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Can this floor plan pass as a liveable home design?

2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago

I have an interest in building design and have been struggling with the thought that I'm not creative enough to make a living out of it, any feedback would be much appreciated.


Comments (12)

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    You need to post the plans in jepg so we can enlarge them for sure . Show all measurements in feet and inches sq footage is usless for this purpose . Post here in a comment DO NOT start another post .

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Are you "building a home" or are you "remodeling?

  • 2 years ago

    @Mark Bischak, Architect

    Building a home.

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Most commenters here are in the US so feet/inches would be appreciated.

  • 2 years ago

    I converted to feet and downloaded the image in jpg, though it doesn't seem to have helped the quality.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    From this alone? Start over.


    Square feet are meaningless.

    Use feet and inches - this is USA site

    Why is the kitchen closed in and a mile from a garage entry?

    No, you probably aren't going to make a living from your "interest" as that is for a.r.ch.i.t.e.c.t.s : ) after they've been schooled in the disciplines of design. The route to a great house, designed for you is to get one to your site, make a wish list and share it. Don't pre - design anything.

    Samson Molope thanked JAN MOYER
  • 2 years ago

    If you are aiming to make a living out of it, what are you credentials?

  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    "TROLODYTES......"?

    Add "imperially" lazy! But wise and knowledgeable in many cases as well. Do it, don't, depending the help you want.

    Your image needs to be uploaded as a JPEG, not a screen shot.

    Scan the full size document on a printer, save to a file as a jpeg pic and then upload.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Aside from not being able to see dimensions, there is a lot to unpack here.

    Just my opinion:

    - Staircase is in a bad place

    - Upstairs bedrooms don't have closets drawn in

    - Upstairs baths should be reconfigured especially if they are all en suites ( 5 x9 is just fine )

    - Why are there so many porches and entries but no exit from the kitchen onto a deck or patio?

    - Why 2 living room areas if the walls are open?

    - What is all the open area upstairs? Looks like a waste of space. Add that into the bedrooms/closets.

    - I would bring the staircase to the dining room, the dining rom to the lounge, then open up the area from the kitchen to the living room and create a nice great room - maybe add some dimensions into the laundry room and add a main floor powder room since all the bathrooms are en suite.

    Those are my initial thoughts.

    Good luck!

    Samson Molope thanked Debbi Washburn
  • 2 years ago

    Architects have many years of training. It’s not like they’re just inspired by creativity. You really can’t skip that part.

    Samson Molope thanked Susan L
  • PRO
    2 years ago

    what she said........

    Plus, every thing looks easy, when it is done, and done WELL.

    The hardest part? Making it look easy, when trust me, it was not that.........easy : )

    Samson Molope thanked JAN MOYER