Ground layout options for house renovation
Hi Everyone,
We have recently moved into a 1920’s 3-bed semi with plans to renovate the ground floor and would really appreciate your thoughts on our layout options.
The house currently has a rear extension which was built in two phases (which is why the extension is divided in two) and has a hipped roof. The current “living room” is quite long and a bit dark and gloomy at the inner end so we would like to open it up to more light, and create a more connected kitchen -dining space.
Current thinking is to knock through the dividing wall in the extension and replace the hipped roof with a monopitch with skylights. We would like to knock down the existing rear wall pier but are trying to keep major structural alterations to a minimum (to control costs) so are looking at ways to incorporate it into the new layout.
There is also a chimney wall between the living room and kitchen which we are hoping to remove (partially) and support on new steel beams.
The ground floor is suspended timber throughout except for kitchen (and kitchen extension) which is solid, so have tried to reroute services where necessary to avoid breaking up the solid floor.
I’ve attached a current layout along with two proposed options and would welcome any feedback or suggestions.
Many thanks! Rosie
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Rosie
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House renovation - Advice on layout
Comments (21)This isn't intending to make much change up stairs. I would suggest (1) adding a wood and brick porch (2) move the kitchen to the back, creating a n open kitchen family space and put a formal living/ reception space at the front (3) depending on the ceiling height moving stairs on the side just after the toilet will make a mini u shape, which means the stairs will start with a landing by the end of the toilet and you might end up loosing what seems to be a master bathroom cause of the stairs height restriction ( someone will needd to visit the house and take measurements to get a full picture). The best option will be to have an extension of a minimum 1.5m; this will allow you to move the master to the back of the house with ensuite on the wall udjucent to the stairs. Another option you might want to consider is removing the downstairs toilet, put stairs about two metres or so from the front door and then put the toilet under the stairs. this will allow you to have the whole left side of the house to do whatever you want to do with. Good luck....See MoreGround floor layout options
Comments (8)I would say option B. In option A if you are serving up dinner at the table you have to keep walking past the island - could drive you mad over time. Also option B gives you the capability of having a more formal space for dining should you want it on occasion. I would consider having a hob/sink in your island in option B then you can cook and talk to guests/family whilst you are doing it without having your back to them. We have this arrangement and its great - whether its the kids doing homework or guests having a glass of wine before dinner. In option B I would also swap your sofas around - with chaise longue along the bottom wall of the plan and two seater against the office wall - this will give you more space at the opening to actually get into this living area....See More***Please Help - House ground floor layout change***
Comments (7)Hello Assia, If I was you I'd definitely look at hiring an interior designer/architect even to help you with this project. It sounds fairly major and you are best off getting someone who can spend the time it needs helping you to achieve what you want. Houzz has loads of interior designers, you can check out their reviews, get an idea of pricing and look at their previous projects before you decide to contact them. Many interior designers actually offer a FOC first meeting, so even if that's all you decide to do it may be worth getting someone to come and look at the house etc. Hope this helps!...See MoreAdvice on ground floor renovation
Comments (18)Hi. sounds like you have some fab times ahead :) I agree with Jonathan that the scale maybe slightly out so that is worth looking at. If you wanted a few fresh ideas.. and to scale, it may be worth considering a concept planner. Our layout packages (for example) are all shown in 3D with virtual tours. It is well worth it to be able to see how the space works and how it all fits together. I think for me, your layout depends on the style (or look) you are trying to achieve. I can see the open space in the middle working really well as a design feature in the right house design but definitely think the space can be better utilised to suit your needs. I would also suggest starting to add some images to your ideas books. This will give us a better idea of the style and will also help you to get to know your own style a little better. If you need any help with this please do drop me a message and I can send you some pointers. All the best, Gina...See Moreminipie
5 years ago
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5 years agoRosie
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5 years agoI like option 2, but i don't think the shower area and Utility / Coats is going to work.
A short projection toilet ( smallest you can get ) sticks out 600mm. You have 1250mm, leaving you with a gap to walk through to get to the shower of around 60cm. You should have a gap either side of the loo of around 30cm and you also have to fit your basin in and have room to get out of the shower and dry yourself. You shouldn't put the toilet by the shower as that takes up the most room and cuts down on your drying area.
All of that spaced out with just an 800mm wide shower would take up around 2500mm, depending on the width of basin and toilet. You have a total of about 3150 ( had to guess ) Even if you cut the gaps down a bit to 250mm between everything, you'll take up 2255.Then you add in 100mm for the pocket door, 800mm for coats and another 100mm for the last pocket door. ( Total 3255 )
You could therefore buy a combination vanity unit ( smallest is 900mm wide ), however, the toilet would then stick out by 740mm . You can't push the vanity unit up to the shower because you wouldn't have enough drying room, or room to really walk around the toilet -
So i wouldn't use the combi vanity because of the toilet issue. You need a separate short projection one in order to walk past it. Even if you move the vanity away from the shower, the toilet sticks out too far.
THERE IS NO PROVISION FOR A TOWEL RADIATOR
I would keep the design to this, I put shower 8800mm, Gap to allow for standing in front of shower without banging too much in to basin 250mm, Basin 350mm, gap 300mm, toilet 350mm, gap to door 300mm ( Total 2350mm) I also put in a Towel radiator
You could make the Coat room a little bigger by moving the door in line with the right hand wall.
Moving the wall allows you to put in an integrated washing machine and tumble dryer. They're less deep than standard machines ( they should just fit with the door opening ( which has to be the smallest door you can buy 24".) By putting the machines in here instead of coats you have a tidy functional area to walk through to the bathroom instead of lots of coats and shoes. Of course you could put all of those in a cupboard and not have them on show, but I think they're better off in the hallway under the stairs as it's a better use of tight space.
With regards the living area, i might be inclined to swap the two sides over. If you have the dining area on the right and the sofa where you have the seating area marked, you would have a wall on which to place a T.V ( if you want ). By having it the other way around, the sofa has to face the wall opposite ( which is fine- all down to personal preference. )
I would say however, that for me that central pillar really spoils the whole room, so I would put an RSJ in side to side so that you can get rid of it.
You may benefit from a good concept planner, there are many on here. Space is tight and they know all the tricks to make the most out of every inch. It's not easy, and when you know all the products, the depths and widths of what is available it really does help, as I think I've demonstrated. I just come from a building background, but I do have a fair amount of knowledge with regards to products. The concept planners on the other hand take everything to a new level and will get everything perfect. The thing is with tight spaces, that unless you plan for everything to the nth degree as they say, things can go wrong quite quickly.
Rosie
5 years ago
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