Open plan layout/extension help

3 years ago

Hi guys,

I’m hoping some of you may be able to help me out with some suggestions of how I could incorporate open plan living/dining into my house. My idea is to knock the wall out between the kitchen and garage, add a small utility room at the front of the house with a window. Then knock out the walls to the rear of the house and extend fully across (removing the current conservatory) and add in bifolds. Depending how much it would increase the project cost I would ideally like it to be a 2 storey extension so extend out the back bedrooms. I would block up the door of bedroom 4 and turn it into a walk in wardrobe accessed via the en-suite connected to bedroom 2.

This is the current floor plan and a very very basic sketch of my thoughts. Hopefully you can input some suggestions for me as I seem to really struggle with creativity in this area! Thanks

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Rebecca Thurlow
Original Author
3 years ago
Anybody?
Ellie
3 years ago
What budget do you have?
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Hi Norman, May I ask if you have builders in place and if the property is located in South London. As we could assist with what will be the best option for your extension and take care of all aspects for you from the design to the build and finish. If you would like to view some of our previous jobs you can head to https://www.aptrenovation.co.uk/our-projects/ or call us on 0207 223 6417 to organize a free consultation. Hope we can help and that you staying safe in these trying times. Kind regards, APT Renovation Ltd
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Rebecca Thurlow
Original Author
3 years ago
Around £30/£35k
Jonathan
3 years ago
Your £30/35k budget is insufficient to be considering a full width extension.
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Kay Moden
3 years ago
Hi Rebecca,

Feel free to get in touch, we can look into this for you.

I have to agree with the comment on budget - Often the kitchen or patio doors alone can cost around 5k, each.

You can still utilise your current space. Simple option is to cut back the garage and lounge, relocate the GF toilet. A good living space is not just defined by square feet but also space perception.

Think about how much time you spend in the lounge & if it's really worth keeping it that big.

Hope this helps.

Andrei
Rebecca Thurlow
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks for some good advice. I didn’t really think of cutting down the size of the lounge and garage to help gain internal space, this could definitely work as the lounge would definitely be used less with a more open plan kitchen/diner. I presume bricking up the current conservatory and just making it slightly wider as opposed to a full width extension would help with the overall costs too?
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Kay Moden
3 years ago
Most certainly. I wouldn't make it much wider though. The space where the french doors open to tends to become unused & dull. Right now it still keep the good view from the kitchen and brings more light in, but this can be reviewed in the concept stage.
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The Kitchen Lady UK
3 years ago
I think to make the most of your budget but add to your space is to look at a garage conversion. This would be around £20k+ depending on the spec of kitchen you choose so you'd have spare money to splash out on other renovations.
I think the simplest layout would be similar to your sketch. Put the utility by the garage door, then I like your long kitchen idea with perhaps doors into the garden with then lots of space for a dining area, perhaps island or pantry unit.
I often help with these sort of layout projects if you need any more help. We can bounce some ideas around and work out the best plan for you and your family 😊 Good luck

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