Full Disclosure - part 3
The front elevation I showed you a couple posts ago, is what guests will see upon arrival. And I wanted it to be your first impression also. A circular drive with a central fountain frames this entry facade, and I always intended this aspect would be an accurate representation of the house.
But as I said, then the house continues from there. And full disclosure: It got big!
The plans show a generous first floor. I knew the rooms I wanted and got them all put together in a very organized (i.e. symmetrical) layout. Then I wanted the second floor to mirror the first floor in perimeter, throw in 18" walls around it all--and suddenly I had a big house! It took me totally by surprise! I thought I was building the same house I had--with the addition of a bar and pantry--and a couple feet here and there. Evidently all those square feet add up.
Since then I've been in denial and refuse to talk square footage. I may be the only 68 year old who is up-sizing instead of down-sizing! Yes, it's embarrassing and extravagant--BUT, I still love every square foot of this house! And I can't wait to live in it! As I've said, I have plenty of furniture, and I'll be happy to go shopping for more if needed! But I truly believe it will feel cozy with what I have, and every space will be enjoyed and lived in.
Here's an East-facing cross-section that I pieced together. The garage will be at the South end as shown, but after the revision that's in the works, from this perspective you'll be looking at the garage doors.
To show how close my original vision was to the actual plan we've ended up with, here's what I first proposed--what I had in mind for the main floor plan. It's evolved, but hasn't changed all that much from my original version.
But as I said, then the house continues from there. And full disclosure: It got big!
The plans show a generous first floor. I knew the rooms I wanted and got them all put together in a very organized (i.e. symmetrical) layout. Then I wanted the second floor to mirror the first floor in perimeter, throw in 18" walls around it all--and suddenly I had a big house! It took me totally by surprise! I thought I was building the same house I had--with the addition of a bar and pantry--and a couple feet here and there. Evidently all those square feet add up.
Since then I've been in denial and refuse to talk square footage. I may be the only 68 year old who is up-sizing instead of down-sizing! Yes, it's embarrassing and extravagant--BUT, I still love every square foot of this house! And I can't wait to live in it! As I've said, I have plenty of furniture, and I'll be happy to go shopping for more if needed! But I truly believe it will feel cozy with what I have, and every space will be enjoyed and lived in.
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