House re-jig help!
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Jonathan
6 years agoAlternative idea.
It may be worth getting advice from a structural engineer to work out what can be easily changed. I think that the stairs, chimney and the front door position all limit your options- if any of those can be changed then it will give you more options
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Comments (45)Hi, there! What a great start to this room and a great friend you are for helping this gentleman. 1) I agree with what others have said about placing the two sofas facing each other perpendicular to the fireplace, with the coffee table in between and turning the rug. 2) I also agree that the artwork is what should go above the fireplace, not the tv. Then I think the tv could go on the wall opposite the fireplace, if there is enough room. But if placing the tv in the room with the artwork above the fireplace is difficult, then the tv could go above the fireplace. 3) It's hard to tell where the chandelier is located, but if possible, I'd swag it to be centered over the coffee table and centered with the fireplace. 4) I'd place a large tufted bench with roll arms and small side table or floor lamp in the bay window. This can easily be moved aside or in front of the fireplace during Christmas to make room for a large Christmas tree. 5) I'd go with a medium to dark grey on the walls, leaving the moulding white and LOVE the idea of the accent color of purple on the fireplace wall. I'd also paint all the radiators in the same color as the walls to "hide" them a bit. (You can also have boxes built around the radiators to make it look like a piece of furniture.) 6) If you move the artwork, you will have a blank space between the wall sconces. If those are permanent fixtures, you could place an assortment of mirrors on this wall arranged like artwork. 7) I would find a nice buffet (maybe something like this: http://www.westelm.com/products/parsons-mirror-console-g199/?pkey=cconsoles-buffet-tables&cm_src=consoles-buffet-tables||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-) to place under the sconces, then you can place the chairs to either side of the buffet. It would be a great counter to have for entertaining purposes, to put out an assortment of appetizers. And a design like this, you don't have to be too concerned with covering up or getting too close to the radiator. And the chairs can be stored to either side, but be brought out into the main area for entertaining. Alternatively, you could place a large decorative floor mirror leaning against the wall between the sconces (with the chairs on either side) and place a nice buffet console table behind the couch across from it. 8) To either side of the fireplace in the "nooks", I would put some wood console tables or cabinets (they don't have to be a matching set) in a deep rich java. On top of those, I'd place a tall buffet table lamp and place either one nice piece of art on the wall above or an arrangement of smaller art. You could also do one piece on one side and an arrangement on the other. 9) I would straighten the back couch cushions to make them look more streamlined and place the accent pillows against the back in somewhat of a line, rather than haphazardly. So, there would be one small accent pillow for each of the back pillows or at least evenly spaced out. Golds and bronzes would also look lovely with the greys and purples and I like the idea above about adding something zebra print, too. You have such great pieces to work it, I think most of it will just take rearranging and adding a few things here and there. Good luck! I would love to see the "after" photos!!!...See MoreRe-design of layout - need help!!
Comments (5)I would make the conservatory an integral part of the house - an orangery for instance - this can be connected to your kitchen by knocking that wall down between the two. I would also consider knocking through to the lounge so this becomes an open plan living area. You could have glass pocket doors that let the light in but also enable you to close off when you want some privacy - as the children get older it is important to consider the fact that they will need their own space and you won't want to listen to their music! When considering open plan it's good to think long term - the use of pocket doors enables you to use the space more effectively depending on the situation. The dining room could then become a playroom / cinema room / study area as your children get older. In terms of a fireplace, you could think about a wood burner that doesn't necessarily have a fireplace surround which is quite contemporary and would suit an open plan living area. Hope that help! Louise...See MoreHelp re:configure/design bungalow living layout.
Comments (5)What about something along theses lines ..... [ 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 MoreHelp to re-jig the layout please!
Comments (26)Wumi, this is pretty much what I described earlier, but utility and WC split the other way, please: WC parallel to corridor, accessed via door in the middle of the wall, and utility behind it, between bedroom and living room walls. As I mentioned, this could also be the en suite bathroom, in order to turn the existing bathroom into a study. The kitchen units I would have along the wall right up to the chimney, plus a semi island in front, parallel to units along the wall......See MoreEllen Van der Auwera
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6 years agoEn-suites are always a good idea for convenience as well as adding value to your home.
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6 years agoAm looking for ideas to create a more aesthetically pleasing look to the front of this house which was, previously, a shop.
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6 years agoThe downstairs is not so hard, change the position of the W.C as already suggested and add the En-Suite to bedroom two, allowing the Master bedroom nice facilities. I'd think about connecting the Utility to the garage and making it larger. You still have access front to back on the other side of the property.
I agree, removing the Chimney is not a great Job, plus it's a nice feature.
Upstairs - More of a Challenge. You'd need to find out where the current soil pipe goes. You say the drains are at the front, but I'm guessing there must be drains at the rear too. It would be odd, given the position of the bathroom upstairs if the soil pipe went from where it is out the front elevation. I think it has to come out across the roof and down in the corner between the back left of the lounge and the Sun Room.
Amending that is the challenge.
You could put dormers front and back and possibly gain a room up there in doing so. ie, being able to use a portion of bedroom two for a landing going around the Chimeny breast. Going over the Sunroom, which would need a proper room etc. However, be mindful that dormers at the front are not permitted development and you would therefore, need planning approval.
I'm no structural engineer, so this bit's on a wing and prayer and only a very rough idea, due to the lack of dimensions and location of the 'Pooh pipe'!
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