Looking for some tips and advice on our new construction renderings.
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Comments (5)The wedding cake steps look like they're awaiting the daily arrival of the masses, but the walk looks like it's barely expecting anyone! I would definitely upgrade/widen the walk. It's layout will likely form the front edge of the planting bed. The tree in the lawn is past due for limbing up. Much of its canopy is blocking the house. Some general ideas:...See MoreGetting ready to wire new construction.....any tips/suggestions?
Comments (10)Install receptacles for outdoor holiday lighting (under eves, near doors and windows) Install multiple receptacles in the area where cell phones and PDAs will wind up in the evenings so the chargers can be plugged in. This can be in a cabinet. Install extra receptacles in the bathrooms(GFCI protected of course) so that shavers, curling irons, and blow dryers can be left plugged in rather than having frantic plugging and unplugging going on every day - ESPECIALLY important if you have several young ladies in the house. If you have towel warmers and such in addition to all the hair tools a second circuit in the main bath may be a good idea. Place receptacles in bedrooms, living room, and family room areas so you don't have to disassemble beds or furniture to access the receptacle (my favorite is the receptacle centered behind a headboard that winds up with several lights, clocks, electric blanket, etc. etc., all hooked up with extension cords) Wire the ceiling fixture boxes for a fan(fan rated box, extra wire so light and fan can be controlled separately). Put in ceiling boxes in bedrooms even if the architect has convinced you to use switched receptacles for floor or table lamps. About 2% of the work I do is installing ceiling boxes in new houses. Consider remote controlled outside lights so you can turn on lights from a keyring remote late at night, and well lit areas around all entrances including garage doors and inside the garage. Consider more than just the required outside receptacles so 100 foot extension cords aren't necessary for trimmers and such. Run conduits for extra circuits from the panel into easily accessible places in the attic and crawl space/basement. ENT, a flexible plastic conduit often called Smurf pipe or tube, is great for this. Let the builder and/or electrician know if you are even considering under cabinet lighting. If anybody owns any power tools at all make sure the garage and maybe a basement area has plenty of receptacles for them. They propagate and all need receptacles, even if battery types (chargers). Consider a central vacuum. If you are undecided put in pipe and wire in areas that will be impossible to get to without ceiling and wall damage later. Put extra receptacles in potential arts and crafts rooms....See MoreNeed advice on how to handle painting for our new construction
Comments (2)If you are concerned about matching a color into another brand, then don't do it. It might be hard to get the cabinet guy to switch brands but the house painter probably won't care. I will use paints from wherever the customer wants but some guys are allegiant to one store....See MoreLooking for appliance and layout advice for new construction
Comments (12)Well, let's see what we can do without changing the garage. If you move the WI closet up, and make the existing pantry smaller, you can still have the hidden pantry. Although the WI closet is then smaller, you exchange that space for more bedroom closet space from flipping the DR pantry. That one could be the shoe closet--win/win--or his&hers closets. ;) Another win is the cooktop and hood become the focal point and the fridge is hidden from the great room; however, clean-up is on display. I drew the island at 96", to accommodate 4 seats, and to give you ap 40" of prep space with a 30" sink. You could add a few inches for a 33" sink or a wider prep space. Secondary prep would be in the L with the small sink. The L beside the fridge could still be used for baking, with space in the corner for a stand mixer, or could be used as labeled. Aisles should be at least 42", but 48" is better, and use as many drawers as possible for the bases. The alcove beside the pantry door could be a drop zone, extra pantry storage, or shelves for small appliances. Do you have a need for separate fridge freezer/columns? Quick flip of DW and dish storage. Dishes are farther from fridge, but the clear counter makes a good landing space for groceries which need to be loaded to the fridge or pantry: Again, it all needs to be put on a grid to work out exact cabinet sizes....See MoreMarie J.
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