Need help with our new kitchen extension layout

8 years ago

Myself and husbund are currently planning our Kicthen extension.

The plans have been submitted for planning permision and now we trying to decide on the internal layout.

Our house is quite narrow and we are undecided where to have the downstairs WC and utlity room.

We have a couple of options here are the floor plans :

1 - This is an idea we came up with - making the the two recpetion rooms one and the taking a section of the rear reception room for the WC and utility room.

2. WC under the stars and no utilty room

3 WC and Utilty room added in extension

Would option 3 create a funny corridor and make extension small?

Finding it so hard to get an idea of the actual space.

Any help,suggestions or advice would be amazing.

Thank you

Charlene

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Treyone

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

I like Option 2 honestly. Obviously you are finding it hard to visalize what the space will look like but honestly that is a huge space so I would recommend putting in the utility considering what you gain from it. You gain a space where you can block out the sound of the washing machine- who wants that sound when your eating dinner? Also washing is unsightly- do you wants piles of clothes in your nice brand spanking new kitchen?

In terms of the corridor you are going to have lots of light coming through from the new extension. When you enter the front door and can see straight through to the garden spaces feel much bigger than they actually are anyway. Also who says it has to be boring. Have some fun wallpaper or colourful art hanging. Also if you want to make something more spacious use sliding doors for utility and wc. Less items infringing on corridor space.

And lastly, the reception is purely personal preference based upon how your family function. Personally I prefer two rooms. Allows for more space to get away from the open plan area. Mini adults room and a kids room/study.

Hope this helps

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OnePlan
8 years ago
On jobs like this it's often easier to visualise if you get the options drawn up on CAD. You may find a concept planner invaluable at this stage !
( ok I'm biased, as I am one !)
charlenekate thanked OnePlan
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T B
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doing something very similar to you and have gone through all the options.

Personally I would do option 3, but try and make the utility quite small, stack ur washer/drier and have a small space for the iron board etc. poss only 1m wide. Move the toilet further under the stairs so that you dont take up as much room in kitchen.

Utility is the way forward! If you have a nice kitchen and breakfast bar, dining area, the last thing you want is the rumbling noise of the washing machine.

I would also personally block up the first door as you walk into the house. It gives you a nice wall to prop your sofa up against.

where do you live? have you taken this through planning yet?.. Call the council and ask them what is likely to get through as it looks like a big space out very rear. We have trouble getting the 3m at the end...
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John Roberts Design Ltd
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I agree with TB, Drawing 3 would help to take your kitchen space to the next level. as I have yet to meet a client who does not want a utility room, certainly the best thing I done in my own house.

I would seek the advise of a good Kitchen design company. use an independent Kitchen company and don't worry about paying a small fee for the design work as there is usually a good reason why some companies charge for this service and the fee is usually redeemable against any order.

do have an clear idea about the overall style of the room that you want to achieve ie, traditional, modern, minimalist also a wants/ needs list as these can be very different and can help you if you have to make compromises due to budget constraints.

john.
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I would definitely go with option 3. A utility room is a must. It gives you much more choice and scope for the kitchen and keeps all the practical stuff out of the way. What an exciting project! Good luck.
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We out a new toilet under the stairs and then put in floor to ceiling units in the new kitchen extension that housed the wm and TD on top of each other with a spot for iron and board etc

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