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| Eastern elevation |
So, today we picked up concept plan number two and it's great! And, a whole lot cheaper than concept #1. We have had to make quite a few compromises, but that is par for the course when renovating.
This new design will see the southern wing of the current house stay pretty much the same lay out, with our old ensuite and robe becoming the walk in robes for bedrooms two and three. Our biggest compromise is the location of the master. Initially we wanted the master down stairs, with a kids retreat upstairs. We have also had to give up the idea of a dedicated library . These are the compromises you must make to stay within budget. We have managed to keep high ceilings in the living areas, with the old part of the house keeping the lower 8 foot ceilings. Our new section upstairs will have high ceilings too. Feast your eyes!
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| Upper floor - master suite |
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| Lower floor |
It really feels like we are getting somewhere. Final plans are in and ready to go to council, pool is in, fences are up, woohoo. We also need to decide on our exterior finish. Render at the bottom was always happening (to cover the nasty old brick), but the top is going to be linea weatherboards, or FC with battons. Not sure yet, but the architect thinks the FC will look better. Opinions welcome!
