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@debandmike3380 2 года назад

Scott Brown is the only RU-vidr that I will literally stop what I'm doing go down to my big screen TV and get lost in the World of New Zealand for 15 minutes.

@shanechis 2 года назад

I agree 100%. Scott and Jess are great Ambassadors for New Zealand. I like how they showcase their beautiful surroundings.

@bachaddict 2 года назад

Check out Marty T, he lives out in the bush fixing up anything he can find!

@fibbsjc 2 года назад

It is ridiculous how much I enjoy these videos. By all rights, there’s no way these should be so good or engrossing, but man are they ever.

@rekcufahtum 2 года назад

Agree, sneaky wide cuts keep it interesting and provide some nice flow.

@Twhenty 2 года назад

I appreciate option 2 a whole lot more. When you enter the house you will be greeted with a privacy wall which that in itself could give your home so much character a provide a interesting focal point. The other thing I enjoy is that the corridors lead towards windows which that in itself provides more focal points for your house. Those windows at the end of the corridors could frame a landscape feature outside or you plant a tree and that becomes the focal point out the window. Interesting things to think about.

@Dovey129 2 года назад

I'd choose option 3 too. Seems like a good layout with the kitchen/dining and gives you the 4 "bedrooms"

@DiscoFang 2 года назад

But no laundry or storage.

@jagros4672 2 года назад

Good but has limitations, less storage and no wardrobes in BR 1. You can never have too much storage!

@jackhanafin 2 года назад

The plant at 3:08 is a False African Violet, Streptocarpus saxorum, by the look of it. As for the house plan, I agree with a lot of the comments here that plan 2 is the best option. It benefits from the main kitchen/living being as open, airy, collaborative and sunny as plan 3, but I think: a) the study nook is likely a much more useful feature to have than the north-facing TV snug of option 3, which will get a lot of unwanted NZ sun and might be too enclosed to really want to use for general sitting. b) the 'extra bedroom' benefit of the TV snug is also available in option 2's potential to have the study nook as a main or auxiliary office space, opening up a truly private guest room with proximity to the bathroom in the form of the office (as the architects mentioned). c) Lastly, in terms of master bedroom placement, another commenter rightly identified that the option 3 placement of the master bedroom in the far south corner of the house leaves it at risk of damp and mould, even if it would benefit from the eastern light in the morning. Also, its placement by the main entrance is a definite downside in terms of daytime privacy and nighttime feelings of security (whereas a study nook/office in the same location would grant a good and appropriate view of any incoming deliveries/visitors). For this reason, the option 2 master bedroom on the north elevation is a much better choice, located in a very psychologically secure position in the far corner of the house (see the concept of Prospect and Refuge). While it might seem a bit wasteful to grant a significant portion of your sunny elevation to a completely private space, consider the times you might want or have to stay in bed, on an anniversary perhaps, or a sick day - you'll really appreciate the extra luxury of the sun, and that kind of bonus is exactly what a master bedroom is for.

@terrytopliss9506 2 года назад

The more I watch you over these videos,the more I’m impressed with your work. You both seem to be going from strength to strength. Kitchen 3 for my pick. The office furniture looks good and well made. Thank you for the latest exciting episode Scott.👍👍👍

@renderwood 2 года назад

I like the editing of this, it starts to feel like real TV-episode! There are two different things going on (architects and furniture) and you jump between them, it feels natural. Well done!

@jieffe6702 2 года назад

The plant is a Streptocarpus (Cape Primrose)

@andrewsmall2718 2 года назад

Option 3 gives easily the best use of space and open feel and future proofs the interior overall. I think the other two options would see you making more changes down the line. Cabinet worked well👍

@brabhamoz6863 2 года назад

I like how clean his holesaw is...mine are blunt as a butter knife and covered in various things like scratches, silicon and no more gaps - but still manage to forget to get a new set the second I stop using them until I pick them up next

@arvidjohansson3120 2 года назад

I see two mistakes with every floor plan. - one bathroom. At least split it up in to a shower room and a toilet room. -The path off arriving guests is not shown. Firstly, it should be clear to guests how to locate the entrance. Secondly, consider privacy from arriving strangers. Will visitors have to wait in the rain after they knocked on the door? I like the acoustic separation from the television and the main living area, in option 3 Do a floor plan evaluation by asking activity based questions. See what the floor plan mandates, do you like the answer you got? You are arriving with groceries and it’s raining. Were do you park the car? Do you have to place down the groceries any were on the way to the kitchen? Continue asking these questions, make a case and run through EVERY step.

@chuc241 2 года назад

With the Snug, be aware of sun light if you plan on putting a TV in that room. Have a way to block the sun light or you will have a bad glare on the Telly.

@nealholden3324 2 года назад

Scott, design “builder” (contractor in America) why not move the kitchen to the problem room with an island and sit at bar, move the laundry and water closet/powder room to the kitchen, turn the office into the master with its own bathroom? You gain a bathroom keep an open concept feeling, keep the fireplace for your chilly winters, and aren’t messing with to much structural. Obviously without dimensions it’s hard to judge the space but believe it could work. I also know spending a month in Nelson that your rooms are much small than here.

