Home remodeling project should maintain balance
THE PROBLEM
Older homes have more constructed rooms than today's open plans. Both types of houses have their advantages and disadvantages. The older homes feel compartmentalized and closed-in, while the open plans often leave so few walls that furniture placement is difficult. Views from room to room are affected as well. In remodeling, we should strive for a good balance.
This charming house featured massive woodwork, built-ins and columns that we don't see in new homes. Porches (front one is not shown) offer additional living spaces and good transitions from outdoors. In this case, the back porch (A) sheltered the back stairs, including cellar access on one side and a solarium (B) on the other.
At one time, the solarium was used as a first-floor bedroom for the elderly former owner, and the strange space (C) in front was used for clothes storage and dressing. It appears as if a half-bath (D) was added in the hall in front of the interior basement stair. These modifications made all the back-door traffic (E) congested and complicated the other paths.
The path from the centered front door (F) cut directly through the middle of the living room (G) and through the dining room (H). The living room featured a somewhat open stair (I) with beautiful wood panels and beams.
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Older homes have more constructed rooms than today's open plans. Both types of houses have their advantages and disadvantages. The older homes feel compartmentalized and closed-in, while the open plans often leave so few walls that furniture placement is difficult. Views from room to room are affected as well. In remodeling, we should strive for a good balance.
This charming house featured massive woodwork, built-ins and columns that we don't see in new homes. Porches (front one is not shown) offer additional living spaces and good transitions from outdoors. In this case, the back porch (A) sheltered the back stairs, including cellar access on one side and a solarium (B) on the other.
At one time, the solarium was used as a first-floor bedroom for the elderly former owner, and the strange space (C) in front was used for clothes storage and dressing. It appears as if a half-bath (D) was added in the hall in front of the interior basement stair. These modifications made all the back-door traffic (E) congested and complicated the other paths.
The path from the centered front door (F) cut directly through the middle of the living room (G) and through the dining room (H). The living room featured a somewhat open stair (I) with beautiful wood panels and beams.
http://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/12538568.htm
Remodeling Sacramento Contractors and Design Professionals: http://www.sacramento-remodeling.com
posted by Sacramento Remodeling Blog at
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