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How would you improve this layout?

8 years ago

Hi all

We are currently planning a two storey side extension and loft conversion, see existing and current plans attached. Do you think there is a better way to improve the layout of the first floor? Particularly how the side extension space is used and where we should place bathrooms.

Any advice or suggestions appreciated! Thank you

Comments (6)

Victoria
8 years ago
If you swop position of master ensuite and dressing room you will get more hanging space and a stunning window in your bathroom. Showers currently look small for ensuite sizes and, you've room to go for a bath too in the master ensuite.
Jonathan
8 years ago
you could put three guest rooms at the front and a bigger master bed at the back- the benefit being that you will have a bigger wall to put a bed on.

But I like the current design- the only thing I would do is make the ensuite a shade bigger and have a better shower.
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OnePlan
8 years ago
I've been mulling over this one .... I'd like to see the plumbing going outside rather than down though the extension downstairs..

...so probably the extension housing the 2 ensuites, dressing area AND the family bathroom so you can increase the back bedroom in size and create a walk way to new family bathroom ... I think .... This is one to come back to on my coffee break later I think !!!

As I still think the smallest bedroom doesn't benefit ? And in an ideal world I'd try to either make that bigger or repurpose it as the dressing room instead ?!
lauren_brown23
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks Victoria, I agree that making the ensuite bigger is definitely worth doing, swapping the ensuite and closet is also a good idea, but I'm not sure yet where the doors should go as I don't really want to walk through the ensuite to reach the walk in closet and want to keep the ensuite a decent size!
lauren_brown23
Original Author
8 years ago
I agree the ensuite should be bigger and have a better shower- thanks!
I think realistically the smallest bedroom would be used as a study or nursery, so changing this to a wardrobe could be a option. We thought about moving the family bathroom into the extension, but wondered whether removing the existing family bathroom to make a larger landing is the best use of the space?
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OnePlan
8 years ago
I think you'd use the space to increase the bedrooms rather than the landing space - you would need a walk though to the new family bathroom in the extension too though...

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