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Home Design Question
Posted on 2/14/16 at 3:50 pm
Posted on 2/14/16 at 3:50 pm
Alright guys, I'm looking to design my first house. I've got an architect assisting me, but the SO and I are doing the majority of the layout ourselves (I know, brace ourselves, we're idiots and it'll suck and we'll breakup).
I've gone over some initial layouts, and there are two things I can't decide on.
1. Are laundry rooms that imperative or are they just for messy people? I've never had one, and I'm thinking of just putting in stackable units in basically the size of a small closet. What's the point of these big laundry rooms? I just keep dirty clothes in a bin in each room's closet and then bring them down when I need to do laundry. Is this something that becomes a bigger issue with kids?
2. It seems the toilet in the closet thing is becoming a big deal in master bathrooms. Is this something yal actually use regularly? Are yal regularly dropping heat while the wife is brushing her teeth or showering? I hate those things and always feel claustrophobic in them.
Appreciate any help! Any other tips from folks who have gone through this themselves. The one I get from everyone is storage storage storage so I've tried to include for a ton of storage.
I've gone over some initial layouts, and there are two things I can't decide on.
1. Are laundry rooms that imperative or are they just for messy people? I've never had one, and I'm thinking of just putting in stackable units in basically the size of a small closet. What's the point of these big laundry rooms? I just keep dirty clothes in a bin in each room's closet and then bring them down when I need to do laundry. Is this something that becomes a bigger issue with kids?
2. It seems the toilet in the closet thing is becoming a big deal in master bathrooms. Is this something yal actually use regularly? Are yal regularly dropping heat while the wife is brushing her teeth or showering? I hate those things and always feel claustrophobic in them.
Appreciate any help! Any other tips from folks who have gone through this themselves. The one I get from everyone is storage storage storage so I've tried to include for a ton of storage.
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Posted on 2/14/16 at 3:52 pm to FootballNostradamus
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Are laundry rooms that imperative or are they just for messy people?
Pretty much. Almost every laundry room I've ever seen is just used to store a bunch of shite
Posted on 2/14/16 at 3:55 pm to FootballNostradamus
1. Yes, you want a laundry room. If you ever have one you will not want to give it up.
2. Either way. Don't understand them, but I think people believe they are a status symbol of some sort.
3. Just pick a plan the architect already has on file and modify it a little.
2. Either way. Don't understand them, but I think people believe they are a status symbol of some sort.
3. Just pick a plan the architect already has on file and modify it a little.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 3:56 pm to FootballNostradamus
A Laundry Room is necessary if you think you'll want to sell the house in the future.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 3:56 pm to FootballNostradamus
In our last house our laundry room was basically just a pass through between the side door and kitchen and it was not ideal. Now we have a bigger laundry room, the kids bring all their clothes down there. Wife folds them and leaves them on the counter and they come get them and put them away. Also have a big sink in there which is nice and we like the fact that we have room to hang up delicates that we don't want to dry. and yes to the shite closet. I'd say if your house is maybe over like 2500 sq ft it's kind of expected in resale.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 3:57 pm to FootballNostradamus
I have kids so laundry room is always in use full of laundry. It may not be for you but will be good for re-sale same with the water closet in the master bath.
Do put the laundry room on the same floor as the bedrooms.
Do put the laundry room on the same floor as the bedrooms.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 4:05 pm to FootballNostradamus
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I've never had one, and I'm thinking of just putting in stackable units in basically the size of a small closet
This is a terrible idea.
If you're architect agrees, fire him.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 4:06 pm to FootballNostradamus
I'm building what I expect to be my last house, I designed it. I've designed every one I've ever built, and a number for friends/neighbors also.
Question 1 - A laundry area is important, laundry rooms are very handy, and you don't need to make it large. Mine is 6' x 12' which gives us room for the W&D, it doubles as a mud room entry from the garage through to the kitchen.
Question 2 - It depends on the size of the bathroom. Mine is fairly good sized, so one works. But...it's got to make sense in the design. I have mine like this.
Custom shower - Whirlpool Tub - Water Closet - BR
Sink - Cabinets - sink - 4' wall - BR
Other side of that 4' wall is a built in desk in the kitchen.
Question 1 - A laundry area is important, laundry rooms are very handy, and you don't need to make it large. Mine is 6' x 12' which gives us room for the W&D, it doubles as a mud room entry from the garage through to the kitchen.
