Internal Design Dilemma

3 years ago

Help plzzz

We are currently in process of building a new extension. We are happy with the external design of the extension but struggling with internal configuration to connect the new extension with the current house. I have listed two points below where we are struggling with.

Our current kitchen will become like a hallway. I want to join it all together so flows seamlessly. At the moment I have put identical door ways for the living room and new kitchen on exact opposite sides so it connects new and old space. Is this a good approach or if anyone has any better recommendations?
To align the new bedroom with the rest of the floor and also to have a good kitchen height, there will be two steps that connects passage to the new bedroom door. But in order to do that the architect has put a box in the new bedroom which I am not a big fan off. Not sure how to get rid of the box and have door right next to the landing so that it opens up straight in the bedroom.

I have attached some pics. Ideas/suggestion will be appreciated.

Thanks

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PRO
La Vida Interiors
3 years ago
Hi Anas

How can I help you with the interiors as the floor plans are not clear enough. So can please upload photos of the space that you want to work on.
Anas Motala
Original Author
3 years ago
Hi Sanveer, currently it’s at planning stage. So I have only got the plans for it.
The space I am looking to get some help for is the connection between the new kitchen and Lounge and on the first floor is the same again, the door that connects new bedroom with the landing.
I have marked the area on the below pic. Hopefully this should be more clearer
Thanks
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PRO
La Vida Interiors
3 years ago
Ok that's fine I will discuss further soon.
PRO
La Vida Interiors
3 years ago
Yes I will do my very best to help you with the project,
Anas Motala
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks Sanveer. Look forward to hear from you soon.
PRO
La Vida Interiors
3 years ago
Can you personally email me on sanveerbahra@sbahra-i-ja.com?
Anas Motala
Original Author
3 years ago
All sorted now. Thanks everyone.
PRO
La Vida Interiors
3 years ago
So you don't need an interior designer. I am right there.

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