So today I headed into work around 11:30, met with Jane to set some goals for the day and then set out for my next destination...or so I thought! I jumped in the car, tape measurer and camera in hand and instructions on my mind. Following my little GPS step by step I headed over to Sandy Springs and parked in front of this adorable little house with a perfectly manicured lawn. I knocked on the door and could hear the hustle in bustle inside as the homeowner shushed the barking dogs. A few minutes later I found myself still standing on their covered porch, nervous and debating when was too soon for another knock. I knocked again, rousing up the dogs once more. Next thing I knew, the 2 huge poodles had been let out the side door and were coming my way! As they jumped all over me I tried to keep my calm, still waiting to be let in. Finally, I rang the doorbell. This lady answered her door, as confused as can be. Not so sure how she could have felt the least bit threatened by a 22 year old blonde college student, but something was off. I politely introduced myself and told her I was here to measure her bathroom. She quickly informed me that I was at the wrong house and sent me on my way! Embarrassing? I think YES!
Anyway...so I head a few doors down, after calling the client to get the correct house number, and started on my first mission for the day. The McGee's are an older couple looking to renovate their master bathroom and closet, expanding into the neighboring spare bedroom. They are hoping to get a few conceptual space planning options so that they can then figure out what their next steps will be. My job was to fill in the missing measurements that they had missed the last time they were there. This was a tricky little area that was very compartmentalized with about 3 little closets, a tiny shower/toilet area, and a small single vanity. The bathroom happens to open up to a spare room, which they are currently storing their clothes in. Though the broken up space was a little challenge to get on paper, the real trick was figure out how to handle the gambrel roof, which leaves the walls sloping inward starting at 29 inches off the ground. I took all the measurements I could (figured it was better to over measure than under measure), snapped a few pictures and headed on my way!
When I got back to the office I got to work putting the As-Built measurements into CAD and then messed around with some rough space layouts! Stay tuned to see what we came up with!
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