This is a well-presented plan. In the US, "cabin" suggests something smaller and more basic, but you can call this a cottage. I love the sun room, and as a retiree, I appreciate the grab bar in the master tub/shower! I'd extend the counter space in the kitchen just a little bit, and the fireplace would either be gas or eliminated.
For a older person, I think there is not enough storage. Having two small bathrooms doesn’t make sense to me and one bathroom with more space for linen and extra bathroom stuff would be better. I know that almost everybody says they want to bathrooms but when you’re only dealing with this much square footage, it doesn’t make sense for a house or an apartment in which only one or at the most two people are living. The second bedroom would probably be used as a study or hobby room and perhaps have a pull out bed for occasional guest so that bathroom wouldn’t be used much. The sunroom also does not make a lot of sense it seems That it would take space away from the living room and from the kitchen which could be more useful. I agree with the person who comments that the shelving is too high in the kitchen for an older person to reach. Especially since some of us seem to have shrunk in the last year’s.
You make excellent points Diana! Prioritizing storage over a second small bathroom is practical, especially for one or two people. Combining space for a larger, more functional bathroom and adding linen storage makes sense. A second bedroom as a flexible study or hobby room is a great idea too. Agree that the sunroom could be better used to expand the kitchen or living area. And yes, kitchen shelving should be more accessible-designing for comfort is key as we age!
Nice plan overall. However a couple of things I would change. The sun room windows need to be bigger, perhaps floor to ceiling. Also the roof from the sun room should extend over the patio. It would be nice to use the patio in inclement weather. If this home does not have a basement where are the mechanicals to go? And I agree the cupboards do need to come down.
I would put a real vent hood above the stove, and put a microwave in the pantry, I have built a house and that is exactly what I did in that kitchen, I loved it, and the vent hood pulled the exhaust out through the roof.
This is an interesting amalgram of house designs. Externally, there are some late 1950s to mid-1960s cues with the asymmetric roofline, which I like. The rear patio rather than a deck amplifies this, though with a differently graded lot a deck could also work here.. But, internally a nice open plan living area looks more modern. There is a generous pantry. The sunroom is a great feature. The bottom edges of the kitchen cabinets need to come down, but I like the full height to the ceiling without a soffit, for storage of infrequently used items.The entry to the master bath is awkward, due to interference with the bedroom door. As another comment stated, the closet is too small. I suggest removing this closet, and relocate to a bigger closet separating the bedrooms. Then, put the door to the bathroom where the closet was (maybe a pocket door?) and trade the sink and tub placement. This would also make it easier to get furniture into the room. Finally, the high wall cries out for a clerestory window, preferably with a remote controlled shade.
Great observations Luisvelasco! The mix of mid-century and modern design works well. If the lot allows, a deck could replace the patio. The open-plan interior is refreshing, and the pantry is a standout feature. I agree that the kitchen cabinet height should be adjusted for accessibility while keeping full-height storage. Reworking the master bath entry with a pocket door and relocating the closet to a larger, shared space is a smart solution. A clerestory window with a remote-controlled shade would be an elegant touch for the high wall!
Lots of pros and cons with this floor plan. First of all I do not care for the contemporary look of the exterior particularly the roof. Or should I say roofs. Not at all a cabin feel but definitely a small foot print for a two bedroom, two bath home that allows for ample living space. I love the sunroom. It would be great for growing plants and enjoying the heat of the day. I do not care for the room divider wall or fence between the living area and kitchen/dining area and I would add a cabinet that was tall to the end of the kitchen where it meets the living room. I was pleasantly surprised to see that there is a pantry and instead of the wine cooler I would put in a small upright freezer. The bedrooms and bathrooms are fine but we did not get a good enough look at the master closet to see if it was larger than what the doors indicate. As far as the laundry room goes, it’s a no go for me. I want my dryer to vent directly and horizontally outdoors. Instead of a fireplace I would prefer a wood-burning stove. They are much more efficient heating a Home, particularly if there’s a power outage. Where I intend to build will be in the area that snows, so I want dependable HEAT in case of a blizzard.
I don’t know why designers put a laundry room at the front entrance of a home? No one wants to see people’s dirty laundry. I would open the wall between the kitchen and the sunroom and expand the kitchen out that way and add an island. Never been a fan of a big monstrous table in the middle of the kitchen. I would lose the tub in the “private” bath and put a large walk-in shower in its place. Older people don’t need to be climbing in and out of tubs.
Great points Chrispavlich! A laundry room by the entrance isn't ideal-privacy matters. Expanding the kitchen into the sunroom for more space and adding an island is a smart move. Agree on swapping the tub for a walk-in shower-much safer and more practical for older adults!
