Awkward kitchen and bathroom layout - victorian terrace
Hi all.
Just looking for some ideas for the layout of our downstairs kitchen and bathroom area.
Some things to note:
-Mid terrace
-3 bedrooms upstairs
-There is no bathroom upstairs and we aren't keen on sacrificing a bedroom for an upstairs bathroom.
-Current kitchen area is a side return extension. flat roof.
-Current dining room is fairly dark, no windows.
-The kitchen is a whole floor higher than the back garden - so outside the back door is a small landing and steps down into the garden.
-Kitchen door and window (as seen in new design) can't be switched around as this would require planning permission.
-There is a small basement below the current bathroom & utility room area.
-Is an internal, windowless bathroom a terrible idea!?
We have a budget of around 25k
I've attached a current floor plan and our idea for the new layout.
Look forward to hearing your ideas!
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