Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Floor plan ,best solution 8Nov 21, 2016 7:13 am ZoePerth , you are right about the master robe, it does look odd in this plan, but this is only because we moved the pantry wall slightly into the bedroom area to fit all the fridges in there. This will be rectified. arcachon, we considered having a tub in kids bathroom but decided to have more space instead. The mirror issue - I haven't thought of that, thanks for pointing it out. As far as kids retreat goes, the idea was not to have separate areas because it ruins family time. For that same reason we only have one TV in the house. Maybe odd, but works for us even though my kids are teenagers. Re: Floor plan ,best solution 9Nov 21, 2016 8:25 am Are you considering re-sale value of the property or is this your last house? The points I was making were more about market appeal so not really relevant if you intend staying there for good. With our build we're thinking about 15-20 years before the kids are (hopefully) gone then maybe move into something a bit smaller. Not as easy maintaining a large house in your senior years. Re: Floor plan ,best solution 10Nov 21, 2016 9:26 am I think I mentioned earlier that there is no resale value in the house. The property is a working farm, sold as business so the house comes with but has no impact on the sale. That's how we ended up with an old house. This house is for us, long term, maybe even for life - if I can afford a cleaning lady Re: Floor plan ,best solution 11Nov 21, 2016 9:35 am I'm not sure if it can be seen on the plan, but the house is split level. Bed 1&2 ,entry and living room on one level and the stairs lead to the lower level,the rest of the house. It is only 600 mm split, to bring the dining closer to ground level for easy access to lawns and outer buildings, and for double-sided fireplace height from dining area side. The ceiling will be that much higher in dining/kitchen. Re: Floor plan ,best solution 12Nov 21, 2016 9:56 am Yes, I did notice the split level. Thought that aspect looked great. Different tiers (albeit only a few steps) help visually break up the large central living space. Presents a great aspect when you walk in. My only query there was the closed in entry way and needing a right then left turn before you gain this aspect. Tough to say off the plan so didn't really raise it when you asked what was "missing". Re: Floor plan ,best solution 14Nov 21, 2016 10:53 am JelenaK Not quite sure what you mean? Do you think it would be better if the stairs were off entryway? BTW, would like to see your house. Assume you're talking about my point on the entry. I'll describe it best I can as I'm only working off a plan. When somebody enters the front door the have a wall ahead one one either side. They would move forward and turn right and face into the Living Room. From there they need to turn left again to gain what I imagine would be a fantastic aspect looking down onto the main living space and out through those floor to ceiling windows into the outdoor space. I was only looking at ways to maximise that aspect from the entry way. Truth is I don't really have a better option without moving the entry way into the Living Room and that would raise other issues. Means I'm probably not being much help. Re: Floor plan ,best solution 15Nov 21, 2016 10:55 am hey, I have done a quick sketch of an alternative layout. Does anyone know how I can upload the image to this thread? Re: Floor plan ,best solution 18Nov 21, 2016 11:24 am Wow, this is a very nice floor plan. I like the connection between garage and kitchen. Your bathroom is huge ,looks fantastic. I do have an issue , in general, with the come-back of a separate toilet with no wash basin. Practical reason - you have to leave the room without washing your hands! It's probably just me. When are you starting to build? Re: Floor plan ,best solution 20Nov 21, 2016 11:31 am so... my sketch. This is VERY quick, and obviously I don't know your site or your personal circumstances so this is purely a response to your comments and the discussion on here I have tried to locate all of the bedrooms to the south as discusses with the main living areas on the north side, connecting directly to the new deck which will no longer we dark and cold all year round. I have also tried to group the services as much as possible to simplify the plumbing and save money and I have reduced the amount of space given over to purely circulation The dining area opens onto both the deck and the north facing kitchen garden. This could be a good spot for herbs, chilli plants or veggies within easy access of the kitchen , plus they will be sheltered from the worst of the weather. You could enter either from the kitchen garden area or from the deck, its up to you Let me know what you think, like i said it is a super quick effort but I think it is a much better, more practical layout Hi We are building in the Hunter Valley, our soil test is H1, our builder has advised us they need to have a letter signed for Fair Trading as the new drainage standard… 0 3540 Sorry! I'm new to this forum and have made a mistake in my posting! I'm looking for a structural solution to a stand alone wooden pickets fence with no structural rail… 1 3287 i thought the flipped plan initially but bec i want narrow pathway from entry to dining (dont like bend), also cannot fit the… 7 17260 |