Garden office - loo or no loo?
5 years ago
We are thinking about converting a brick outbuilding to a garden office/kids den. It currently has a little loo, access is from the outside. Would it be worth keeping this or is it eating into too much space?
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Comments (48)Having suggesting taking down the wall around your living room door, I’ve just noticed your lovely wood flooring which woudl get messed up by that - unless you can get spare planks? If you don’t want to mess with the floor then you could consider inserting an internal window next to the door, where you currently have the square white mirror and cabinet. You could also replace the sitting room door with a glazed door. Another couple of ideas to help make your living room feel more spacious - without making the actual room bigger: 1) I wonder if there is storage taking up space in your living room? For example the cabinets each side of the TV? If so then if you re jig the loo into a small loo and a small storage room, you can move some storage there and free up sitting room space. 2). I notice you have a big dining table in the sitting room - is this used much, seeing as the kitchen is big enough for a table? If not, then removing it or replacing with a small extending table would free up space....See MoreMy downstairs loo needs help!
Comments (22)I know, I hate having a horrible garden! Ah,thank you 😊 I must admit I’m avoiding the garden atm, it’s a slug fest, my husband has to frisk the dog every time she comes in as she’s brought in a couple on her coat 🤢 Ah ok, I’m not sure of the shortest projection, I know 650 is easy to get, but if you went for a 450 deep sink by whatever wide that should be do’able. Another option is the loo in the corner and have them both on the same wall, should gain 130mm standing room (?]. Can the mop not stay in the hall or do you want that storage for coats etc? (or can you buy folding mops??) 😂 it will be nice to have something pretty at the end of the hall I agree although it is a very nice vanity! hmmm, you’ve actually caught me mid decor 😂 The stairs are being painted next week and adding a runner (or saving for), new lights on order, looking for new bench etc as will move that one elsewhere...See MoreKitchen and downstairs loo layout dilemma
Comments (10)Relocating it to the back of the garage is a good idea but access might be a bit tricky. You need room for the door without going through the study. If that does not work practically then the utility is a far better idea then under the stairs. It's a good sized space there is not enough justification to cram it under the stairs. I have been in houses that share a utility and a wc and it works well. Having a kitchen accessible from the hallway is always desirable. I wouldn't block that door off. It's very convenient for shopping, etc....See More
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So we think we’ll keep the loo, thanks all. If we move the front door to the other side it’ll make the space more usable, I’ve been playing around with layouts and this looks the best.
Juliet Docherty