@timeiscome 2 года назад

Neal's suggestions make a lot of sense. Kitchen becomes the hub of the home and the open plan living area is oriented to the sun arc (facing north). Not only does it make room for another bathroom/laundry/mud room but it creates space for an entrance room/vestibule and storage. Fireplace could become double sided and aligned with the entrance as a nice sightline. Don't skimp on storage - built in coat/hat/shoe, cleaning, linen storage and walk in robe are important. Try and retain some character of the era (50s?) cornices, skirting, light fittings, door handles, wainscotting/panelling, picture rails, vintage tiles, brick fireplace, and some pale 50s paint colours.

@samsboringchannel 2 года назад

The only benefit I can think of for my child waking me up at sparrows on a Saturday is another exciting episode of sbc. Cheers!

@samsboringchannel 2 года назад

Number 3 for me too, the snug.

@yesnomaybe3372 2 года назад

Same for me, but instead its my dog howling to get up and eat haha

@41DegreesSouth 2 года назад

Haha this is my saturday morning life too! (Wouldn't change it for the world 😬)

@benmarchal 2 года назад

I prefer the last one as well, the idea of the snugg and using the sun is really nice. BUT I would insist on a storage space.

@davidbrewer7937 2 года назад

Our home burned down in the start of 2017. The insurance claim was a nightmare & later that year I quit work to move the rebuild along & changed trade from electronics & electrical to become the project contractor using some sub trades. I have always been very handy & I learned a lot...so much so I am a full time reno contractor now. To make things fast, simple & easily reconfigurable any time we wanted, we designed with a full width roof span on the whole place. This means we have zero supporting walls inside the outer walls. I did this so if I wanted to move a wall, door or anything it would be simple (designed to be changed if we got something wrong in the rush). It sits over a conditioned crawl space so moving or adding electrical or plumbing is all done from below. The only fixed location is the access hatch for the crawl space in a centrally positioned cupboard which also houses the refrigerator. The build started two days before Christmas 2017 & by the end of April inspections were signed off & we were living in the place...1600sq ft 3 bed, 2 bath built in winter, under 4 months! For some things like the septic system I studied & obtained my design/build licenses. The best decision ever was the full span roof trusses...

@8antipode9 2 года назад

I agree with you and Jess, the "snug" option I believe is more practical. I don't know if it's the same in NZ as it is in the US where I am, but more bedrooms also means the house is worth more.

@robynb.802 2 года назад

So if I just built 20 bedrooms which are 2 ft x 2 ft each and won't fit anything I can easily become a millionaire? Or just barely make them big enough to fit a small bed while the door opens to the outside? Would that count? By the way, what even defines a bedroom? Isn't a livingroom also just a bedroom that is used as a livingroom? That rule of thumb sounds ridiculous from a european standpoint.

@8antipode9 2 года назад

@@robynb.802 Of course not! There are code requirements for bedrooms after all. On that note however, I don't remember seeing dimensions on their drawing during the video, so if the choice is between 4 tiny rooms or 3 larger ones, that would be a different story.

@IanFarquharson2 2 года назад

@@robynb.802 to some extent this goes on in the uk. Seven bedroom semi-detached with lounge/dining/kitchen knocked thru. Extended family living in one unit.

@ObliqueVisualsNz 2 года назад

@@robynb.802 jeez relax lmao

@wearsjorge55 2 года назад

More bedrooms does add more value, it's why we see these rubbish old homes or units that call their tiny study (or a tiny room that doesnt have a purpose, its just space) a third or fourth bedroom. However it does have the effect of after you reach a certain number of rooms the price won't change much. (Many other factors contributing to house prices than bedroom count) The perfect example of adding a bedroom, raising the price of your home and not just creating an impracticable space is one of Scott's older builds where they turned 2 bedrooms into 3 (the one with the big chimney they had to remove). The bedrooms still were a good size, at least from the cameras perspective, and didn't loose valuable closet space or create an awkward walkway around the house (no random wall thrown up for the sake of a bedroom)

@kimretherford6231 2 года назад

Definitely option 3. We use our second bedroom like a “snug” and it’s our space to read, relax and hangout with plants outside of the more open common area. 1 is my least favorite, too many hallways. Dark and awkward to move around.

@benrushbrooke4410 2 года назад

Jess,your plant is Streptocarpus saxorum, it likes a fairly bright spot but not too much direct sunlight and not a lot of water. It was nice to see Lake Rotoiti, I had a couple of great tramping trips in the hills around the lake .

@JohnnyMotel99 2 года назад

Option 3 looks to offer a lot of solar gain. Always a plus in our current energy crisis.

@galvanizedgnome 2 года назад

Always fake crisis. Problem, reaction, solution. Wake up to their lies, homie.

@marcb5885 2 года назад

Love watching your content. I like the general layout of option 3 the most. The only thing I am not sure is, if it is a good idea that your main bedroom is facing the street (noise pullution). You could switch the position of the snug room and the bedroom. Also a closet in the bedroom is always a good idea unless you use the office room as a walk-in closet.

