Ideas needed. Bathroom reconfiguration Victorian terrace

3 years ago

Help!

Currently living in a 1900’s Victorian terrace. It’s is perfect minus the main bathroom being off the master bedroom. We have a downstairs shower and toilet but it’s something that has started to bother me. Possible move within the next 3+ years and I just really feel moving the bathroom would complete the house.

Questions;

1. is it doable?

2. where could I go?

3. would it be worth the money?

ive been thinking about this for the last 2 years and finally found a forum I may be able to get some advice.

floor plan attached.

Any advice is greatly appreciated :)

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minipie
3 years ago
I suspect it may be easier to create a very small en suite off bedroom 2, perhaps using the storage space above the stairs plus a bit of the bedroom, rather than trying to move the current bathroom somewhere else. You might need a macerator loo though depending on whether they can connect up to the soil pipe from there (looks like it may be tricky). Or maybe no loo, just a shower and sink, and keep the second loo downstairs.

If the current bathroom feels quite large then it could be changed to an en suite and dressing area for the master bedroom.
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CeeK Design Studio
3 years ago
Hi Ashleigh, It depends on how much work you would like to do on the property. If you are looking to move in the near future, maybe sprucing it up a little might make you feel better.

However, creating a hallway cutting through the master bedroom might be an option, it would make the master bedroom smaller however the space would function better, you could close off the door between bathroom and master. meaning no one has to walk through to get to the bathroom. Or maybe if there is room to extend into the back, you would have more space to explore other options. I offer Layout plans services, so if you need any further assistance please don't hesitate to contact me. Charlene. Info@ceekdesign.com
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Hi! Yes there is a lot that could be done to improve this house. You don't necessarily have to make huge changes to achieve big improvements. The thoughts you've had seem reasonable and could work well. I recommend starting off by setting your budget, and then figuring out what changes you can make to achieve the home you want within that budget. Looking at all the possibilities, designing a huge amount of alterations and then getting a price for that tends to lead to it being out of budget, and takes a lot longer and is then a lot more painful and difficult to have to start discarding ideas. So start with a budget in mind and then design within that budget. I have an on-demand workshop that will help you with this. You can find out more and get that here: https://iarchitectlimited.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1145853 For planning permission it really depends on what you want to do. If you don't change anything externally then you won't need planning permission at all, though you might need building control if you're making structural changes and moving bathrooms. I've made a few videos about planning permission and building control which you can watch for free on my youtube channel here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyL1JqFVTPDqFrElNsPbNpTjKcCjSap_i Best wishes with your home purchase and redesign! Jane award winning chartered architect eco-home and conservation area specialist www.i-architect.co.uk Join Jane live on facebook for home design tips and expert Q&A. Midday Mondays: https://fb.me/e/fXBDxgZ3x
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Ashleigh B
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you for your advice, I think I was thinking similar options. I like both the en suite and dressing area and I think a spruce up whist we decide. I shall post a picture of the bathroom for interest. It is large. Any advice on ventilation whilst I’m here? There’s a small window and it’s not enough.
minipie
3 years ago
You could quite easily put a velux in the sloping section of the roof which could be opened when you need more ventilation. Steam rises so veluxes get rid of it very quickly. Would also add lots of lovely light of course.
minipie
3 years ago
PS for a temporary spruce up, I think painting the bath panel and repainting the wall a fresher colour would make a big difference. Possibly a new light fixture too.
Ashleigh B
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you mini pie. I was considering painting the bath panel. I’m new to diy, would this need sanding and would it be better to spray or paint?
minipie
3 years ago
Yes you would need to sand to create a rough surface (key) for the new paint to stick to. You don’t need to get off every scrap of varnish though, just roughen it all up a bit. A good primer will also help a lot. Spray painting is a job for professionals IMO so I would do it by hand.

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