Design Issues for new rear extension
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I need to add a bedroom and a kitchen but all the designs I'm coming up with are not really working. I'm only 80cm from the boundry both sides which seems to be an issue with the rear extesnion and windows. I didn't really want the rooms open plan. I don't mind if the bedroom is front or back but I do want the kitchen at the back as I have two dogs and football mad kids. . The stairs limit the options too. Attached a plan for dimensions, but planning on going out 7m and width is 6.2m - Thank you
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Comments (21)I agree with Hugh re supervision plus by the time the extension is built your son will be nearing an age where he understands a little more. You may also want him in there to cook with you soon. I'm sure the kitchen can be designed from a safety aspect too if that's the only thing holding you back. I think the advantage of using OnePlan is that Karen can look at the whole house spatially etc and you're not tied to a particular kitchen company (I'm not on commission!). Click on her profile for reviews etc. I second Hugh's comments re karndean too! I like the heringbone parquet! If you did want to hire an interior designer (designers tend to be qualified in planning too I think as opposed to an interior decorator although many of those could be qualified by experience) then you could find you save as much as you spend. Some of them will offer you their trade discount which if doing the whole house could add up to an awful lot. They may also make you save from any mistakes and I've made a few of those! I'd go on houzz and search for pros and look at their reviews and previous work. I think you need to meet people yourself though as it's important to have a good working relationship and make sure they understand you...See MoreNeed help with my Layout for my new side and rear extension
Comments (14)Hi Imran, Very exciting to be starting your project! I'm not going to make any suggestions on how to layout your space as I'm not an expert but having just gone through a very similar process I thought a few words of advice might be helpful? We were looking at remodelling the downstairs of our house and got structural engineers and architects involved but to be honest it was our designer who was the most help and has stopped us making a couple of silly and costly mistakes with space planning (nothing to do with colours, paint choices or curtains!!!) I would highly recommend working with someone who can do some 3D models and renders of the proposed space for you, so you can see how it will all look. Our designer was amazing and we ended up with 4 or 5 different computer generated 3D images (and YouTube videos!!!) of how the space would look as you walked around it. Not only was it amazingly helpful but she also saved us a lot of money on structural work by pointing out things that would have been costly and not really add anything to the space. I've attached a couple of pics of our space and then the 3D images she did for us. Structural work and remodelling is expensive and our designer (Gina from Create Perfect) was a fraction of what we're spending on the house (far less than I would have expected) and has been worth her weight in gold for getting the space right! I was also surprised by the amount of money we saved using her trade discounts for things like worktops, appliances, carpeting and lighting etc) We're in the middle of building work right now, so I can't post any finished pics but my advice would definitely be to spend a little bit of money now and make sure you get it right as the wrong decisions with walls and structures are mistakes you can't change without a lot more time and money! Good luck whatever you do- it's all very exciting!!!...See MoreNew property design extension and internal layout
Comments (7)Agree with Tamp about the sloping roof/round window being more aesthetically pleasing than the mock up. Also re: the render. I think it's a lovely looking house and it will make it very generic. I'd so keep the windows white as well to retain its period charm. By saving money here (I'd imagine realigning the roof would cos a fortune) I would knock down the sunroom and take down the dividing walls to the rooms across the back of the house, then having a lovely open plan kitchen, dining, lounging area open to the garden with bifolds or similar. I think I'd even knock the wall down from the hall so as you enter so you can see right through to the back of the house. You'd still have a separate lounge at the front and space, I'm sure, for a separate utility. Rather than a porch (or maybe as well as?) I'd consider converting the garage for a playroom/office or similar because it looks rather small for a modern car. Sorry I'm no good at mocking up plans and don't know whether all that structural internal work is a lottery winning budget but I'd def spend my money downstairs initially as its where you spend most of your waking hours. Good luck, fabulous potential....See MoreDrain levels - Rear extension
Comments (5)Hi Mike, there are a number of checks that you can do to determine whether it is possible to move the kitchen to the rear: Check the invert level of the drainage in the front. This is done lifting the manhole / inspection chamber(IC) cover and using a tape to see the depth of the bottom of the channel. 2)Making sure that you set a level datum line to the rear if the property - check the height difference between where your new drainage run will be positioned. Work out the fall ( change in height) between the front ( IC) and the rear. Take a linear measurement from the two manhole(ic) positions in metres and check the gradient 1in 80 to work out what height the pipe needs to be set to have the correct fall. If this sets the manhole above the ground then you will need to use a pump. If this works then no need to pump. Remember you will need to have a straight run or slow bend to enable a clear rod between points. If you change direction you will need a chamber unless it can be rodded. You can run a pipe under the house provided it is laid correctly and bridged at wall positions. I hope you can follow this through, it should make sense. Best Rowland...See More- HU-142402978 thanked Jonathan
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