the bedroom -- windows on two walls always make a room nicer-- while still keeping a window in the bathroom. Similarly, I'd switch the other bedroom's closet and bathroom so you could have natural light in the bathroom. 5. This is why I value your input so much! These items are just what I needed to hear concerning those secondary bathrooms. When I looked at the plans, I couldn't quite put my finger on the issues I had with them. With the planned size of both of those rooms (13 x 16 and 12 x 14), there should be ample square footage available to enhance both of those bathrooms. I'd lose the single-car garage so I could have windows on two walls of the other bedroom too. That bedroom, with windows under the porch, may be dark. Sounds like a great plan but my husband would lose his 3 car garage/workshop. He's working through the decision process for either an extended 3rd stall to house a small workshop or he'll place that space in the basement....See MoreGeneral and lighting plan feedback requested
Comments (2)buehl - oops, I can see why you'd ask. Sorry. Yes, it WILL matter what you have to say! I think my frustration was showing; I keep thinking I'm done with the plan, and then something else comes up and a change needs to happen. But I really would love feedback now, before I actually do go apply for a permit. Thanks for the pointer to the Lighting Forum, it's great to know there's another place to ask specifically about lighting....See MoreModern farmhouse/barn plan - feedback request
Comments (6)Will you be living upstairs or downstairs? If upstairs why would you want your laundry room downstairs? Lots of shlepping. Especially since you have such a large master closet. I ask because your downstairs guest bedroom looks like it could be a master bath. would guests need a closed toilet or two sinks or a walk in closet? I think one sink with extra storage would be more appreciated, especially when you consider guests need space to store temporary things and hate the idea of putting them in "your" drawers. The toilet in the master bath is quite a haul in the middle of the night. Maybe not now, but as you age it might become more of a haul. LOL. Also if you're planning on living there for the next 25+ years, I'd think a bit more about it being able to be converted to being ADA compliant. Is there a place you can add in an elevator if it's ever needed? Your bathrooms would be quite difficult to get into and out of. Would you be able to use the powder room if you needed a wheelchair or walker? The kitchen needs help. I would suggest posting in the kitchen forum and let the guru's there help you design an efficient kitchen. This isn't quite it. The upstairs guest bedroom is a bit oddly configured. Have you tried putting furniture in the room? In the upstairs guest bath, there isn't enough room between the toilet and the wall, and it will be quite a tight squeeze to get to the shower. What is the point of the 6'6" loft area? It's too small for much of anything but looking down. Frankly, I think that extra guest bedroom/bathroom/loft area needs work. Love the his and hers drop zones. :) Wish I had thought of that....See MoreRequesting Feedback on House Designs
Comments (11)I agree with the 6' minimum width for your porch. I'd use a 24" Miele stackable laundry set in the storage space under the stairs. I'd replace the bench with a 12" deep pantry. 12" pantry off the dining area also. Anything deeper doesn't work unless you make part of the depth bins on the doors. The dimensions between the counter and the island need to be edge of counter overhang for each. Not cabinet face to cabinet face. A 24" inside width single sink will be more than adequate and give you more counter space. With the laundry moved you can move your frig to that space. There is room for a microwave station with counter there. You can then turn the island sideways move the now smaller sink to the left and move your cooktop(or range for an oven) down 18". I'd look at an induction range like a Bosch Benchmark. At 30" that gains 6 more inches. With the island turned you can shorten that counter run by possibly 36". And move the dining area towards the back by that amount. You get more living room space....See MoreProw Fixtures
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