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Comments (7)Things can change but I think I may be here for another 5 years - then move on - so maybe 2 sinks make more sense now. I like the first plan also. I met with the builder today - he really likes the idea of removing the wall, door and header near the toilet. He feels it will really open up the space so .. we took the door off its pins and I'll try it that way for a few days. Then I need to decide whether to do a built-in soaking tub exactly where williamsem placed it or possible a free standing tub where the shower is located. I love the look of free standing. Some bath showrooms say it will open up the space; a few others said to go with the minimal built-in top optimize space. A built-in is certainly more cost effective but which do you think is better for resale?...See MoreDesign steps - outside-in, or inside-out?
Comments (5)Adkbml wrote: - Is it acceptable to start to solidify design concepts with the physical floor plan? Given that I don't know what you mean by "solidify design concepts", starting with the floor plan is a common consumer approach and not one which many creative professionals use. Architects, for example, often tend to start the planning and design process by a site analysis and study, combined with a climatic study review, and a review of applicable codes and ordinances in order to identify opportunities and limitations for the subsequent design effort. While there are no "rules" as to how one must perform architectural design, not many creative architects start with floor plans. After obtaining a clear understanding of the opportunities and constraints for a given design, many creative architects begin their design search by looking for applicable "big idea" concepts--concepts with organize the design and give it meaning. This is another way of saying that many architects tend to look for and establish the big ideas before proceeding to the next level of thinking in greater detail. - If you start with the physical floor plan, what early consideration items are necessary to determine in order to assure any exterior design expectations/characteristics are accounted for within the physical floor planning process? (this would be focused on external design styles, not location influenced items like views, sun orientation, land/lot characteristics). Design styles are not where many creative architects begin their conceptual design, as I have indicated above (and has JDS), unless a particular architectural style is the single and most important ingredient, over-ruling all else. In such a case, one must clearly understand and be competent with the architectural knowledge of what distinguishes a true colonial from a true craftsman style, for example. This often takes years of study of architectural history. Even more important is the ability to see and visualize in 2-D and 3-D simultaneously. When designing any building the goal should always be to think and visualize in the other dimension. For example, when working on 2-D plans, one should be thinking in 3-D and the 3-D implications/opportunities for every 2-D idea. When working in 3-D, one should be considering the 2-D implications/opportunities. Using perspectives and models helps, but there is no shortcut for being able to do it mentally, and in quick simultaneous sketches, which as JDS says above, simply takes years of creative design experience. Hope this helps!...See MoreI want to rip out ceiling and change design of this addition
Comments (16)rockybird, I hope everything will get resolved to your liking. As you know, I have been working on renovating my house. This being our first house and first reno, we have seemingly run into every possible obstacle. We just suffered a four month delay because the architect did not measure the existing house correctly. The approved plans for the existing part of the house have dimensions that are off by as much as 10". It wasn't just a few dimensions. There were mistakes every where. To make it worse, the incorrect dimensions were all larger than what they should be. This messed up all the windows and doors placements and the interior layouts. The GC told me he has to build what the plans said even though they are not correct, so I told him to stop working. Of course, the GC is not totally blameless. His sub poured the foundation for the addition one foot wider than what the plans specified. I went to my architect and went over all the problems and he said he would fix them, but he is super busy and I had already paid him in full since the plans were approved. It took over three months to get everything updated correctly. Once I had the updated plans, the GC is swamped and I had to wait a month for his guys to restart work at my house. Even now, things are still not in full swing as we are waiting for building materials. This has been such a crazy process! I am not sure I will ever want to tackle another renovation in the future if I can get this one done....See MoreSeeking FLW (Frank Lloyd Wright) design guidance- WWY do
Comments (11)The interior concrete wall are painted a yellowish beige- i would like to bring in a grey but worry that the grey will add to to "cool" - Any recommendations on paint color options? I will be putting in a room size area rug and pottery barn turner large leather couches and chairs. Do not do gray. It does not go with the feeling of the house at all. I do like eam's suggestion of taupe. The kitchen -while in fantastic condition, I feel needs updating and some better visual design by bringing in taller cabinets - I disagree because it will destroy the horizontal line going on in the kitchen. The whole idea of the FLW homes was low to the ground and giving a horizontal (not vertical) feel. What I would do instead is redo the cabinets but make all the lowers wide drawers so you have more room to store stuff inside. I do not want craftsman style and do not want current day modern- i think the simplicity of mcm plain fronts in a lighter wood may be good. But can not find a good source (even inspiration pics) any suggestions? See if you can find a good KD to help you. I will be hiring an architect to design the addition of a master bath and a deck on the back- but if anyone has suggestions or pics of other FLW with additions it would be great! I am seeking interior inspiration for design finishes that retain FLW style (perhaps a tending towards Japanese?) I would repeat the finishes you already have in the house. Why try and reinvent the wheel?...See Moredsimber
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