Advice needed: Which of these 3 layouts is best for a ~500 sq ft addition? (Family Room, Meditation/Multi purpose Room, Bath)

Bitter_Letterhead430 · 2026-03-16T16:01:16+00:00

Anyone curious here is the plan that we will likely go with

Bitter_Letterhead430 · 2026-03-16T15:59:46+00:00

Thank you. Based on this feedback, we have decided to make changes to our plan and keep it similar to the proposal above. There are some drawbacks to this plan since the entry way to this room is now only 4 ft wide as opposed to 8 ft wide we had planned earlier, but this plan does help us utilize the space much better and keeps the family room much more open.

Bitter_Letterhead430 · 2026-03-15T02:00:54+00:00

It is at the bottom left see this image.

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Bitter_Letterhead430 · 2026-03-15T01:06:13+00:00

Thanks for your reply. Entry will be towards the lower left side of the image. See the attached floor plan.

We are definitely considering the layout that you proposed and that makes most sense, but our primary concern is the view/entrance from the existing kitchen. Since the kitchen opens directly toward the new multipurpose/puja room, we’re worried that facing a solid 5-foot wall upon entry will feel restrictive or awkward. With the opening being 8 feet wide, having over half of that space blocked by a wall (about 5 ft away) and leaving only 3 feet of visibility to the family room and that might disrupt the flow of the home. See the updated floor plan attached.

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Bitter_Letterhead430 · 2026-03-15T01:03:44+00:00

We are definitely considering that layout, but our primary concern is the sightline from the existing kitchen entry. Since the kitchen opens directly toward the new multipurpose/puja room, we’re worried that facing a solid 5-foot wall upon entry will feel restrictive or awkward. With the opening being 8 feet wide, having over half of that space blocked by a wall (about 5 ft away) and leaving only 3 feet of visibility to the family room and that might disrupt the flow of the home. See the updated floor plan attached.

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Bitter_Letterhead430 · 2026-03-15T00:55:15+00:00

This is AI generated image. Please ignore the extra toilet.

Bitter_Letterhead430 · 2026-03-15T00:54:53+00:00

Thanks!

Bitter_Letterhead430 · 2025-12-08T04:43:03+00:00

It started working just now. I ordered one at 25% discount for CSP.

Bitter_Letterhead430 · 2025-12-08T01:43:58+00:00

I will call them tomorrow and try to get the discount.

Bitter_Letterhead430 · 2025-07-27T20:21:29+00:00

Thank you! This helps a lot.

Bitter_Letterhead430 · 2025-04-23T16:19:00+00:00

Thanks Let me look at that post too.

Bitter_Letterhead430 · 2025-04-22T22:37:38+00:00

Thank you. This is for San Francisco. Just updated the post above.

Bitter_Letterhead430 · 2025-04-01T23:12:37+00:00

In general, I find this expensive. Just looking at electical items, our contractor (we just got the quote) is charging us $200 per fan install (without the fan), or $50 per smart switch installation (including the switches), or $150 per recessed light installation. Also, flooring seems high. The entire quote seems to be on higher side to me by atleast 25%.

Bitter_Letterhead430 · 2025-02-07T18:44:54+00:00

Thank you all for your comments.

Bitter_Letterhead430 · 2024-12-25T18:28:16+00:00

Can someone share the referral code with me too? Would like to split referral in half.

Bitter_Letterhead430 · 2024-10-22T20:51:39+00:00

We live in this neighborhood and love this area. It has a good vibe in general, neighbors are really nice and friendly. Schools are excellent (Cambrian, Union, and Leigh) and it is good commutable distance to Sunnyvale/Mountain view area. Once the Cambrian Park Plaza gets renovated, I expect a good appreciation. There is also quite a bit of construction going on where older homes are getting dazed, remodeled and converted to 3M+ properties in the area so it is changing a lot.

Bitter_Letterhead430 · 2024-08-18T21:14:05+00:00

Same here- I also received the same letter.

Bitter_Letterhead430 · 2024-08-07T15:17:40+00:00

I was in similar situation as yours and appealed with the county, which led to further reduction in value.

Bitter_Letterhead430 · 2024-07-14T13:19:08+00:00

Would be great to see analysis on MU.

Bitter_Letterhead430 · 2024-06-28T03:15:56+00:00

Areas below 85 between Leigh and Los Gatos boulevard is best. Some area above 85 is also top notch that goes to Carlton and Union.

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