Side return extension kitchen/diner layout
We are extending our Victorian terrace into the side return, but not the full length, leaving us with a large L shape room. (our garden is small so we don't want to go out further, and also costs would go up another 5k ish to extend right to the end)
We are soon to be a family of 6 and I really want to get the layout of this room right! We need dining space, good storage space and I really want an island with an overhang so that the kids can sit up and get involved in helping cooking and so there is somewhere for them and friends to sit whilst I'm in the kitchen.
This is what we have sketched up so far. We have put the kitchen in the extension, as it will be light with velux windows, and the dining table at the end where the French doors will be, so that in summer we can open them up and feel like we are in the garden (no space for a big table outside).
The current dining room will become a snug/playroom with an opening straight into the kitchen, and there'll be the original doorway to the kitchen from the hallway.
Do you think this layout works well? Anything we have not considered? I really want to get this right!
(I should mention that we have moved the fridge freezer to the other side onto the end of the run of storage cupboards along the long wall as have managed to squeeze the washer and dryer under the stairs!).
Thanks in advance for any help/suggestions.
Chloe
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Comments (5)This layout makes sense, but there are other options; If you are concerned with the size of the kitchen, you could look into moving the kitchen to the back. knock down the closet behind the toilet and locate the kitchen on that wall from side to side with a large island in the middle. The opposite wall can have a large bookcase/cabinet from side to side. The dining table can stand where the kitchen is now and you can make an opening from the lounge to the dining area for better flow. Check out what we do, we specialise in house layout design and are always happy to help if you need any further advice. visit our website: www.betterspace.co We offer a package that include tailored design, furniture layout recommendations and a professional floor-plan drawing as well as a 3D package which includes a 3D floor-plan and photo-realistic images that will help you visualise your new design. You can use promo code ‘houzz’ for a further 15% discount!...See MoreHelp needed for 4.5m square side return extension kitchen /diner
Comments (3)Thanks Minnie - actually thats an interesting perspective. Yes _ as when I sell I'll convert it back to a 2 bed so that developed space will need to be living space as well as kitchen/diner as the current lounge will be the second bedroom. . I like the idea of the table on that wall and can be counter top space when cooking if needed.That also gives space for cosy sofa., not the small one I was trying to fit in. The courtyard won;t be covered but I have a patio and 38 foot garden with furniture on so that covers that. Thank you!...See MoreKitchen/diner extension layouts
Comments (10)Thanks for your input. I agree re the kitchen layout in the first option but we are just struggling with that wall! Would you build essentially all the way up to the boundary? Or would you leave a slim gap to be able to clear weeds between boundary and diagonal wall? The roof is unfortunately a bit complicated as there is a shared roof over our existing dining room and the neighbours dining room - the plan was to tie in this existing roof to a new crown roof on our side so we don't impact the neighbours. If we went for a diagonal wall and therefore a non 90 degree corner we would probably swap to a flat roof instead of crown to keep costs lower....See MoreReworking side return extension layout
Comments (1)Hi! It's really difficult to consider just the side extension alone. It's essential to consider it alongside the rest of the floorplan. It needs to work well with what you have, so you can get a complete home that works well for you. All the specific questions you have indicate that it's not yet clear to you how you'll be using the additional space. Once you are clear on this then you'll be able to answer those questions quickly and easily. Our random opinions on how your space should be doesn't really help you that much to get it right for you. It's a large footprint so there's going to be many options for you to redesign the space, but to get it right for you its necessary to have an in depth understanding of what you need to live happily in this house. How do you live your life now and what challenges does your home give you as you try to do that? How do you want to live your life and what changes do you need to make so that you can do that with ease and pleasure? When you have the answers to those questions all the rest will be clear. Get started with figuring this out with my free Design Your Home Vision Checklist. You can get that here: https://www.i-architect.co.uk/dyhvchecklist.html Hope this helps. Best wishes for your home designs! Jane award winning chartered architect eco-home and conservation area specialist www.i-architect.co.uk...See More- 7 years ago
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