Do you have internal access for the garage? New Home floorplan
Diana Kiss
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Internal access is not on my plans as I LOVE the front door we'd have, and want a grand entrance when i come home.
I will also be having a round driveway + fountain in the middle so placed the garage to the side for easy access and car reversal.
However when showing my floor plans to people, everyone raised concerns as to why i dont have internal access
So do tell, what is the hype of it?
What are the benefits?
Thanks
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siriuskey
3 years agoDiana Kiss
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mummagabz
3 years agoDiana Kiss
3 years agoDiana Kiss
3 years agolast modified: 3 years ago@oklouise i dont want it blocking the window/view from the bathtub, but i can put it from the laundry and back, thanks for the suggestion! what do you think?
siriuskey
3 years agooklouise
3 years agolast modified: 3 years ago
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3 years agoC P
3 years agosiriuskey
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoI suggest an addition to the grand entrance of an undercover drive through to drop off and then park for owners into the garage and visitors to an allocated parking space "Please Park Prettily"
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