Best Practice for Soffit Symmetry in a Basement Renovation?
I'm in the planning stages of finishing my basement ceiling and installing a glass partition wall. The floor and walls are already finished, and to help with planning, I’ve modeled the entire basement in SolidWorks and visualized it in Unreal Engine 5. One thing I’m unsure about is the best approach for the symmetry of the soffits that will box in the ductwork. Initially, I planned to make opposing soffits match in width (based on the widest one), but now I’m reconsidering because the basement window is not centered between them. Would it be better to maintain matching soffit widths for visual balance, or should I adjust them so the window appears centered? I’m leaning toward the latter, but I’d love to hear what others think. This is my first major DIY project, and while I’m confident in my ability to execute the work, I want to be thorough in my planning to avoid regrets later. Any input would be greatly appreciated! Left soffit equal to right soffit (to glass) Soffits equally-spaced from window edges submitted by /u/Agtronic [link] [comments]
| | I'm in the planning stages of finishing my basement ceiling and installing a glass partition wall. The floor and walls are already finished, and to help with planning, I’ve modeled the entire basement in SolidWorks and visualized it in Unreal Engine 5. One thing I’m unsure about is the best approach for the symmetry of the soffits that will box in the ductwork. Initially, I planned to make opposing soffits match in width (based on the widest one), but now I’m reconsidering because the basement window is not centered between them. Would it be better to maintain matching soffit widths for visual balance, or should I adjust them so the window appears centered? I’m leaning toward the latter, but I’d love to hear what others think. This is my first major DIY project, and while I’m confident in my ability to execute the work, I want to be thorough in my planning to avoid regrets later. Any input would be greatly appreciated! [link] [comments] |