@Boncrek 2 года назад

Happy for the progress! The snug seems like a fun layout that still keeps the kitchen-centric design. Looking forward to whatever you guys pick, and all the episodes to come from this.

@bernardwind1633 2 года назад

On the Floor Plans: There is something special about retaining the front entry vestibule and equally the rear. By doing so the integrity of the house is maintained and provides a respite space before entering into the house proper. The options to open the house up are cool but if I read the plans right sometimes sacrificing the vestibule means people knocking on your door see into your whole house. The rear vestibule can allow you to have a space to take your wet gear off before coming into the house proper

@MrStagasaurus 2 года назад

Hey guys, suggestion for Plan 3 if you go that way. Swap the Office and second bedroom over and push the wall between them up towards the Snug. You'll get more light in the bedroom being in the corner, you'll have room for a wardrobe similar to the master bedroom and it should be a bit more private in the corner. No noise from the TV room/Snug etc. Just a thought anyway. Look forward to the project starting.

@Christian_Jara 2 года назад

I think option no 3 has the biggest sense of drama, walking into the house through a narrow corridor into a large scale space specially when the southern hemisphere afternoon sun hits it will give you the biggest satisfaction every time. Classic architecture is full of examples of this trick of light and space. My 2 cents, love your channel and your country is gorgeous as well.

@JDAfrica 2 года назад

I like the 3rd option as well. The extra bedroom options if/when needed. If you had a kid, the extra snug as a TV room can be super useful. The extra rooms, for parents overnighting or friends visiting - I’d suggest the snug have some sort of sofa bed or sleeper couch if possible. The office area in case you need meetings with clients, with a bathroom off of it, makes so much sense. I do like the open plan kitchen, and the integration to the back yard. Bi-fold doors in the back, make indoor-outdoor entertaining great. I’d try have an outdoor shower option, maybe off a gas geyser (if electricity blackouts happen). Is there an option or build onto the garage? Or go up to double volume for an office there in time?

@robertfowler3457 2 года назад

Definitely plan 3, great layout. Would love to see more details on cabinet making and especially leg angles and attaching etc. Love the videos as always.

@Tijnas617 2 года назад

My vote is for option 2. It feels perfect for entertaining people - everyone's relaxing in the shared kitchen living area - and guests arriving are immediately welcomed into the social hub. The bedrooms are also neatly tucked away - and have some privacy from the potentially busy entrance :) Option 3 is interesting but I feel that the bedroom shouldn't be so close to the entrance. Also the snug - as nice as it would be in the sun - if you have a TV in there - you won't want the glare from the sun.

@christineeliseev 2 года назад

My vote is for option 3 - you're in sunny Nelson and you want to have a good indoor/outdoor flow for your living space - 3 does that best. you can do a wrap-around deck or patio that would also expand your 'living' space outdoors at some point. And having the snug that can double as a guest room is fabulous. We're in the process of putting together a kitset sleepout in our back garden right now because we really need a space that option 3 provides for you.

@franzfanz 2 года назад

Yes, I read that article as well. It was a really good explanation for why there's more to housing than simply maximising square meterage.

@cuebj 2 года назад

Version 3 with snug. Open fires are now known to produce far more dangerous particles than was thought a year ago. Layout looks good for both big socials with cooking inside and moving in and out of garden (if garden layout works with it) and BBQs. No TV in big area - that's for the cosy snug. Do consider garden as an outside room. And think about extensions in longer term. You probably don't want to drastically remodel what you've got to cater for extension if you can avoid it. Consider an outbuilding for office and editing video with power, internet cable, maybe water, perhaps gym, shower, toilet if allowed. That gives more space in main house and a sense of leaving home to go to work - even if it isn't far! We got our total remodeling project almost exactly right - some good judgement, some luck

@fritz4345 2 года назад

I though about this for a little bit. I am not sure how many entrances/exits are needed. If you need two, I would incorporate the current main entrance into the lounge room with a big window door and excess to a smallish deck. I would not want to have a kitchen in a single line along a wall or windows. This will look messy all the time. A L shape , U- shape or two parallel lines work best. Also not sure why you want to change all the plumbing from one side of the house to the other. If nothing else it will be expensive. I would keep the kitchen where it is, extend it a bit to one side and try to integrate the laundry part somehow.

@MLeeT21 2 года назад

I love the idea of the snug room utilizing the end of day light and sort of giving you an additional living space for the evening.

@r188568 2 года назад

Great videos and the plans all look good. The considerations I would think about are; Afternoon sun in the bedroom, for 3/4 of the year it won't be a problem but for the summer it will be way too hot, so the snug idea is great. Bifold doors are wonderful for getting cool air into the house, better than ranch sliders, they also give a superb feeling of space and connection to the out side. Kitchen as close to the deck access as possible so that when you are entertaining or even just eating outside you don't have to traipse through the house to get to the fridge or sink or dishwasher. Shade for the summer, think about it now, try and use standard sized shade-sails as they are cheaper. Wall insulation, this will be your best chance to insulate the walls, personal recommendation is to go for rigid insulation in the walls, expensive but it doesn't pick up moisture like the soft stuff . Check for builders paper, our house didn't have any. Again love the videos, please keep up the good work!

