Victorian Semi - Kitchen Renovation Help & Advice Needed!
We would like to make some changes to our kitchen / lounge area to make an open plan space.
With the current layout the lounge and conservatory are rarely used.
I've attached a floor plan of our current and proposed layout.
We are looking for suggestions /improvements / critique of the proposed plan.
I know the kitchen is a small area and ideally we would have a dining table in front of it.
Would a kitchen look ok in the small area? I will keep the sink, washer/dryer in the utility. Would I be able to fit a sink in the kitchen? What about an island or breakfast bar? Sorry but I'm having trouble visualizing the new layout and if it would work.
I'm also wondering about an entrance as some visitors do currently come through the back kitchen door, I wouldn't want them walking through my utility room to get in the house. There is a window on the same wall as where the Bi Folds are, this has been an entrance at some point and bricked up.
Would a door work on the extended wall from the garage to the bifold doors? BiFold or french doors?
Lastly I'm thinking maybe having a folding door to be able to partition the lounge so the kids can watch TV / have friends round. Or do you think the space is too small to warrant the doors?
Argh! Help Please! TIA x
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Rebecca Wilson
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Comments (37)Thats a big enough challenge, If you need any assistance with lighting you can always give us a email and i will work with you to assist you with the best prices :) Hope all goes well! Tony...See MoreVictorian flat kitchen renovation on a budget- advice in London
Comments (31)Good news that a builder is coming over. I suspect all the green walls I have drawn are originals and can’t be changed without permission- you can probably tell by their thickness relative to thinner partition walls but it would be good to check. As Bobby said you need to know where the buildings soil pipes are because this will dictate where you can put a wc. There may however be more than one- I suspect your wc pipes go under the kitchen and exit near the kitchen window. 1- get the builder to tell you if there is any extra bit to the left of your kitchen window that has been hidden behind boxing- extra square footage is nearly always useful. Are there original doorways (2 & 3) that could be reinstated- look for telltale signs in the skirting board, flooring, hollow walls where an opening has just been boarded over, door shaped cracks in the decorating etc....See MoreVictorian house renovation - advice for a newbie :)
Comments (3)Congratulations on your new home, it sounds like you have a healthy budget if spent wisely....! I would look at using a Howdens kitchen, very good prices, (need a builder/interior designer with a trade account to use them) they have great kitchen styles & colours, they now have a range of kitchen doors which are ready for you to paint in your own paint choice....Spend your money on good worktop surfaces & the appliances to make it look like a V expensive kitchen and longevity! When doing your shower room and bathroom spend money on the taps/shower & bath mixer valves and good toilet cisterns as this will see you through for the next 10 years versus using cheap no name brands..The rest of your listed renovation work can be done relatively cheaply with having a good eye for your finishes. A good decorator will always be the icing on the cake, its definitely worth spending your money on a good plasterer and decorator. Good luck with your project. If you would like any further assistance please get in touch as I offer consultations which provide lots of advice & tips........See MoreRebecca Wilson
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