Magnificent Loft Conversion Completely Transforms Former Bungalow
With more occupants and less room in their home than ever before, this growing Southampton family realised it was time to give their quaint bungalow a much-needed injection of space. A loft conversion with Opun added an entire storey to the property and created a new master bedroom, toilet and spacious lounge area to enjoy. Incredible wide and fresh windows ensure the loft is always bathed in stunning natural light and the family can enjoy magnificent views of the Port of Southampton and the surrounding area whenever they like. Check out these photos to see work in progress on the loft and the brand-new space at the end of the project.
Before: work in progress
External view of the conversion in progress; windows have already been installed, the tiles are being finished and reinforced.
An alcove is fitted in the wall of what will eventually become the new master bedroom. New carpets and furnishings still need to be installed at this point.
Just after those stunning windows were installed. The view is magnificent but the loft is barren and unfinished at this point.
After: the new loft
External view of the brand new loft space. These wide windows dominate the skyline and are a hallmark of this project.
The fully completed and furnished new master bedroom. The window alcove contributes to a clean and naturalistic aesthetic.
The completed lounge space, perfect for relaxing at the end of a long day and taking a look at some incredible views. The stunning window is complemented by bold pendant lighting. Even the new puppy loves the loft space!
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Comments (12)I am sensing that as always, what we all want is one thing and paying for it all is another. With that in mind, how about some modest but achievable changes? Alter the existing bathroom by removing the separate WC and Block up that door. Make that space the walk in shower with a glass panel and now you can fit a solid polycarbonate shower floor that fits flush with the tiles/floor covering. With the separating wall removed, reset the WC pan and redecorate the bathroom to be one harmonius but useable room. Next, remove bedroom 3 completely and use that space for a new staircase up to a loft conversion. In the loft, simply board and line out the loft space leaving the roof as it is and fit several Velux roof lights. Make the space to a large bedroom and an open plan ensuite with a bath and source a good long one for you to enjoy. Have a Velux above the bath, another over the stairs and maybe one or two overhead above your bed. Now outside, a new, full size and vaulted roof conservatory full of light and space opening onto a new wide patio. As for the front door...costs mean it staying where it is but a new path and fence would help and carry it around to the patio. It is not the most perfect plan and will still cost a good £40/50,000 but it would make a big difference. Remember door widths in all this for future convenience..my Dad was in a wheelchair and it was a big help. So....I hope this gives a few more ideas without being impossible to implement!...See MoreHow do you say goodbye to a home?
Comments (44)Susangirl, thank you for your understanding. It is not merely that you show some basic human sympathy and decency, though; it is that you have identified the some of the practicalities. I'd like to know what Jan Johnson thinks I should have done instead. I was very well aware of the risk of feathering the owner's nest, but because I was grateful to have any place to stay, as I have said, I worked on the house. And there is also the issue which JJ hads not picked up on, which is that we did not have any choice. The place was essentially unfirnished and in a terrible state. Should we have abandoned any hope of a decent quality of life in case we were finally mistreated? This place was our home. Should we have applied the same approach wherever we went thereafter? What kind of life is that? Not so far from the kind of life people led in the shacks and tied-cottages in pre-war WWII plantations in Louisiana, perhaps, which I'm reading about just now. The comment "Did you think to keep a diary?" is seeking to blame the victims of greed and utter lack of scruple, and indeed conceivably downright fraud. I think about many things, Jan Johnson! A diary does not cut a lot of ice evidentially. What's your point? The kind of fraud which, as the Inland Revenue told me, does not get investigated as often as it should because there is so much of it - I refer to the avoidance of CBT, which is why we were told to leave furniture items behind. So that the house looked occupied. Note too that it was an ex-council house. The owner had bought it from council tenants who had themselves bought it. That's one more affordable property removed from the system....See More1950's Bungalow Re-Model
Comments (19)Thank you Tim and Rose for your comments. Tim, sounds like you've found a gem of a project, the Dart Estuary is a fine location - we're a little bit jealous and would offer our services if we were a bit closer! In answer to your question, the project was 150k all in, however, it was completed nearly 3 years ago so you may have to think in terms of 150-200k now. We are currently working on a very similar bungalow conversion for another client and are looking at that sort of price range. Take your time and engage the services of a really good architectural design practice (preferably one like ours with structural engineers), who will be able to turn your ideas into reality and help you get the home you're after. Also, find the best tradespeople possible and (if you can) have someone project manage the job for you. Sounds very exciting - good luck! Regards, Jo at Orange Key...See MoreHelp please with ground floor layout
Comments (23)I’ve had a play with this - please feel free to use any elements you like ! But obviously where I’ve removed /moved walls a SE will need to be involved ! This is just a rough idea … I’ve expanded on your great idea for sight line and created a study nook with window over desk area to give that view out, as you enter the home.. I’ve reduced the bathroom to a shower room with laundry appliance cupboard too … also stolen some space from master bedroom for hall storage - moving the entrance door to that bedroom, and the wall, in the process … I’ve kept the lounge with fire place and added book shelving to reduce noises from lounge to bedroom. I’ve worked with your current kitchen space to put in a USA ff ( but can’t be in the corner as the doors wouldn’t open well - so moved the hob to accommodate it) You mentioned moving a cupboard and existing int FF to get the USA in - if the cupboard is 600mm could you simply buy another int FF and have it next to the original instead ? I added a window seat at the end of the kitchen … you mentioned taking down the top part of the internal wall to dining - so I’ve run with that too. It’s just tweaking what’s there really . But as I say - just some ideas to get you thinking - and to add to the other ideas on this thread. Oh - and I opened up the area below the kitchen to a seating area and added sofas and tv too. Hope you like some bits !! Although I do appreciate its now significantly open plan - and although that suits some - not everyone likes it !...See More- PRO
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