Design for new parents retreat
We are about to submit these plans for a upstairs parents retreat to council. The balcony would be north facing and we’d have some quite nice district views. Before it’s too late.... what do you think? Anything that you think might be a concern later, or could be improved upon or do you like the design as is?
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bigreader
4 years ago
siriuskey
4 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (13)TAKE YOUR TIME before you commit to plan. Don't rush and don't let others rush you. The section will talk to you and tell you what it needs - if you are prepared to take the time to look and listen to it. Where does the sun rise and set? Does the site face North, South, East or West? Where are the views? What direction do the prevailing winds come from? Are there any water courses that might cause flooding issues? What direction do you approach the site from? Are there existing trees or other natural features that need to be included and considered. What soil type are you dealing with - rocky, volcanic, boggy, clay etc. Make a list of all the things that you think will be important to know about the site itself for ever starting picking out floor plans. Once you have the answers to those questions, the type of floorplan you require will begin to automatically narrow a little, making your job a lot easier. When you have a good picture of where you feel your basic rooms might be best located, then work out a budget. Build in a contingency amount that you will not go above. THEN go and talk to an architect. I know, the idea of employing an architect sounds expensive and it can be but it can also be the best money you ever spend. Friends of ours have just built an architecturally designed home on a very modest budget and it is just the most wonderful wee house, with loads of unique features that had they gone for a standard 'off the plan' house, they would have missed out on. I'm not going to suggest the type of house you should have. You don't need to know that from me. Formulate what design types you like. Make a scrap book of colours and styles you like. When I read your letter, your thoughts seemed to me, to be all over the place. You are excited - I get that but start to control you enthusiasm and begin to narrow your focus just a little..... actually, quite a lot. I get that this is your dream home but if you don't focus, you can make it your nightmare and that would be such a shame. Start with the basic approach above. Listen to others by all means but once you know the basis of design you are going for, stick with it - and that's why I say to use an architect. A good architect will help you to focus. Best of luck. It will be nice to see the progress....See MoreMaster Bedroom make-over with walk in wardrobe and parent's retreat
Comments (8)Okay Kate, to quote my client..."Go for it!!! Will be the best make over Yet! " So the view is out through the sliding door that you see from the doorway into the bedroom. I felt the entrance to the room didn't do the room justice, so we are creating the new wall there which will become the back of additional shoe closet and travel section. The custom mirror on the new wall on the landing creates a sense of arrival when you get to the top of the stairway, and pause before entering what will be a lovely retreat. We will move this door across a little so that the room isn't completely exposed before you enter from the top of the stairs I really wanted the bed to face the view but the patio sliding door only gives space for a 350mm deep bedside table- it's a little compromise, but worth it to have the bed next to the window and view. Then, opening up the wall to what will become the TV sitting room has the bed centred to that new room. Then the Walk in robe will be accessed by a new doorway and with the additional storage room we've gained from the landing, there'll be plenty of space for shoes, luggage and linen. The new doorway position for the walk in means the client doesn't have to walk all the way around the room to get to the walk in wardrobe which saves a lot of walking after coming up a couple of levels from the laundry. In the video, the wall and door to the luggage room is removed so you can see the storage :) This is what I love about site visits- the client just wanted me to replace the existing wardrobes, and when I saw the potential in the room and threw these ideas around they were at first a little blown away by the change I was suggesting, but now they've started demolition and super excited....See Moreoklouise
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agowhat a special renovation but what's the length and height of the rooms? unless there's a sloped ceiling below 2400 and fully enclosed wardrobes there should be enough space for shallower built ins and wider walking area in the wiw and check that the wall behind the bed is wide enough for a good sized sized bed (150cms x 210cms + bedding) and night tables (2 x 50cms) and plan for some other furniture .. what about a bench seat, lounge chair and coffee table and/or chests of drawers inside and a table and chairs outside and do you want to be able to watch TV or sit and have a morning coffee inside and/or out and what is the best option for the balcony doors (sliders are less in the way and better waterproofed) but what side do you want to walk out? .and a toilet on the outside wall will be quieter and allow better standing space for two people for dressing and wall space for towel rails and there are several saunas that allow for 2-3 people in much smaller spaces so reducing the size of the sauna could allow more space in the ensuite and especially ask your designer if they can alter the stairs from the uncomfortable winders to a proper landing and consider reversing the desk in the study to allow for a reading nook and book shelves by the window and a door at the top of the stairs will create more privacy and contain heating and cooling and double check best insulation and sunscreening ...
Georgina
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoGeorgina
4 years agooklouise
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agothe extra 30cms from my original guestimate of the length will make all the difference and allow a comfortable 3m wide bedhead and space for another small lounge chair and so glad you like moving the desk and the toilet..you should be able to have a glimpse of the view out the balcony from the loo!! but make sure the wardrobes do not reach the edge of the "bedhead" wall to allow more comfortable walking around corners but it will be a fabulous retreat and look forward to some photos
swizzles95