Question 2 - It depends on the size of the bathroom. Mine is fairly good sized, so one works. But...it's got to make sense in the design. I have mine like this.
Custom shower - Whirlpool Tub - Water Closet - BR
Sink - Cabinets - sink - 4' wall - BR
Other side of that 4' wall is a built in desk in the kitchen.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 4:20 pm to FootballNostradamus
1. Laundry room is good for utility sink
2. Do the seperated toilet room, yes your wife will want to curl her hair and brush her teeth without you taking s growler in the same room
2. Do the seperated toilet room, yes your wife will want to curl her hair and brush her teeth without you taking s growler in the same room
Posted on 2/14/16 at 4:31 pm to FootballNostradamus
Laundry room is very necessary for reasons stated already. I thought I wanted a mud room sort of thing, but glad I didn't do that. Ours isn't big. Fits washer and dryer, cabinets on top. Laundry room sink (necessary!) and a small countertop under which is a large space that I insert 3 tall laundry baskets. There is a clothing rod over the sink and countertop which works for hand washed drippy clothing. Also a broom closet. Very simple and efficient.
I've known my hubby for 20+ years and we still don't want to see each other take a crap. Make your potty room larger. Add a window if you need to, but if/when you sell the house the potential buyers will want a water closet.
Best thing we did was change master bath to split master closets and split sides of the bathroom have sinks on them. I'm on the left with about 15 ft of variable heights of counter top and my closet door on the far wall and he is on the right. We never cross paths while getting ready. His closet is also a wreck right now. Hunting and fishing clothes everywhere. Camp bags, shotgun shells, Fishing reels stacked on top of his safe. This would normally cause a fight if we shared. I could not care less. I don't even see it.
Good luck!
I've known my hubby for 20+ years and we still don't want to see each other take a crap. Make your potty room larger. Add a window if you need to, but if/when you sell the house the potential buyers will want a water closet.
Best thing we did was change master bath to split master closets and split sides of the bathroom have sinks on them. I'm on the left with about 15 ft of variable heights of counter top and my closet door on the far wall and he is on the right. We never cross paths while getting ready. His closet is also a wreck right now. Hunting and fishing clothes everywhere. Camp bags, shotgun shells, Fishing reels stacked on top of his safe. This would normally cause a fight if we shared. I could not care less. I don't even see it.
Good luck!
Posted on 2/14/16 at 4:32 pm to N2cars
quote:
This is a terrible idea.
If you're architect agrees, fire him.
I know, he's echoing what you're saying, and in the end I know I'm going to compromise and add one but it will be small. It'll be there when we need it, but I firmly believe most people just use it as an excuse to be messy.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 4:36 pm to SuwMwf
quote:
closets and split sides of the bathroom have sinks on them. I'm on the left with about 15 ft of variable heights of counter top and my closet door on the far wall and he is on the right. We never cross paths while getting ready. His closet is also a wreck right now. Hunting and fishing clothes everywhere. Camp bags, shotgun shells, Fishing reels stacked on top of his safe. This would normally cause a fight if we shared. I could not care less. I don't even see it.
Yea this is definitely something we're doing (cause SHE is the messy one with us and I can't deal with that nonsense ha).
The toilet room is also something I know I'm gonna add, but I miss the days of having lots of room to do my business. At my last apartment I could leave the door open and with the angle I could watch tv through to my bedroom. I loved it hahha.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 4:38 pm to fightin tigers
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Just pick a plan the architect already has on file and modify it a little.
I couldn't go this route as I think most designs nowadays are so bland and generic (I prefer the craftsman California bungalow that no one designs anymore).
I did, however, keep the layout pretty simple, it's basically a rectangular exterior with a single ridge roof concept with only a single dormer.
My biggest trick is I want to explore SIPs, but I'm not sure how much experience architects and contractors will have with that in the southeast.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 4:38 pm to FootballNostradamus
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I've got an architect assisting me,
Not only are OTers all 6-4, 225, bench press 400 lbs, have PhD's and made 32 on the ACT, they're qualified to supervise architects. We really are a rare breed here.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 4:40 pm to FootballNostradamus
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most people
You will sell this house one day and most people will want it, especially women.
