The Girls' Mom Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 and met with our contractor. We should break ground on a new house in a few weeks. :D This is what we are building: http://www.coolhouseplans.com/details.html?pid=114... After all our indecision about which route to go (buying vs building) this is a relief! But now all this picking out of EVERYTHING is going to give me an ulcer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I love the front porch. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Love the layout. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniBlondes Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Nice! Is that 'computer room' actually a 'classroom'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Nice! Is that 'computer room' actually a 'classroom'? I was wondering that too. I love the layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 I was wondering that too. I love the layout. Somewhat :D It will actually be my craft room/office area. The kids do school all over, so as long as we have bookshelves somewhere we are good. Also, we are taking out the bathroom that is beside it so it will be an L shaped room. (We figured that if the rest of us had to share bathrooms so could our oldest :lol:) We will be making the jack and jill bath into one that is accessible from the hall. I think we are doing a red metal roof with white siding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Looks nice, good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 :D I was looking at the blueprints and thinking the same thing! What kid needs his own bathroom? Get rid of one and add living space. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 I think picking out the hardwood floors and the cabinets will be the end of us though. Dh and I have completely different opinions on what looks good. He likes warm and cozy (red/orange woods, dark rooms) and I like light and fresh (white/cream cabinets, chocolate floors :lol:) Trying hard to meet somewhere in the middle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Unless you have strong feelings on certain things, I would stick with basic, classic but good quality finishes. Pick a door knob you like and use that for the whole house. The classic items will stand the test of time and you can always use accesories or paint colors for some splash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I think picking out the hardwood floors and the cabinets will be the end of us though. Dh and I have completely different opinions on what looks good. He likes warm and cozy (red/orange woods, dark rooms) and I like light and fresh (white/cream cabinets, chocolate floors :lol:) Trying hard to meet somewhere in the middle! I would find something in the middle tones. I have friend that have light and friend that have dark and both say they wish they would have gone with more of a middle tone---to hide dirt/dust bunnies and it is more classic look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 I would find something in the middle tones. I have friend that have light and friend that have dark and both say they wish they would have gone with more of a middle tone---to hide dirt/dust bunnies and it is more classic look. Yeah, we are talking natural oak floors and and maple cabinets with a mocha finish right now. Not something we are both in love with, but nothing we hate either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) How exciting!!!! Re floor colors--I have to say my "Golden Retriever-colored" wood floors are great. :001_smile: I didn't even know he shed until a week after we got him. Wanted to add I think the jack/jill bath upstairs opening to the hall is brilliant. It was my suggestion to jackson'smama on her thread...LOL! Edited August 10, 2012 by Chris in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Oh bless him! But no, you are right. NO ORANGE CABINETS LOL! Kidding, because I have had them. My biggest issue building were counters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellers Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I really like your house plans! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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