@Megadoculous 2 года назад

I like the NOOK plan with the kitchen-centric focus too. The last house I built (and lived in) had a large open kitchen focussed area and it was so nice to live in. It felt smart.

@tadasstrikauskas1205 2 года назад

I am no architect or designer, but happen to live and see many different things. I would suggest to begin from different path by answering questions : what do you want from your home? What is your life? What do you like or dislike? What do you want to include or exclude? Think about future gadgets, items, collections, expansions etc. The home should serve you, not architects or designers. Some designs will require a lot of remodel, plumbing and electrical work. The price will rise too. Only with these answers you can think about the plans. I really, really recommend to include kitchen island with some seating which happens to be the most universal thing: it serves as food making space, eating table, social table, workplace etc. etc. Where you will put vacuum robot station? What about plants? Any past dreams to be realised? Big windows is good for view, but allows a lot of heat from sun. Also kitchen is the heart of the home - people spend the most time in it, so prioritize it. So I'd go with 2nd option.

@geoffchapman8234 2 года назад

Scott and Jess. Option 3 is the best by far - great lateral thinking by your architects. I don't feel that the space adjacent to the kitchen is as good as it could be. It is going to be primarily a circulation space ... and you need more storage! I would enlarge the fireplace rectangle to a square, and put a more efficient heater in the corner facing the living area. The other corner becomes a small walk in pantry. The whole of the passage side of the square becomes storage. Talk to your architects about phase change material to simulate thermal mass on the new internal walls (behind the heater and your bedroom wall). In Nelson's climate it would make a real difference! Geoff

@hawkesworth1712 2 года назад

Option three is good but I would take the wall out between the kitchen and the snug and turn that into a more formal dining room. That leaves the space, where the table is shown, for an island with a sink and dishwasher. I did something similar in my kitchen and built an island 2400 x 1200 with a central sink. Drawers were installed on each side. The stove/cooktop or freestanding oven can be in the centre of the row of cabinets on the back wall of the house. Definitely no high wall cabinets and no cupboards except for the one under the sink. Drawers are more practical and can store more stuff. You can fit nine large drawers on the side of the island facing the centre of the house. I have a large drawer opposite the island dishwasher and when I empty the dishwasher the dishes go straight in the drawer. I practically don't have to move except for moving stuff from one hand to the other. From my experience with large gatherings everyone congregates around the island and if it was a table, access to it would have to be clear for setting and clearing. You can also sacrifice some drawer space on one end of the island for a breakfast bench with two stools. Unless you're planning on having a brood it's not a big deal losing a bedroom and being a builder you can easily reinstate the wall, move the table to the top right corner and move the office to the garage.

@markboere8391 2 года назад

#3. Always follow the sun with your living space, also means that the ‘new’ bedroom will get morning Sun, and not be to hot in the evening during the summer

@mfcosi 2 года назад

Advice from a Brazillian fan: Make one more bathroom!!!! "Those who have JUST ONE, in fact have NONE".

@timeiscome 2 года назад

100% I would prefer two small bathrooms to one large one any day.

@CptSideSlider 2 года назад

Whichever plan you choose, keep in mind built in storage. No point having a light and airy space only for it to be commandeered by storage shelves. Biggest gripe I've had from clients in my career is "not enough built in storage"

@Li-jz3mg 2 года назад

Which ever option you guys choose will be great. I would have an option 4, the one that has a second bathroom or at least a half bath :) Looking forward to watching the build.

@timzuber6682 2 года назад

Great set of plans…these guys have some real talent. Great spring board to test options and gauge what’s important. Personally I’d use option 3 as a starting point but think about some more storage and how you use each space. There is currently a bedroom without a robe for example. This can be tackled as the design matures. I also think you need to consider your connection to the rear garden and indoor/outdoor living. I imagine that that’s a big part of your day to day life and also important with guests. Do you want a deck and is it covered for example as this will impact the solar penetration into your home. The potential of a beautiful garden and it’s interaction with the house is also exciting and should be considered

@AnAfriCanuck 2 года назад

honestly, as a young certified builder these videos are just an honest treat to watch and learn from. I've learned so much over the years from.this channel. Mostly some alternate methods of finishing and building methods, a lot of which are unconventional or not suitable for the city/province (Vancouver, BC, Canada) but I would say the biggest thing I've learned is the composure and attitude you can bring to a site every day. That alone has helped mw grow more than any other source of carpentry on youtube. Thanks guys, I would say go for option 3, but keep in mind you guys are likely going to want more closet space in your bedrooms...

@palalonde 2 года назад

Option 3 with extra toilet. You really need two if you plan on having kids or friends over. If space is an issue, loose the bath for walk-in shower and separate toilet. The separate spaces that can be used independently will make a difference.

