Where to put garage and guest parking?
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Mark Bischak, Architect
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Crazy Idea... Eliminate Traditional Garage Use Underground Parking?
Comments (4)People put garages under homes all the time in Georgia so I am not as concerned about building codes. What is unusually is basically building a parking garage under the home. I like the idea of marking it out. That makes sense, what on paper seems like of plenty of space may not actually be to comfortably back in and out. Any thoughts on how/why it may be perceived negatively? I'm wondering if the elevator doesn't mostly negate those concerns. But now I am also questioning if it needs to be larger so it is easy to navigate......See MoreOur guest room looks like a garage sale!
Comments (37)I think you have great pieces to have a really great room. My problem is more with your current layout. I think if you moved the bed to the opposite wall where the mirror and table is the room would feel larger and more open. I feel that the natural walkway in any room should be from the door directly to the back of a room. I hate that the bed is blocking that natural path. Then you wouldn't have to deal with having the bed off centered so you can open and close the door. It's also a plus to be able to easily see the door from the bed. A queen bed is a plus in a guest room but if it's not in the budget at least get a headboard. You can pick them up real cheap at garage sales, thrift stores and Craigslist. Newer ones have places to use for both full and queen beds. Don't get a bed with a footboard. They tend to make the room feel smaller. I like the color of the sham you bought. fold your quilt in half the long way and place at the foot of the bed so it drapes farther down the sides. I like the idea of placing the mirror between the 2 doors. Full floor to ceiling drapes to soften the look with a nice comfy chair for reading angled in the corner across from the door by the windows to take advantage of the natural light and view. With this layout your rug is the statement piece of the room... the first thing you see when you walk in the room. I love that it is a family piece you want to use. My own guest room has things from my family and we call it grammas room. this picture was taken from the door in my old home showing the layout I'm suggesting with quilt folded at the end of the bed....See MoreBasement garage and mudroom...where do you put the laundry?
Comments (17)Excellent comments. Thank you everyone. We are a mixed household, so one child is only present 50% of the time (other 50% is with his mother), and my daughter is with us 100% of the time. Most of the laundry is generated by us (my partner and I) on the lofted 2nd floor and my daughter on the main floor (as well as the kitchen I suppose). The wrench in the plan is that the plan allows for a MIL space in the basement, which may house my aging parents at some point. The basement also is where the mudroom/primary family entrance will be. We are adventurous family, so often coming in from trips/etc. Although our laundry is on the 2nd floor in our current home, located between the master and my daughter's room. I love it having it so close to the bedrooms, and I don't mind carrying the occasional load from a camping trip up the stairs. So maybe keeping it on the main floor is best! I'll be investigating the restrictions on dumbwaiters, as having a lift from the basement would also help in carrying other loads (groceries) up the stairs....See MorePutting Together a "TV/Guest Room/Office" Space
Comments (40)freedomplace1: The home in which you grew up sounds absolutely fabulous! Between its age (nothing like old homes!), and all of that wonderful space... ah, what I wouldn't give for all those rooms right now... haha! I think you may be right - I don't know what we'd keep in a trunk in this room, really - probably some blankets and things like that, certainly nothing the guests would find necessary, as those items would be put on top of the dresser, in plain view for them to use. I was trying to remember the other day, the first time I saw a trunk used as a coffee table. Trunks have, of course, been around for centuries... but I don't remember them used as living room pieces when I was growing up, so even that is a trend, isn't it? Unless I just haven't spent much time around stylish people! l pinkmountain: I know just the tables you mean, and those really do work quite well in small spaces. Your home sounds fabulous - between the handmade, and the inherited items. I tend to like those types of things best. And of course we would end up owning the heaviest pieces when we move around a lot, wouldn't we?! Our huge, heavy, Jacobean inherited dining set has traveled the country with us... and that Horton's piece was with us in two places before we ended up in our current home. Of course now that we aren't going anywhere for a while, it's in storage... ha, the irony! everdebz: Yes, I agree - visually, transitional may work best, and I think the reason that I was looking for a visually lighter piece, is because the navy tones in the room do make it appear heavier. ital mover: That one is fun, I like the round shape and the fact that it has wheels! The only bummer would be the fact that we wouldn't be able to use it as an ottoman. I know, I know, so much to demand of such a tiny space! I did order the throw, however, it seems perfectly color-matched to the room - will post an update when that comes. Thank you! :)...See MoreMark Bischak, Architect
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