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missmelissa
Citizen
Username: Mlmelcher
Post Number: 8
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - 8:34 am: | 
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We would like to finish our full basement to include a rec room (largest portion of the space), but also a small bathroom with standing shower, laundry room/pantry and a small workshop.
My husband and i need some help with figuring out how all these requirements will fit into the space efficiently (we have a classic maplewood home- 3 BR, 1.5 baths, so the basement is not exactly palatial).
Any thoughts on who we should call? Seems like an architect may be overkill (and expensive!), but i'm not sure the contractor has it in him to plan a creative layout.
Thanks in advance for your ideas! |
Deidra
Citizen
Username: Deidralynn
Post Number: 114
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - 8:50 am: |
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We are making IDENTICAL plans and our home is same size of rooms. I would be interested to know also.... |
shh
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 2193
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - 9:46 am: |
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When we did our recent/onoing kitchen bath reno our architect initially drew up a schematic plan, which was a floor plan, not as detailed as blueprints. It was certainly reasonable enough, and gave us a very good concept of the space. Perhaps you could hire an architect or interior designer to do the same. They'd measure the space, plan the rooms-- including bathroom fixtures, and give a contractor a good idea as to where everything would be, but it would probably cost 1/10th what more precise blueprints would cost. (This is approximate from my project.) I couldn't imagine it costing more than a few hundred dollars, and it would stop you from second guessing yourself. |
Michael K. Mc Kell
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Username: Greenerose
Post Number: 566
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - 9:47 am: |
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It dosen't sound too difficult. Here's some item's to address.
Make a rough over head showing the entire basement with any existing walls, doors, windows, water main, service panel, utility room, stairs and bath room (where applicable).
Measure each wall, door, windows and denote on sketch. Be sure to "X" out what is being removed.
Grab another piece of paper and transcribe the info showing the new walls, doors, rooms, lighting etc.
You'll also want to have the following when bidding.
Ceiling finish (sheetrock or drop), floor finishes, trim style, paint grade or stain grade, door style, exhaust fan, shower unit or framed mudd pan with tile, lighting layout, plumbing fixtures and so on.
Feel free to PL with any other questions. |
MHD
Citizen
Username: Mayhewdrive
Post Number: 1902
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - 11:44 am: |
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Pick up a copy of 3D Home Architect. (software)
It is VERY easy to use and allows you to provide a great visual to any contractor coming in to do the work. |
Deidra
Citizen
Username: Deidralynn
Post Number: 115
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - 12:47 pm: |
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3D Home Architect!...YEAH! I forgot about that software...I saw a planner use it for our new office space at work. It's terrific. I'm going to purchase a copy. Great idea! |
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