Need suggestions for modifying blueprint to extend closet

13 years ago

I need suggestions from all of you pros regarding a "problem" area on my prelim blueprint. This is a small ranch home with open concept LR/DR/Kitchen with rear garage on an extremely narrow lot. Ideally I would like to make the walk in closet bigger in master but don't want it to make the hallway ( pantry/closet/laundry area) too crowded and the transition corner too abrupt.Simply making it a longer rectangle shape would really cut the hall and entrance off.

Without adding "too many" square feet ($$$) do you have suggestions? I thought about eliminating the broom closet and then extending it diagonally from that end.

Could also consider pulling back the wall at the end of the hallway a foot or two toward the kitchen. ( the one by the bottom right arrow that is 6'10" long.( Would then need to change window on right side of DR)

Any suggestions appreciated.

(btw: also changing to pocket door on closet)

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dabunch
13 years ago
Do you have another bathroon with a tub? You don't need 2 tubs. IMO, as you downsize, all you need is 1 tub in case you like to bathe, or for medically needed soaks. If you won't have any children living with you 24/7, you can utilize the entire house 99% of the time. The shower you use every day, the tub occasionally.

If there is another tub in the house, I would eliminate the tub in the master bathroom and put in a LARGER shower. Trust me, you need a 5 foot shower in the master bathroom, in case anyone should become incapacitated. You also need 3 foot doors to at least one bedroom and a closet.
I would incorporate a small awning window for airing the bathroom ;)
I cannot see the dimensions very well, but I would think that you should be able to move the sink, toilet and the shower around so that you could gain 2-3 feet in the closet.
brickton
13 years ago
Can you take the top part of the plan and flip it? So the laundry is on the left (looking down on the plan) and the master is on the right? Then re-jigger the hallway so that you avoid the awkward angle entry to the dining room and gain that corner as the larger closet?
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iowakate
Original Author
13 years ago
Dabunch and Brickton: Thank you for your responses. It is so nice to get new ideas. I had not even thought of flipping the back part of the plan. I will spend some quality pencil time this weekend. Flipping it would put the windows to the master on the street side of the lot instead of the private side, but it is still worth a look. And Dabunch...I do have another tub in the front bathroom so I will give serious thought to only having a shower in the master( and maybe a bigger one like you suggested) I don't currently have a bath tub in my master so I have pretty much taken only showers for the past 22 yrs. I have been trying to decide if I would enjoy a bath tub for a change. It is just inconvenient in my current home since the tub is on another floor. But, as you said, in a few years the entire house will be mine and I could easily use the other tub. Good ideas.. Thank you so much.
I am really enjoying reading all the great ideas in this forum and am so glad I discovered it.

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