Hey Daniel:
As your neighbor down in Northport,(Belfast area) I did the exact thing about 25 years ago. I built my studio with the recording room priority and living space above secondary. I am just now expandinng the living space. C'mon down and check it out sometime-it would be great to meet you. I'm away right now and will return early April. email me-
bboege@liminmusic.com or phone 207-338-4252.
Good luck with it!
Bruce Boege
Limin Music
Northport, ME