@tjeerd2372 2 года назад

Option 3. I love it. The outdoor coffee bar is genius. One challenge to the architects is to add a second separate toilet. We are a family of three and having two separate toilets is very convenient especially during the morning rush to get to school and work. The cabinet looks fantastic and the fact that it's made from repurposed materials adds so much value. You inspired me to make my own. Love this channel. Thanks Scott and Jess.

@rogerneumann8105 2 года назад

Scott - I would certainly agree with option 3. I guess the thing that I was not clear on if you're planning on keeping the same number of bedrooms or not - if you can do with getting rid of one you can merge spaces. Another option is how the sun comes through the house - putting more of the bedrooms on the easterly side might be appreciated, with evenings/dusk being darker.

@andresvictorino6510 2 года назад

Hi guys! First congratulations on the move/ change & the House. The most important aspect with the relationship with your Architect is trust and as they mentioned on the meeting Being open to evolve the design with you. You are the main users of this space. About the options I fell more inclined to the second option. I think is more bold and at the end will be nicer It gives a few key features, 1st the openness 2nd it creates a better entrance and privacy over the bedrooms And 3rd joins the office nook as part of the big open plan. Great ideas and agin congratulations.

@mandyleeson1 2 года назад

Favourite is the Snug version. Hate tvs in main living areas, especially if you have kids, you can keep the noise away from the main living area. Also taking ultimate advantage of the sun ☀️👏🏼👍🏽

@britboimike 2 года назад

I like option 3 but I would either make the toilet and shower area separate or ideally squeeze in an extra small toilet only. When you have guests there will be problems with showers and toilets. Even with a toilet in the laundry area.

@pauledwards9493 2 года назад

Agreed.

@warrenmunn3224 2 года назад

Watching the new recycled cabinet coming together is sort of similar to what I'm doing/done for my office space, although I'm using mostly new material for the outer build and the desk (Formply), the drawers/runners are being repurposed from my old chipboard desk and cabinets. The 'design' is for the desk is done to fit between 2 windows and the cabinet is designed to be lower than the windows and also designed to solve mega 'hate' in the cabinet actually fits flush against the wall rather than sticking out due to the skirting. No more losing pens, paper and other bits and pieces behind the cabinet. A nice 45 degree bevel around the exposed edges and it looks great with a 'hardy' surface

@evieo1086 2 года назад

In kitchen 2 and 3. You are always going to have your kitchen on display. Your sink and bench always visible. You lose soooooooo much storage space. (Storage space is so important). Your fridge and stove will take up a hell of a lot the space, you will be left with very limited bench space. Fridge + Pantry + stove + sink =. How much usable working bench top are you going to be left with. Galley kitchen always offers a lot of storage space

@kiwistew1966 2 года назад

Option 3A Snug Gives you the longest kitchen bench. Fireplace can still be a focal point during the winter months. As no laundry is marked I expect it would be located in a cupboard. Kinda unusual that the main entrance is at the futherest point from the driveway entance onto your property. looking forward to watching your progress.

@basstib.9343 2 года назад

I like the direction of the ideas in option 3 in general. What I would change is a lot of the current layout of it. I am a big fan of islands kitchens (maybe with a breakfast bar). That „kind of“ separates the kitchen area without actually doing it. It provides a social option for cooking together in a group. Also Sliding the dining table more in the center of the room and (if possible) thinking about a kitchen island that incorporates or (links up with) the dining table. I think you’ll be for sure able to come up with great plans for a dining table as THE centerpiece of the room. That being said: I would go for a island kitchen, where the island is linked to the large dining table and put that in „bottom right“ corner. The table „leading“ to the large screen door to the outside area. The living area would then move to the side of true snug, that would I only separate by ceiling high doors, also providing the option to merge the areas for gatherings/parties of larger groups. And the door of the snug left open would allow additional afternoon sun in the room. The reasons and thoughts behind this ideas and priorities why I would opt for this layout are: 1. keeping the „cooking-dining-living-area“ as the social centerpiece of the house while having an island kitchen. 2. „traffic flow“: no „traffic“ through the kitchen (e.g. guests, kids, pets that are going from snug or living to the outdoor or vice versa) 3. Incorporating the outdoor area as an „extension“ of the dining table. 4. having the ability of separating „working/preparation “-space from „hosting-area“ 5. better use of how the house is oriented to the sun 6. Multi-purpose use of the snug: „regular snug“, guest room, extension of living area. But I am sure you guys will come up with great ideas and solutions, no matter what!

@wespowers1753 2 года назад

Long time fan, first time commenter. Not sure if it was for the camera shot but want to give you some tips you may already know. Try edge banding your parts prior to final assembly, it allows you maneuverability and you can flush trim any excess banding much more easily. If you are unable to do this and you have to do it after assembly try orienting the cabinet so you are not fighting gravity(tilting on back and whatnot. If neither are possible, good luck:) Your videos inspired me to pursue a full time career as a carpenter. It has brought so much joy to my life, and you are partially to thank! Currently work as a finish carpenter/cabinet maker for a millworks shop in Austin, TX. Wishing you and Jess the best on your new journey!

