Finally, I can share the house plans with you. We've been making change after change and I believe we are happy with this layout!
main floor. Click image to enlarge. |
We really have not made any changes to the second floor since we first picked the plans. The only changes could be moving things around int he bathrooms, or maybe switching up the closets. The 2nd floor layout below are the originals that were drawn up, so the measurements are not an exact fit to the first floor plans at this time. But you get the idea!
Basically, to pick the plan we ended up buying a bunch of house plan books on Amazon, and scouring the internets. We showed our builder what we liked from about a million different homes, and he whipped up some sketches. We toyed with moving the stairs to the living room, having an office, and even removing the cathedral ceiling in the living room. But we are happy we didn't do any of those crazy things.
We had many sleepless nights discussing the layout. I mean, this is our forever home. It's only Adam, me, and Scouty now, but we do plan to have a few super cute kids someday.
There were several weeknights we were up at midnight measuring every room in our current house to get a feel for the rooms. We had a few panic-y thoughts that a room was too small, or that we wouldn't have enough room for a dining table.
We consulted with friends, family, and a few professionals to come up with the final draft you see above. And we love it.
So, what do you think? Our favorite part is the living room and kitchen/dining area. I can not wait to sip wine on our back covered porch listening to the creek.
Coming up next week, exterior!
Not many changes since the orignal. |
We had many sleepless nights discussing the layout. I mean, this is our forever home. It's only Adam, me, and Scouty now, but we do plan to have a few super cute kids someday.
There were several weeknights we were up at midnight measuring every room in our current house to get a feel for the rooms. We had a few panic-y thoughts that a room was too small, or that we wouldn't have enough room for a dining table.
We consulted with friends, family, and a few professionals to come up with the final draft you see above. And we love it.
So, what do you think? Our favorite part is the living room and kitchen/dining area. I can not wait to sip wine on our back covered porch listening to the creek.
Coming up next week, exterior!
I'm pretty much insanely jealous of all of the room you're going to have!
ReplyDeleteAshley, I am so looking forward to having space! We are so cramped right now in our rental!
Deletethis is seriously an amazing plan! i can't wait to see it all unfold...i don't know how you contain your excitement!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lyndsay! I do get really excited, then really overwhelmed haha so I'm trying to keep calm!
DeleteI think it looks great! I'm so excited for you and Adam, can't wait to see it further underway:-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Angie!
DeleteYour plans look awesome! Love the open layout! I'm your newest follower, we too are building a house! Just getting started...check out my blog!
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Yay I love other house building blogs! There are like 6 of us, seriously! I will check yours out right now.
DeleteHey, those plans are sweet! Really great!
ReplyDeleteWhat are those two walls that come out from the back of the house (one from the master bedroom window, and one from the right corner of the dining room)? Sorry, I'm not an expert plan-reader, but I'm super curious!
Hi Deanna, those are retaining walls since we will have a walkout basement. You will see them next week when I post the elevation views and they will make a little more sense. I know I get confused easily when looking at this stuff too!
DeleteLove the layout! I always wanted to build a house, so I'm definitely going to follow along on your house building adventure! Hope it's smooth sailing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for following along. I'm sure there will be a few bumps!
DeleteIt has so be so exciting to make all these little decisions! And a back covered porch by a creek sounds amazing.
ReplyDeleteExciting and a little nerv wrecking!
DeleteI just love your plans!! I cannot wait to see this thing come together! Would you mind if I come over and sip some wine with you?! ;)
ReplyDeleteYou bring the corkscrew!
DeleteThese look like lovely home plans. I'll be interested to see pictures as you move forward. The best part is that it sounds like you really love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you, we do really love it. I'll be sure to keep photos coming.
DeleteLooks amazing! I don't know how you can even stand the excitement. :)
ReplyDeletegahh It's tough!
DeleteHi new friend. Of course I will follow you!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing! I love the open flow, and that kitchen is going to be fabulous! You won't even know what to do with all that space. Let's have each other over to sip wine on our back porches. :)
ReplyDeleteThese look like lovely home plans. I'll be interested to see pictures as you move forward. The best part is that it sounds like you really love it!
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