Sounds like you have got the hard parts well thought out. While I can advise you on the walls, I am not qualified on structural changes, and I would suggest you get in contact with a builder as it is a simple job. As for the colours, materials. decor, finishing touches and so much more, I can be of assistance. I'm currently running an offer on my low-cost service, which sounds ideal for you. As this involves more than one room im sure I can work out a better deal for you. https://cj-interiors.wixsite.com/website Check out e-designs on my website and let me know what you think. If you have anymore questions please don't be be afraid to ask.

Fair points canonja & rinked.I really liked your layout rinked and it has made me think. We did start with this idea initially however, wanted a bigger kitchen. Hence move bathroom to the corner where it will also be an ensuite. The wall in the study is only in the design if we construct in phases leaving the garage bedroom out. That makes bedroom 1 much larger. I also recognise that there's lots of space in current kitchen so perhaps that could be used for the utility space! Can there be s way to have the bathroom/ toilet elsewhere in the garage space? We are also installing s new megaflow system.

Sorry to resurrect an old thread that I totally forgot to check. Thanks both for suggestions :-). We did eventually put a door from hall into garage to get things moving in the right direction but life gets in the way. We now want to extend the kitchen into the passage that runs down the side of the kitchen, which is just part of the garage so we can create a U shape kitchen with breakfast bar. The kitchen had already been extended into the garage by 1.5m when we moved in, so the wall we want to knock down is non supporting. The extension would only be 1 x 3m into the garage, we'd brick up on both sides to block from garage and the bit that juts out onto the patio. Would need pipes & electrical cables re-routing and all the works associated with making it into a liveable area. It would also mean we'd need to knock through to the patio from the kitchen, the existing window is 1.2m wide and 2.05m from floor to lintel, figured we wouldn't have too much trouble replacing this with a door? Looking for an idea of cost really if anyone has any idea? We are Midlands based. Any advice much appreciated :-)

Hi , There are so many ways you could redesign this layout. I suggest you start with creating a vision for your home. I have a free Design Your Home Vision Checklist that you can get here: https://www.i-architect.co.uk/dyhvchecklist.html You maybe also be interested in the Renovation Roadmap Workshop that I'm running next week on Friday. It will help you plan your renovations so you can control the time, cost and quality or your build. You can find out more and save your space here: https://iarchitectlimited.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1145853 Best wishes with your home redesign! Jane award winning chartered architect eco-home and conservation area specialist www.i-architect.co.uk For helpful videos watch my YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@iarchitect