[Blueblaze]

Sacrifice garage space for a closet? Are you mad? Oh well... to each his own. At least your mod doesn't require permission.

I'm thinking about expanding the golf cart garage on my Lantana all the way back past the laundry room, and remove the laundry/pantry window. It would give us more pantry storage, but mostly, it would give me a REAL SHOP. It would not be visible from the street, but I guess I would still need permission since it changes the outside dimensions. And I'm afraid it would cost a fortune.

[Topspinmo]

One thing I have learned over years? Never enough garage space.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by kp11364

Hi everyone,

I know that some things need to be passed for architectural approval, but would something like this need it?

I'm using a Lantana floor plan. What I'd like to do is create another closet with shelves (basically more storage space that would be house temperature) next to the existing closet. Basically, I'd be knocking down the wall and pushing it into the garage. I'd think that this could potentially be done in any floorplan that has some angled areas in the garage.

And also your honest opinion - is it even worth doing? I am downsizing like mad, but I still don't know if I'll be able to reduce all my closet and storage space when I move to TV.

I would call the villages, they are very helpful on who to call. Is it worth doing? I would think the first place to start is to discover if it can be done and the cost of doing it.

Obviously you will lose wall space. You would want to know what is behind that wall, wiring, plumbing etc. We had a basement. In the villages no one does. It would quickly be an indoor swimming pool. You do not want one if you could get one.

We had a long term plan. I sold thousands on ebay. More at 5-6 garage sales. Stuff to a local metal scrap yard. Stuff to charity and I was on a first name basis with the guy at the town dump. Moving STUFF? Money is far lighter and easier to move.

[kp11364]

LOL!!! I'm in the ebay phase right now, and the local St. Vincent De Paul box has been stuffed to overflowing on more than one occasion. Garbage has been trebled as well!

I have a basement AND an attic. I'm also thinking of using all the extra blankets as additional padding for furniture and then getting rid of them once I'm unpacked!

[kp11364]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

Have you considered going into an Ivy which I believe is a 4 bedroom Lantana? That would not only give you more closet space but and entire extra room.

That would depend on the price, availability and location. An Ivy is one of the potential designs I like - my favorites so far are the Begonia and Gardenia, Iris, and Lily.

[yankygrl]

Originally Posted by DAVES

I would call the villages, they are very helpful on who to call. Is it worth doing? I would think the first place to start is to discover if it can be done and the cost of doing it.

Obviously you will lose wall space. You would want to know what is behind that wall, wiring, plumbing etc. We had a basement. In the villages no one does. It would quickly be an indoor swimming pool. You do not want one if you could get one.

We had a long term plan. I sold thousands on ebay. More at 5-6 garage sales. Stuff to a local metal scrap yard. Stuff to charity and I was on a first name basis with the guy at the town dump. Moving STUFF? Money is far lighter and easier to move.

Once you find out if you need “approval” I would contact Kim Lewis at custom home closet on 301 in Wildwood. She can design-redesign rooms add closet space etc. I have used her more then once in the 3 homes I’ve owned in TV and never been disappointed

[Kayakguy]

Originally Posted by kathyspear

We have moved a zillion times and each time I brought too much stuff to the new house. When we moved from PA to FL I got rid of SOOOO much stuff but I still brought way too much. I made many trips to Goodwill but wish I had made more.

My advice, FWIW: BE BRUTAL. Get rid of stuff you don't use frequently. You will be so glad you did.

kathy

Yes! I had an estate sale to get rid of stuff before I moved here to a courtyard villa. Yet somehow after move I still wound up with boxes filling the garage to the roof plus many more in the house...

[teamC]

Congratulations! You picked TV because there is a lot to do here. There is! You will not be home as much. Be careful what you move here if you are from anywhere north. I learned the hard way. I got rid of 1/2 of my stuff , but I moved into a house 1/2 the size. I should have cut back 25% more. I am still finding things I have never used since I moved here. Bring as little family heirloom furniture as possible. Artwork looks very different in these high ceilinged homes and the lighting is also very different. These homes have a lot of windows & sliders so wall space to hang things is sparce. Since we get so much natural light in our homes, you will find yourself dusting more often. Limit the amount of small tsatskes or figurines. Other Florida findings: Most people entertain potluck style so unfortunately sit down dinners are not common. Keep that in mind when considering serving dishes, cloth napkins, placemat & tablecloths. One blanket per bedroom is all you will need. If you can, leave boots and heavy coats at a family members. (They have attics & basements up there so usually one or two boxes are not a problem). Formal wear is for cruises and weddings only. One or two suits for hubby & one or two formal dresses is more than enough. Dress everywhere is casual. I also brought way to many closed toe shoes. The less you have to deal with, the happier you will be!

[TraceyMooreRN]

Originally Posted by Shadywood

Sacrifice garage space for a closet? Are you mad? Oh well... to each his own. At least your mod doesn't require permission.

I'm thinking about expanding the golf cart garage on my Lantana all the way back past the laundry room, and remove the laundry/pantry window. It would give us more pantry storage, but mostly, it would give me a REAL SHOP. It would not be visible from the street, but I guess I would still need permission since it changes the outside dimensions. And I'm afraid it would cost a fortune.

We are currently in construction with our Lantana expansion. We are busting out the back wall of the golf cart garage and going all the way to the breakfast window. Here we will have a hallway that exits to both sides- another garage entrance (new garage addition approx 12 x 28) and 4th bedroom- which will end up at the almost back end of lanai with a bathroom. The bathroom will jack/Jill from
Lanai / pool area to 4th bedroom.
We had to relocate our heating/air unit inside and of course outside. It’s a big project and a long process- roof is scheduled to be up next week. Send a pm and we would be happy for you to see...