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What do you think about my new plan?

13 years ago
I have attached my previous plan of the house and now I have a new one. Would you add or delete sth? Thanks
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  • PRO
    13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    Is this a lighted courtyard, or atrium? is it open with windows to the sky, it couid be a nice place! It depends on what country, or climate you are in. It could provide a nice garden court, private garden views within. A garden court would be easy to install and relatively inexpensive. You may want to consider an area for planters, seating, movable plants, and purchasing a small water fountain. Here are some small fountain ideas, put on an interior wall, in your courtyard.
    They have them mail order.

    1. Square stepped fountain

    Timber Indoor/Outdoor Fountain · More Info


    2. Wall fountain with stone

    Kenroy Home Copper Vines Lighted Floor Fountain · More Info


    3. Hexagon shaped fountain

    Outdoor Dining Terrace · More Info


    4. Modern box shaped, edgeless fountain.

    Zen Garden · More Info


    Thanks!

    Comments (9)

    • PRO
      13 years ago
      So you basically added a room at the bottom of the plan and extended a bedroom ? The new hall / courtyard is a good idea.
    • 13 years ago
      Yes I added a step up living room and i opened up the living rooms. I added also a new hall. for the kitchen. So which hall do you mean?
    • 13 years ago
      Why all the walls separating the spaces? Is it possible to combine the library and living room into one large room?
    • 13 years ago
      Thanks Josh, I think that would be a very good idea. Any more ideas?
    • PRO
      13 years ago
      Widen the kitchen into the super wide hallway, then open it into the living room.
    • 13 years ago
      Try to flip the living room in the upper right with the bedroom in the upper left, then I would convert that new living room into a dining room and knock the party wall between the kitchen and new dining room.
    • PRO
      13 years ago
      The hall in the middle with a diamond shape.
    • PRO
      13 years ago
      Looking good! Love every ones suggestions -
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