Moving stairs to create space! Is it a good idea?
Edit Eros
6 years ago
We are living in this house at the moment but we thought we could create more space if we would move the stairs! (sorry my drawing is not the best) If we would do a single winder staircase instead of the straight one it would be better. Upstairs we could have 2 bigger bedrooms, a smaller room or storage and bigger living room as well. Do you think is a good idea? Does it worth it? Because at the moment we only have 1 big bedroom and 2 small ones.
Do we need to contact the local building office? And how much do they cost?
Thanks for your help!
Do we need to contact the local building office? And how much do they cost?
Thanks for your help!
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rachelmidlands
6 years agoSomething like this could be another option. Depending on the age of the property and judging by the layout of your house I think this might have been the original location of the stairs. You would lose a little space in the kitchen tho, depends if this is a priority. Bed 3 would need a window as well as I don't see one indicated on your plan.
Quite possible that you would need planning for this or at least compliance to building regs. I'd get a builder in first to look at feasibility and a rough estimate of cost and try to get something in writing. Armed with this info then speak to your local authorities planning department.
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