Building a House?

[snappysammy]

i think your master bedroom should be bigger
or are you talking in metres??
in that case, yeah, that will do

[Rissask]

Originally Posted by snappysammy

i think your master bedroom should be bigger
or are you talking in metres??
in that case, yeah, that will do

of course feet!


it could be bigger but then it would only be two bedrooms up....not as smart for resale....or if there were three BR up and the master was much bigger, we could not afford it....still have to be able to come down to Mexico once in a while, you know.

[Michele]

We are building our house as well this year! I'm designing and Rob is building.

Who will be handling the divorce.....

[MaripositaII]

Originally Posted by Rissask

I need input, or at least support!

I did a search and the only thread I could find was from wayyyy back in 2006.

http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carm...hunting-3.html

Who has built a house and how was the process?

Would you do it again?

Building versus buying existing versus renovating?

Any tips and what can you tell me to do or not to do?

Any input on layout- what do YOU think is the best design?

We have almost, (almost! *nail biting*!) decided to reserve a lot to build...we are leaning toward a two story, maybe around 1750-1800 square feet on two, with a walkout basement. NOTE: It would not be a walkout by our choice, but the lots that we like in our town (and two of the only decent lots in town!) are designated walkout basement lots. They back green space (a wooded marsh with walking paths) and are in a quiet crescent.

help

Seriously? Who is going to be living in this house? What one person thinks is the best design is not going to be the best for another person.

Do your research. Meet with an architect. Visit new model homes. Get ideas of what YOU would like, not what someone else likes.

[melliedee]

Originally Posted by Michele

We are building our house as well this year! I'm designing and Rob is building.

Who will be handling the divorce.....

One thing I love about homes in warmer climates: the indoor/outdoor kitchen. I just love that idea of a big, open air kitchen that leads into a partially outdoor, deck-ish seating area.

I'd totally want one if I didn't live in Ohio.

[snappysammy]

Originally Posted by Rissask

of course feet!


it could be bigger but then it would only be two bedrooms up....not as smart for resale....or if there were three BR up and the master was much bigger, we could not afford it....still have to be able to come down to Mexico once in a while, you know.

forget about resale
you are going to be living there

don't be afraid

[horizon200]

Originally Posted by MaripositaII

Seriously? Who is going to be living in this house? What one person thinks is the best design is not going to be the best for another person.

Do your research. Meet with an architect. Visit new model homes. Get ideas of what YOU would like, not what someone else likes.

Welll, to a degree...there is a house here that the person building it thought would be neat to build around an old oak tree...as in it goes through the center of the house and the house wraps 360 degrees around it.

Not surprisingly, resale was problematic.

[MaripositaII]

Originally Posted by Rissask

I need input, or at least support!

I did a search and the only thread I could find was from wayyyy back in 2006.

http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carm...hunting-3.html

Who has built a house and how was the process?

Would you do it again?

Building versus buying existing versus renovating?

Any tips and what can you tell me to do or not to do?

Any input on layout- what do YOU think is the best design?

We have almost, (almost! *nail biting*!) decided to reserve a lot to build...we are leaning toward a two story, maybe around 1750-1800 square feet on two, with a walkout basement. NOTE: It would not be a walkout by our choice, but the lots that we like in our town (and two of the only decent lots in town!) are designated walkout basement lots. They back green space (a wooded marsh with walking paths) and are in a quiet crescent.

help

Originally Posted by snappysammy

forget about resale
you are going to be living there

don't be afraid

We have a semi-custom home right now, and will be building a custom home later this year. Looking for the right area. I already know what I want in a new home, especially after having remodelled our present house. One can talk to others about their experiences, but one should have an idea of what they want.

[Rissask]

I wanted others' reasons why THEY like their layout in case I had not thought of something about all the different styles of houses.


For example, my MIL yesterday says to us "Two story? what about when you are 70 and can't walk upstairs to the bedrooms?" because you need a knee replacement (she can't do stairs). We won't be in the house until we are 70- but that was a good point and something I had not thought of.

But yeah, we are going with a two story regardless...neither of us like the bedrooms being on the same floor as the living areas.

Originally Posted by Michele

We are building our house as well this year! I'm designing and Rob is building.

Who will be handling the divorce.....

I imagine it is a lot more stressful when you do all the work and contracting yourselves....we did all our flooring and countertops and some other minor things in our current home and yes, that can be stressful!

you should post pics or start a thread, too. Please? Or I could just read your blog.

Originally Posted by melliedee

One thing I love about homes in warmer climates: the indoor/outdoor kitchen. I just love that idea of a big, open air kitchen that leads into a partially outdoor, deck-ish seating area.

I'd totally want one if I didn't live in Ohio.

I love that too..... not common here either!
But they sure are nice. What is the norm here is just a deck off the kitchen with seating and a grill, and then an area in the back yard with a firepit and more seating.

Originally Posted by snappysammy

forget about resale
you are going to be living there

don't be afraid

True, but only for 15 years and the town is only about 7000 people....and we will only be in this house about 15 years before selling- so we have to think about resale- at least somewhat.

[Rissask]

Originally Posted by MaripositaII

We have a semi-custom home right now, and will be building a custom home later this year. Looking for the right area. I already know what I want in a new home, especially after having remodelled our present house. One can talk to others about their experiences, but one should have an idea of what they want.

thank you for your input Mari

It's invaluable, I tell you....really invaluable

[Neil G]

Originally Posted by Rissask

it could be bigger but then it would only be two bedrooms up....not as smart for resale....or if there were three BR up and the master was much bigger, we could not afford it....still have to be able to come down to Mexico once in a while, you know.

Two bedrooms is a tough resale, I know this from personal experience.

[Luv2Dance]

Originally Posted by MaripositaII

Seriously? Who is going to be living in this house? What one person thinks is the best design is not going to be the best for another person.

Do your research. Meet with an architect. Visit new model homes. Get ideas of what YOU would like, not what someone else likes.

Hey! Didn't you start a thread asking for opinions on dining room furniture?

[Rissask]

and moving to Houston? If I remember correctly.

Originally Posted by Neil G

Two bedrooms is a tough resale, I know this from personal experience.

Yup.
Although there will be one more BR eventually down in the walkout basement- the builder liason said three up is better than two.



Another thing we are tossing around is if it if sufficient to have a large walk-in shower in the main upstairs bath rather than a tub, we will have a corner tub in the master ensuite....and jetted or air tub, which is better...help? We have a jetted one now, I hardly use it with the jets, hubby does. But it's SO noisy.

[Rissask]

and this site is just amazing!!


Houzz - Home Design, Decorating and Remodeling Ideas and Inspiration, Kitchen and Bathroom Design


Can't believe I didn't hear of it before....great inspiration! Even if you are just repainting or decorating a room, looking for new lighting, etc.

[Luv2Dance]

Originally Posted by Rissask

and moving to Houston? If I remember correctly.




Yup.
Although there will be one more BR eventually down in the walkout basement- the builder liason said three up is better than two.



Another thing we are tossing around is if it if sufficient to have a large walk-in shower in the main upstairs bath rather than a tub, we will have a corner tub in the master ensuite....and jetted or air tub, which is better...help? We have a jetted one now, I hardly use it with the jets, hubby does. But it's SO noisy.

Personally, it is much more favorable having a tub in the main upstairs bathroom. Families with young ones will want it to bathe their children. Even knowing there is a corner jetted tub in your ensuite.