First thoughts and suggestions for first apartment

7 years ago

Hey, reading posts i really liked how you guys have such a big imagination :) So maybe you could help me a little bit.
So i bought my first apartment, and it will look somehow like this. Now i have few months to decide how to design everything.

My biggest concerns is for bath and kitchen (for now), i think 1600 mm for a kitchen width is to small (blue walls can be taken off, or changed as i want). So thinking to remove this refrigerator part wall off, and put refrigerator somewhere else, and move kitchen wall further into hallway.

And i don't want bath, so trying to think about walk-in shower, or to build anoter wall in this room and make only glass door for shower zone.

Any first impressions or ideas? :)

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Tectonics Environmental Design

7 years ago

Hey, I know this is a website for ideas etc, but having read yours and various others, here's mine - leave it exactly as it is.

someone designed this. it's your first flat. how long are you going to be there? save your time and money and live there for while. alter it later if you must. or then move to somewhere else with the knowledge of how you live your life.

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Smart Showers Ltd
7 years ago
Congrats on buying your first apartment!

All sounds good to us!

A walk-in shower is a great shout. We can actually help you create your own shower system tailored to you and your style. Check out http://www.smartshowers.co.uk/Bespoke-to-You when it comes to deciding your bathroom fixtures and fittings :)

For now, here are a few of our product images for inspiration:

Techno Shower Head

Vehla Uno Shower Head

MyDream Ambiente Shower System

I hope this helps and good luck with the apartment!

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Create Perfect
7 years ago
Hi Andrius,

CONGRATULATIONS

First impressions are.. are you planning on selling the house in a future date? Having only a shower could devalue the property so I would look into that one before you make changes. If you are not planning on selling or really feel it is needed then yes, it could look fabulous in the space you have.

For the size of the space I think they have done a good job with proportions for everything but if you are unhappy with the layout then you definitely have some options.

If you did find somewhere for the fridge and put another small unit on the 1600 wall, what would you do about the entrance to the apartments? where would your guests put coats and bags etc?

Also have you consider where you put the fridge.. you wouldn't want to take it too far from the rest of the kitchen as you may then find life hard once you are in.

I would begin by making a blank plan of the space and add things that you are certain of.. oven has to be there.. toilet has to be there. Then think about how you would move around the space. Draw a line of you entering when home from work, where do you put your things? where would you go next? how do you navigate the kitchen?

You should start to see patterns of lines joining and paths being created. You can then start placing items in certain areas where you will find them easiest to be placed. This will start to give you an idea of how the room should be laid out for you personally and your lifestyle.

I hope this helps. All the best, Gina
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I quite like the layout. Kitchen space is very workable? I know that from experience. Don't forget you need a space for your ironing cupboard, bucket for cleaning and vacuum cleaner too. Boring, but necessary. I'm thinking that the closet on the bedroom/bathroom wall would be good for things like that?
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Do keep in mind however how doors and drawers open in the kitchen. An oven under the cooktop would not be practical if it's right in that corner.
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Hello, as a one bedroom apartment I would think about making the bathroom ensuite and having a small toilet off the entrance hall. To that end I would also make sure that I bought a sofa bed to make it more versatile should you ever have guests. Rgds Ed
Carolina
7 years ago
Please ignore rogue question marks and spelling mistakes in my previous comment. I blame autocorrect! ;-)
minnie101
7 years ago
Hi. I like the layout. I would just make the cupboard by the front door part of the kitchen leaving a small alcove in the hall for table and mirror. Would swap the bath for the same size shower as being a modern one bed I can't see the need for a bath (personally). The only thing that would concern me is space for chest of drawers so would think about having them next to the bed but I think the hall storage is a pretty good size for everything else
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nessyquinche
7 years ago
Lovely little flat you have there. Looks very compact and functional. I think the kitchen is fine as it is. You wont gain more space by removing the blue wall and adding cupboards there. Just unpractical corner cupboards. Maybe you could move the breakfast bar a little further into the room, this would give you a little more space.
Take out bath and put a nice big walk in shower at the place instead (with slidding doors) and at the end, where you currently have the foot of bath you can add towel rack or a cupboard to keep extra towels. Can you move the bathroom door so it opens inwards? Right now the open bathroomdoor is a great obstruction in the hallway.
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OnePlan
7 years ago
Congrats on your purchase !!!

I actually think this is a well thought out design as it stands.

Showers are usually wider than baths - but in this instance I think a 2mX.8m shower could work - but it will make the bathroom seem smaller ... Having a single 1.1m glass divider wall opposite the basin with the open walk in area opposite the loo will help - as keeps that area in front of loo feeling a bit less closed in .

Other than that - I would agree with above post about changing the bathroom door to open inwards, unless this is to do with a local build code ( looks like non UK plan) - check before you change it !

I wouldn't mess with the kitchen walls - as walking from the bathroom straight out into an open kitchen isn't ideal, nor is walking in the front door straight into a kitchen - but that's just my opinion. It could be to do with local build code - so again, check first locally before you take anything down !
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Ace Your Space
7 years ago
It's not bad but here are my ideas. A separate toilet is good when you only have one. I would think about putting a desk space somewhere - either in the big cupboard alcove next to the bed/ bath or in the bedroom next to the window (move the bed nearer the wardrobe).
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Andrius
Original Author
7 years ago
Oh, guys, i didn't expected so much professional responses ;) Thank you!

I've tried to draw some images of bathroom design, and this is what i've got. I like 5th best `:) What do you think?

sorry, for my native language legend. It's - mirror, washing machine, shower, furniture
minnie101
7 years ago
I like option 4 but you may need bifold shower doors? The toilet looks as if it may just fit where it is but you'd need to check if it complies with any local regulations, again you would also need to check if the washing machine can go directly next to the shower. If it complies I'd go for open shelving over the washing machine. You will also need to check that the soil pipe can be extended. Hopefully you'll get some feedback from the pros though :)

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