A big must was space for THE SHED!
We wanted a separate area for the kids where they could have their friends and not disturb us or be disturbed by us. The model we had seen that we liked was a "kids wing" basically a family room with their bedrooms and bathroom off the family room.
All the kids bedrooms to be double size.
We didn't want a million little rooms with multiple functions - ie we are not into media rooms, gyms, small studys and the rest of the nookie rooms so many modern designs have.
What we did want is a REALLY BIG open living / dining area that also incorporated the kitchen.
The last "must have" was a decent size study.
Then there were some "nice to haves".
A good size garage that did not require an acrobatic act to get out of the car and that would fit my IMax.
A decent size laundry.
A deck off the living or meals area.
The study to double as a guest room and which had access to the ensuite.
A main bedroom that was like a hotel bedroom.
A granny flat or space for one.
And an idea from my brother's house - a toilet that guests could use without walking through any of the bedroom areas to get to.
These are a few designs we looked at for ideas - noting some of them were the wrong shape or size for the block.
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| http://www.ruralbuilding.com.au |
The Argyle by Rural Building Co
Liked:
- The big open living area
- The self-contained kids area
- Walk through media room
- Having to go through the main living area to get to the kids area.
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| http://www.mccarthyhomes.com.au |
Ruralview by McCarthy Homes
Liked:
- Self contained kids area
- Two big living areas
- Big laundry
- Parents area
- Indent area between lounge and main bedroom
- Bathroom layout
- Walking through living area to kids area.
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| http://www.gjgardner.com.au |
Coolum 255 by GJ Gardener
Liked:
- Kids area
- Alfresco off main living area
- Parents bedroom area
- All living areas right next to each other
- Small study
- Walking through living area to kids area
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