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Torn between these two elevations for our modern transitional home. Would you keep the stone skirt or go all brick?
Looking for the most timeless, clean look. Which one would you choose?

Hi all

Please can you help me determine the actual dimensions of the Guest room here? I am particularly interested in the straight portion of the left wall (shared with the Garage).

Thanks!

This is in a Brooklyn brownstone. This would be in the master bedroom. If we preserve it, the upper floor hallway would only be about 29” wide (for floor plan reasons). Otherwise we’d have a 36” hallway. I’m very torn about this! Last photo is another house on the block with the same design - they decided to keep their arch so something like that is what we’d have.

EDIT: here is a link (https://imgur.com/a/ne506WQ) with floor plans and such, including our drawings of different alternatives. Also a photo of a house interior hallway on the same block that would be the same width as our hallway if we keep the arch. Keep in mind that we’d like a side ‘hotel style’ entrance for the en suite bathroom which is also affecting our decision a bit. I’ve also added a photo of an original (I think) fireplace that would be in our master bedroom but that the architect says we should get rid of because it messes with the placement of the furniture. Any thoughts as to how to keep it without it being awkward? Its placement is in the floor plan pictures.

Apologies about the bad picture quality, I took them from the brochure.

We are a family of two and our pet cats getting our first apartment. We have the option between these two in the this society. Both apartments are roughly 1900sqft super built up area, and both have good ventilation and light. We both WFH so one room will be converted into an office space, one will be our master bedroom, and one will be guest bedroom.

I am leaning towards option 1. I like the bigger master bedroom, the bigger second bedroom. I think one balcony in the living room is enough, especially since the master bedroom has a big window.

Husband and my sister prefer the Option 2. The kitchen is bigger and much nicer here, the living room and dining area bigger, and the living room gets cross ventilation. The master bedroom has a balcony. Our cats love to sit in the balcony so it’s ideal for them. Also the plan feels more luxe, IYKWIM. I like all of that. But I don’t like the smaller rooms, especially the smaller master bedroom. It is roughly the size of the bedroom in our current rented apartment and i feel like that’s not very big.

The builder said that I can move any NON-LOAD BEARING WALL and make the bedroom bigger in option 2. I don’t mind making the other adjacent bedroom smaller, but I can’t figure out how to do it, since the one wall is load bearing, and so I don’t know how the person would enter the second bedroom if I moved the middle wall between the two rooms. I don’t mind making the bathroom as an attached bathroom (to the second bedroom) here and not having a common bathroom. To be honest we don’t need three bathrooms, two are good enough. But the building is already constructed so idk if that’s possible anymore.

Here’s my questions:
- which one of these plans is better?
- Can the master bedroom in option 2 comfortably accommodate 3 full size wardrobes, a king side bed with side tables, and a dresser? Or will it be too cramped? Is there any way to make it more space-efficient?
- does having a balcony make the room feel more spacious and bigger?
- is there any way at all to make the master bedroom bigger in option 2? The wall between the dining and master bedroom is load bearing, so can’t move that.

Would be really grateful if you can help me out with this.

And if you’re in Bangalore, and I get an adequate solution, you can do my interiors!

I am looking at finishing my basement but struggling to find the best layout. I am not sure I’ll be able to put everything I want down there so I wanted to see if anyone smarter than me had some brilliant ideas! I’ve marked up the layout I see possible.

My dream would be to have the following:
Mudroom area by walkout
Bar area
Den with fireplace
Room for kids to play
Guest bedroom
Bathroom
Workout area
3 person sauna
Lots of storage

Negli anni ’80 Edilnord (società legata a Berlusconi) realizzò a Basiglio, a sud di Milano, un grande progetto chiamato Milano 3. L’idea era ambiziosa: creare una sort di “New Town” italiana quasi autosufficiente, con enormi quantità di verde (circa l’80% della superficie), viabilità separata tra auto e pedoni, servizi, scuole e un forte senso di privacy e ordine.
Era un modello di città-residenza pensato per una vita lontana dal caos urbano, ma non isolata del tutto.
Oggi, a distanza di più di quarant’anni, il quartiere esiste ancora e mantiene un buon prestigio, ma deve fare i conti con l’invecchiamento della popolazione, classi energetiche obsolete e una certa dipendenza dall’automobile.
Ho ricostruito la storia del progetto e il confronto tra l’utopia iniziale e la realtà attuale.

