How would you change this floor plan?
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Comments (54)The faucet is 3 holes. A standard placement. Mine is from HD, but same as Lowes and is brushed stainless. Sink must be deep as I have no problem washing hands or anything else. The sink is a square pedestal. Am not terribly fond of the sink, no place to hang a wet washcloth and feel the space underneath is wasted. I've considered building a cupboard for this, just a surround with the sink as the top. The bath is so small that I know this would make things feel cramped. Hmm, just thought, a curtain around it would give me some storage. I'm fairly simple in decorating, so a curtain needs some thinking. Still have the wet washcloth problem though. Love the sound of the water flowing from the faucet, even seeing it...silly things we attach ourselves to....See MoreHow would you change this 1920's plan?
Comments (16)Many of the small house designs of the 20s-30s are wonderful lesson in how to live well and still live small. There are many books and web sites with lots of these plans. They make wonderful looking. In your case, however, you are trying to fit and retrofit a "lot" into a "little"--25 pounds into a 10-pound box! For example, I believe the original house has one small bathroom on the second floor serving three bedrooms. Probably not a desirable 2016 solution, but there's little available room for a second bath. The adjacencies, sizes and locations of the rooms in your first floor sketch plan really don't work very well. As others have suggested, it really takes some creativity and experience to design small well. Anyone can design a large house, but a small one takes so much more ability. Do you have the land for your proposed new house? Or you trying to design something which will fit "anywhere"? It seems, from your description, that the new design must be organized and positioned in a certain way, but it's unclear why. My recommendation is to stop trying to design a "solution", and make two lists: 1) Must haves; 2) Like to haves. Gather some photos of the architectural character and features which are appealing to you. Thereafter, find an experienced and creative architect or other professional in the single home business and ask them to meet with your for a 2-3 hour design "charrette", to explore design concepts and options which can then be used as the basis for preparation of full design and construction drawings and specifications. Until you have the design concept worked out and confirmed for your specific site, none of the hypothetical plan sketches have much meaning. Good luck with your project....See MoreHow would you change this plan for a 2 person house?
Comments (9)Most of the photography is done using a wide angle lens - making the place look a lot larger than it really is. Kitchen - if there were two of me, it would be impossible for both of us to cook. (I am not used to being an only cook - although I am happy to do so on special occasions, just not nightly.) My pantry has also helped me see through COVID. I am impressed with the insulation work. I am glad the bedroom is on the same level as the bath. Anything else (hey, I'm retired - I get up at one or two every morning to exercise my bladder - no stairs, and ESPECIALLY no ladder!) would not be acceptable for me. Alone or as a partner. It will all depend on how much you two want to pare down your belongings, and I mean that genuinely. If one is downsizing for the sake of another, expect future trouble. I subscribe to the YouTube channel, Living Large in a Tiny House - even though I have no desire to do so, I do get great ideas and I respect those who are trying to make that concept work. (And the guy who hosts that channel has a really restful voice.)...See Morewhat would you change in this floor plan?
Comments (3)General "rule of thumb" is to avoid toilet noise/aromas in areas where cooking/dining take place, and I think the one down the stairs will be more private as well if you want to eliminate the PR in the kitchen/dining areas. I would locate the fridge at the "east" end of the island so it is convenient to take food to the sink for prepping. You don't want to schlep food all that distance to wash it under water, and it will be easier to retrieve the mayo or butter you left off the table from the dining area. Looks like you have room for an interesting window seat area between the island and dining table. Maybe you could put a couple of swivel armchairs and a rug there for a nice spot to sit and work on the laptop, chat on the phone, peruse a cookbook, or to entertain guests while you're preparing a meal. Good spot for friends to stop by for tea and talk....See Moresabrinatx
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