Can we extend at the front and help negate the need for soo many steps
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Comments (7)Hi Minnie, thank you so much for your ideas! I really appreciate you took the time to share them us. You've really given us plenty to think about. Toys and kids clutter seems to be a permanent fixture in the house at the moment, so your point on the mess exposed in open plan setting is something we'll certainly need to give more thought to. Converting the whole of the garage we haven't really thought of, to be honest. It would definitely give us more room to comfortably fit in the playroom. One possible drawback though could be lack of light. The only suitable location for the window would really be the current garage door, and that side doesn't really get good light during the day. However, there's nothing above the garage so perhaps a skylight could be a way? Also, I'm sort of in two minds about how separate I want the kids space to be. Sometimes closing the door and letting them do their own thing is really convenient and helps keep us sane ;) but ideally, I think, I'd like their wee corner to be a part of the family space so that we easily keep an eye. I'll need to mull that over a bit more to be honest, and try to look further into the future. I love the way you've designed kitchen/dining space at the back. It makes sense the two are linked. The cost consideration is a strong argument for sure, but the installations are poor as it is, pipes exposed in the cupboards, so will need to be rehauled one way or another. The reason we thought of putting kitchen units along the left wall was the light. We sort of had an idea of side skylights/roof lights at the side return part, and a bifold door on back wall opening into the garden. Something along the lines of the photo below. Does that make sense? I've no renovation experience nor architectural know how, so not even sure if that would work!? I would love to hear what you think if you have some more time to spare. Thanks again for your help...See MoreInterior layout - help needed, feel like we may have lost the plot
Comments (16)I'm slightly confused by trying to follow this thread, so apologies if this duplicates. Which way does the kitchen window face? Unless there is good reason-direct South? -it may be a pity to demolish any 1920's integrity, especially if only to install dated bi-fold doors. A large aluminium deco style window might be a better idea as it will add character as well as extra low level storage possibilities.Your doors to the garden could be sliding, with glazing bars, or Double French doors. (Photo suggestions attached) If you follow the graph paper plan, then you could also put a sink, dishwasher and noisy machinery in the utility area so that your main living space isn't affected by washing up. It could be a great prep area too and keep unnecessary noise to a minimum as acoustics are really important in a communal space. Food for thought! Best of luck....See MoreHelp me decide if this house has potential to be extended/reconfigured
Comments (4)Hi Johnathan, thanks for the comment. The set up is not the exactly same the other side of the wall, however it is raised on the other side as well so I believe you are right about the garden wall. However perhaps the step can be reduced in size? I attach another picture. It seems to house some draining system and I think it may be just an addition to the house to hide something. Any thoughts what? I don’t think I will be pursuing digging down in the basement to increase height due to cost. So In the plans I used the basement as an occasional bedroom (hopefully with en suite). A very amateurish plan attached. What do you reckon?...See MoreWhere to start ? Extending 60s Semi Detached. Help Please!!
Comments (6)hi Toby With a 130k£ budget as covey kitchens mention it below you would have a lots of potential in your house. Back to your must list here my opinion Our main goals are: 1. Must - our main living room moved to the rear, facing on to the back garden. By the look of it with your new floor plan compare to existing you would have quite a lot of structural works involved this would takes lots of money out of your pocket because of a profession fees remodeling and structural works. You need to be sure you know exactly what would you like to have and you try to use as much as possible out of the existing area to have spare money on a longer therm. By the look of it your floor joists are running from the left to the right and sitting on a studwalls. That means whatever you take off there it would be structural works involved too. Good to have your existing drawings for a first floor too just to check any other studwalls you would like to remove is it continues or not. Structural works are one of the most expensive method of a built so if im you and would like to have all of my must list to happen i would try to use as much internal partition walls as possible and keep it as is. 2. Must - We also want a much bigger kitchen and dining area. We are a bit traditional, and are not big fans of the huge open plan spaces which seem to be all the rage these days. We would prefer the flexibility of being able to close the kitchen and dining areas off from the living room when required (so you don't see all the mess and washing up for example!). That can be easily done with doors but at a same time be aware about fire regulations when you choosing the door in between the living room and kitchen. 3. Must - refurbish the upstairs bathroom and main bedroom. Bathroom refurb for a normal size usually about 4-5000£ depends on your expectations. 4. Should - Have a bigger porch/hallway for storage. What type of storage you looking for? Understair most of a time you have lots of space to save up for shoes and other household stuff. We built into a first 3 steps 3 chest of draws last time for a client for all there shoes and its always a dead space anyways. (It can be a nice future by the way) 5. Should - Create a space for a home office (convert garage?) Garage conversion can be a really good idea but if you would like to convert all and have windows and door by the garage door again might be architect and planning involved. If you would like to use as a home office better to shut down one third of it on a front and use it as a bin and bike storage with a garage door and 6. Should - Maintain storage for lawn mowers, ladders, etc that are currently stored in the garage door and use a rest as a home office. If you cant go ahead with a storey on a top you could fit a roof light in too too have some natural space to come through. 7. Could - Build over the garage and extend the tiny third bedroom to make it usable as a guest room. Thats can be a possibility as mention before but first you suppose to have a structural survey to be done to have a look at the existing footings and check if another storey can go to the top. Few time if its not enough you still have a chance to build over with a timber to timber structure and brick clad around as the weight of a structure is 3 rd them the standard. I hope so this would help for you....See MoreCarolina
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