Betsy: give me your input on making those built-in bookshelves by the front door, versus a simple, small chase. I had a friend stop by the house and she remarked that the bookshelves would break up the room. But she also said she liked the idea of having a little entryway area. (So in other words, she was no help at all.) I like the bookshelves, but then I wonder what the north part of the room would be used for. I need some design advice.
I'll take my camera and get some pictures today.
I'd be glad to give input. Where exactly would you put the built-in? Give me a vantage point from the fireplace or the stairs, so I can orient. Photos would also help greatly.
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Lee, I just re-read your post about the runs/chases.
ReplyDeleteRE: living room "behind the door" - exterior wall/front door or are you planning on the inside wall behind the dining room closet door? (west?) Can you mark the wall with pencil/tape/something tangible so I can visualize? Maybe I need to make a quick trip to visit Martha.
Do you have skype capabilities?
Betsy: I avoided making a chase in the living room by using a "gravity" cold air return. I simply made a hole in the living room ceiling (and a corresponding one in the bedroom above). Warm air will rise through the hole to bring warmth to that corner of the bedroom. Plus, when the furnace is drawing air, cold air will exit through the hole because it is right above the large cold air return in the living room. We lose a little efficiency, but it beats breaking up the living room.
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