Great little home, however, the closet in the Master bedroom is much smaller than the guest room's closet. No quick solution unless the pantry is built smaller or discarded, which would be a terrible thought. Another idea would be to add a string of celestial windows in the elevated wall up to the top of the master bedroom's vaulted ceiling
What are the white things sticking out of the roof, please? While I really like the living room, kitchen, pantry, and sunroom, that’s where my happy thoughts end unfortunately. I live in Canada, where we have four true seasons. The idea of going back and forth past the entrance door - which could have just had people come in with snow, rain or mud - to get to a bathroom or the bedrooms is a deal-breaker for me. The closet in the primary bedroom is only a single? That’s another deal-breaker. Just because we are getting older doesn’t mean we have only a couple of things to our names…. quite the opposite! My hubby and I are almost ready to retire and I can testify that we have MORE than enough ‘stuff’ and storage is at a premium. Sorry guys, but this one is a no-go idea for me. If there was a way to fix the entry situation, I think I have a work-around for the closet issue. A powder room could easily be incorporated into the laundry room area (like in an RV); that would leave the ensuite bathroom space for a walk-in closet. This would give the master/primary bedroom the storage it needs and still have two lavs in the house (a ride or die item for my hubby). There are tweaks I would make here and there, but they are personal preferences re decor, etc., rather than structural changes. For example, the visuals in the kitchen threw me off, but then I realized that you used regular upper cupboards, but put them right to the ceiling. While I 100% agree with not leaving the dirt-collector above the cupboards, this is usually executed by adding a small cupboard above the upper rather than just raising it. This could have been drawn for an NBA player, though, where it would be perfect for him….. me at 5’2”? Not so much. This house is cute as all get out on the outside and I REALLY like the right side of the interior. I can picture myself out in the sunroom with my cat on my lap while I read a book and sip cocoa as snowflakes fell outside. Yep, I love it that much! The only option that I could see to fix the entry/hallway issue would be to build an extended entry out in the front. It would contain the mess - along with real closets and a bench, but I’m not sure how it would make the front elevation look.
@@ArchCBlueprints when I see floor plans I think about the maintenance & daily upkeep, sorry I didn’t mean to sound critical. Cleaning around furniture is getting more difficult now that I’m a bit older. Pretty floor plans aren’t always practical for seniors 🥰.
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This is a well-presented plan. In the US, "cabin" suggests something smaller and more basic, but you can call this a cottage. I love the sun room, and as a retiree, I appreciate the grab bar in the master tub/shower! I'd extend the counter space in the kitchen just a little bit, and the fireplace would either be gas or eliminated.
Well said!
For a older person, I think there is not enough storage. Having two small bathrooms doesn’t make sense to me and one bathroom with more space for linen and extra bathroom stuff would be better. I know that almost everybody says they want to bathrooms but when you’re only dealing with this much square footage, it doesn’t make sense for a house or an apartment in which only one or at the most two people are living. The second bedroom would probably be used as a study or hobby room and perhaps have a pull out bed for occasional guest so that bathroom wouldn’t be used much.
The sunroom also does not make a lot of sense it seems That it would take space away from the living room and from the kitchen which could be more useful. I agree with the person who comments that the shelving is too high in the kitchen for an older person to reach. Especially since some of us seem to have shrunk in the last year’s.
You make excellent points Diana! Prioritizing storage over a second small bathroom is practical, especially for one or two people. Combining space for a larger, more functional bathroom and adding linen storage makes sense. A second bedroom as a flexible study or hobby room is a great idea too. Agree that the sunroom could be better used to expand the kitchen or living area. And yes, kitchen shelving should be more accessible-designing for comfort is key as we age!
Nice plan overall. However a couple of things I would change. The sun room windows need to be bigger, perhaps floor to ceiling. Also the roof from the sun room should extend over the patio. It would be nice to use the patio in inclement weather. If this home does not have a basement where are the mechanicals to go? And I agree the cupboards do need to come down.
You would need a step stool to use the microwave. And the upper cabinets are so tall that they would be useless
You are so optimistic.
I would put a real vent hood above the stove, and put a microwave in the pantry, I have built a house and that is exactly what I did in that kitchen, I loved it, and the vent hood pulled the exhaust out through the roof.
This is an interesting amalgram of house designs. Externally, there are some late 1950s to mid-1960s cues with the asymmetric roofline, which I like. The rear patio rather than a deck amplifies this, though with a differently graded lot a deck could also work here.. But, internally a nice open plan living area looks more modern. There is a generous pantry. The sunroom is a great feature. The bottom edges of the kitchen cabinets need to come down, but I like the full height to the ceiling without a soffit, for storage of infrequently used items.The entry to the master bath is awkward, due to interference with the bedroom door. As another comment stated, the closet is too small. I suggest removing this closet, and relocate to a bigger closet separating the bedrooms. Then, put the door to the bathroom where the closet was (maybe a pocket door?) and trade the sink and tub placement. This would also make it easier to get furniture into the room. Finally, the high wall cries out for a clerestory window, preferably with a remote controlled shade.
Great observations Luisvelasco! The mix of mid-century and modern design works well. If the lot allows, a deck could replace the patio. The open-plan interior is refreshing, and the pantry is a standout feature. I agree that the kitchen cabinet height should be adjusted for accessibility while keeping full-height storage. Reworking the master bath entry with a pocket door and relocating the closet to a larger, shared space is a smart solution. A clerestory window with a remote-controlled shade would be an elegant touch for the high wall!
