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Comments (40)Depending on the layout of the second floor I don't think it's a problem to have the baby upstairs since the stairs are right next to the master bedroom. That's why baby monitors were invented. I had a baby in our current house. The master bedroom is on the second floor with the stairs across from the master bedroom door. The nursery was at the top of the stairs. When the baby was really young he slept in our room and then after a few months we moved him upstairs. It took us much time to get to him since he was at the top of the stairs as when we had a baby in our old house down the hall from me. If you do have an upstairs nursery I recommend having a place downstairs for a changing mat and changing necessities. We used the counter in our laundry room. I noticed you plan to have fruit trees and a large garden. Do you plan to can part of your yield? If so, since you don't have a pantry where will you put the canning jars and canning supplies? Finally, where will your kids play outside? Once they get older they won't be always going out with you. You'll want windows placed overlooking the play area so you can easily keep an eye on them. I am lucky enough that our backyard is behind our kitchen and living room with large floor to ceiling windows in those rooms. When I'm working I can watch them play....See MoreHelp with finding a good house plan
Comments (26)You, and only you, are the best judge as to whether or not you need an architect. You may decide that will be the best road to go on, and then I would encourage you to do so. However, do not let anyone here tell you that the way your builder suggested is not legitimate. I find that amusing. The OP wrote: "our builder suggested finding a plan online that we like then taking that to an architect." The reason I find that amusing is because no legitimate architect would copy someone else's plan. That's called copyright infringement. Nor would they make just a "few" modifications. A draftsman would do that. Not a legitimate architect. I would guess many more houses are built that way than by using the services of an architect. Obviously you didn't read what her builder said which is to take it to an architect. To be honest, if I was you, I would run as fast from here as you can. It isn't worth the occasional piece of decent advice you may get. Too bad if she does because my house is the fabulous house it is today because of all the help I got on these forums. And those "mean" pros helped me so much. If you want to find an online plan, this is not the place. People here are adverse to online plans, and architects seem to think that showing them a plan you like as a conversation starter will stiffen their creativity (this seems weird to me, but...). Some architects don't want you to bring them internet plans and others feel it can be a jumping off point. The biggest problem bringing an internet plan is not a problem for the architect but for the home owner who looks at the plan and gets attached to it to the detriment of them seeing other options. That is why it's best not to bring a preconceived generic plan. know that those who have 4000 sqf houses have a hardtime believing that, but we do not need huge houses to be happy Sorry but I disagree. Most here if anything will tell folks to build only what they need with no wasted space whether it be 1500 sq. feet or more. No one that I know of advocates to build bigger just for the sake of building bigger. Cruelty is a sport here for some I would think as adults we can wade through those who are genuinely helpful, even if it's a hard pill to swallow, and those who are mean for the sake of being mean. However, the majority, even those who are blunt are here because they genuinely want to help others get the best house possible. It is easy to say, go to an architect, and it is easier to have an architect design your home, but that ease comes with a price tag. Hirirng an architect is no guarantee that they will be able to meet the needs of your family if you have not defined those needs or if your needs don't fit your budget. The functionality of your home for your family is largely based on the amount of time and effort that you put into planning your home. Truly excellent advice as is the rest of Jennifer's post. Build for the life you actually live and not for the imaginary life you think you might want to live, which I see by your comment you are doing. Bravo. The best thing you can do is make a list of your wants, needs and wouldn't it be nice to haves. Also how do you want to feel when you pull up to your house and also when you're inside the house or in the backyard?...See MorePlan #96716 from familyhomeplans.com
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