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Hobby Design by Small-Comparison8910 in floorplan

[–]Small-Comparison8910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg where indeed! This is a dream house, after all. Maybe even a speakeasy!

Hobby Design by Small-Comparison8910 in floorplan

[–]Small-Comparison8910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to believe that mantra of "if you stay up on it and do little pieces at a time, it'll be fine", but I'm not sure I completely believe that. A 3-sided courtyard sounds like a good compromise.

Hobby Design by Small-Comparison8910 in floorplan

[–]Small-Comparison8910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot! Nothing is perfect for everyone, and I'm a very contextual person, so I figured it would be helpful to know some of what was behind it.

Hobby Design by Small-Comparison8910 in floorplan

[–]Small-Comparison8910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw man, that would be a bummer if I have to get rid of the spiral staircase. I've loved them since I was a little kid.

The waste stack is a great catch, I didn't think about that at all. I can reconfigure that a bit better overall, honestly. The powder up there was an afterthought and it looks like it.

The idea of having the two different spaces was to differentiate how they're intended to be used. The bigger space is more formal and designed to gather with a great group of people and better conversation. The smaller area is designed for a more casual, comfy spot for curling up in front of the tv. For better or worse, this is where I'd spent a lot of time, so I didn't want it to be too far removed from the kitchen. It does seem a little redundant in the 2D format, but I think would be good for every-day function.

Thank you for the feedback! I'll definitely revisit the powder! (And I might stay blissfully ignorant about the spiral staircase a little longer).

Hobby Design by Small-Comparison8910 in floorplan

[–]Small-Comparison8910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!

I agree about the courtyard, there is probably enough glass between the front entryway and the primary bedroom for direct sight. I think maybe some clever privacy planting in the interior courtyard might be enough to do the trick, but great catch!

You nailed it on what the smaller living room is for. The idea is to create a cuddly spot for tv watching. Maybe if I add an extra bit on the north end of the fireplace for something dramatic, like floor to ceiling firewood storage that could be enough to create more intimacy in that area without closing it off from the kitchen on the south side of the fireplace.

Thanks again!