Side / rear extension layout ideas
Hi guys
We're looking to enlarge our 2 bed semi, including a 2 storey extension across the driveway (to gain an upstairs bedroom), and a single storey rear extension, to enlarge the kitchen into a nice open plan space.
The best idea we've had for layout so far is to move the bathroom downstairs into the extension and create a small utility room, as in the image below. Question is, is having a front facing bathroom OK? Soil stack etc would be OK I suspect on the driveway next to the extension, as the soil drain runs there anyway...
Any suggestions appreciated.
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tamp75
7 years agotamp75
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Comments (3)Yes, I meant opening up the right side wall to incorporate that pantry/utility space into the kitchen. You could maybe compromise and keep a pillar at that corner instead of opening it all up fully? Looks like pillar/corner could be at end of island, which I know is not perfect but it could work - gives you an end to the kitchen and provides a little separation for dining table - have a google at extensions with pillars and you might find it would be totally fine. Still a bit more expense as you'd need a steel to go over the larger opening on the right hand wall, but not as much as fully opening it up. Another option for WC would be to put it in the front section of new office (where the sofa is) - separate door from the office space into little loo - and then use the rest of the office as the utility room. The planned pantry/utility could then become office - which I know isn't ideal off the kitchen, but it depends how much you need office to be quiet and away from distractions, or if it's more of a place to charge devices and control/file paperwork. Also an issue with no windows to office (still got rooflight though), but gives the loo the front window (possible issue, I know!) and keeps the loo and utility away from kitchen - or maybe give the utility room the front window so it's nicer when doing laundry. Downstairs loo doesn't need a window....See MoreA B
7 years agoScott Sinclair
7 years agoHi guys
Please see below proposed upstairs plan, again the extension is the two narrow rooms on the left. Since my aim is to squeeze in 3 bedrooms, I'm struggling to fit a full size bathroom - but think I can manage a shower room.
Again, any opinions appreciated. The entire upstairs can be reorganised if required, with the exception of where the stairs come up (centre right on the plan).
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7 years agoSlightly modified upstairs layout based on feed-back. By almost making the bedroom / bathroom equal, I think we can fit a wet-room and bedroom into the 2m wide, 7m long space. Again any suggestions welcome.
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bookworm987
7 years agoIt looks like you'll gain lots of space, so definitely worth playing around with plans to make use of it. I don't know how many of you live in the house or how you use your living space, but here's a few thoughts...
- a utility is always worth it
- no one will use a downstairs bath or shower if there's no bedroom down there, but a downstairs loo is really valuable
-if a few people are sharing the upstairs bathroom, one door off a hallway is more practical and easier in terms of privacy
-if you can get a small double into the third bedroom, do. Extra space for guests is always a good thing
-some separate, quiet living space is always a bonus in an open-plan house. You might not get a full separate room, but dividing some of the space with a half wall will help. Or you could use an open bookcase as a divider.
- storage is key in an open plan space. No point in having lots of floor space if it's cluttered with stuff, so include lots of big built in storage.
I didn't really use measurements in this sketch, so I hope it's not way off...
Scott Sinclair thanked bookworm987
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