An agreeable plan, and I love the screened porch. There's some unused floor area in the kitchen, so perhaps a peninsula could provide more counter and storage space.
I feel like it would make more sense if the higher, longer roof peak was going the other way. I don't need light high up in a bedroom, but it would be nice in the kitchen, and it would also make more sense to have it going the other way for the living room.
Pretty good use of space. What I might do differently is make a short 2 stool breakfast bar in the kitchen, get rid of the kitchen table and use that whole space to expand the living room. Could do a dinner table on the screened in porch.
It all depends on how many live in that house. I am single and just built a 24x32 two bed, one bath. If your going to live small, space is a premium and for me having a utility room with a entire wall of shelves was more important then a second bath.
This is a great little home. The blending of country and modern decor is nicely done. And I appreciate seeing locks on the windows, like true sash windows. The bedrooms are lovely. I especially like the board and batten wall treatments. Both are a decent size, but the vaulted ceiling in the master makes it feel so much larger. There are a few changes I would make, though. First, the furniture in the living area is too large for such a limited space. The sofa is too close to the wood burner. The space looks cramped with the sofa's back to the rest of the space. People seated there face the fireplace only, and are cut off from interacting with people in the dining/ kitchen area. It needs opening up. I would try a love seat against the wall and two chairs opposite it. Or even a second loveseat instead of 2 chairs. Second, there needs to be more counter space in the kitchen. One commenter suggested an L shaped extension with cupboards beneath. I could work with a steel work station on wheels with a wood top. Appliances or pots could be stored underneath and it could be moved around when necessary. Frankly, though, this house is just a little too small. A drop sink in the laundry room would be nice. But the real deal breaker is the single bathroom. I need two bathrooms. One could be ensuite and the other a guest bathroom servicing the second bathroom. The other changes are more cosmetic, but a second bathroom and a laundry room sink would need a redesign of the house.
Not true. You can vent to a water box to trap the lint. I have one and it works well. I don’t really care for the extra humidity, but it goes away in about an hr.
If mine: The front porch would extend across entire front of home & be a minimum of 12 feet deep, a screened back porch would be added to sunroom & extended across the entire back of home. I’d love to have a wrap around porch but it’s not necessary & I sort of enjoy the separation of spaces. I would delete the fireplace & the dining area would just be an L peninsula buffet attached to the counter. Any large gatherings would be done in the sunroom with built in sitting that doubles as storage. Mostly open shelves in the kitchen instead of cabinets. My bedroom windows would be converted into large doors. The laundry closet would be converted into a half bath & the small front sitting area on the porch would be converted into a true laundry room.
Why do all these layout not include a laundry sink with the washer and dryer? There are always items that need to be done by hand or need to be soaked or cleaned off prior to tossing in the washer. It’s a must for me! Downsizing doesn’t always mean changing everything in your lifestyle!
Keep watching as some of them do include laundry sinks. They are all thoughtful designs. You just have to find one that suits your needs. They have a lot of designs.
Many homes in the US are built without a laundry sink due to space limitations or cost considerations. This channel serves to highlight that fact. It's essential to remember that if you're building your own home, you absolutely have the option to add a laundry sink. As the other commenter has pointed out, many designs do include a laundry sink, so it's certainly feasible.
The placement of the laundry area is subject to cultural preferences. Europeans tend to want it to be in or near the kitchen for convenience, while North Americans usually want their dirty socks and underwear to be removed from where food is prepared. I agree that the sitting area is too small though, the layout lacks necessary storage, and there needs to be at least a second toilet and washbasin.
Love this layout! Perfect little home for me.
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I love this layout! I coupd see myself living in this. I just want a shower in the bathroom. Absolutely beautiful!
An agreeable plan, and I love the screened porch. There's some unused floor area in the kitchen, so perhaps a peninsula could provide more counter and storage space.
Thank you!! 😊
I really like! Works for me. I don’t need people coming and staying or filling up my home.
Very nice layout…. And thank you for panning the area slowly… ❤
Love it
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Differnt layout this time. It's cute.
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Cute but living rooms to small.
I feel like it would make more sense if the higher, longer roof peak was going the other way. I don't need light high up in a bedroom, but it would be nice in the kitchen, and it would also make more sense to have it going the other way for the living room.
