Help with Master Suite Over Attached 1 Car Garage Addition
chiommy
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Need dimensions help for master closet and 2-car garage please
Comments (19)You probably know that goldfish grow to fit the size of their bowl, then they grow no more. Closets and garages are somewhat subject to the goldfish principle: The stuff we want to store in them accumulates to fit the size. So -- to some extent -- a larger closet gives you "permission" to accumulate more clothes /more stuff and excuses you from weeding out things that just aren't being used. I suggest you take a look at what you have now, and measure it. If your current storage is lacking, ask yourself how much it should expand -- half again as much? double the space? same amount of space, but with more shelves /less hanging space? If you had more space, would you add more clothes? Do you need more clothes? What else will you store in your closet besides clothes? Do you want to store your suitcases there, or do you prefer to keep them elsewhere? Do you want a spot for jewelry? Do you want ALL your clothes to store in the closet, or will you have a dresser in the bedroom as well? How many handbags /shoes do you have? How about oddball stuff like gift wrap? Do you store coats in your bedroom closet? Ski wear? Your old wedding dress? A box of baby clothes even though your kids are teens? Again, measure your own needs. I don't know what's "enough" for you, but I can tell you what we're thinking: - 8x12 rectangle closet in the master bedroom -- based up on our current wardrobes, this will hold everything we have (and more) and will allow us to e x p a n d our clothing storage so that things aren't just crammed in. I like the idea of things being easy to see /easy to reach. - We're placing the laundry room next to the closet -- the convenience feature being obvious. If not for the door to the laundry, we'd have gone with an 8x10 closet. - We're leaving a "blank space" on the wall for some hooks. This'll be for hanging worn-once jeans, etc. - This is to be our retirement house, and the 8' width allows space for a walker. Also, my 99-year old grandmother keeps a chair in her closet so she can sit down while choosing clothes -- the extra width would be valuable for that. - I do not want a window because sunlight bleaches clothes. I do hate walking into a dark closet with my hands full of things to put away, so I'm planning to use automatic lights. - I would not plan an island. Given that you need clearance space on both sides, an island would require more space than I'd devote to a storage space. - A mirror is a good idea, but I'd try to put it on the back of the door rather than allowing it to eat up valuable hanging /shelf space. - I intend to have a medium-sized dresser in the bedroom, which will hold undergarments, swimsuits and pajamas. Everything else'll be stored in the closet -- we'll have shelves for jeans and sweatshirts....See MoreMaster Suite Addition
Comments (25)After talking with husband and builder they would prefer not to do a bump out if we can avoid it. So new idea is to make the addition 18'x26'. Here is a current plan which is really like! 12'x18' bedroom, no door looking at bed, sizable closet, roomy bathroom, etc. The only problem is I can't seem to find a spot to put the furnace. :/ Inside the closet is ideal, but it can not be placed in the tan area. This is making it difficult. Anyone have any suggestions? I've got the furnace off to the right side so you can copy and paste. I would be open to pushing the closet 2 foot back into the current office/bedroom as long as the builder was willing. This appears to be the only good option that I can think of....See Moremaster suite addition- how to maximize space
Comments (77)I am not sure. I have another idea but I don't know if it is any better: What if the only full wall is beside the hallway then have a built-in 3'0" high (just enough to fit your fridge below). I would make that built-in 18" deep and run it all the way on that tv wall. You can put your tv on where you have it now and have storage on the left of it. On the right, it would be your fridge with some storage to the left for glasses etc. I would consider making the top of the built-in all the same material and put a table mat where your fridge is to protect the top. You can have shelves on the wall if you wish but I think I would not. Seeing the wall recessed compared to the bottom where you have your built-in would make the room feel bigger even though you use some floor space for your built-in. I would also make your closet 6'6" wide and deal with the problem of 2 persons being in that room at the same time. I think one can choose their clothes while the other is taking a shower. I think it is worth that compromise to keep your bathroom and office wider....See MoreAddition - Attached Garage w/ Master Suite Above + Dining Room
Comments (13)@3onthetree Thank you! That is very interesting and I think incorporates some ideas I ran through before I decided on the drawing I did. I do have some questions though: for drawing A - I'm assuming the red is your addition, with the dining room being off of my current kitchen and I'm also assuming you're putting the master suite above that correct? How would you adjust the stairs so you could get to the bedroom? I apologize if my drawing isn't the greatest to show where things are. I also have considered a detached garage but it would mean adjusting the location of my driveway, I was hoping to keep the garage attached because Michigan winters are not fabulous. For drawing B - I'm not sure what you had here, I'm assuming the red is a garage addition? Is it similar to what I had, with a master suite above it? I'm not sure how my stairs that are on the other side of the house would access it. I really appreciate your time though! I'm not an architect so, sorry if my questions are obvious....See Morekirkhall
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