@wespowers1753 2 года назад

Also definitely going to try that leg/base design!

@chojnb 2 года назад

Najpierw słyszę Magdalena potem Magda i na koniec słyszę swój akcent i już wiemy że Pani architekt jest z Polski 😉

@magdakojda9750 2 года назад

Dokładnie, też tak pomyślałam :D

@kyleg3588 2 года назад

I think Plan 2 gives a great mix of keeping the general flow without going crazy. I really like that slat wall

@antonrizzo6750 2 года назад

Hey Scott, great you pointed out that its a process to work what you want even for experienced tradies...sml tip: grab yourself a small travel iron for edge banding it fits in your hand like a block plane and sits on the edge of your work more easily and flat.

@iloveknives75 2 года назад

Whichever design you pick, one thing I know is… you picked a beautiful location to live. I would have fell in love too, lol

@coreywells9498 2 года назад

Hands down 3. You might need a nursery someday so having the flexibility of an extra bedroom is good. Our kitchen island is the hub of the house. The dining room is a table that stores things in transition, homework or games but we eat, gather and socialize around the island

@neilbrewer8540 2 года назад

HI SCOTT AND JESS....I have been watching your RU-vid action each time it comes on...So great to see what the focus is like and now today, Stuff has reported your program and how good you are..I am living on Queenstown and have enjoyed your progress. Being 67, and my Dad a builder before he passed has made me like you in how to build...Great fir you both..Regards Neil

@quinnjin2 2 года назад

Defo opt 3 conceptually... personally... get as much of your main living areas into the sunny side of the house as possible, open plan living dining kitchen for the win....indoor outdoor flow decks garden etc whoever's cooking shouldn't be locked away in a n a galley kitchen, .bedrooms and bathrooms on the shady side, with morning / avo sun options... Poss would lean toward morning sun for master bedroom if you have to choose? you can chill in the lounge / dining areas on sunny afternoons, and chill in your room if it's too hot where it's nice and cool ... but always nice to wake up to sun on those chilly mornings ...? Is the snug best use of sun ? Blinding sun in the tv room? Also plumbing... best to group wet areas on same side ? Toilet shower washhouse kitchen etc ?

@MrBee-lf4ym 2 года назад

Very interesting. I'm a plumber/heating engineer and often get involved with refurbs but take command from the builder rather than architect. I never notice much attention going into the sun orientation with rooms sadly. I attempted studying Civil Engineering at uni and one of our modules was "human comfort" and it was based a lot on the existing orientation of the house for mood, temperature, comfort etc. I think it's an often very important part of building that's overlooked in domestic properties. My opinion is; if you're going to any expense of renovating that building, do it with what suits your comfort and personality the most. Idea 3 !

@donnchaoconnell5107 2 года назад

Option 3 is the best,its the way to go with the snug as another tv room and do put in a pocket door,best of luck 🇮🇪

@mattharris2018 2 года назад

I have lived most of my life in this area. We have built here more than once. The endless choices and decisions can sometimes be overwhelming. There will always be trade offs so go with the combination that satisfies as many of the needs and wants you can. 1 piece of advice. This is not Auckland, it can get cold. Get through a winter here before you make a decision to keep or dispense with a wood burning fire. Once it’s gone it’s not coming back !!

@ronnyhaldorsen2740 2 года назад

Definitely option no. 3. Adjoining bedrooms does not give much privacy.. Open kitchen and dining are is very social. Fireplace is nice to have in the winter when the electric power goes down. What about adding a outside shower, nice in the summer.

@ashleighzee1611 2 года назад

Jess, get a jade plant and place it to the left of your most used entrance. Design-wise, keep anything with a drain (sink, loo etc) against an outside wall. I used to think that Feng Shui stuff was nonsense but when I did these things to my house, I stopped losing money! I'm not kidding. Love to you both :-)

@andie1769 2 года назад

Where is the best spot in the garden for bbq? I’d have the living & kitchen adjacent to that. Then work backwards. Then you need comfort in Nelson’s most extreme weather. Passive solar orientation is not just for comfort, & best use of available sun & light in different times of the year, but energy efficiency as well. Getting rid of the hallway is a good idea. Cheers from across the ditch.

@briancruz8509 2 года назад

Hey Scott love the content! Design number #1 is the most functional kitchen layout. The other 2 layouts doesn't have enough working space and after you install a fridge and very minimal pantry space. Just my 2 cents mate. Whatever you guys choose I'm sure you will make it work and beautiful. I just can't wait for the videos!✌️

@jameshopkins1919 2 года назад

Heya Scott and Jess. Please stop showing clips of my old home town and amazing surrounds… you are making me homesick (JK - love the vids). Re options - I agree open plan kitchen is a great social factor - we renovated our kitchen and stuck with it being in a side room, off the living as the structural work to make it open plan was too great, but in hindsight that makes it far less social. I like that the snug room gets the afternoon sun (my Nelson bedroom that got afternoon sun was simply too hot in summer to sleep). Lastly Option 3 looks like it has less north windows (assuming your plans are orientated north of course) - If you can maximise windows facing 2degrees either side of north you will get better solar gains in winter. Thanks for all your amazing videos.

