Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Smaller house plans 20 squares or less 2Nov 24, 2014 9:49 pm Small footprint in Eliza Ponds, Spearwood WA Re: Smaller house plans 20 squares or less 4Nov 24, 2014 10:10 pm Small footprint in Eliza Ponds, Spearwood WA Re: Smaller house plans 20 squares or less 13Jun 16, 2015 9:55 am Minimizing hallways is a good idea. Make sure that you don't skimp on storage - you want to have a home for everything to help you reduce clutter. Putting the toilet in the bathroom helps you save space now but *may* affect resale value later - some people prefer at least one separate toilet. High ceilings definitely help with the feeling of space. Multi-purpose rooms - a second lounge that can be closed off and therefore used as an additional bedroom, for example - help maximise the space. Don't go overboard with the size of your master - do you really need room for a "retreat" in there too? Try to maintain all bedrooms at least 3x3m so that you have room for a queen bed. Think very carefully about how you will use all the space. Imagine yourself living in the house. How will you use each room? Can you repurpose some space for something else? The Coral Noosa 20 is a great plan and it's one we looked at too. One of the changes we were going to make was removing the "study nook" and using that space to extend the WIP instead. Good luck! Jen (& Dave) Plantation Bronte, Ormeau Ridge, Gold Coast QLD 12/03/2015 - Commencement... 26/08/2015 - Handover! viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76446 at most it will have a short lintel which could be moved up just below the ceiling or even above. Above means you need to patch the cornice and might need to deal with… 2 57704 Really tight at the top of the stairs- how to get furniture into those rooms? Study books - does anyone really use them these days? Large storage closet would be more functional. 2 4666 6 7973 |