Ground Floor Victorian Terrace Flat Extension Help
Hi,
We recently bought a flat and are thinking of extending/changing the layout to get a second bedroom and a kitchen/living room at the back of the flat. I've seen a couple of similar projects where a courtyard has been introduced in the middle of the flat to allow light in, which I like. I'm just struggling to visualise how to I'm going to be able to achieve this. I've attached the floorpan in the hope someone might be help to offer some help...
The little cupboard to the left of the 'front door' houses gas and electric pipes/cables, as well as the corresponding meters! I know these can be moved but that seems expensive and we'd prefer to spend our limited budget on the build and finish if we can. Theres load of room to extend back into the garden so I'm sure (hope) what we want to do is possible,
Thanks for any ideas/suggestions
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PROJon Clayton MCIAT
6 years ago
Renuka Randhawa
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (5)Hi Daisy, Thanks for your comment - my thoughts about your thoughts: I wouldn't put the washing machine next to the oven. By doing that it leaves you with a straight corner base (in which you have the sink) which means the right hand door will provide you with access to the corner only by crawling on your hands and knees. In this corner try to replan using a 900 L shaped base which means both doors can be opened to allow full and easy access. How far away can the plumbing stretch for a washing machine? Would you recommend to put it in any particular place instead? I understand that the corner cabinet would be wasted space but I can't really think of anywhere else to put it - the plumbing is directly behind the sink. A definite no no to the microwave in the wall unit for me. Dangerous to lift hot liquids out of. A sure hazard. Don't forget you'll also be stretching over the worktop to reach this. Good point! My partner isn't happy with that either, she's sure she'll end up spilling something! It's likely we'll get a freestanding microwave. Is there any way you can make a window seat in front of the low sash window? It would be nice to see the view while dining. Perhaps a window seat for 2 people a square table and then 2 chairs on the other side? That sounds good - it would not obstruct the window and kind of be like a low bench, I've mocked it up using the kitchen planner (obviously need to rethink the table and doors). Where the table currently is would you have room for a couple of tall units ..... this could be fridge/freezer, single oven and integrated microwave over or larder unit (that's if you're happy with the window seat idea). I think if we did the window seat idea - there still wouldn't be enough room on that chimney breast unfortunately. From the outside on the Ikea and Magnet plan you will be able to see the worktop so you could have the bottom of the sash windows with frosted glass. You can buy a film to do this yourself. Most worktops are only 600mm deep. I know Ikea's are deeper but that's taking up essential space and providing a bigger hangover at the front. Thanks for that, if we go with the breakfast bar idea - then we will look into frosting the glass. We're on the 1 & 2nd floor so it's not really overlooked....See MoreVictorian terrace flat remodelling tv tv
Comments (5)Hi Yvona I think the 3rd option works best. However, I would suggest that you consider the following. 1 the gap between the kitchen units and island, this could be reduce to give you move living room space. 2 a larger combined bathroom & shower with a wc under the stair. This option will reduce your storage space, but give you a nice bathroom. You could also introduce an additional door access into the middle bedroom too. 3 option to introduce one large bifold and one door to the external garden wall. Hope these helps Regards...See MoreHELP AND IDEAS! Two bed ground floor flat side return/extension
Comments (4)Hi Saskia, Depending on your budget & site conditions you could build a very small light weight extention to serve as main entrance lobby. This will create a separate entrance without shrinking the existing reception. Regarding the glass to the other bedroom it all makes sense. Your utility cupboard could stay against the wall, flush with your new kitchen, which would move where the small bedroom is (I assume this is your plan for now). We've designed something very similar not long ago, please see link below. The project is currently under construction and will be finished at the end of June. https://www.houzz.co.uk/hznb/projects/victorian-house-rear-and-loft-extension-pj-vj~6159497 We would be happy to assist further with the design, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thanks Andrei Kay Moden...See MoreVictorian converted flat - ground floor extension - layout ideas!
Comments (6)Morning, Extending the kitchen (and lounge) area out into the garden is a great way to make room for that extra bedroom. We have worked on many similar projects in the past. We are a London based kitchen company with a great eye for deign and making the most of all kitchen spaces. If you would like advice or to discuss further please do get in touch. It would be great to hear some of your requirements needed to be incorporated into the kitchen design to include appliances etc. would also be helpful to get a feel for the style and colours you are interested in. Please feel free to get in touch with us via houzz or by email lj@pad.london Libra...See MoreA B
6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
Just a very quick sketch, but I don't see why you need to create a courtyard? As long as you don't extend fully across side return, you can still have a window to both bedrooms, and as big a kitchen/living room at the back as planning/garden/budget allows!
Renuka Randhawa
6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
PROXAMI Architecture & Design
6 years agoRenuka Randhawa
6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
Jonathan