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Pretty good use of space. What I might do differently is make a short 2 stool breakfast bar in the kitchen, get rid of the kitchen table and use that whole space to expand the living room. Could do a dinner table on the screened in porch.
Better yet, make it a sunroom that can be used all year long. I'd prefer wood door for the main entrance. Don't like glass doors
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NEVER BUILD A HOUSE WITH JUST ONE BATHROOM. At least one and one/half. Its totally impractical in todays world.
I agree having lived in ranch house with one bathroom and 3 teenagers know how frustrating to get schedule worked out.
It all depends on how many live in that house. I am single and just built a 24x32 two bed, one bath. If your going to live small, space is a premium and for me having a utility room with a entire wall of shelves was more important then a second bath.
if you get that diarea you aint gonna like it
This is a great little home. The blending of country and modern decor is nicely done. And I appreciate seeing locks on the windows, like true sash windows.
The bedrooms are lovely. I especially like the board and batten wall treatments. Both are a decent size, but the vaulted ceiling in the master makes it feel so much larger.
There are a few changes I would make, though. First, the furniture in the living area is too large for such a limited space. The sofa is too close to the wood burner. The space looks cramped with the sofa's back to the rest of the space. People seated there face the fireplace only, and are cut off from interacting with people in the dining/ kitchen area. It needs opening up.
I would try a love seat against the wall and two chairs opposite it. Or even a second loveseat instead of 2 chairs.
Second, there needs to be more counter space in the kitchen. One commenter suggested an L shaped extension with cupboards beneath. I could work with a steel work station on wheels with a wood top. Appliances or pots could be stored underneath and it could be moved around when necessary.
Frankly, though, this house is just a little too small. A drop sink in the laundry room would be nice. But the real deal breaker is the single bathroom. I need two bathrooms. One could be ensuite and the other a guest bathroom servicing the second bathroom. The other changes are more cosmetic, but a second bathroom and a laundry room sink would need a redesign of the house.
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Almost perfect. Add en suite bath with shower and breakfast bar. Remove high window in bedroom. DONE.
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A two bedroom house needs at least another 1/2 bath. The dryer cannot vent unless it sits against an exterior wall.
Not true. You can vent to a water box to trap the lint. I have one and it works well. I don’t really care for the extra humidity, but it goes away in about an hr.
Nice, but, one bathroom is a no go.
While i like the high windows in this (and other) design, they are not practical as they cannot be easily reached for cleaning.
If mine:
The front porch would extend across entire front of home & be a minimum of 12 feet deep, a screened back porch would be added to sunroom & extended across the entire back of home. I’d love to have a wrap around porch but it’s not necessary & I sort of enjoy the separation of spaces. I would delete the fireplace & the dining area would just be an L peninsula buffet attached to the counter. Any large gatherings would be done in the sunroom with built in sitting that doubles as storage. Mostly open shelves in the kitchen instead of cabinets. My bedroom windows would be converted into large doors. The laundry closet would be converted into a half bath & the small front sitting area on the porch would be converted into a true laundry room.
Thank for your suggestions. ❤❤❤
One bathroom and it's too small, otherwise great home
Why do all these layout not include a laundry sink with the washer and dryer? There are always items that need to be done by hand or need to be soaked or cleaned off prior to tossing in the washer. It’s a must for me! Downsizing doesn’t always mean changing everything in your lifestyle!
Keep watching as some of them do include laundry sinks. They are all thoughtful designs. You just have to find one that suits your needs. They have a lot of designs.
Many homes in the US are built without a laundry sink due to space limitations or cost considerations. This channel serves to highlight that fact. It's essential to remember that if you're building your own home, you absolutely have the option to add a laundry sink. As the other commenter has pointed out, many designs do include a laundry sink, so it's certainly feasible.
I also wonder where the utilities are located Furnace, etc.
The sitting room is far too small compared to the kitchen and why would the washer and dryer not be near the kitchen? Horrible layout
The placement of the laundry area is subject to cultural preferences. Europeans tend to want it to be in or near the kitchen for convenience, while North Americans usually want their dirty socks and underwear to be removed from where food is prepared. I agree that the sitting area is too small though, the layout lacks necessary storage, and there needs to be at least a second toilet and washbasin.
Living room is way too small. Fireplace takes up too much space. Bedrooms are for sleeping not for watching television.