https://open.substack.com/pub/tzazu/p/milano-3-lutopia-che-non-ha-retto?r=832dz3&utm\_medium=ios

Hi Folks! Anyone have any ideas on how we can adjust this floorplan? We are thinking we want to add on to the entire back half of the house - adding 1500-2000 sq ft of basement (currently there is no basement), and the same sq footage on the main floor and upstairs. We'd like a first floor primary suite, large (huge) kitchen with vaulted ceilings, etc. We will definitely move the stairs to the addition as well. We have no budget and want to have at least 5 bedrooms once complete (4 upstairs for kids/guests, and a primary suite on the main floor). I would love an office too.

The house is on 5 acres and we're hoping to lean into a french country/modern farmhouse vibe

Hopefully my crude and definitely not-to-scale drawings make sense. I’d appreciate hearing everyone’s thoughts on the possibility of switching the main-floor bathroom so that its entrance faces the dining room and kitchen rather than the back door.

Currently, there’s a very small entrance from the back door into the house that leads directly into the main-floor bathroom. My idea is to extend the space toward the staircase, which is essentially open, unused space, and flip the bathroom entrance so it faces the dining room and kitchen. This would allow us to create a small mudroom at the back entrance.

My main concern is that the bathroom would become much less private, which might make some people uncomfortable. We don’t host many dinner parties—mostly just immediate family gatherings—and having a mudroom would make life with kids much easier. Right now, shoes and bags spill into the living room, and people are constantly tripping over them when going to the bathroom or using the back door.

Any and all opinions would be welcome! Does this seem awkward or gross? Could it negatively affect resale value if we ever sell? Or would the added mudroom functionality make up for the loss of privacy?

Info:

• Early planning for a potential addition to our existing 3 bed, 2 bath home (~1,300 sqft).
• The bedroom currently used as a playroom also has the laundry in a closet and a bathroom with a shower. (It was originally a one-car garage converted before we bought the house).
• Drawing is roughly to scale. All doors are drawn 3' wide for planning. Purple spaces are accurate minimum sizes for components; walls aren't super precise yet.
• Addition area is roughly 600 sqft.
• Color Code: Green = existing floorplan, Purple = space planning, Light Green = overall area calculation.

Objectives:

• Add new primary suite with bedroom, closet, and bathroom.
• Create a more functional laundry space and a mudroom with an entry from the driveway.
• Keep a powder room for guest use.
• Make the space functional for aging in place (not strict ADA, but practical).
• Keep the addition small and the exterior form simple to manage costs.

Current Concerns / Looking for feedback on:

• The long hallway through the suite: I like not having to walk through the bedroom to get to the closet or bathroom so I can get ready without waking up my wife. Having the bedroom at the end also gives lots of options for windows and furniture. I'm considering bookshelves along the hallway and windows on the south wall to make it feel like its own space rather than an endless hallway. Thoughts?
• Hallway windows: Should I use privacy film or high/clerestory windows? I want to be able to walk through the suite in various states of dress without worrying about being seen from the patio.
• Are there any better layout options or blind spots I'm missing?

Trying to figure out a good use for the smaller reception room and how to utilise the kitchen diner and this smaller as a second living area.

This is my plan for 2nd floor addition on my house. I don't love the bathrooms with no windows, and need to squeeze a linen closet somewhere. Any thoughts for improvement? Pretty much all flexible except for the stair location.

