When looking at our floor plan, the builder recommended that we install 8' doors in the main living areas because of the higher ceilings. He said that 6'8" doors would look more proportional in the areas with 9' ceilings.
Once the doorways were framed, David and I were able to walk through and "test" the heights. In the areas where the 6'8" doors were planned, we felt like the drop to accommodate the shorter door was dramatic. After much discussion and a call to our interior designer, we decided to raise these doorways to allow 8' doors.
In the same conversation with the interior designer, we asked for guidance on the door leading to the covered porch from the great room. The plan called for outswing double doors with windows on each side and transoms above. We changed this to sliding doors instead. She recommended that we revert back to the outswing doors. The builder said we might be too late with this change, so we are anxiously waiting to hear back.
David went out to the house site this morning to let Randy (the head framer) know about the door height change. We were surprised to visit the house site this afternoon and find all sixteen 6'8" doors changed to 8' height! They also framed for some columns in the dining room, kitchen, and breakfast room. No pictures though because I couldn't find my camera.
We had our first vehicle parked in the basement garage space too. They parked their New Holland there to keep it out of the rain. :)
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I love Gardner's homes and really like the layout of the Birchwood. I came across your blog and didn't know if it was still active. Can you advise on the approximate cost per square foot to build this home? I know there are a lot of variables, but just wondering if it's still in our ballpark? Plus, do you have pictures of the completed home and suggestions on what you'd do differently now that you have been living in it for a few years. Thanks, Ken Dibble (you can email me directly if you prefer at kendibble@comcast.net).
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