Home > Video Channel > Review of Neighboring Loft's Layout Plans

Review of Neighboring Loft's Layout Plans

On the way up to our unit, Bob stops to take a peek into another unit that's just been plastered to see how other loft residents are handling all that space.
Get Adobe Flash Player to see this content.

Chapters from this episode

Clip Transcript For:

Review of Neighboring Loft's Layout Plans

  computer-generated transcript - may not be 100% accurate

" We just and that snuck down into the fifth floor which is the identical exact. Mirror image of our allot space upstairs. But. Here this a couple of different twists that I wanted to show you. The the the space that we're in right now it will be the living area dining area right over here they're going to add a wet bar here. They're not going to do was sleeping area like we're doing because well the the couple that have partners have three kids. And in order really make this fly they've also -- the joint union and granite peak at what they're doing. This quadrant and here becomes their kitchen and it'll be closed in with the counter all the way across and all the way across here. Which have stainless steel -- and I believe -- and they're planning on mahogany floors so it sounds like pretty. Sleek. Design language. Then over here this is there entrance just like -- above. Where we're planning on doing an angled closet wall they've created a closet area. That kind of echoes these columns that are throughout the space think they did the same treatment in drywall and plaster. And obviously they maximize storage by. Taking advantage of the full height that we have here almost twelve feet and putting additional storage up above this was the as as a sediment of this was the entrance and this is a bathroom. And this would have been a blank wall except that now we're joining space that -- And what they've done is they've created a secondary bathroom. With a shower. Laundry area big enough to have side by side equipment instead of the stacked. Units and then this would have been or is that the second entry to the unit. Off. And so they created a nice square room here that would be like family room the TV room and then we're talking little kids bedrooms with the window."

" Another -- dormitory room here. Which is long and narrow -- to windows -- at the southwest corner so it gets life. And look at this I mean everybody gets their own closet in here with additional space above. And the ceilings really come up nicely throughout this loss since then in here. You got a master bedroom. All told. I think they're going to be pretty comfortable having to get up. Good sized master bed with a very large walk in closet and I think a total of about 3200 square feet which is not back. Now there's another human wanted to -- yet it's right next door on the other side."

" This one's got the front door in place -- are fire rated doors but look at the uninteresting things in here. It's I mean it's all open plan again the kitchen cabinets are in place and they've put up partitions here fully square openings to separate the bedroom area. And it is probably fifteen by twelve or fourteen. A whole wall storage space again to fit this out closets and additional stored there and stacked laundry here. Big bathroom in there but these openings really give the space a lot of excitement and you can see that the contrast with the terracotta. It up in this in the structural ceiling assuming they're gonna put -- clear frosted glass in there but. This back section then creates well another Stewart's public creates a space could be ideal for home office you know you can have a long. Long desk surface here bookstores. And one of the key things that this particular laughter really underscores his location within a building begin were on the south side of the building we've got lots of windows and we got lots of sunlight coming I've been in some of the various lost in the lower floors where. It stays a little bit dark. Just spot on dateline. I'd say this about 1200 square feet nice them."

 [-]


More Videos »Related Videos

Installing Custom Closets
Installing Custom Closets

Bob enters the master suite to talk with Marcy Weisberg and Brad Bendell who are installing the totally custom California Closets. Marcy explains that the homeowners asked for 'his' and 'hers 'sections in their 12' x 6' closet space. The 'hers' section is separated into long hanging with shelves above, double hanging for tops and bottoms, mid-length hanging with shelves above, and lots of shoe storage. Brad tells us that the Closet frames are built out of high-pressure furniture grade particle board with a mahogany finish. He first screws a metal bar into the studs with a 2" tempered screw . After that he puts a cover onto the rail to dress it up and then installs the vertical partitions for strength. Next he hangs the horizontal members. The hardware on the cam-locking shelf is inserted into the vertical partitions and the cam locks into place much like a piece of knock-down furniture. Brad then does the same at the bottom to complete the frame. Marcy explains that the closet systems are priced by component - partitions, shelves, and accessories. After the system is installed it will be separated from the rest of the master suite by a Japanese Shoji screen.

Layout of the Walk-in Closet
Layout of the Walk-in Closet

Bob meets with Bob and Sheila Smaltz from California Closets to review the layout for Bob's walk-in closet.

Organizing Space in the Walk-In Closet
Organizing Space in the Walk-In Closet

The master closet of the Melrose home was redesigned to maximize storage space. Chloe Durant of California Closets met with the homeowner to draw up plans on redesigning the space. The dressers in the closet were cluttered and in the wrong areas while hanging clothes were not accessible. A drawer unit with full extension, ball-bearing slides was selected. Double hanging was put into place where the hanging rack used to stand. Women's shoe shelves were put in to display different shoes. A vanity with jewelry drawer section was installed and a hanging wall with hangers at different heights to keep clothes organized. Adding all the hanging units has resulted in a big gain in the amount of open floor spacein the walk-in closet.

How to Install a Closet Organizer System
How to Install a Closet Organizer System

Closets and storage areas with piles of stacked-up belongings can be quickly transformed into neat, clean storage spaces using easy-to-install closet organizer systems.

Related Products & Services Showrooms

Basement Waterproofing and Crawl Space Contractor Network
Basement Waterproofing and Crawl Space Contractor Network

…dry basement protects the investment you made in your home and enables you to increase your living space or add additional storage space. If you suffer from a wet, damp, or musty basement, or have mold and mildew in your home, we can assess your problem…

Hardwood Flooring for Less
Hardwood Flooring for Less

…maple flooring brings elegance to your kitchen. The richness of this Bolivian Rosewood flooring from Bellawood gives this family room a warm glow. Enjoy the durability and ease of living with wood flooring from Lumber Liquidators. See this product…

More Content »More Content

Accessible Solutions: Master Bedroom Suites
Accessible Solutions: Master Bedroom Suites

…between an accessible master bedroom and an accessible bathroom…
…arrangement frees the master bedroom of a dressing table…
…can also double as storage space for bulky items. A…
…space in an accessible master bedroom and bathroom. With…

Refacing Kitchen Cabinets
Refacing Kitchen Cabinets

Refacing the cabinets in your kitchen is a fast way to get a new and improved look. Frames, doors, drawer fronts, trim, and hardware can all be switched out without the hassle of changing the kitchen layout.

Installing Aristokraft Kitchen Cabinets
Installing Aristokraft Kitchen Cabinets

The kitchen, designed in a u-plan, is almost complete now. This type of kitchen is similar to a galley kitchen and creates a nice work triangle for the home owner. The lower cabinets are installed first and the Pergo floor is laid next.

Accessible Solutions: Bathroom Plans and Finishes
Accessible Solutions: Bathroom Plans and Finishes

…should include storage space for equipment…
…handwashing and minimal storage space. Master bathrooms…
…located near the family room, living room…
…users. If the master bedroom is accessible…
…in bathrooms. Storage space should also be…

Browse Topics

Click on a letter to browse content by topic alphabetically.



About  | FAQ  | Contact  | Sitemap  | Privacy Policy  | Terms of Use  | Help

© BobVila.com 2009