Design Dilemma...1960 bungalow Help!
Hi,
We have a brick 1960's bungalow, already extended to create a fourth bedroom. As the kids have grown our home has shrunk (time to read "A Squash & A Squeeze" again) and we are in need of more "downstairs" living space. Like most, this needs to be done on a budget.
I have drawn, fairly badly, the current configuration of our space and shown in dashed lines where we can extend - best place for planning, neighbours and an old garage that needs pulling down. We cannot see how to make things work.
So, these are the dilemmas:
- How can we create a useful hall with storage for size 13 shoes, cricket gear etc;
- Can we get round using the lounge for access to the bedrooms?
- Should the lounge and kitchen join?
- Can we achieve another shower room (not bothered with en suite);
- Loft space in extension - where would the stairs go?
- Lighting?
We really are clueless and will appreciate anything you have to offer. With thanks.
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Abi Lewis
5 years agoHi,
Sorry - it is pretty rubbish! I hope this is a little better. The measurements are internal measurements. I have also attached two photos: one of the roof line and the other of the side where we hope to extend by removing the old garage.
I have been told that the roof is too shallow plus we are in the South Downs National Park in a road of bungalows, so we may not be able to go up in any case.
We will be rendering the property at the end!
We have a budget of £60,000.
Many thanks!Jonathan
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5 years ago
A rough idea about reorganizing the space with the extension. This way there is not as much unused space than before and get a 2 good size bedroom plus more starage space.
Sorry for the hand drawing - i dont have the laptop with me - let me know if you have question about it
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5 years agoI too think the whole thing could do with a tweak or two. I tried to move all the major plumbing to one area, ( a lot easier ), plus give you one main Kitchen/ Living / Dining area and two other areas for study / Living.
I went with this:-
If you fancy cutting down on one living area, you could also do this ( my favourite )
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