I’m not the only one drawing . . .

Bill must have drawn at least 10 different versions of converting a sheep barn into a cottage plus woodshop — but I think he has finally settled on one. The main open living space will be down the center of the barn where the roof peaks (we’ll have exposed trusses), partially divided by a counter-height eating bar. Because it’s the middle of the barn, there will be huge windows at the front door and the back to let in as much natural light as possible. He drew this upper drawing of the north-facing kitchen windows and back door, the kitchen sink and lower cabinets. Then he drew the second one showing the east kitchen cabinets with stove and microwave. There will be additional storage next to the refrigerator on the west wall.

I love watching Bill’s thought processes as he designs our new home and the new woodshop. He has such great ideas, such as a wall of built-in storage in the woodshop on the common wall dividing house from shop — creating an affective noise buffer! Also the perfect place for things like camping gear and Christmas decorations.