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Tricky downstairs layout - How would you create a good flow?
Comments (12)Ok - been mulling over this since I glanced at it in my lunch break .... Dependent on lots of structural things obviously - and only if it's a two storey not a three storey home ... Here's a bit of a suggestion .... A = tv snug with best views and wood burner stove B = study area / play storage behind sofa C = fab dining area with glass doors leading to kitchen and hallway hopefully brining some extra daylight in - but huge fancy lights over table too !! D = slightly re-jigged kitchen with island E = triple sliding doors to reveal laundry and folding shelves / extra pantry storage F = downstairs shower room G = adult lounge with fireplace - more of a talking entertaining area - so no tv. ( use iPads !!! Lol ) Hope it gives some ideas ?! [ marketing note - this is an example of the sketch consult service OnePlan provide... We happily provided this for free to this Houzzer, on this occasion . Normal rates would be £35 p/h. Full CAD images available too, at either an hourly rate or fixed room rate. We are freelance concept planners, selling only design !]...See MoreReally tricky layout, please help....
Comments (12)I suggest dividing the room. Which ever side is the largest place the sofa and on the other place the chair. If you put the sofa in the bay facing the fireplace it wouldn't be too distant to enjoy the heat or the feature. Stage the chair to the side of the fire place. In the middle of the room leading from one door to the other place a rug as this will signify the route to take, lead the eye and create two areas in one room which are joined depending on whether one is sitting or walking through to access storage. I suggest paiting the doors the same colour as the walls - keeping the door frame and skirting board the same. The doors will then seamlessly blend in. To my mind you have an exciting room with the advantage of good storage. I suggest looking at palaces (seriously) as the rooms can have the same issue of doors. Look at how they are managed. Also, have fun with the lighting. As it is a library where will you sit to read? Write? Drink your port? Use lighting to create the mood for each area....See MoreTricky layout in Victorian semi - Advice appreciated!
Comments (11)Sorry for the very crude sketch but here's my suggestions 1. Knock bathroom extension and replace with 2 story extension squared off with kitchen block or better again if suitable from outside extend kitchen and replacement extension footprint to width of house. 2. Change rise of stairs to opposite side, this benefits upstairs so that the landing can instead become part of a bedroom. Existing staircase could probably be refuges. 3. Put main/family bath where fireplace is as it would prob be easier to work the difficult shape for a bathroom than a bedroom. 3. The new extension upstairs can then become the master bed with space to incorporate ensuite and/walk in wardrobe etc. 4. Put utility space in downstairs hall making use of under stairs as well if possible. WC could possibly also go there. 5. Dining room/kitchen could become open or broken plan with sliding doors connecting. WC could be on opposite wall with garden entice though small boot room as per second photo....See MoreTricky galley kitchen design for elderly person
Comments (7)Thanks katlucy, hadn’t thought of bringing the line of cabinets forward to match the wall behind the boiler. I like where you’ve put the dishwasher, as the currently proposed place creates a trip hazard. Problem is, it means the draining board to the left of the sink in and awkward corner, but it may have to be that way. Sadly the door can’t be changed. We only recently had it changed to a low threshold door, and even so, there is a big step down into the conservatory which could be hazardous with the door opening out. The whole place is hazardous one way or another! We had wondered about a combi microwave but learning new things can be a challenge so it might not work. Do think an induction hob would be a good idea though, although it will necessitate new saucepans. I have wondered whether a bifold door on the angled wall might be an idea to save space in the room. There is so much stuff in the kitchen atm, much of which needs to go but when one is hoping to entertain in due course, it’s hard to persuade to dispose of things. We may put the old units in the garage for things less often used, to keep the kitchen clear for essentials. Thanks again for your ideas. Angie...See MoreLynda
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