Bungalow Interior Layout Redesign
Lisa McMylor
6 years ago
Hi, we are buying a bungalow and think that there are more effective ways to use the space.
Some considerations are;
Getting rid of one of two entrances and removal of hallway to make rooms bigger.
Swapping over the Living Room with the Master Bedroom/Small Sitting Room - to make a sleep area.
Making the study into a main bathroom.
Bi-fold doors on back of house to open it up.
We are completely open to knocking down walls, etc. And would really welcome any ideas to how we could possibly redesign.
Many thanks.
Some considerations are;
Getting rid of one of two entrances and removal of hallway to make rooms bigger.
Swapping over the Living Room with the Master Bedroom/Small Sitting Room - to make a sleep area.
Making the study into a main bathroom.
Bi-fold doors on back of house to open it up.
We are completely open to knocking down walls, etc. And would really welcome any ideas to how we could possibly redesign.
Many thanks.
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6 years agoWhich way does the house face: it looks like most of your larger windows and doors face front - is that south or where most of the garden is? If you would like to make it one big family home I would agree with Jonathan about zoning the bedrooms and living areas, with a bit more of an entrance. Something like the following might work.. there may be one ot two too many WC's, but it depends on what your family requirements are.
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