Victorian converted flat - ground floor extension - layout ideas!

3 years ago

Hi, we're looking to extend our 1 bedroom flat and modernise the kitchen, making it into a 2 bed with open plan kitchen lounge area going into the garden.

This is the floorplan (from the real state agency), lounge and bathroom are not accurate, but the kitchen i've measure myself (internal wall area).

We're looking for ideas on how to make the kitchen layout efficient while still having traffic around,

we though we could extend around 12 or 13 sqm, going sideways instead of just back, as 2.9m would be a bit narrow for a open plan kitchen lounge?

We want to make a little courtyard so we keep the drains where they are, we don't really want to move the boiler unless it really worth the hassle, also we still want to have enough light coming in the bedroom. (We'll have a glass door in the bedroom instead of window)

This is our rough idea. On the back we'll have a nice big sliding door.

Would be great to have some ideas of costs too... I've been looking at construction costs would be around £1500/sqm ? So apart from that I need to consider the planning costs + new kitchen + decoration (flooring, paint, etc) ? Am I forgetting something?

Did anyone did something similar with their flat?

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Chioma Caster
3 years ago
Hi there! I'm actually working on a new TV series of 'Sarah Beeny's Renovate Don't Relocate' in which Sarah Beeny helps people decide how to utilise the space in their homes and you seem perfect for it. If you're interested in applying, please do email me at chiomah@outlineproductions.co.uk
Jonathan
3 years ago
Dont forget to add VAT into your calculations of £1500/ m
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Helena K
Original Author
3 years ago
oh yes i was forgetting that!
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PAD Kitchens
3 years ago
Morning,

Extending the kitchen (and lounge) area out into the garden is a great way to make room for that extra bedroom. We have worked on many similar projects in the past. We are a London based kitchen company with a great eye for deign and making the most of all kitchen spaces. If you would like advice or to discuss further please do get in touch. It would be great to hear some of your requirements needed to be incorporated into the kitchen design to include appliances etc. would also be helpful to get a feel for the style and colours you are interested in. Please feel free to get in touch with us via houzz or by email lj@pad.london

Libra
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The Kitchen Lady UK
3 years ago
I think it's a lovely idea and I like the inner courtyard. I think you should have the full left side length with cabinetry, transitioning from kitchen to TV and bookcases further down the room. There is a long Island with the table in the side extension and sofa by the window. If you'd like some help playing with layouts and getting a real sense of the new space, feel free to get in touch

good luck
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joyce520xx
3 years ago
Hello, I am also planning my own kitchen extention. As far as I understand some councils don't like plans going all the way to the boundary. It might be harder to get planning permission. My house has been extended by the previous owner once already, they did leave a gap of 0.7m or so from the fence.

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