Internal layout changes to enlarge kitchen and 2 bathrooms upstairs
Jackie Ruell
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
We have just moved in and need some help. We have numerous cupboards and wasted space in the current layout. We have bathroom plumbing potentially at both ends. we would love some input to help re- configure the house.
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Jonathan
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Comments (9)Hello, thanks all for the early advice - very much appreciated. The attached pic shows where downstairs services are. The ground floor extension which contains the kitchen stretches across the back of the house and I had originally planned to extend out over this to make bed 3 and/or 4 larger and allow inclusion of an ensuite. Unfortunately we've overspent on the downstairs, hence I'm wondering whether it's possible to squeeze an ensuite into the existing layout. The house is brick construction, circa 1970 and is detached although the utility room is a lean to extension which joins the neighbouring property. I believe that the structural walls upstairs are those bordering the landing only - all room dividers could be moved. Low pitch on the roof so no chance of extending upwards. If you need more info, let me know. Greg...See MoreLayout help for kitchen and upstairs master...
Comments (17)I am concerned that you feel that the loft conversion suits you because are imagining a much better space than you will end up with. Your specialist has told you that this room may have previously been used as habitable accommodation and this may have also swayed your feeling about the loft. But since there are bare rafters, no evident of any lathe and plaster, no fireplaces for heat, and no doorways that are tall enough to walk though I think his opinion may be wrong. Your video shows that the actual height is limited so the orange area shows an estimate of where a 6’ person could stand. The yellow room shows what it might be like after the conversion and of course you will have to go through one room to get to the next. You do also have the option of adding a dormer- this won’t give you a higher ceiling but will increase the amount of standing space. Obviously there are ways of doing a dormer that are more attractive than others. Lastly you need to consider the stairs - as I can see where you intend them to start I am concerned that as they ascend they will intrude into the bedroom next door. My concern remains that the money earmarked for a loft conversion will leave you with space that is less useable and less impressive than if you spent it on adding a second level to your ground floor extension plans. It could also be argued that converting the outbuilding could be more cost effective than the loft and again you might well end up with a better space....See MoreHelp with upstairs layout
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Comments (3)Hello, We always begin our layout packages by asking lots of questions in a briefing session. It's these answers which then allow us to decide upon the best layout(s) to suit your needs. Is this something you have done with an interior designer or concept planner? A few of the main questions I think would be most useful with this decision are: 1) What size kitchen works for you? How many cupboards and appliances do you need and what size of space works for this? 2) Where do you spend most of your time...is it an office, the living room? ...this needs to be near the toilet and kitchen and does it have good natural light? 3) Where would you like to be able to access the patio from? ...the office, the kitchen (to hang linen out or for outside dining? 4) Is the front of the house loud? ....will that affect a bedroom being in the front room? We have several questionnaires that allow us to create layouts for clients so maybe writing some of these questions down for yourself will help you organise your thoughts... if you haven't done this with your designer already to get the layouts you have. Personally, I would do something very similar to @Jonathan layout. This is because I love that the bathroom has great access for a bathroom at night but also to the rest of the house. The layout has good separation between living and day spaces and then also night space. The courtyard (although I would only have one door) would give some great light and wow factor to the office (with a large floor-to-wall window) and also to the open plan area. The layout also looks to have a great amount of storage throughout and an adequate size office/guest room. I really hope that helps. Do stay in touch and let us know what you go for ...would be great to see how your journey unfolds :) Best, Gina...See MoreJackie Ruell
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3 years agoYou might also consider where you will intend to later extend and it might influence where you intend to place certain rooms now.
Personally I think the obvious extension place is behind the largest room and this might have an impact on the windows of the room above. For similar reasons you need to consider if the rooms you are planning now will be appropriately sized should you later make the whole house bigger.
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