Need help with my open plan extension
Hi, I am in the process of planning the layout for a (single storey rear) extension, which I would like to be quite modern and at least mostly open plan. I'm having loads of problems trying to decide on a layout which will work though and need some help.
This is the current plan with the back of the house being at the top of the picture
We have been told we can extend by around 3.5m. As part of this I would like 4 zones. A kitchen, a dining area - which I would like to be adjacent to the kitchen and which i think would work best next to the bi-fold doors, a 'relaxing area' - which would have a 2 seater chair and possibly tv and a childrens play area / family area. I would also like to create a utility room. The main problems I'm having seem to be around foot traffic flow and also separating the childrens play area so its not just a large area for toys to be dumped. We have been told that there needs to be a pillar which would be in the corner of the existing kitchen and dining room and which you can see on some of the options.
These are the options I've considered and why I think each has a problem.
Option A
With this (Option A), I think the main route in to the rest of the house would be through the kitchen which I'm told is not a good idea.
Option B (pic only shows existing kitchen, dining + extension)
With this, I think foot traffio would cut across the play area (bottom left) and that area might also become a dumping ground if not properly separated. Maybe half walls on one side?
Option C (pic only shows existing kitchen, dining + extension)
The main problem with this is that the play area (bottom right) would be cut off and probably wouldn't get used. Also we couldn't keep an eye on the children as easily.
Would really appreciate thoughts on these options (what would/wouldn't work) or any other suggestions.
Thanks,
Mike
Comments (7)
Mike Bainbridge
8 years ago
minnie101
8 years agoHi. A non-pro idea, ignoring the cost of moving utilities..
It's not drawn to scale but I think/hope (!) it would work leaving a 3ft passageway around most things. I'd put sliding or folding doors on the play room so it can be opened and closed as necessary. I'd close off the living room access. You can put a sink/hob etc on the island or alternatively a shorter Island with an L shaped kitchen. You don't get a view of the garden directly from the front door but you do from the hall
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