Hi all. The first two pics are my current floorplan and the 3rd & 4th are what our architect has come up with. I’ve identified I’m not keen on the post that will have to come out in the media room to support the upstairs layout and the kitchen will be a bit short on units with all the doors. Has anyone got any ideas on what we could do to improve this please? The garage can be extended to a max width of 3.6m and the back hasn’t really got a limit.
The scope was to move the stairs as you practically fall over them when you enter the house (we do have room to build a porch on the front instead) and create 1/2 en-suites
Thank you

Looking at a home being built but don't love the primary layout with regard for closet space and bathroom layout. How can I modify to allow for a king bed and nightstands, a walk-in (or walk-through) closet and a bathroom with with a freestanding (or at least) separate soaking tub. We would be open to cannibalizing some space in the Bedroom 2 and eliminating (or relocating) the linen closet. Thanks!

Hi all!

Can I please have your expert advice on this living room + kitchen, which is interesting but awkward..

Cons:

• It's awkward because of the 1m x 0.2m load bearing wall. It can't be knocked down so I need to work around it, incorporate it into the layout, or extend it.
• The plumbing can't be changed, so the kitchen has to stay in the top right corner as indicated

Pros:

• Interesting nook/bay window corner that's cozy.
• Amazing views through the glass balcony door and the nook.
• Tons of natural light
• Amazing sunsets, as it's facing west

Some notes:

• Big on movies and gaming. The sofa + TV is where we spend most of our time. A big sofa would be nice, big TV is a must
• 5.1 sound system means I need to find position for rear speakers. They're not free standing speakers (but they could be if I upgrade)
• New full or half height walls can be built for separation
• A kitchen bar would be nice, but we can compromise
• The most ideal place for the sofa would be next to the balcony door because of the views, however that means I have to compromise with the TV position
• I have attached some attempts. Some of them have the problem where if someone wants to leave the living room from the kitchen, they need to walk in front in front of the TV.

How would you solve this?

Please don't let my attempts bias you!

Thank you!

I've been trying and failing for months to try and find the best layout for my downstairs of my house. I've got to take down a structural wall anyway to open up the living room (it's currently split in half - as per 'current' jpeg). I've asked almost everyone, and everyone ends up in the same place that it's somehow awkward and not quite right - despite it seeming like it should work...

I've attached what I've tried so far...

The priorities in order for me are:

1. Being able to chat and socialise while I'm cooking with guests - this happens a lot - and is the number one priority.
2. Being able to host and fit more people in for gatherings. For sporting events (like watching football) I'd love to be able to have as many people as possible - happy for people to sit on stools etc, but would like to fit more
3. Add a downstairs toilet - there's only one toilet in the house and being able to have two people go to the loo at the same time would be a dream.
4. In an ideal world be able to see the TV while cooking - but in no way a deal breaker.

We are two adults and one child, moving into a two bedroom home. I work from home and need some sort of semi private desk area, mainly separate from where baby is playing with his nanny. Husband would also love a place to put his desk but given he doesn’t work from home, this isn’t a necessity. Dining table has three size options, 40, 65, or 90 inch wide. There is also a permanent kitchen island type thing at the end of the kitchen.

I have two living areas and am having a hard time deciding how to split the dining, couch/tv and play areas. I’ve attached the floor plan and three layout options.

Main concerns:
* kitchen lacks storage, so adding extra storage on the other side of the entryway wall would be ideal
* tv seems too close to couch no matter where I put it
* standalone furniture (bookcases, shelving) needs to be against a wall to be secured and prevent tipping over
* where to put a litter box 😭

Any advice?

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I took everyone’s advice and opinions and made a lot of changes. Hopefully it’s less scary now lol

- move kitchen closer to living room
- wider hallways (5ft), doorways (3ft), closets, and pathways around objects such as beds and dining table
- added a mudroom
- bigger rooms
- overall shape is now more square
- took out veranda and added a loggia off the primary bedroom instead
- took out east wing and made path of travel from bedroom to kitchen shorter
- added a drawing room off the foyer so it no longer leads to nothing
- added a wall between the car port and courtyard, so the car no longer stands out as a focal point, plus will help deter any fumes if the car is idle

Side note: I understand some people may think I’m being combative or defensive in the comments, but that is not my intention. I’m just trying to have conversations and learn. I am taking everyone’s advice into consideration when they comment, even if they go against my designs or my own ideas. I’m sorry if my tone of writing comes off as harsh.

Let me know if there’s anything else you think I should do or change.