help with addition interior layout/design
Devin Darnell
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Expectations of Kitchen Designers? (Interior designers?) – pls help
Comments (2)I think what you're running into is Kitchen Designers who are really Cabinet Salespeople. Did you ask if they are NKBA-certified (not a guarantee of a good designer, but it's a good first step)? So many KDs are really cabinet salespeople - they know a lot about their cabinet line(s), but not so much about good design. Did either ask you about your lifestyle, your family composition, your plans for the kitchen, etc.? If not, that's a red flag. Check the Layout help FAQ for the types of questions KDs should be asking you - and that you should be prepared to answer. How do I ask for Layout Help and what information should I include? If you cannot find a good KD, then I suggest starting the design process by posting your space here. We have several professional KDs as well as several talented amateurs who can help you. When you're happy with the layout, go back to the KDs and see what they have to say - both for cabinet specifics in their cabinet line(s) and pricing. If you do find a KD, then see what s/he comes up with. I would still come here and post the layout for additional critiquing. Between your KD and here, you should be able to come up with a functional layout and a nice looking space. Good luck!...See MoreDesign issue?....help!.... interior design help!....
Comments (9)I don't understand the island, dining room table and bar - are any of these built in? If the entertainment center is built in where you show it- you will need chairs to face it. You can have some conversation chairs facing the couch but day to day it will need to be where you have it....See MoreHoping for input on addition(s)/ new layout
Comments (101)Both of my sisters have recently went from smaller choppy homes to two story, open homes and both say the same. Easier to clean. We recently had a window seat and bookcases built for our back 9 x 11 bedroom for an extra sitting/ reading room. I love the coziness. But smaller rooms is all I’ve ever known. It would be an adjustment! Our current living, “dining”, and kitchen is just separated by archways. So not open but not totally closed off. I do like that separation. Allows wall space for my piano, curio cabinet, an old dresser... Im wondering if my walls would look cluttered with all these things lined up against them....See MoreHelp with Extension + ADU addition Layout
Comments (13)Hi, Does it make sense to build a second story above the garage and turn that into an ADU (~600 sqft)? This would require re-inforcment of the foundation. - doing this will also leave our driveway alone and we wouldnt have to relocate the Approach, Water Meter, and pour concrete on around 1600Sqft of space. Redlines indicate where everything would have to be excavated and re-done Concerns are 1. Cost, 2. Ease of build / timeline (We are ready to submit the third time to the city with all the updates, making a second story plan now would mean to resubmit from beginning + cost of redesign) Green lines in second image would be a second story above the garage and new front addition....See MoreHU-187528210
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