And since women make the house decision usually, you'll want to have that feature.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 4:44 pm to FootballNostradamus
Oh also go to an unfinished furniture store and buy dressers to put in your closets. Make sure your builder includes custom closets in trim price. Should be a minimal charge unless you want something really fancy. Trim people will paint and install shelves and dressers wherever you want. You go in there with trim people and tell them stack to the ceiling with shelves or clothing rods or cubbyholes. Dresser goes there. Whatever you want, mix it up. My kid's rooms don't have dressers at all and the little one has very very few toys outside of the closet.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 4:44 pm to FootballNostradamus
If you're going to have a really big walk-in closet, I would suggest putting electrical outlets in your closet.
I had a huge rectangular walk-in closet in my house in GA and a double bed would have fit in there. My clothes only took up half of it.
It would have been convenient to keep an ironing board and iron out of the way.
If you build a laundry room you should have a commercial sized sink in there as well.
I had a huge rectangular walk-in closet in my house in GA and a double bed would have fit in there. My clothes only took up half of it.
It would have been convenient to keep an ironing board and iron out of the way.
If you build a laundry room you should have a commercial sized sink in there as well.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 4:48 pm to FootballNostradamus
I agree with having some poop separation, but I also have the issue of getting claustrophobic in the poop closet. Nothing like having to lean your head against the wall while you poop.
A good solution? Have an open toilet next to the shower, like most bathrooms, but add in a door between the toilet and shower room and the sinks, mirrors, and cabinets area of the bathroom. Possibly have a closet connected to the sinks room and use a sliding door
And if you have some extra money, my in laws have a great design. His and hers bathrooms, with a common shower in between. Her dad has 2 sinks, a toilet that's hidden from the shower view, and a walk in closet, then her mom has a toilet that's hidden from the shower view as well, plus a large bathtub, larger sink and makeup area, and a walk in closet. The shower is big and accessible from both sides bc it has a door on each side and it is in between the walls of the separate bathrooms
A good solution? Have an open toilet next to the shower, like most bathrooms, but add in a door between the toilet and shower room and the sinks, mirrors, and cabinets area of the bathroom. Possibly have a closet connected to the sinks room and use a sliding door
And if you have some extra money, my in laws have a great design. His and hers bathrooms, with a common shower in between. Her dad has 2 sinks, a toilet that's hidden from the shower view, and a walk in closet, then her mom has a toilet that's hidden from the shower view as well, plus a large bathtub, larger sink and makeup area, and a walk in closet. The shower is big and accessible from both sides bc it has a door on each side and it is in between the walls of the separate bathrooms
Posted on 2/14/16 at 4:54 pm to FootballNostradamus
Don't forget to install mirrors on the ceiling in the sammich prep area.
Laundry Room is necessary.
Privacy in the WC is the way of the modern world, join us, it's OK.
You can break down storage into two categories, climate-controlled and attic.
If your house is really energy efficient, the difference between the two is moot.
If you are going to a great expense to get non-climate controlled attic space, don't.
Rent offsite storage space.
Good luck and don't yield on the mirrors.
Laundry Room is necessary.
Privacy in the WC is the way of the modern world, join us, it's OK.
You can break down storage into two categories, climate-controlled and attic.
If your house is really energy efficient, the difference between the two is moot.
If you are going to a great expense to get non-climate controlled attic space, don't.
Rent offsite storage space.
Good luck and don't yield on the mirrors.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 4:56 pm to FootballNostradamus
Just finished building a couple of years ago.
1. Yes have a laundry room and include some cabinets for your storage needs.
2. Yes have a door on your toilet in the master bath.. No one wants to watch (or smell) you take a shite. Get the WC.
Both of these are no brainers. I would have reduced the size of the my master BR before I gave up on these. To me the master BR size was the biggest waste of square footage. Put more in the living room and kitchen/seating area. I would have gone with a big 2 garage and a storage area that I could use as a lawnmower, 4 wheeler, man stuff that would hold a third car snugly if needed.
1. Yes have a laundry room and include some cabinets for your storage needs.
2. Yes have a door on your toilet in the master bath.. No one wants to watch (or smell) you take a shite. Get the WC.
Both of these are no brainers. I would have reduced the size of the my master BR before I gave up on these. To me the master BR size was the biggest waste of square footage. Put more in the living room and kitchen/seating area. I would have gone with a big 2 garage and a storage area that I could use as a lawnmower, 4 wheeler, man stuff that would hold a third car snugly if needed.
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