Design Dilemma! 1960's bungalow - where to extend/alter?! 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? Original house's loft is too shallow.
- Lighting, should we build next to existing windows?
We have a budget of around 60k, give or take some shrapnel.
The two photos show the pitch of the roof, and the area (knocking down the garage) where the extension will be.
We really are clueless and will appreciate anything you have to offer. With thanks in advance!
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Jonathan
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