Dilemma with floor plan / renovation / design ideas - Please help
I have no talent for design and I'm looking for ideas to make the most of my flat's floor plan as I am saving up for a renovation. I simply cannot decide whether I should separate my flat into two smaller ones (I have two entrances) or to leave it as one? I've been dwelling on this for a year and cannot come to a decision in lack of ideas. My other issue is that I have no idea what modern solutions are available to me to make the most of my flat in terms of space and aesthetics. So I feel like I'm stepping in one place and would need help in making a decision whether I should take the plunge and separate or leave as is (or redesign its current form)? I'm terrified to start this project because I'm on my own in this and it feels like going out into the wild but I must get started very soon... :-( Please, please if you have any suggestions, would you share them? Please. Thanks so much for any pointers!
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoJonathan
6 years agoIn a small space I think you need less corridor.
Perhaps you should enter into one bedroom, go through the next and then have the living room next. For privacy there are some great folding wall ideas, glass partition or curtains.
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6 years agoHi Dalida!
Yes, your flat needs a renovation, specially in the bathroom and kitchen. The wooden floor looks nice.
Before starting the redising, it will be necessary you make a 'wishlist'. I would recommend a bigger kitchen . Have you considered having only 1 bigger bathroom? How many peple wil be living in the flat? How many bedrooms do you need?
Is the kitchen entrance as nice as the main one ? Would you consider turning the kitchen entrance onto de main entrance to the flat? Then you'd be able to enter to the kitchen space ( it can be an attractive open-plan design - look at this one we fitted in a small apartment)
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Imagine that where the mirror is, is where your window is.If you turn this entrance onto the 'main one', you'll be able to have a big bedroom on the other side of the flat ( where the main entrance). You can keep the entrance and use it, but not for guest ( not nice to have visitors entering through your bedroom).
As you can see there're a lot of options to discuss. I would recommend you to contact a profesional that helps you with the process, because if you meet him/her you can design together a really nice flat.
Which style do you prefer? Would it be posible to change the position of the gas boiler? How much storage space do you need?
For the new bathroom I would recomend to have storage space, and a large mirror will help to make the space feel bigger.
Vivienda en Almuñécar · More InfoAs you can see, there're a lot of questions and lots of decissitions to take. Don't hesitate contacting a profesional to help you in the process it will sabe you money and headaches! We're based in South of Spain, so we're not close to help you with the renovation, but I hope my comments help you!
Good luck with the renovation,
Sara Leiva
Architect @ Mirasur Proyectos SL
PS- My recomnendation is not to divide the flat into 2 smaller ones - it will be much more expensive, messy, and you'll have 2 non- attractive tiny flats
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoSounds very exciting. I'm sure that the layout can be improved upon. The drainage is the key issue as has already been mentioned.
However, you could aim for something like this and see what's possible and what isn't:-
You could have a further play with the room sizes as it's possible with a re-jig that you may even get a third smaller bedroom by reducing the size of the others. Anyhow, nice to have a little play. Anything you undertook would be best achieved i'm sure by employing an architect.Dalida D thanked User Dalida D
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