Full Disclosure - part 1
I mentioned before that in the planning process I realized my obsession with symmetry. Looking at the front elevation in the previous post, the living room is on the left (East), the dining room on the right (West). Then the house continues from there. I had in mind a central core that would be the entry, stairway and kitchen/family room. On each side would be generous hallways with rooms adjoining. I've split the main floor plans into two drawings below. I wanted all the same rooms that I had before. However, this is the house of my dreams, so I also wanted a couple rooms that I'd always longed for (coffee bar, butler's pantry). I should add here that I diligently measured the main rooms in my previous home. It was cozy, and I didn't want to lose that. But I have plenty of furniture, and I figured each room could use a couple extra feet, so as not to feel quite so cozy. Past the living room on the ...