Building a 9000SF house without 2 story foyer, is that ok?
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Anonymous
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We are building a new home in McLean and opted for 10 foot ceilings and an extra bedroom instead of a 2 story foyer.
I noticed that all the new builds nearby don't have 2 story foyers until you get to the $4-5 million mark. What does everyone think? |
Anonymous
9000 square feet?
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Anonymous
| I hate two story foyers at any price range. They are not an inviting way to enter a home. |
Anonymous
9000 including loft and basement (sorry not 9000 first and second) |
Anonymous
| That's a really small house. You may want to go to 16000 Square feet. |
Anonymous
| Our 5,000 SF house has a 2-story foyer. For a 9,000 SF house, I'd expect a 3-story foyer. |
Anonymous
| sounds ugly |
Anonymous
| Our house is 7500 SF and has a two story foyer. I like it as it feels very welcoming and open. |
Anonymous
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It's all about harmonious proportions. Nobody needs a two storey anything, but the entrance hall, as well as all the other rooms, need to be proportional to ceiling height, to make a pleasing volume. Have you walked through a similar home and found it to be what you were looking for? Don't build anything without experiencing for real what you're ordering. |
Anonymous
Anonymous
Try under 1200 square feet for small.
Anonymous
+1 At 16000 square feet at least you can have 20 bathrooms. What are you going to do if you have a guest, OP? You may have one someday. |
Anonymous
| At 9000 sq feet, I would expect their to at least be a turret. Or maybe a replica of the Red Keep. How else will you be able to look down on upon your vast kingdom? |
Anonymous
| I loathe two-story foyers. |
Anonymous
| Serious question, what are the average utility bills for a 5000 sq foot house? 9000 sq ft? How many separate HVAC zones would you need? I'm thinking at least 4 separate HVACs in a 9000 sq foot house. |