Updating our 1960’s Bungalow
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3 years agoValerie Pearce
3 years agoRelated Discussions
1960s bungalow makeover - we’re stuck!
Comments (14)As I suspected, I do not believe you can use the area marked in red unless you raise the roof height. In order to get 4 bedrooms and a bathroom ( or 2 ) out of the roof, you would have to have four dormers. Planning departments often do not like Dormers on the fronts of homes..........but you could try. I stand behind what i said earlier. I would ask the local planning department for a pre-planning meeting. Ask them if they would be likely to grant permission before you go down the route of having plans drawn that may be turned down. It definitely wouldn't be a cheap option, so I don't know what your budget is? It's asking a lot from a roof. You may more easily get 3 beds and 1 bathroom up there to cut down on the build cost and maybe an alternative if the planners say no to the front dormers. They can also be very funny about changing the height of an existing route, so don't be surprised if they say no. I don't say this to be mean, it's more to be realistic and have a Plan B up your sleeve. I'm not sure if you've considered other layouts instead of the bedrooms in the loft. How mobile are the oldies? Perhaps they could have the whole of upstairs and re-configure the ground? That would be a lot easier....See MoreDesign Dilemma! 1960's bungalow - where to extend/alter?! Help!
Comments (1)One option...See More1960’s bungalow in old mining town
Comments (4)When we opened up our fireplace I asked a builder whether it was safe to do so, as I had the same fears (no hidden water tank though!). The builder was my brother so no real hardship and he said it would be fine, and it was. I wonder if it is worth doing the same, just to be sure? We removed all the rubble and found a neat fireplace within, so we cleaned the bricks and just added a fire surround and hearth....See More1960s bungalow windows and porch idea
Comments (3)What a lovely bungalow Lulu! For your porch, I have a couple of ideas but unable to find pictures to show you want I mean. The first idea I had was to rip it out and have build an oak porch with a pitch roof, diagonally across that corner . Second idea was but put a bigger more modern door in and then build up the window side and clad or paint the same colour as walls. Have you had quotes on reforming the dormer window?...See More
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3 years agoWendy
3 years agojackiep3
3 years ago
PROArchit_studio2
3 years ago
Hi Valerie,this is a rough sketch about my idea.
In the existing house there is an open porch, the porch and then a big hall.
I think that you don't need all this space just for the entrance.
I created just an open porch and then the hall with a cupboard (for coats and shoes) in front of the main door.
-Bedroom 1: master bedroom; en-suite with a new window at side; dressing room using part of the existing porch.
-Bedroom 2: new wall between bedroom 2 and 3 to create cupboard for both room.
-Bedroom 3: reduced the size of the room to realize an en-suite using the existing wc.
-Family bathroom: same size; demolition of existing storage to put a bath.
-Kitchen/dining: demolish wall between kitchen and living room; kitchen units with island; new big window; bi-fold doors at rear.
-Utility room: same position as existing; pocket door. If you need more space, we can reduce the garage.
-Living room: as requested is a small area, but connected to the kitchen/dining with double pocket door. In this way you can have a huge open space. I think that you don't need the french doors at front, but just a big window.
-Study: new small study created, reducing the existing porch.
I'm wondering if you need 2 garages, or maybe one of them can be converted and added to the house.
If you want to talk about more option, feel free to call us:07403930900
We have a long experience in residencial houses and interior design, if you like we can arrange a zoom meeting to show you our jobs.
RegardsHelga
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoA lightwell can add height and really transform a kitchen or living area in a bungalow.
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