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Comments (9)raro, when a thread is first posted, that thread shows up at the very top of the forum list. If there are multiple threads which have not yet been answered (no "follow-up" posts, in GW's terminology), they appear at the top in chronological order, with the newest first. So threads which never get a "follow-up" post are listed first. If they never get a reply, eventually the software will bump them down; I don't remember how many days or weeks that takes. [When someone posts spam, we'll "answer" it so it sinks down on the list.] By "answering" your own thread with a second post, you bumped it down below the threads which had never been replied to, and it was listed as having a "follow-up" post. Threads which have received at least one reply are listed in chronological order by the time of reply, with the most-recently-replied-to thread first. As I don't clear my browser's most recent History, the threads I'm up-to-date with show up in purple, while those with posts I haven't seen show up in blue. So it doesn't matter much to me where a post is listed: I look at nearly everything that shows up as blue, though not always immediately. However, others might see a thread steadily accumulating "follow-ups," and not click on it: perhaps they're busy in RL, or that thread title doesn't sound like something they're interested in, or they already looked at the original post and either didn't have time to answer or didn't have much to say on the issue. In that situation, they'd notice the thread was accumulating "follow-ups" and would assume the OP's question was being answered. So they might never click on the thread to find out what was being said. So by "answering" your own thread, you might lower your chance of receiving answers!...See MoreFirst Time Post - Feedback on Floor Plan for Timber Frame
Comments (19)Wow thanks everyone for good questions and feedback. Kirkhall: I fixed the door swings thanks for that. The split closets on the left bedroom are meant to be a storage room and then the closet for the room. In my latest draft my wife and I opened the right closet to make a nook with a window out back. Less closet space upstairs but we have a ton in the basement. As for the bedroom on the right we want to do a built-in bookcase where the gap is between closets. AlexHouse: All I can say is WOW :) The feeling we are going for is more of the rock arch over the range and then the pizza oven next to it faced in the same rock so as to extend the look. We are using thin sliced stone for the walls to save money. LauraJane02: Thank you for that idea but we still need to think about the door changes for the MBR. Still not sure what will work for us. The new layout is simpler and uses the space better but we arent sure how to shift it. Still taking ideas. AM.E: I dont have any good elevations just yet BUT here is a sample I got from one TF company we asked for a estimate from. Modified Home Plans It is close to what we want except wtill working on the front proch roof line. Overall though it is the correct feeling. We are doing SIPs except the roof in the walkway we are doing stick built. And the garage will be 100% stick. As for the open areas, thats the point of doing Timber :) at least for us. We love that open yet homey feel of the timber frame with trusses. We will build in the fall/winter this year if all comes together :) Thanks again everyone!...See MoreFirst floor plan review requested
Comments (11)Garage: How cool that you have a 3-car garage, but only 2 bays dedicated to cars! That means all the bikes etc. will not scratch up the cars. You might want to make that door extra wide or a double-door to accommodate the in-and-out of bikes, and golf cart if you get one for FIL and MIL to cruise the property. You might want to build it so that you can, perhaps, add a garage door if the kids get a car...it's not long off! Mudroom: I agree with the mudroom being mostly hooks; no one uses the closet in our house, only the hooks; I'm planning to take out the closet but keep cabinets for the "stuff": batteries, sunscreen, bug spray, caps, etc. Inlaw suite: Perhaps put the door on the back of the mudroom wall, instead of flush with the soon-to-be-gone closet door. Makes a little more of an entrance, so it looks less like a closet from the hall. This might allow the door to open further to accommodate the wheelchair. You might want to include an egress, just in case. Also, where is the accessible entrance to the house, a ramp? You could quietly incorporate it along the garage to the front porch, if you pull the porch and posts out a bit and if you don't have a step from the porch into the foyer. Remember to add a window, perhaps a French door for egress, facing the back yard for the in-law's room. Basement: Include a bathroom in the basement for the kids, it'll be great for sleepovers. FR: I kind of don't mind the dead space between the island and FR; the kids can make a mess there without getting it on the FR furniture, or they can just gather without being on the island, and it opens up the flow. Library: How do you plan to use the library? Maybe add a window to the side? It could be a high window with bookcases below. Maybe a window in the turn of the stairs, too. Seems like a nice family house :)...See Morefirst time home design/decor
Comments (7)Try posting this on design dilemma as well. There are people there who are great at giving direction about starting from scratch. Do you plan on painting or do you like the current color? Definitely update the window treatments, removing the swags and replacing them with curtain panels will make a big difference....See Moreandry
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