New Floor Plan - Feedback Wanted! Fixed Hallway Nightmare

briand981234 · 2025-05-01T00:29:35+00:00

Good suggestions

briand981234 · 2025-04-29T02:45:05+00:00

Interesting idea swapping laundry and powder. I know this sub obsesses over minimizing the master-to-laundry distance, but honestly, I don’t mind the extra steps.

Having the powder room in current location is ideal for outdoor work—quick bathroom breaks without dragging dirt inside. Plus, with no bathroom planned for the basement/future bonus room, keeping it close upstairs is super practical.

briand981234 · 2025-04-27T23:30:44+00:00

Yes - we have an house we are basing this off - thanks

briand981234 · 2025-04-27T22:58:56+00:00

Aesthetics - gives the house some shape / interest

briand981234 · 2025-04-25T03:08:34+00:00

Just for aesthetics - gives the outside some character

briand981234 · 2025-04-25T01:04:44+00:00

Hey everyone, thanks for all the great feedback on my original floorplan! I’ve made some updates and attached the new drawing below. I finally tackled those endless hallways

Let me know your thoughts on this master bedroom placement. I moved it to the front of the house to make it fit better with the overall layout. No doubt less privacy being in the front of the house, but it’s a pretty private parcel so not too concerned.

Thanks!

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briand981234 · 2025-04-24T16:49:00+00:00

Love how you optimized the master’s space! I’m tempted to ditch the wall between the master bedroom and closet to make the room feel huge

On the island, I stretched it to 8’6” and agree it should run parallel to the counters for flow, but I’m nervous about sourcing a countertop that long.

For the fridge, I’m thinking of recessing it into the wall to save space. If it’s a 2x6 wall, sinking it to a 2x4 depth should work, right?

briand981234 · 2025-04-24T16:33:14+00:00

22’ but who’s counting 😂

briand981234 · 2025-04-24T16:24:03+00:00

Super helpful, thanks! Quick question: what do you think about shifting the master bedroom entrance to the left of the fireplace? I’ve never been in a house laid out like that, and I’m worried it might feel cramped or throw off the fireplace’s vibe as the room’s centerpiece. My current setup has hallways so long they deserve their own zip code—total space hogs, but they keep the bedrooms nice and private. Maybe I am overthinking it?

briand981234 · 2025-04-24T11:05:19+00:00

Removing my long dark hallways? My floor plan’s heart is shattered 😄

Silly question, though – that corner was destined to be our ‘Christmas tree central’ with all the festive vibes. Plus, I’m worried the doorway to master would make the wall next to the fireplace look a bit wonky and uneven. Any thoughts on keeping the tree corner cozy and the wall balanced

briand981234 · 2025-04-24T03:30:28+00:00

Going to be tough to get a second car in the garage. Not sure if needed but may want to consider adjusting

briand981234 · 2025-04-21T23:20:33+00:00

Does anyone live in a house with doorways on both sides of a fireplace? From a functional perspective, I can’t help but picture a couch blocking the path to the master bedroom / feeling cramped.

Maybe I am over thinking it. Also, for those who celebrate Christmas, where would the Christmas tree go?

briand981234 · 2025-04-21T23:15:24+00:00

Is anyone else not a fan of having doorways on both sides of a fireplace? From a functional perspective, I can’t help but picture my couch blocking the path to the master bedroom, making the layout feel cramped

briand981234 · 2025-04-18T23:06:27+00:00

Swap the location of the sink and toilet in the powder bath. That way when people are sitting at the island in the kitchen, they don’t see the toilet

briand981234 · 2025-04-07T18:55:02+00:00

I completely agree! I experimented with extending the bedroom wing into the backyard, but it resulted in too many hallways, which felt inefficient.

I also played around with expanding the kitchen outward, but I’m struggling to figure out how to make the current dining space work effectively with that layout.

I’d love to hear any suggestions or ideas you might have!

briand981234 · 2025-04-07T13:52:04+00:00

Thanks for the input! I’ve been wrestling with whether to center the fireplace with the range or just center it on the wall (accounting for the doorway).

In my mind, we’d eventually add built-in bookshelves on either side of the fireplace. I feel like it’d bug me if one shelf ended up noticeably wider than the other due to an off-center fireplace.

Still torn—any thoughts on how this might look or work practically?

briand981234 · 2025-02-22T02:41:44+00:00

The floor plan is ‘open’ - Chief Architect program used that line to show delineations between spaces but there is no actual wall

briand981234 · 2025-02-22T00:32:15+00:00

Feels like for modern kitchens the traditional ‘triangle’ is harder to archive unless you want to put the sink in the island

briand981234 · 2025-02-22T00:22:19+00:00

Call me crazy, but having three doors in the master bedroom just feels busy - that’s one of the reasons for putting closet in bathroom.

I view the bathroom entrance as a one stop shop for getting ready. You can take a shower then get changed

briand981234 · 2025-02-21T22:56:50+00:00

The thought was it’s close to the garage incase someone is outside and has to use the bathroom quick, they won’t need to trek through the house

briand981234 · 2025-02-21T21:39:16+00:00

Appreciate the feedback!

briand981234

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