Stair dilemma!
Annette Akrap
8 years ago
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Comments (12)I'm intrigued that you find the shape of the WIR and pantry a problem. Mine are similarly shaped, due to the house being the shape of a huge V to maximize the aspect and views. I find the unusual shape efficient, as it minimizes the waste of floor space that always results from a square or rectangle-shaped room. By cutting off a corner, you end up with more much more storage space in a smaller room, which I think is perfect for rooms that are designed for storage rather than habitation. I also think angled walls can add a lot of interest to a room. I don't see them as a problem generally, though in your house I agree the angled staircase makes the traffic flow downstairs somewhat awkward. In my house, an angled bathroom wall is a major issue because of the challenges of placing a bath against it. But had the designer put the shower on that side, it wouldn't have been an issue. The upstairs of your house wouldn't bother me at all. Nor would the angled entry to the study. But I would not like the way the downstairs area is configured. Apart from the fact that you lose the walk-in-pantry, I do like Kate's suggestion. It opens the entry up and makes for a much smoother traffic flow. With the kitchen plan modified as she suggests, it could be a great improvement. It makes for a very wide hallway, though. I hate inefficient use of space so extra-large or unnecessary hallways bug me. In a house that size, though, perhaps it wouldn't be an issue. Depending how you access the dining room, you could potentially put a walk-in pantry or linen cupboard on the kitchen side of the short dining room wall. Despite my comments about angled walls generally, I would never have put the staircase in that position in that house. But I doubt relocating the staircase now would be practical or economically viable. So maybe you just have to compromise and learn to love angles!...See Morejbantick
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