Comments on: New “Old” Farmhouse Plans

By: Leah's Mom

Leah's Mom — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:04:02 +0000

Well…how ’bout that! I found this post, the floor plans and your changes! (After sending you the pm yesterday…) So, now that you’ve lived in it for some time, is there anything you would do different?

By: Carole

Carole — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:10:05 +0000

I don’t have anything more to add than what was already said. Your home is beautiful and the redesign is great.

By: Krista

Krista — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:38:54 +0000

Loved the tour! I think you made some wise changes. I am really torn over the fireplace because smelly or not, I LOVE a wood fire. But the windows were probably a better options. Our first house was small but it had the vaulted ceilings and the whole living room wall was huge windows which made the room seem twice the size. Big thumbs up to making the washroom bigger. Only thing I could see that I might change is to put fancy cabinet doors in the living room to give better access for storage under the stairs.
Well done!

By: Maryann

Maryann — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:24:18 +0000

What about a short gas stove right in front of the windows? Watch the flames and the snow falling at the same time. I am so missing our wood burning stove. Right now I am looking at a pellet stove to put in.
As far as the boys rooms. Can they get out easily with those windows in case of a fire blocking the staircase? Here in Mich, all bedroom windows need to be able to have a full size adult fit thru a window. What about a built in bookcase for them to climb on just in case?

By: catslady

catslady — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:24:22 +0000

Everything is gorgeous. I would have to have a library though

By: Estella

Estella — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:21:54 +0000

Your house is beautiful. I think you did a great job re-doing the plans.

By: Tori Lennox

Tori Lennox — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:10:43 +0000

I love everything you’ve done with the house, Suzanne. I agree re the fireplace. They’re great but they’re also wasteful. I’d rather have the windows, too!

By: robin

robin — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:06:50 +0000

:clap: :clap: :clap: great changes to original plans…we have the open dormers to the front of our house with cathedral ceilings and two skylights to the rear of same room…really opens it up.
love the two laundry rooms…and the huge bathrooms with multi-purposes. That huge blank wall will be so nice when you
find your treasures you want to hang and place…and also for that big christmas tree! great to raise the main living areas up and and the porch…we are also up (just 4 1/2 feet) but it really makes a difference when sitting on the porch viewing the world.
a very nice open house – thank you for sharing!

By: Brandy

Brandy — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:03:57 +0000

You make me feel lucky that our house has so many windows. I wouldn’t change anything about the changes you made. I wish my Daughter had her own suite. *g* And later when Son is older that drain idea sounds wonderful. *G*
GOOD JOB!

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:50:03 +0000

It looks gorgeous! I love the open feeling. I would have opted for at least one fireplace. We have two and a wood burner, the power goes out a lot here and they keep the house warm and are useful for cooking too!