The Home Ownership Thread

[Althis]

couple thoughts :

- I like the floating bench idea a lot for this space , as a bonus you'll have a place to stash your shoes ...

--That was the thought instead of building in cubbies. I won't really have many pairs there so would prefer not to build in something

- i'd never heard of cement tile before , reading up a bit i'd probably stick with a fully vitrified ceramic ymmv . i'd also consider tiling the entire entry .

--They have a pretty extensive installation guide and yes cement tiles are usual but I like the matte finish and darker colors. I'll have to seal them regardless

- maybe consider a full length mirror opposite the bench not behind it . I don't know if there is a solution to keep it flat or recessed on that wall ? above the bench would be a better place for a hat rack or coat hook on the side or whatever . you could well think about two mirrors one in the nook and one opposite and that would visually open up your entry but I would also weigh if it fits with the rest of your style .

--I don't want to put it on the opposing wall since it would be visible from the TV and the reflection would be distracting. Inside the nook would be ideal, I like the idea of them on the sides but they'd be difficult to stand in front of

- what will happen to the closet overhang ? imho it would be better to open it up so the nook has the same ceiling as the rest of the entry.

--Once the track is removed then the closet ceiling is flush with the opening. Are you saying open it up the extra foot or so above the sliding door track? There are emergency sprinklers in the closet ceiling so I can't raise it.

- i'd think about how the entry relates to whatever space it opens into . I would definitely think about making the entire entry programmatically as your new nook . it could ( maybe even should ) govern the experience from the door to the wall corner .

--Hmm maybe I could tile all the way from the far end of the closet to the door. Would require a lot more effort so will have to think about the rest of the entryway.

anyways there's some grist for ya .g ood luck with the project !

Thanks for the comments, replied inline. Some food for thought for sure

 

[double00]

Thanks for the comments, replied inline. Some food for thought for sure

you should prob ignore my comments ? I was just squeezing the balloon a bit but it sounds like you are pretty clear on what you want and why .

my larger point I think is that the nook can govern the rest of the entry if you want it to , howsoever that happens . like an accent color that you might be considering for the interior walls could come out into the entry . hopefully i'm not coming off as literal or prescriptive just more thinking about swinging through the bounds of the idea .

 

[Althis]

you should prob ignore my comments ? I was just squeezing the balloon a bit but it sounds like you are pretty clear on what you want and why .

my larger point I think is that the nook can govern the rest of the entry if you want it to , howsoever that happens . like an accent color that you might be considering for the interior walls could come out into the entry . hopefully i'm not coming off as literal or prescriptive just more thinking about swinging through the bounds of the idea .

Haha I always take comments with a grain of salt but consider them nonetheless. I was also thinking back and forth between painted accent walls or paneling to match the bench

 

[Fueco]

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[Numbernine]

4 years ago I couldn't even spell enjunear and now I are one.

 

[Mujib]

Yall get bothered by slight imperfections in drywall corners and edges? I'm referring to things like an outside corner not being perfectly straight all the way up, or an inside corner not being super sharp. I can ignore them for a while, but when I notice them again, they bug me for days. I've thought of getting all of the drywall redone, which I've been told is completely unnecessary, even for a 50 year old house.

 

[cross22]

Yes, and that's true.

 

[brokencycle]

Yall get bothered by slight imperfections in drywall corners and edges? I'm referring to things like an outside corner not being perfectly straight all the way up, or an inside corner not being super sharp. I can ignore them for a while, but when I notice them again, they bug me for days. I've thought of getting all of the drywall redone, which I've been told is completely unnecessary, even for a 50 year old house.

It will cost you a small fortune and in a few years you'll start to get imperfections again.

 

[otc]

Got taller faucets for my two non-master bathrooms. Impulse buy at costco--decent feeling fixtures that match existing finishes and were marked down to 49.99 (which is less than the cheapest thing I saw at Home Depot).

I'm fricking stoked. I can actually wash my hands without bashing my knuckles into the sink bowl.

Whoever specced the original fixture and sink must have had tiny hands because there's just no room to nicely use them. As a bonus, they also came with new drain inserts...and the drain in the upstairs bathroom was due for a replacement.

It will cost you a small fortune and in a few years you'll start to get imperfections again.

I want to either rip out all my drywall or completely skim coat it because I hate the texture they seem to have applied all over this neighborhood...

but yeah that's way too much money so I'm just gonna live with it.

 

[jbarwick]

Don't all new faucets come with new drains?

Our garage needs some drywall repair on corners but am waiting for the day we rip out all the early 2000s intercoms in the house. I need to look into what to do near the front door where there is 1 in the brick which could be hard to match.

 

[otc]

Don't all new faucets come with new drains?

Our garage needs some drywall repair on corners but am waiting for the day we rip out all the early 2000s intercoms in the house. I need to look into what to do near the front door where there is 1 in the brick which could be hard to match.

No idea. I've replaced a number of kitchen faucets, but never a bathroom one...so I was surprised to see drain in the box.

Makes sense though. In hindsight, I would have needed a new drain anyways as the new faucets aren't compatible with the drain-stopper setup that was in place.

For the intercoms, how big is it? if you can't match the brick, you could just make a nice wood trim panel and sit some form of doorbell camera there (the intercom of the early 2020s). Even if not optimally situated, it won't look out of place that way.

 

[jbarwick]

For the interior, they are of various sizes and will just remove. The exterior may be like 5x7" or there abouts. Not at home currently or I would go check. Doorbell camera idea is a good one.

 

[Numbernine]

Yeah they all come with the drain poppet. I hate those stupid things. Pain in the butt if you need to snake the trap. I just pull the rod out and cap it.

 

[nootje]

Whoever specced the original fixture and sink must have had tiny hands because there's just no room to nicely use them.

You live in one of Trumps former residences?

 

[Mujib]

I want to either rip out all my drywall or completely skim coat it because I hate the texture they seem to have applied all over this neighborhood...

but yeah that's way too much money so I'm just gonna live with it.

Prices can be all over the place, but I assume skim coating would be half the price of redoing all the drywall.

Probably 20-30k to redo all the drywall if you have an average four bedroom house.