Finalizing extension plans
Jo N
5 years ago
Hi, just finalizing our extension plans before the builders start and am in two minds about the downstairs wc. It is on the plan behind the stairs but it ends up being a bit of an ensuite to the snug / dining area. Should I try and squeeze it into the utility instead (front right of the extension) and then, if so, how should we use the space behind the stairs? For info, the other spaces in the front of the extension are (from left to right) porch, snug / dining, office, then utility.
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5 years agoFor me the dining room is too long and narrow and personally I don’t like the wc position so I offer an alternative
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