06-19-2007, 02:49 PM
I appreciate everyone’s comments; it shows how much I need to research. I also appreciate the info sent by email and think I’ve responded to everyone.
First, yes the total sq footage is a bit in excess of 5,000 sq ft but that included the 8' wrap around lanai.
Also, future mobility issues was considered so the rooms are a bit oversized to accommodate wider doors and avoiding cramped furniture placement. I don't want them to end up like many others I know who moved to the living room because they couldn't get around the bed. Everything is designed so they have big open spaces.
Truth is, this house has less sq footage versus their current house. Our idea is a single story. Now they have 2 main floors, a dungeon (basement) and a ghost quarters (attic). But every room in their current house has walls, doors, dozens & dozens of thin windows, wallpaper, heavy drapes - you feel like you’re squished in. If a wall could be built, it seems the builder did so. And brown... Can't tell you how many shades of brown they have in their house.
What we hope to build for them is light and airy, every wall that wasn't needed is gone. To give you a hint, it’s only a 2 bedroom 2 bath house, just each room has the physical space that if they want a lounger in the MBR, they have room for it. My mom confided in me once that in her next house she wants an echo. As for dad, I know he also wants space, lots of open empty space in the house. After all, their love of the Big Island is based on wide open spaces.
So, every bit of advice that's given is greatly appreciated. That’s why when we looked at the packaged home we still saw the mainland in so many of the designs. Although the outside looked Hawaii, the insides could be any home in any development here. We want something they would feel like it was theirs. I’ll say this, the friendliness and helpfulness of everyone I’ve encountered on the east side of the island has got me thinking about what I’ve been missing by mostly staying at the resorts on the other side. Hum, maybe I should check job opportunities next visit.
Thanks again to everyone.
First, yes the total sq footage is a bit in excess of 5,000 sq ft but that included the 8' wrap around lanai.
Also, future mobility issues was considered so the rooms are a bit oversized to accommodate wider doors and avoiding cramped furniture placement. I don't want them to end up like many others I know who moved to the living room because they couldn't get around the bed. Everything is designed so they have big open spaces.
Truth is, this house has less sq footage versus their current house. Our idea is a single story. Now they have 2 main floors, a dungeon (basement) and a ghost quarters (attic). But every room in their current house has walls, doors, dozens & dozens of thin windows, wallpaper, heavy drapes - you feel like you’re squished in. If a wall could be built, it seems the builder did so. And brown... Can't tell you how many shades of brown they have in their house.
What we hope to build for them is light and airy, every wall that wasn't needed is gone. To give you a hint, it’s only a 2 bedroom 2 bath house, just each room has the physical space that if they want a lounger in the MBR, they have room for it. My mom confided in me once that in her next house she wants an echo. As for dad, I know he also wants space, lots of open empty space in the house. After all, their love of the Big Island is based on wide open spaces.
So, every bit of advice that's given is greatly appreciated. That’s why when we looked at the packaged home we still saw the mainland in so many of the designs. Although the outside looked Hawaii, the insides could be any home in any development here. We want something they would feel like it was theirs. I’ll say this, the friendliness and helpfulness of everyone I’ve encountered on the east side of the island has got me thinking about what I’ve been missing by mostly staying at the resorts on the other side. Hum, maybe I should check job opportunities next visit.
Thanks again to everyone.