Need help with the second floor plan for my barn style Newbuild
Mo
8 years ago
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We are hoping to build a light, airy, barn type house of approximately 2200 square feet. We are happy with the ground floor (see attached) which covers about 1200 square feet, but are struggling with the first floor. We have about 1000 square feet to accommodate three double bedrooms and a good size family bathroom (minimum 12' x 9'). Ideally the master bedroom would be a minimum of 17' long and 12' wide to allow a 5' walk-in wardrobe behind the kingsize bed and the two other bedrooms at least 13' wide to accommodate double bunks (sleep 4 visiting grandchildren in each room!). We don't want any en suites, preferring to use the space for larger rooms. Not sure where to site the stairs and landing. I have been playing with this, but difficult make the most of the space and light and still have an attractive, barn like exterior!! Any ideas welcome.
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minnie101
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8 years agominnie101
8 years agoMo
8 years agominnie101
8 years agoThat's fair enough! If the kids are around during the day it definitely makes sense to have a playroom, very lucky grandchildren! I can't do without an en suite but obviously that's just personal to me. This was my 1st attempt at a plan (with en suite!) based on using the entire ground floor footprint to give you a luxury suite. The plan isn't drawn to scale but rounded measurements are on there which hopefully add up. It's based on the stairs being in the corner of the dining room. I suppose its difficult to plan upstairs until you're decided on the position of the stairs. I'm not sure planning is my forte but always
willing to give it a go!
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