@shanechis 2 года назад

Option 3 Snug. The open living kitchen and dining area is great. You have 4 bedrooms if needed in the future. Also Jess mentioned being able to cook together with friends and family over. With the open kitchen area(not a galley kitchen) you will achieve that. Keep up the great work Scott and Jess.

@drewmagnus3564 2 года назад

I agree option 3 seems the best. You'll have a lovely sight line going through the house when you open the front door and kitchen window directly in front of you.

@harrykozak6592 2 года назад

I think option 2 provides the best mix of possible bedrooms and maximized living space. I have a “snug” in my house and it works well for me and my wife, but makes things difficult if you ever wanted to have friends over to watch the footy etc. I also have an office nook in my living space like in option 2. While it doesn’t make for a private office, it works well enough for my wfh set up.

@johnpeterdean1653 2 года назад

You need to consider the options based on your entire plot as the outdoor spaces are equally important. The approach to the house also needs to be considered, do you want the postie / delivery guy staring into your lounge or having to go to the back of the house. The front door should face the front. We had a house once where the parking was next to the kitchen door and we never used the front door, but at the same time our entertaining room was at the back of the house so remained private.

@Nothingstutube 2 года назад

I enjoy your videos. My 30mins, Saturday morning, me time, is spent sitting in bed enjoying 2 cups of coffee and watching your video.

@collintek6175 2 года назад

Option 3 + additional hallway door to close off hallway from living to bedroom. Really gives more freedom for people in shared living areas to not disturb people in bedroom area.

@nicolassand6027 2 года назад

I also thought about option 3 at first. It seems like its the most comprehensive building wise, yet the simplest layout wise. Which to me is the most appealing 👍

@ismaelpalomero8012 2 года назад

Cabinet looks really good I would be really happy building something like that. Maybe don't put handles just push in springs to open it, it has really nice clean mid-century modern look. In the plans aspect I'll go for options 3, space will flow nicely and an island in the kitchen is a really social way to get your guests together. You'll leave the fireplace alone which will eliminate most of your headaches to patch the roof.

@brucelee3388 2 года назад

I found it odd that only one plan seemed to have 2 outside doors. As a retired Emergency Services person, I often had reports of people dying in fires because the only door was on the other side of the fire or otherwise unable to be opened. I also note that the plans didn't seem to show where the front boundary & road is - you might be on a cul-de-sac but 'modern' room layout theory is to keep the sleeping areas at least one room back from the noisy/road side of the house - less road noise and you don't get mugs shining their high beams through your bedroom window at 3am while using your drive to execute a 64 point turn (Who me Osshifa? I habnt bin dinking mush ad alll ).

@regularguy9264 2 года назад

Option 3 but lose the fireplace I would suggest. They take up a surprisingly huge amount of space are rarely ever get used in my experience. I’ve taken out several before and nobody has ever been disappointed. There are many other options for what you could do there as well. It is also nice for all bedrooms to have closets which may help with extra storage, but I’m not sure if you could steal some space from the office with that window there? Thanks for the entertainment guys!

@claudiapage6394 2 года назад

Option 3 :) really nice open plan. Would be nice to have big glass doors off the living room out onto a big deck. Really nice space for entertaining

@MrFox-Kiwi 2 года назад

love the new plans, and agree the third set is best, however we think you should make the snug the dining room (or a flexible space) and you could still close it off if you wanted with a large custom pocket slider/wall that closes into the bedroom wall behind the snug. make the dining table space into a kitchen island - you won’t regret the extra kitchen work space trust me - especially when entertaining!!

@smally8499234 2 года назад

I like option 2, they say the kitchen is the heart of the home and this centralises it and really opens up the living space. Also good on you for getting that rare shot of the entirety of the New Zealand airforce at 10:50. Jokes love from Australia.

@dwp1970 2 года назад

Four bedrooms sounds and looks great on paper but multi use bedroom space is hard to pull off especially when one is your office and you only have one bathroom. It also looks like you lost your laundry as well in plan 3. Think about necessities and what is uncomfortable like I really need to go to the restroom but someone is having a shower and if I have an accident there is no laundry to clean up my clothes. I would give serious thought to 2 dedicated bedrooms one office and one more (1/2 bath or toilet or powder room whatever term you like). Best of luck , enjoy and thanks for the video.

@secretsquirrel9722 2 года назад

Option 3 makes the most sense from both a use (living area) and capital gain (4 potential bedrooms from 2 previous) stand point. My only concerns would be something you can't really change easily. 1, Houses on an angle to the front of the property are generally worth less on resale. Now would be the time to lift and twist if you where going to. 2. The 3rd design is very front of house centric. So all the living space/decks are out into the smallest parts of the property. Meaning, when you utilise it. You are close to boundaries and neighbours. Means you'll have to be conscious of your neibours or passers by having direct line of sight and hearing everything you get up to. Also, makes the huge back yard feel a bit cut off (you have to go through a small normal door, past the utilities to get to it. But, every property has compromises unless you build new and the new designs have MANY positives! Looks like it will turn out great! A comfy corner to watch TV is brilliant. I hate watching TV in an open plan room. But the kitchen/living flowing out onto the deck with a feed out breakfast bar are such a great way to live and share time with friends! Looking forward to this.

