Bungalow extension
ellelib
8 years ago
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Comments (10)I'm usually the one who differs so here goes:- The bungalow layout isn't great. The porch on the front ( presumably a late addition ) looks fairly bad, detracts from the bungalow, prevents having a lovely entrance and more importantly blocks a direct window on bedroom 2, which has no natural light. Therefore, knock it down. This will also give you square footage allowance in hand. If you incorporate the garages into the main block of the house it allows the new bedroom space. You can build a free standing garage elsewhere on the plot, which is more than large enough, and, you already know you're not restricted to building behind the main building line. Change the garden room into a proper pitched room with insulated roof and walls, knock down the lounge wall and add bi-fold doors across the back. This now gets rid of both dated / unattractive additions. Take out the shower room and make it part of the entrance hall. The rest of the plan is pretty much self explanatory and gives you a new larger Master Bedroom with en-suite a large second bedroom and family bathroom and a further bedroom with en-suite ( for guests etc ), which used to be the main bedroom. All the plumbing should be ok, as i made use of positions already in use and back to backed the new ensuite with the old one. However, you always need to get these things checked out by a professional builder / architect,...See MoreOpinions on my bungalow extension please
Comments (8)Thanks a mill for the feedback. Yes I did think about switching utility door to other side of utility so that kitchen could be L shaped and more uniformed, great idea to incorporate cloakroom in there though and perhaps get rid of the extra door. I also definitely want a corner sofa in living area but not sure which way to position it or where to put the tv. The corner glass is just a window, only patio doors off dining area. I had wanted a gas feature stove and tv above on far left wall but that wall has to be inset now to avoid garage and I'm not sure if window seat is a waste there with view obstructed. We do love the U shape of extension so don't necessarily want to enlarge playroom or dining area (plus it means not knocking the external wall which budget may not allow). Also don't need patio doors off master bedroom, west of Ireland weather means they'd rarely be open so a large picture window should suffice! Just need to play around with main open plan space and get the doors, kitchen, living spaces right so really appreciate all feedback....See More1980's Bungalow extension ideas needed
Comments (33)Jonathan's suggested layout looks far more sensible to me - I looked with some horror at that huge wasted space between the kitchen and utility. Rob has suggested you consider air conditioning - it might be worth finding a consultant on natural ventilation. (Not sure how you find one, but the RIBA might assist, or I can ask my dad, who is a retired architect.) The one thing I can tell you, having twice had major building work done (and I swore never again after the first one...) is that the more thought you put in up front, the less likely you are to regret design choices and find yourself with costly extra works. Best of luck!...See MoreBungalow extension floor plan help
Comments (7)I think you kinda have to move the kitchen. Firstly an extra bedroom can’t go in the side extension as it’s not wide enough - and if you put it in the rear extension then there is a concern that you will get to it though the lounge. I like the kitchen being through the lounge as it means you can have a kitchen roof lantern and the lounge will borrow some light too. As far as the logistics of moving the kitchen- firstly you were going to have the new space built so the plumbing and electrics can be included with the build. Secondly if you take an existing kitchen and put it in a bigger room it won’t fit. At the very least you may have to buy new worktops. A brand new kitchen might challenge the budget but there are bargains to be had on used kitchen specialist websites....See Moreellelib
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