Ideas of how to use the space
billybingo1
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Comments (4)I understand your dilemma! I have two children and we decided to create a 'garden room' - a space ideal for children to play when guests arrive but also a chill out room when you want a quiet read and relax. The walls should have subtle colours, grey/greens are great for relaxation and don't look cold. I purchased two Ikea Poang chairs and then bought two lovely thick woollen blankets in complimentary colours. Add nice thick rugs like faux sheepskin (check its kiddy safe) and then add touches like tallish plants, yukkas and dragon trees are ideal around children. Don't forget free standing lighting as well, turn off the main central light and an uplifter will set the mood. For adults its a 'garden room' and the children will call it the 'jungle room' :D...See MoreNeed help to use all the space in my small balcony
Comments (5)I have the following suggestions to improve the usable space and add some storage. Use deck chairs, they are comfortable and don't take up much space, when not in use they can hang on a wall outside. If you converted the patio doors to bi-fold door you would have more space on the balcony. This would allow for shelves on pillars to left and right. These shelves could be used for potted herbs, plant mint and make your own home grown Mojito. In the alcoves I suggest that two raised beds, these could have storage underneath. Again they could be used for herbs or grasses which do well on roof gardens and balconies. Put them on casters if there is glass behind that needs to be cleaned. If you use same material on balcony as the lounge, it will give the impression that the balcony is part of the lounge and vice versa. If you need more info contact me at www.lavin,ie...See MoreLayout dilema......help needed
Comments (6)Ask one of the brilliant Concept planners on here. They are expert in utilising space to it's best ability. They work remotely or if near enough to you can liaise on site. I think you'll find them a lot better than an Architect from what you're describing as you just want a space that works for you. I note that you haven't mentioned using the single garage to the left as a Utility / Possible downstairs loo ( drains permitting ), as this isn't really needed with the double garage on the right. It may be a good way of using up the space more efficiently and giving you extra room in the house to play with. I'm guessing that it would most likely be possible as there is a bathroom above the kitchen / dining room and thus the drains will be out to the left in front of the garage....See Morewasted bathroom space
Comments (12)I would definitely go for built in cupboard space in the bottom photo, as suggested by @Lee Lock. If you made it about half the depth of the current 'shelf' space, you would still have a really useful surface to put things on as well. This would be especially useful if you made the basin smaller as you may end up with less space there. When thinking about the bath don't forget to consider width as well as length, especially if this is your only/main shower. I find anything less than 800mm wide a bit too tight for showering. If you shower a lot and don't use the bath so much, have you considered a 'shower bath' shape? It's wider at the end with the shower and narrower at the head end which would give you more space in the room near the basin. Good luck!...See Moreminnie101
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