The curved staircase and foyer take up a large amount of space. I think it would be a better use of space to have one staircase that goes all the way from the basement to the second floor.
I think the access to your first floor family room is very awkward. If the curved staircase was eliminated, and the other staircase was enlarged, your family room could shift to the right and have a connection to the dining room and kitchen. The entry could shift to the left and be centered on the front elevation, so you could eliminate some gables.
If you don't put in an elevator, I'd look at a dumbwaiter system for hauling groceries etc upstairs. It's a hike from the garage to the kitchen.
The curved staircase and foyer take up a large amount of space. I think it would be a better use of space to have one staircase that goes all the way from the basement to the second floor.
I think the access to your first floor family room is very awkward. If the curved staircase was eliminated, and the other staircase was enlarged, your family room could shift to the right and have a connection to the dining room and kitchen. The entry could shift to the left and be centered on the front elevation, so you could eliminate some gables.
If you don't put in an elevator, I'd look at a dumbwaiter system for hauling groceries etc upstairs. It's a hike from the garage to the kitchen.
Not a designer, he is a local architect… the hallways on the plans are 3’-0 width.
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