More Changes

Last night we spoke with Nicole to discuss some of the changes in the layout we are working on. There are a variety of issues still being sorted out, including: size of garage, size and configuration of master closet and bathroom, and mostly just how to fit all that stuff elegantly at the east end of the house. It's proving to be difficult, which I knew would be the case after having done some of my own sketches early on while I was working on getting some ideas more codified in my mind.

There's also the issue of the kitchen...and here comes the part that's embarrassing, and probably a sad commentary on our lives to some extent...but...we want everyone in the kitchen to be able to see a TV. Liane just loves to watch TV whenever and wherever she is working. She doesn't really watch it that much, mind you, she just has it on in the background sort of loosely following along with whatever is going on. Of course this is usually either reality TV of some sort or something like Oprah. Whew! Women yacking away or crying. Wears me out sometimes. In the kitchen space (which for these purposes includes three separate areas (not counting the screened porch)) she wants to have TV available in the hearth area, for her while preparing food, and for anyone who may be sitting at the bar. A look at the layout makes it clear this will be really hard to do with only one TV. We've been exploring alternate layout ideas to see if we can make it better (more on that to come). One of the more promising ideas has been to rotate the bar 90 degrees and change the kitchen dimensions a bit. Nicole is pursuing several variations at once right now. More to come...