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Originally Posted by Yellefan
Reviving this thread to find out if anyone has any suggestions on getting someone to do the design of my basement? I know people in the trades who can help me to do the actual work in developing it, but I want a well designed basement with drawings etc for them to follow-- I don't even know where to start to find someone who can do this for me.
I know generally what I want, but I have seen too many basements where someone thinks they know what they want and then end up with a giant bedroom, a tiny bathroom etc. I'm not very good at visualizing the space so I figured I'd spend the money on a pro to help figure it out for me if I can find one.
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I've got a $2 starting point for you; buy a roll of green painter's tape. Then start putting your walls in place on the floor. Keep in mind your walls will be about 6" thick; so factor that in when setting up the bedroom and bathroom.
I say to use paiter's tape as opposed to regular masking tape as it is brighter and easier to visualize things.
Make sure to measure the space around other toilets in the house to make sure you have enough room. Nothing worse than sitting down with the Canadian Tire flyer and not having elbow room to read it properly.
Measure your hallways as well; you want 3 feet between the walls. Once again factor in 6" for the wall thickness. I have seen people who forget that, and with even the minimum 4" wall they are down to a 28" wide hall.
You also need a 32" wide door for access to the furnace/ water heater. If you can go 36" there- even better.
**Edit- I'm not 100% sure on the 32" part.
At least with a starting point you will have a starting point.