Internal Layout Dilemma (Open or Closed Plan Layout)
Hi Everyone.
We're currently starting a new build with final internal layout yet to be determined.
Torn between closing off the main living room with sliding doors or go with open plan living room.
Please see both layouts below (designed in homebyme.me)
The open plan (B) will allow us to having double doors to sunroom/2nd living room.
Does the single door to the sunroom look odd. Would love to know peoples opinions and recommendations. Thanks Alan
(A)Closed Living Room Layout 2d
(A) Closed Living Room Layout 3d
(B) (Open Plan Living 2d
(B) Open Plan Living 3d
(B) Open Living 3d rear view
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4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoAlan Collier thanked Construct Atelier LtdAlan Collier
4 years agoThanks guys for your input, great to have multiple opinions. I have been convinced the flexibility of closing off the main living room with a sliding door would be valued in the long run. Rear of house will be south west facing, (North Hem). The sunroom (room8) will serve mostly as second living room/Playroom down the line so yes flexibility wins.
Gabby great job on the renovation, how wide did you go on the sliding doors.
OnePlan, yes i do agree with you by pushing the sunroom further back. We have a ensuite over the sunroom serving a master bedroom initially over the living room. Master bedroom now at the rear so shouldn't be problem.
Link to 3d View.https://home.by.me/en/project/blazeajb/fireplace
Sunroom pushed back.
Upstairs. (Bed to be moved to moving sunroom back)
Note site was purchased with an initial design which didn't take advantage of the orientation, very little windows at rear. Without having to submit for major design changes, trying to tweek here any there. Back ground images in above would be our first revision.
Any further tips with better use of space appreciated.
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