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Comments (35)yet another option to consider for the master suite is to enlarge both wiw and open the bedroom door in the opposite direction so when the door is open you don't see the bed or into her wiw....only 50cms subtracted from the bedroom makes both wiw much more spacious but i still prefer the toilet door opening into the bathroom for direct access to the handbasins with another cavity sliding door to close the bathroom off from the bedroom and isolate the smell, sounds and steam away from the bedroom and i have to say that the shelves at the end of the pantry could be reduced in depth to allow more space for the mudroom to avoid the traffic jamb ...120mm (built into the wall cavity) is plenty of depth for storing cans, packets and bottles...See MoreNew Home Design Feedback and Ideas for Improvement
Comments (26)A northern frontage. Alright, then I'd move the garage to the NW corner, to take the brunt of the summer sun. I probably wouldn't flip the plan, I'd redesign, as you want rarely used rooms in the west, not your living areas. If you'll be working from home, predominantly in the study, I think a lot of thought should be put into it's location, among other things. I certainly wouldn't want it facing west! I'm interested to hear people's thoughts on which direction is best for studies. I've heard some people say north facing studies are not great due to the refection on computer screens from the all-day sunlight. If that's the case I'd locate the study on the east to get morning sun, to start the day in a good mood. Possibly in the SE corner, for dual-aspect, if the study should take pride of place. I'd have OPEN planned living on the eastern side, running north to south, so that all these rooms can gain northern light. So to the west. Garage, guest bedroom (if it's rarely used), laundry, bathrooms, maybe lounge (with a predominantly south window, not west). Upstairs, have corner bedroom windows face mainly north & south, smaller windows east, & none facing west. As I mentioned, have a good read of the Your Home website. Your architect friend should read it all, & know this stuff! Orientation & passive design is critical for creating a comfortable efficient home, & should be the first thing a decent architect or building designer thinks about when designing a home....See MoreAre you looking for new home designs?
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Comments (18)I think I have gotten my head around everything , now I am definitely no designer but this whole design seems like it was done by someone stupider than me ! Downstairs you are going with 3 metre ceilings ( slightly higher than standard ) presumably to get an airier feel . Then you ( or your builder ) want a relatively narrow hallway ? Go slight luxury there IMO . The study has already been discussed , but one thing no-one mentioned was the 'slash' /bedroom 6 there -- a study with a bed ( even a single or bunks ) needs to be bigger . So surely the 'answer' is to make it bigger , push everything back until you get to the dining , and guess what -- yes , the split ceiling would not be a problem ! As Dr Retro says , turn the dining table around , make the alfresco a bit smaller . The alfresco has a ceiling -- it is under the roofline . You have lots of sliding doors . So the temperature and outdoor feel between the alfresco and the dining area is neglible -- I'd go for a bigger dining area any day ! In fact , even if you are BBQ nuts , you could presumably have the BBQ and even some seating 'outside' ( I tried to check the length but gave up , but I assume you have a back garden ) . But heres some other weird things . The garage almost certainly needs a window . Minor I know , but why not ? Then , without seeing an actual impression , the front seems weird . There looks to be columns , and a wall on the other side , a metre and a half or so in front . Its job -- to hold up a balcony . The front entrance is set back , but doesn't seem to have much , if any , weather protection ? And then the other side , in front of Bed 4 , has a large window but no balcony . Now I know the stairs would need a tweak , but why not move the whole upstairs 'back' by the metre and a half , lower the kitchen and dining to 3 metre ceilings ( a 4 metre ceiling in a kitchen may look great , but that top metre will be a pain to clean , and basically unusable -- cupboards , etc will be too high ) . Then you could have the balcony ( or 1 balcony right across , or a roof above the entrance , or even a bigger , more roomy entrance -- and yes I do realise it is double height , but make it a longer , wider , double height more lux entrance ) set back , more space front or rear if thats a priority ? Basically , it looks like someone has taken a template , added some bits , and gone 'there you go' , without considering the overall picture ....See Moreblurock
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