Instead of using the interior loft that came with the kit I've decided to add a second floor apartment above the coffee shop. The entrance is on the right.
I will be using the deck from the garage as a pattern for an outside staircase. Sometimes it pays not to finish projects. :D Especially if you decide to use parts of them for something else!
I cut another corner window downstairs in the coffee shop. The floor/ceiling is just taped up for now. I will need to figure out how to run the lights before I finish that. It's not level now but it will be. I hope...
This is another view with the second floor addition. Here the back wall is 6" tall. I came up with an idea to remedy that.
I plan to raise the roof 3" at the back to match the front of the shop, making it level. I can't have my apartment dweller bumping her head on the ceiling! I think adding clerestory windows to the sides and back wall will take care of that?
This is how the front corner will look. I will frame out the corner windows. This side is made using the WalMart foam core. See the ripples? I need to cut a new wall with the "good stuff."
Pay no attention to the piles of fabric behind this. When you are on a roll, you don't stop and take time to clean up! LOL
As you see, I've created at LOT more work for myself! I think it will look great, if I can do it?
Hope you have a beautiful day!
I hope you can do it because it sounds like something really original! And, it's nice of you to care about the future tenant's head!
ReplyDeleteI really like your window idea, that will add a special touch and we can't have people with headaches because of bumping low ceilings.
ReplyDeleteKathi, I have complete and utter faith in your ability to do what you say you are going to do. I have seen your determination in other projects! Can't wait to see this one! Go for it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou may need to consult a structural engineer! :)
ReplyDeleteOh oh ohhhh my gooooodnesssss! You are building something completely from scratch???!!! Whoa! You keep on bowling me over. Give a girl a chance to stand up, why dontcha! So, so, sooo impressive. And the technique for the stucco is genius!
ReplyDeleteGlad you've recovered from a cold. I'm in the middle of one. Otherwise, I'd send you some tissues. :)
Love the design, can't wait to see more. Good luck and good job! :D
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