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permits residential design

3 Bed, 3 Bath Basement Layout in Barrie

Lets put an apartment in our basement!

Houses are expensive. What better way to pay your mortgage off faster than to create an apartment in your home? 

These clients had already contracted a company to install the exterior entrance staircase and a door. They were just not happy with the layout provided by the builder. 

Our Basement Design Concepts

We pulled the existing plan into 3D from their layout.    Before plans

Looking at the space full size is always helpful when laying out a basement for renovations. We confirmed the placement of windows, plumbing as well as heating to be sure of where walls could go and not. 

Like most renovation layouts, there were a couple of versions produced before the client was satisfied. Small changes often happen during the build as well. 

We maintained 3 bedrooms, and 3 baths, but, and made it feel spacious and functional with good sized communal spaces. The hallways are wider than the entrance door, which means moving in and moving out should be easy, and, the whole residence should feel larger than it is. The third bedroom has a shower beneath the staircase landing–but, it works. 

We kept the kitchen functional without a table and utilized bar-style seating in the layout. 

We had a fairly tight budget to work within on this design, but, we did produce some 3D Renderings for critical areas. 

3D concept basement renovation

When you are ready to plan your renovation – Please get in touch!

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decks

3D Deck Design in Barrie

Let’s talk about 3D deck designs. There are quite a few companies doing designs using everything from stock to specialty software to professional rendering tools. Results may vary. We are specialists in carpentry details and 3D modeling of homes and decks in particular. 

Here’s an example of a design concept and permit plans for a large deck in Barrie Ontario. This one is “Accessible”, and, involved plenty of custom detailing since the builder would have to cut, preserve partially, and remove the rest of a partially rotted elevated concrete slab. 

Before Patio Water Damaged

The patio was supported by masonry walls and the brick had been damaged by moisture. In our area, masonry that gets wet deteriorates from frost. 

Water damaged masonry wall patio support

Once the clients were happy with the deck design, we created a landscape lighting design to show them what it could look like at night. 

We think deck lighting can make or break a project– it brings a deck to life.

For construction detailing, we have created details to help decks last longer. 

The glass railings and wind wall “Privacy Screen” in frosted glass offer privacy and calm the wind. When light is a factor, this deck’s privacy screens create a unique look. 

frosted glass privacy wall at sunset

Our standard detailing helps make a composite deck last 30+ years. 

Sealing end cuts, flashing on joists, larger joists and beams as well as helical foundations all add up to long-term durability. 

Heavy framing for decks to add durability

Get in touch to have your dream deck design created soon!

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