Open plan for small Victorian Terrace?
I have just purchased a small 2bed Victorian terraced house. It needs a full renovation so now seems a good time to rejig the layout.
Unfortunately the kitchen is especially small even for similar properties - 2.4x2.5m. We can't extend outwards as the garden is so small but a side infill is an option.
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PRONicky Percival Limited
4 years agoMat SP
4 years agoHey Nicky, thanks for getting back to me. Having a nightmare uploading pics. Something like below maybe?
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Comments (1)Hi, you wont be the first or last to struggle.Were are you in the uk?...See MoreNeed help with kitchen planning in our Victorian terrace flat
Comments (5)Hi Daisy, Thanks for your comment - my thoughts about your thoughts: I wouldn't put the washing machine next to the oven. By doing that it leaves you with a straight corner base (in which you have the sink) which means the right hand door will provide you with access to the corner only by crawling on your hands and knees. In this corner try to replan using a 900 L shaped base which means both doors can be opened to allow full and easy access. How far away can the plumbing stretch for a washing machine? Would you recommend to put it in any particular place instead? I understand that the corner cabinet would be wasted space but I can't really think of anywhere else to put it - the plumbing is directly behind the sink. A definite no no to the microwave in the wall unit for me. Dangerous to lift hot liquids out of. A sure hazard. Don't forget you'll also be stretching over the worktop to reach this. Good point! My partner isn't happy with that either, she's sure she'll end up spilling something! It's likely we'll get a freestanding microwave. Is there any way you can make a window seat in front of the low sash window? It would be nice to see the view while dining. Perhaps a window seat for 2 people a square table and then 2 chairs on the other side? That sounds good - it would not obstruct the window and kind of be like a low bench, I've mocked it up using the kitchen planner (obviously need to rethink the table and doors). Where the table currently is would you have room for a couple of tall units ..... this could be fridge/freezer, single oven and integrated microwave over or larder unit (that's if you're happy with the window seat idea). I think if we did the window seat idea - there still wouldn't be enough room on that chimney breast unfortunately. From the outside on the Ikea and Magnet plan you will be able to see the worktop so you could have the bottom of the sash windows with frosted glass. You can buy a film to do this yourself. Most worktops are only 600mm deep. I know Ikea's are deeper but that's taking up essential space and providing a bigger hangover at the front. Thanks for that, if we go with the breakfast bar idea - then we will look into frosting the glass. We're on the 1 & 2nd floor so it's not really overlooked....See MoreSide infill for a kitchen in a small Victorian terrace house- ideas?
Comments (8)Before you do anything else have a chat with your local planners. ( A word with the duty officer will usually do ) if you are in a terrace then you need to check where next door's window to the dining room is located. Most likely exactly as your window. Then check with the planners how they are applying the 45 degree rule which is a line striking out from the midpoint, or third point , from the window to a habitable room. If your extension goes passed this line, and potentially blocks the view of your neighbour then you have a problem. Often you are ok on the ground floor ( depending how the local planners follow the guidance - hence the need to check first) . Many acknowledge that we need more living space but they will be then be difficult on any first floor extension. For peace of mind check first . This happened in one we are monitoring in Brighton for instance. Then you can enjoy working on that extra space - Good luck....See MoreOpen plan small Victorian terrace ideas
Comments (8)Normally I would say put your working kitchen in the middle room and open up the sunny back of the house for seating. That won't work for you as the position of your stairs means you have no clear wall against which to place units. Radical option is to reposition stairs which would entail reconfiguration of upstairs as well. Alternatively open up stairs to your living room and block up opening to diner. This will give you two walls for an L shaped kitchen. Then open up back to suit. Personally I would look to extend kitchen with a single line of units up to diner chimney breast if necessary. Lots of glazing opposite looking onto a small courtyard. Reconfigure shower room to incorporate laundry items. This way you add value without destroying shower room which may be highly valued in the future by you or buyers....See MoreMat SP
4 years agoOr this house has the exact same floorplan. I would rather not have the downstairs toilet though. Don't think there's any room for an island either?
Martin
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoThat plan looks good but I wouldn't bother with the toilet. Is it a long term house though? We're doing a wraparound and the costs for just the side infill area weren't much cheaper so in terms of adding value it might not be worth it if you plan to move in a few years. Here's a couple of different options:
In pics 2/3 they've knocked through to the living area so it's one big room. In 1 you'd probably need that wallspace for the kitchen so would be less wise to do so- PRO
Nicky Percival Limited
4 years ago Mat SP
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4 years agoAny thoughts on this layout (minus the toilet) and sink in the island instead of hob.
Jonathan
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