Victorian Semi Renovation Advice
We moved into a Victorian semi in December. We skimmed a couple of rooms and decorated it but decided against doing any major work until we were living in it and had got used to the layout.
We've moved from a new build so have absolutely no idea when it comes to renovating, so would really appreciate any advice that anyone can offer!
We already realise that we don't make use of the dining room, we only use the downstairs shower room for the toilet and the utility room is a bit bigger than we actually need.
I would love an open plan kitchen and dining area where the kitchen and utility room/shower room are, but don't know where we could then move the cloakroom toilet and utility to. Also we would love to make better use of the dining room.
We don't have a conventional front door - the main access is via a side porch which goes into the dining room.
This is our current floorplan (the lounge is now a dining room):
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Jonathan
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Comments (2)Thanks, I don't regret it but a certain amount of naivety is required to jump head first into these projects;) keep you posted... windows and doors arrive next week!...See MoreVictorian house renovation - advice for a newbie :)
Comments (3)Congratulations on your new home, it sounds like you have a healthy budget if spent wisely....! I would look at using a Howdens kitchen, very good prices, (need a builder/interior designer with a trade account to use them) they have great kitchen styles & colours, they now have a range of kitchen doors which are ready for you to paint in your own paint choice....Spend your money on good worktop surfaces & the appliances to make it look like a V expensive kitchen and longevity! When doing your shower room and bathroom spend money on the taps/shower & bath mixer valves and good toilet cisterns as this will see you through for the next 10 years versus using cheap no name brands..The rest of your listed renovation work can be done relatively cheaply with having a good eye for your finishes. A good decorator will always be the icing on the cake, its definitely worth spending your money on a good plasterer and decorator. Good luck with your project. If you would like any further assistance please get in touch as I offer consultations which provide lots of advice & tips........See MoreEdwardian semi renovation ground floor layout advice
Comments (13)In my opinion the way you maximise the value of this house is by restoring a traditional layout and making the entrance as impressive as possible. I would move the stairs all the way up the building to create as much room as possible at the back for principal rooms. I would make more of the attic level and I would have an upstairs laundry room in order to have a luxurious large hall which is probably one of the things that originally sold the house to you...See MoreHelp with ground floor layout of victorian terrace semi!
Comments (4)Hi, It's not easy with a staircase like this, but as an option you could have a new fire wall in dining (full glass or at least partially, althought in any case expensive) and open up the dining to the kicthen. With a drop of creative design this can look quite cool. See sketch below. Feel free to get in touch if you need further help with design, drawings, planning etc. Andre...See Moregemlt81
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