Full Disclosure - part 2
Because I wanted straight, vertical exterior walls, the second floor replicates the square footage of the main floor--whether needed or not. I wanted a master, an upstairs laundry, and two guest rooms, en suite. All rooms are spacious. But there was still unused floor space. We tried to fit in a third guest room, but it would have been too small relative to the others. I didn't want another family room--how many places can I spend my time? So, I have a spacious upstairs central hall. My solution is to distract the eye with beautiful floors and my oversized Japanese woodblock prints, that will add richness to the space. The guest rooms will have sloped ceilings due to the roofline. Having had this situation before, I think of it as adding character and charm. The larger bedroom will have an eastern view, a queen bed and a loveseat at the northern window. The small balcony from the adjoining bath has been removed for ...