Changing layout to open plan
Greg Penn
9 years ago
Hi there,
I'm looking at a potential house purchase - a beautiful (but tired) Victorian terrace. It feels like the right layout for us because I could open it up without the additional expense of a side return extension in a more traditional terraced layout. My plan would be to keep the rooms where they are, but take down the walls between the lounge/kitchen and kitchen/diner. Ideally removing the l-shape out of the hallway too opening the space right up. They're solid walls so would require steels etc.
My plan then would be to have a large island extending into the dining area that would still have space for a table. do you think this would give enough worktop space and kitchen storage - as I'm obviously taking down the internal walls. Any alternative thoughts very welcome! It's my first project and we're currently renting so can't knock anything about and we crave a big, open space.
Thanks!
Greg
I'm looking at a potential house purchase - a beautiful (but tired) Victorian terrace. It feels like the right layout for us because I could open it up without the additional expense of a side return extension in a more traditional terraced layout. My plan would be to keep the rooms where they are, but take down the walls between the lounge/kitchen and kitchen/diner. Ideally removing the l-shape out of the hallway too opening the space right up. They're solid walls so would require steels etc.
My plan then would be to have a large island extending into the dining area that would still have space for a table. do you think this would give enough worktop space and kitchen storage - as I'm obviously taking down the internal walls. Any alternative thoughts very welcome! It's my first project and we're currently renting so can't knock anything about and we crave a big, open space.
Thanks!
Greg
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Comments (19)Yep agree, it would be nicer to move in to a brand new house designed to our spec but unless we win the lottery this weekend that probably won't happen, haha! So this is the only way! Hopefully we will love it once it's all done. I'm just a bit OCD about tidiness and cleanliness so think I will drive my husband nuts! Cleaning up every five minutes!! It's literally not been touched in years, in fact most of it is original 1930s! Thanks again, it's such a great help, getting ideas from knowledgable and enthusiastic people on here....See MoreFurniture layout open plan kitchen
Comments (133)I might get overruled on that one! (Although my husband is obviously wanting to watch it for different reasons!). I'm pleased that you're happy with it! That's great that they're washable, so handy, and that the dog likes it!! No Xmas took over... I need to look at it urgently as damp has now appeared in one room, I feel like I've cursed it :( we went to Bruges last week and I admired numerous houses, as you do (!), and I'm now thinking of slightly less traditional colours.... I just can't make my mind up, i wish whoever hadn't rendered it in the first place as it would be so much easier!...See MoreElectrical Plans for an Open Plan Layout
Comments (13)USB sockets seem like a great idea, until you have them and realise that most smart devices require more "umph" through it's plug/own adapters rather than the weedy trickle out of the USB socket and you end up never using the USB's. It's worth noting that there is nothing special about the wiring to these, so can be swapped once you have been using the space and know where you need them. Interesting spots for ethernet, I would have through they would dominate the TV area more than anything, to get the TV, game consoles etc off the wireless network, reduce the load, leaving laptops and tablets with more freedom and reliable connection rather than be tethered by cables at designated points. Thats an awful lot of sockets for a larder!... youre having worktops in there instead of full shelving?, I cant imagine wanting to use a worktop in such a small space when theres a lovely amount of it in the kitchen....See MoreLayout for small open-plan kitchen
Comments (7)I also like floor to ceiling units. It’s very fashionable and a larder unit holds a wealth of items. Having said that in a small kitchen sometimes it’s a case of tall units versus worktop space. I‘d be tempted to go with the single oven and microwave under the stairs as you suggest, giving you another tall unit for fridge and freezer and another for washer and dryer. Where you have the corner pantry unit you could have a 900 L shaped base unit and this would give you more worktop space around the corner. You might have to jiggle the size of the tall unit on the end though to get it in if that’s possible (obviously you have the stair drop here, so I’m not sure on the measurements even though you’ve allowed 800)....See More
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9 years agoThanks. I would go with One Plans plan but do away with the unit under the window as it would be nice to create access to the garden from here. I would extend the units on the left slightly further into the lounge area. You can afford to have a really big island. You could also consider having the island as a functional area with sink or hob. I've attached a couple of pics as they look about the same size.
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9 years agoHere's the 3 rooms as they currently stand.. plus the 4th is the same house further down the street.. shows a door in the dining rooms bay which I really like which would mean not needing the access where then I'd probably put the sink under the window so there wasn't as much clutter on the island (Im not very tidy so I think there's a good chance I'd spoil the look with lots of mess/clutter).
All looking promising though. Im hoping I'll be able to avoid the columns in one plans plan by having deep steels as the ceilings are 12ft.. plenty of space! Thanks so much for all the help so far.. really useful!
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