Maximize Space

Because of the mess in the housing market these days many are choosing to simply upgrade their current home. A smart many. Often their house are just fine. Just laid out in a old-fashioned style. Living back 20 years ago we thought the best thing to do was compartmentalize every one and every activity.

Today we enjoy our social areas and found we like to be able to accommodate to social occasions comfortably, reserving a library, office, or extra room for more intimate settings. This process can be really tricky - or really easy depending on who you have working on the design and layout. I have seen some really bad designs and really poorly thought out layouts.

Inside your walls you have all kinds of pipes and structural support that you have to be really careful about best use of space.

We did a couple of things in this home to create space where people can gather comfortably. By making a wide center island in the kitchen you allow the cook to be a part of the gathering - for example, when the kids get home, they can plop down and visit while dinner is being prepped. Or if you have casual company, you can still do what you need to do and chat at the same time. Also, by opening up awkward spaces on the second floor that would otherwise be closed off we were able to add a few extra windows and a ceiling fan. This second floor lounge allows a separate place to read the morning paper or catch up on a favorite book.

It's the way we like to live: with joy and comfort.

Finally!

Passed the Flight Check & Ready to FLY!

Now where to open up our first satellite offices? That will be the question ~ YEA!

I wonder how many tools this Cesna can carry!