@kevinpunter7960 2 года назад

Funny story comes to mind when I saw you ironing on edge banding. Probably over a decade ago I saw an eBay sale for an absolute mountain of edge banding. I put in a cheeky bid and won it. There was over a ton of edge banding. I got it for a song .. but now I had to pay for it to be shipped from Melbourne to Sydney. An extra complication was that I had to find somewhere with a dock to receive the load. The shipping cost a bomb and then I had to ferry it from a factory unit (of my then local Festool seller) to my house, in multiple car loads. I kept that stuff for close to five years .. trying to give it away and pretty much had most of it when we sold up to move to a rural QLD lifestyle. Only now am I wishing that I had hung onto it as I have the space to store it without it being in the way ;( Timing is everything!

@hamishmilne1798 2 года назад

Really good reuse of the old cabinet - well done! I think an important consideration is future use of the space. If you and Jess have kids and are still in that house, think about where kids will sleep when you’re still using the living space/making noise, whether there is a seperate space for kids to play with toys etc that isn’t under foot but not locked away (e.g. the snug) and where kids can do activities in your view while you’re doing things like preparing dinner etc. The latter factor might rule out the galley kitchen idea. I like option 3. Keep up the good work. Love all your videos.

@cascaII 2 года назад

What I thought about the Snug Plans is, that if you spend a lot of time in front of the TV in your free time, you will end up using a very small room in comparison of a very big and open space. Remind yourself, that you should build and use your house mainly for yourself first. Keep the good work up, cheers!

@jamiepullen4240 2 года назад

Good choice on the snug, you just need a good chippie now😳

@7mm08ts 2 года назад

Hi Scott, long time watcher 1st time commenting!. I’m a joiner and just one suggestion is to apply the pre-glued edge tape to all of the components before assembly…. You will find it a lot easier and get cleaner edges. Another great episode 👌👍

@elbowomar2430 2 года назад

ISLAND KITCHEN for sink and prep because you can do the dishes and still be involved ,if you can swing it , Never put a stove top on a island because fume hoods . Yes 3 the morning light straight into the kitchen is great, theirs really not much room on the east side for a deck and you don't want to block the morning light so you probably want a out side entertainment area out the front . Deck or paved with pizza oven the windows and door across the front of the living area could do with a complete redesign. Just thinking out loud.

@HJake45 2 года назад

Option 3 but move the table closer to the fireplace and put an island bench in the kitchen to give you more bench and cupboard space.

@ThomasKempDesign 2 года назад

The thing that’s missing for me is any inside outside space. You have tons of outdoor space that would be nice to tie into the inside.

@ulrichminky9495 2 года назад

My eldest son lives in Nelson BC Canada. It is a smallish (10,000) city on a large lake. And it is the home of BOB or Big Orange Bridge. Cheers. ~ulrich

@DamienMcIntosh 2 года назад

Option3: The snug looks like a winner. One question, where is the laundry for this option? The only issue with the kitchen incorporated into that large open space is ensuring it is kept clean and clutter free as it will be on display all the time. Do like the way the area opens to the outdoors and allows the living space to maximize the sun, which I presume is a key point for the South Island of New Zeeland in the cooler months.

@lanky8804 2 года назад

Option 3, the snug. Like the number of bedrooms possible for value and following the sun

@samuelsmith9999 2 года назад

The Snug option was my favorite. Alas, my wife liked option 2 … Keep the fireplace! We live in a 1960s home on Vancouver Island and our hearth has been providing ambience and warmth (albeit inefficient) for 60 years.

@powermonger9090 2 года назад

I would say it would be much better to get rid of the fireplace and install a freestanding wood heater in a corner, it would warm the house much better.

@benpatana7664 2 года назад

Option 3 looks great to me. Getting rid of that problem room in the corner is going to make a huge difference to the living space quite apart from everything else. The snug has huge benefits (eg an area where kids or adults can get out of the way; being easier to heat etc.)

@bohbro 2 года назад

Yes. Option 3 is the best. The extra room stems from minimal circulation areas. The snug coming directly off the living will be an asset. Useful if you have friends staying and of course invaluable if/when there are children on the scene! I think the architects have done well to provide different options which contrast with each other and will help you decide that option 3 is best… Their comments about the sun I think are important. Of course this is the most expensive option too. If you really like this option then it’s not too early to think about how it will be built as you need to work out a budget for it. I would have also liked to hear how the different options relate to outdoor living areas/decks. You can make your house feel a lot bigger if it can open well to the outside. It would be nice to keep the fireplace however I would not design around it if it compromises your floor layout. I find the extg fireplace is often not in the ideal location when I start a reno design project.