by John Prindle
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long low bookshelf/counter space below large window. so bookshelf doesn't block windows and take up too much wall space
two story chimney fireplace with windows all around
dark colored floors for cozy family areas ... makes the room seem smaller and closer
lots of different colors, including mustard yellow
short shower/spray off station in mudroom/entry ... consider combining with a dog shower
lots of countertops in the laundry room for folding laundry
workshop/garage in same building but not same space; bedroom suite separated from main house by walkway/breezeway.
garage at 45 angle, multiple entries to garage - master, mudroom, laundry; access to laundry from master
"lookout" porch connected to house by walkway/bridge
low awning windows allow cool air to rise up and into a hilltop house
rustic patio, partially covered, partially open
two chimneys at 90 degree angles from each other
curtains hiding closet rod for hanging clothes above washing machine
closet rod above washing machine and dryer, between cabinets, in laundry room
install sound insulation in laundry room walls
kitchen open shelving to ceiling
by WoodWorks INC.
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spatula canisters in pull-out instead of countertop
wine rack made of old 2x4's attached to brick wall
by Mullet Cabinet
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pull-out wastebasket cabinet, bottom mount wastebaskets better than top mount
Plumbing set to rear of sink base cabinet. Need to be sure and order sink with rear drains.
by Heather Merenda
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antique table that raises and lowers with a crank
build fireplace around kitchen range or cooktop.
library ladder in kitchen to reach top cabinets
library ladder in kitchen to reach top cabinets
build brick fireplace surround for kitchen range/oven/cooktop. wood lintel
set up kitchen so that each area can function as a separate independent workstation
brick fireplace surround for oven/range/cooktop, flanking base cabinets 30" deep to be flush with brick
large open family room, wood beams, lots of windows
