1930’s kitchen design dilemma.
8 years ago
Hi everyone!
Few weeks ago I posted about our quirky plot and how we would love to knock through and create a open plan kitchen/family/dinning area.
Now I’m back but with a design dilemma. We could only extend 2500m at the rear and we would love to have bifold doors at the back. My question is: what is the best design layout? We don’t have a utility or downstairs loo ( we need space for storage so an under the stairs toilet is not an option atm).
We could extend to the side (see my dream floor plan in 2D) but that will add to the cost and we would also loose good chunk of our side garden. I’m playing with some 3D software at the moment but none of my options seem to work?! We are in favour of putting the kitchen where our dinning room is but would that be the best design?
Will we regret not having created a utility or downstairs loo in the future as well?
It’s a shame our garden is so small otherwise we would be able to extend more at the back and then create a toilet and utility where our kitchen is (my neighbours have done that recently and it looks great).
Any idea or advice is appreciated. Thank you! ☺️
Few weeks ago I posted about our quirky plot and how we would love to knock through and create a open plan kitchen/family/dinning area.
Now I’m back but with a design dilemma. We could only extend 2500m at the rear and we would love to have bifold doors at the back. My question is: what is the best design layout? We don’t have a utility or downstairs loo ( we need space for storage so an under the stairs toilet is not an option atm).
We could extend to the side (see my dream floor plan in 2D) but that will add to the cost and we would also loose good chunk of our side garden. I’m playing with some 3D software at the moment but none of my options seem to work?! We are in favour of putting the kitchen where our dinning room is but would that be the best design?
Will we regret not having created a utility or downstairs loo in the future as well?
It’s a shame our garden is so small otherwise we would be able to extend more at the back and then create a toilet and utility where our kitchen is (my neighbours have done that recently and it looks great).
Any idea or advice is appreciated. Thank you! ☺️
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Comments (29)We had a similar project and gutted the house. Rewire replaster all walls and ceilings. We restored the original parquet flooring and then new carpets everywhere else. Knocked through between kitchen and dining room, new garage roof. New doors and work surface but kept the original kitchen units. Kept the bathroom but put in a new floor. Did this for about £10k. Now 18 months later we're looking at extending the kitchen diner into a big open plan room going out the back as you have suggested but also out to the side. Our neighbours have done similar and we think we can get it done for about 30-40k not including the kitchen. The side extension means a fair bit of structural steel so if you don't do this then it saves a fair bit - our other neighbours have done this. We want an open but defined space so we're looking at keeping a pillar (also cheaper) then having an L shaped kitchen diner around a more relaxed sitting and entertaining area. The idea being that for dinner parties you mill around and have drinks in here before going to eat. Also can have friends round for coffee etc while the front living room remains the primary TV watching area. We'd keep a small boot room off the back for the dog, a pantry in the middle and a toilet at the front. See below for some pictures that illustrate our plans. These are mine and just awaiting our architects plans. In summary I'd get it up to a basic standard until you've got a bit more then go big, although as you say with your cheap labour you might get what you want for the money!...See MoreChimney breast dilemma in 1930s home
Comments (4)Good Morning Scotto, I am a strong believer in trying to work with the original character of the building. It may take a few more ideas and a bit of innovation. In design it is really helpful to sketch out all ideas and keep thinking of more when you think you are done. Then you can narrow these down. If the chimney is still to be taken down (which is likely to be structural), some log burners can be taken out through walls rather than chimneys depending on the possibilities externally and neighbours etc. Builders and planning departments will advise. If you like the built in stove look, a new built in wall could be created rather than having to utilise the old chimney. Happy to help, please visit my site. We can provide remote design, the first step is to get in touch and we will cost up the service that you require. This can range from an innovative floor-plan created remotely for you to a full design and project management. As a client you can benefit from our supplier discounts as all we charge is fees, no product profit. Thank you for sharing and enjoy these exciting times! Many thanks, Sophie Ellen Ellen Utley Interiors...See MoreDesign ideas 1930's bungalow
Comments (2)Can you extend along the front??...See MoreHow to design a long 1930s semi reception room
Comments (10)Thank you. Looking at what you have drawn, which is cool by the way, having the dividing doors the other side of the door would result in having a small room at the front (approx 2x3m). Preferably would like it where it used to be which is the beam on one of the photos. If room so small not sure how we would use it?...See More
PRO- 8 years agoThank you all for your input.
Jonathan, your idea is really great but ideally we don’t want to build to the side of our house. Speaking to an architect he said we could have issues with planning permission for being on a corner plot (I’ll attach some photos below so you have an idea).
We would prefer to not need planning permission for our extension so ideally we would like to extend towards the back and use the side back of the house as a mini garden/patio area.
Thanks for your ideas and design anyway ☺️
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8 years agoHi Raquel, here are some pictures. Also a drawing of downstairs layout. As you can see my drawing is pretty bad, not to scale at all. Currently going through the renovation so pictures aren't that good either. Where my study nook is, you may want utility room there. You can incoporate the utility area with the kitchen, to make it look bigger. Good luck.
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