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 ...