skip to main content

What is the cost of construction of this home. How many square feet?

5 years ago

Can this home be redesigned to no more than 2400 square feet?

Martis Camp - 212 · More Info

Comment (1)

PRO
MWA, Inc.
5 years ago
Hi and thank you for your questions. This home could be designed to be smaller depending on what spaces you wanted to eliminate or reduce. It is currently 3500 sqft and 4 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms / + a den. The cost to build is heavily dependant on the location, the site, the size, and the interior fixtures/finishes. A much longer discussion and discovery than can be accomplished in this format. Please feel free to contact us if you'd like to have that discussion around your specific project goals.
Related Discussions
White and light required, many questions!
Q
Comments (49)
I don't mind the current colours although a greys and beiges tend to suck light out of a room, a brighter colour rather than just white will help. I agree with much of what Jill says above, with a few tweaks ... the lighting needs attention. The room needs some interest, colour and texture to create depth. Get a larger rug, more colourful, with organic pattern which draws the eye outward. Big enough to sit the furniture on. Pick up some of the colours from the new rug and get some cushions. A couple of plants would help with texture and add life to the room. I know you are using the mirrors to add light and space but the one under the stairs is just reflecting the underneath of the stairs ... try a colourful print of a pathway between trees for example, to draw the eye beyond the room otherwise it's a bit bland. The TV is just on a stand that is too small and a bit low, go for a wider piece or try positioning the unit against the other wall in that same corner so it is facing the sofas, then the TV won't look so out of balance. If you make the room a bit livelier and interesting the light issue won't be such a problem. Consider pale turquoise walls for example rather than just white and add some artwork.
...See More
What's the most British thing about your home?
Q
Comments (67)
To add to my earlier comment, I think my individualism epitomises the very essence of being a true Brit. I'm not a slave to trends, just go with my heart and hope my design ideas will come together in some sort of coherent way. There's pride in that in spades, and we're a proud nation, aren't we?!
...See More
How do you say goodbye to a home?
Q
Comments (44)
Susangirl, thank you for your understanding. It is not merely that you show some basic human sympathy and decency, though; it is that you have identified the some of the practicalities. I'd like to know what Jan Johnson thinks I should have done instead. I was very well aware of the risk of feathering the owner's nest, but because I was grateful to have any place to stay, as I have said, I worked on the house. And there is also the issue which JJ hads not picked up on, which is that we did not have any choice. The place was essentially unfirnished and in a terrible state. Should we have abandoned any hope of a decent quality of life in case we were finally mistreated? This place was our home. Should we have applied the same approach wherever we went thereafter? What kind of life is that? Not so far from the kind of life people led in the shacks and tied-cottages in pre-war WWII plantations in Louisiana, perhaps, which I'm reading about just now. The comment "Did you think to keep a diary?" is seeking to blame the victims of greed and utter lack of scruple, and indeed conceivably downright fraud. I think about many things, Jan Johnson! A diary does not cut a lot of ice evidentially. What's your point? The kind of fraud which, as the Inland Revenue told me, does not get investigated as often as it should because there is so much of it - I refer to the avoidance of CBT, which is why we were told to leave furniture items behind. So that the house looked occupied. Note too that it was an ex-council house. The owner had bought it from council tenants who had themselves bought it. That's one more affordable property removed from the system.
...See More
What carpentry skills are needed when building a house?
Q
Comments (0)
Carpentry is involved throughout the whole process when building a new home. It's not an easy job and faces many challenges, but what skills are required when building a house? Framing Starting a large-scale project such as house building involves a large number of framing techniques. Carpenters are required to build all of the wooden pieces that support the structure of a home. There are many different types of frames that a carpenter needs to construct, such as frames for roofs, floors, doors, lofts and windows. Framing skills are heavily involved when making this, and carpenters have to be incredibly skilled to match the blueprints to their woodwork. Understanding the Materials Knowing the different types of materials that are used when building a house is one of the most important skills to gain as a carpenter. A knowledgeable carpenter knows how to select different types of wood for construction, and the types of fasteners and nails used for specific materials. Although the majority of home construction involves wood, carpenters are required to have the knowledge and experience to work with other materials such as plastics, metals and concrete. Knowing the tools There are many woodworking tools that a carpenter should know how to use when building a house. Hammers, saws, chisels, wood planes, drills, drivers and power tools are essential when working with wood, and carpenters should understand how to use these tools safely and efficiently. Some of these tools were used thousands of years ago and are still being used in construction today. Becoming a perfectionist It's vital that a carpenter's measurements match to the blueprints of a house. Alignment tools such as the laser level, plumb bob and bubble level are used to ensure that the home is built to the exact size. Measurement tools such as the carpenter's square, tape measure and rigid measure are also used to make sure, that the size of the materials are matched to the measurements of the blueprints. Becoming strong in both mind and body It takes a lot of physical strength to become a successful carpenter. Lifting tools, building frames and making furniture requires a lot of balance, stamina and strength and these skills are needed when building a home. Bad weather, last minute design changes and shorter deadlines increase the stress of a carpenter during construction, so it's important to cope with these challenges with a relaxed and strong mind. Summary Building a new home involves a lot of carpentry skills. The demand for homes is increasing rapidly, so it's important that more people learn these skills quickly. If you are interested in working in the woodworking industry, there are many carpentry companies in the country looking for subcontractors, who are trying to find work such as house building. David Baker AJC Carpentry https://www.ajccarpentry.co.uk/
...See More

Sign Up to Comment

Sponsored

More Discussions

complementary white F&B Hague Blue

8

Design Issues for new rear extension

8

Too much blue. what other color is right here?

6

Kitchen/diner extension where to put kitchen?

2

What type and colour of driveway?

1

United Kingdom

Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.