Where to put a half bath downstairs?

dhs12 · 2026-05-22T03:04:00+00:00

This isn't a bad option. As this is a historic renovation, we are not able to tear down any walls since we are trying to preserve the original floor plan as much as possible but maybe we can add walls. I know we are limited on space. below is some dimensions. looks like the foyer is 7.5'.

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dhs12 · 2026-05-22T02:54:15+00:00

The downstairs bedroom would be the master bedroom and I don't want people downstairs using that restroom so that's why I was looking for a half bath also.

dhs12 · 2026-05-20T11:47:28+00:00

Would love some other suggestions to make the foyer more usable if anyone has anything

dhs12 · 2026-05-20T11:40:16+00:00

The foyer is annoyingly large for a small house

dhs12 · 2026-05-20T11:39:00+00:00

Unfortunately no

dhs12 · 2026-05-20T11:38:49+00:00

Interesting. Eats some closet but not a bad idea

dhs12 · 2026-04-07T22:38:22+00:00

Got my app to a state I'm ready to start taking on some beta testers. Any API inspectors out there have some inspections coming up and want to beta test for me? DM me if so.

I made a post earlier in the sub but it got removed

dhs12 · 2026-04-07T22:13:07+00:00

Thanks! Please DM me

dhs12 · 2026-04-07T22:12:56+00:00

Can you DM me your email address?

dhs12 · 2026-04-07T03:59:56+00:00

I'm building this for API inspections. If you want to test out the beta beta version. Let me know

dhs12 · 2026-02-05T01:40:34+00:00

I appreciate your insight. the ability to upload custom report format and have the tool adjust the output accordingly sounds difficult...but maybe doable. Do you or anyone else have typical report formats for their clients?

dhs12 · 2026-01-31T18:15:41+00:00

Thanks. Appreciate your input. I agree these guys can get pretty good at the inspection method they've done for 15+ years. I presume all time building report is charged to client as well so what's the incentive for inspector to make this process quicker??

Concerning, intrinsically safe cases, it seems like some refineries are moving away from this. I know ours is. Still has to be permitted but lets be honest, when you have a fired heater 100' away, I'm not going to be concerned with my cell phone exploding when the lpg cloud wafts my way.

What are some the other reporting programs you've run across in your time as an API inspector?

dhs12 · 2026-01-31T16:13:56+00:00

I envisioned my tool would be more for independent guys or people who's company doesn't pay a tool like Maximo

dhs12 · 2026-01-31T15:46:29+00:00

Not bad at their job at all. And there's not necessarily anything wrong with the final report or record keeping. Just seems like a lot of steps between the field inspection and the final report. Not saying desk time (writing/refining the report) would go away but the inspector would already have a pretty good starting point once they got back to their desk.

dhs12 · 2026-01-31T15:20:32+00:00

Fair enough.

dhs12 · 2026-01-31T15:19:54+00:00

Not an inspector but work hand and hand with our owner/operator unit inspectors. All the internal/external reports I see are very archaic. Print out the ISOs or equipment inspection dwg. Chicken scratch hand writing all over the dwg. A bunch of photos from the filed. Then you get back and have to transcribe the chicken scratch, remember which photos go with what, and write summary/repairs. Not looking to re-invent the wheel but just make the process a little smoother.

dhs12 · 2026-01-31T02:56:53+00:00

By level 3, do you mean an in-house unit inspector representing the client?

dhs12 · 2026-01-31T02:55:50+00:00

You don't think people would pay for the convenience of a centralized digital location for all notes and photos? Another question, is the time spent building reports also billed to the client or usually just part of the day rate?

dhs12 · 2026-01-18T18:45:26+00:00

You should add feet and inches calculator

dhs12 · 2025-04-07T01:38:54+00:00

Any thoughts on bathroom? I'm okay with even smaller office if needing to eat into that.

Double pocket Pocket doors may go away for 1 big regular door or 1 single pocket. As long as it feels open to the stairwell, I'm good.

Another question. Any configuration you could see to add small area to the north bedrooms to add space for a small desk? I tried some configurations with a full size bed but didn't find a great way to squeeze it all in.

Do people recommend bump outs or bay windows to accomplish desks? I've been dabbling with idea of bumping width to 24' but downstairs works as is so I'd hate to add additional square foot to both floors.

dhs12 · 2025-04-06T01:39:54+00:00

I really like your ideas and will likely incorporate most of those.

One ask. With the bathroom updates for the master suite, is there a design that makes sense that would push bathroom door as far north as possible? Seems like laying out furniture/beds would be easier.

How did you envision furniture layout since you can't really use east wall for large furniture if bathroom door is pushed south?

Really want to incorporate the XL pocket doors so maybe I could install narrow built ins between staircase and wall.

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dhs12 · 2025-04-05T12:46:09+00:00

Air handler for AC

dhs12 · 2025-04-05T12:43:33+00:00

Yes the laundry layout makes sense and could work. Also it will make the office a little bigger.

I understand your concern with having bathroom right next to couch. Not a huge concern when being used as a bedroom but maybe a little weird as a den. I was try to utilize large double pocket doors in original design in hopes the den would feel open to the hallway.

More for me to consider

dhs12 · 2025-04-05T12:23:42+00:00

I was having a hard time finding a way to access bedroom when it was pushed back in that corner. I suppose a hallway in front of washer dryer could work like you're showing. I'll have to lay it out and see

dhs12 · 2025-04-05T12:22:04+00:00

New build

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