I really like the separation of living spaces. I have never been a fan of wide open spaces with zero privacy.
Lots of pros and cons with this floor plan. First of all I do not care for the contemporary look of the exterior particularly the roof. Or should I say roofs. Not at all a cabin feel but definitely a small foot print for a two bedroom, two bath home that allows for ample living space. I love the sunroom. It would be great for growing plants and enjoying the heat of the day. I do not care for the room divider wall or fence between the living area and kitchen/dining area and I would add a cabinet that was tall to the end of the kitchen where it meets the living room. I was pleasantly surprised to see that there is a pantry and instead of the wine cooler I would put in a small upright freezer. The bedrooms and bathrooms are fine but we did not get a good enough look at the master closet to see if it was larger than what the doors indicate. As far as the laundry room goes, it’s a no go for me. I want my dryer to vent directly and horizontally outdoors. Instead of a fireplace I would prefer a wood-burning stove. They are much more efficient heating a Home, particularly if there’s a power outage. Where I intend to build will be in the area that snows, so I want dependable HEAT in case of a blizzard.
Thanks for your feedback Teresal.
I don’t know why designers put a laundry room at the front entrance of a home? No one wants to see people’s dirty laundry. I would open the wall between the kitchen and the sunroom and expand the kitchen out that way and add an island. Never been a fan of a big monstrous table in the middle of the kitchen. I would lose the tub in the “private” bath and put a large walk-in shower in its place. Older people don’t need to be climbing in and out of tubs.
Great points Chrispavlich! A laundry room by the entrance isn't ideal-privacy matters. Expanding the kitchen into the sunroom for more space and adding an island is a smart move. Agree on swapping the tub for a walk-in shower-much safer and more practical for older adults!
Great little home, however, the closet in the Master bedroom is much smaller than the guest room's closet. No quick solution unless the pantry is built smaller or discarded, which would be a terrible thought. Another idea would be to add a string of celestial windows in the elevated wall up to the top of the master bedroom's vaulted ceiling
Thanks for the tips! Ronaldwinker.
If you are a retired living alone you would utilize all the closets for yourself. I live alone and that is exactly what I do.
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The brick in the fireplace is awful. Perhaps fieldstone in keeping with the cabin feel.
Thanks for your feedback.
What are the white things sticking out of the roof, please? While I really like the living room, kitchen, pantry, and sunroom, that’s where my happy thoughts end unfortunately. I live in Canada, where we have four true seasons. The idea of going back and forth past the entrance door - which could have just had people come in with snow, rain or mud - to get to a bathroom or the bedrooms is a deal-breaker for me. The closet in the primary bedroom is only a single? That’s another deal-breaker. Just because we are getting older doesn’t mean we have only a couple of things to our names…. quite the opposite! My hubby and I are almost ready to retire and I can testify that we have MORE than enough ‘stuff’ and storage is at a premium. Sorry guys, but this one is a no-go idea for me.
If there was a way to fix the entry situation, I think I have a work-around for the closet issue. A powder room could easily be incorporated into the laundry room area (like in an RV); that would leave the ensuite bathroom space for a walk-in closet. This would give the master/primary bedroom the storage it needs and still have two lavs in the house (a ride or die item for my hubby). There are tweaks I would make here and there, but they are personal preferences re decor, etc., rather than structural changes. For example, the visuals in the kitchen threw me off, but then I realized that you used regular upper cupboards, but put them right to the ceiling. While I 100% agree with not leaving the dirt-collector above the cupboards, this is usually executed by adding a small cupboard above the upper rather than just raising it. This could have been drawn for an NBA player, though, where it would be perfect for him….. me at 5’2”? Not so much.
This house is cute as all get out on the outside and I REALLY like the right side of the interior. I can picture myself out in the sunroom with my cat on my lap while I read a book and sip cocoa as snowflakes fell outside. Yep, I love it that much! The only option that I could see to fix the entry/hallway issue would be to build an extended entry out in the front. It would contain the mess - along with real closets and a bench, but I’m not sure how it would make the front elevation look.
That white things is the interior wall, we just forgot to cut it, sorry for that. Thanks for you feedback it helps us to improve our house design.
Need to drop upper cabinets and the microwave, and all of this entryway benches are a waste of hallway space.
Multiple tiny rooms with too much furniture, doesn’t anyone enjoy space anymore.?? One normal size living room makes more sense to me…
Thanks for your feedback Constancehutt.
@@ArchCBlueprints when I see floor plans I think about the maintenance & daily upkeep, sorry I didn’t mean to sound critical. Cleaning around furniture is getting more difficult now that I’m a bit older. Pretty floor plans aren’t always practical for seniors 🥰.
Its okay to be critic Constancehutt💕💕.
So small, not worth building.
Thanks for your feedback.