ideas for extension layout

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OnePlan
8 years ago
Hi Allywal! Wall /door /window placement and size looks good ! Kitchen looks maybe a little too spaced out to be efficient - but am assuming ( due to sketches on there ) you are going to address that !

If your children are under 10 years old I'd suggest you install a form of monitor or CVTV in playroom do you can see them while you cook . Add loads and loads of storage for toys - to teach them to put stuff back - otherwise they will never do it !!! Start with shelves that you can later put door on as they grow - can then turn into a study or music room etc etc !
Utility /laundry looks a great size !! Remember to include folding and stacking space !!

If you want to shop around for kitchen furniture and compare like for like - suggest you go to an independent designer for a personalised design - can save you loads ! ( as most good designers affiliated to studios don't give you plans for free )
Happy planning !
Karen
OnePlan
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allywal
Original Author
8 years ago
absolutely amazing, what are your prices to design kitchen plans?
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Hi - sorry for delay - only just seen this - hit the contact me button on my pro page and I'll send you an info PDF with all the pricing for the different options !
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8 years ago
Planning a Fitted Kitchens

Step 1: Getting Started

Designing the most important room in your home requires careful planning. So, before you
do anything else there are some key questions to ask yourself. As you do so keep a record
of your ideas so you can refer back to them as your project progresses.

Step 2: How and when you want to use the space

What do you like and not like about your existing kitchen. What really works for you in the
current kitchen layout and what frustrates you? The negatives are just as important as the
positives as they can help you form a clear idea of what you do or don’t need in your new
fitted kitchen.

Step 3: Key areas of the kitchen

There are four vital zones that will create a natural and efficient flow to your kitchen
design; cooking, food preparation, sink and storage. However, increasingly kitchens are
used for all types of activity. Do you need a room that can cope with the rigours of a busy
family? Are you going to dine in your kitchen? If so, plan enough room for a dining table,
breakfast bar or island is a great place to congregate. You may be a keen cook and if your
cooking for a large family a range cooker may figure in your plans along with plenty of
worktop space. You may want to turn your kitchen into a open-plan design in which case a
area to relax, and room for a sofa and TV may be important. Ultimately, it’s your kitchen,
and the most important thing is how you and your family are going to use the space.
Design the space and features (must have items) around the activities that will take place
in your kitchen, and most of all ensure you match your kitchen to your lifestyle.

Step 4: Finer details

As you become clear on the demands you will be placing on your new kitchen make a
wish-list of your preferred products and materials. From a practical perspective consider
what you will require from you appliances, worktops, storage solutions and sink and tap.
You may already have a look in mind of the kitchen in terms of colour, style and finish, but
it’s a great idea to gather ideas from magazines or websites. Enjoy creating a scrap-book
with cuttings of furniture, flooring, taps, even paint finishes, crockery or vases- anything
that inspires you. Even just images with right ‘feel’.

Step 5: Budget

With a kitchen the cost of key elements such as appliances, units and worktops can vary
dramatically. For instance, appliances may account for a considerable percentage of the
total cost of the kitchen, however if branded top-end ovens, hobs and extractors are
specified this percentage can escalate dramatically to become the most expensive
element of the project. Similarly the choice of worktop materials and door materials may
increase the budget substantially. There may be areas of the project where you may have
to be prepared to consider a compromise to stay within your budget.

Step 6: Layout

As a rule of thumb this will be dictated by the existing dimensions of you room, or you may
be lucky enough to be planning to extend. If you are extending you may wish to consider
an open-plan kitchen to seamlessly link through to the living area. Whatever the shape
there are clever design options that will ensure you can make the most of the space
available to you. Even in a tight space a clever designer can still work miracles.

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