what would you do with this layout?
we have two children (aged 11) and have around 25k for some sort of extension. it is very tiny inside how could we make it flow better and create extra space? the upstairs is fine its more the downstairs and creating extra space ( potentially put in a downstairs loo?)
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PROKay Moden
2 years agoClaire Iredale
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Comments (5)One plan- yes others in the street have extended to the front, although most have done a full height 2 storey extension - so the precedent is there. Jen - it is a lovely layout but we have the opportunity and the money to make it perfect before we move in so would rather reconfigure it now. The combined dining/kitchen would be only 3m deep, and we couldn't extend to the back as the garden is just about the right size - we don't want to eat into it. Plus the living room feels too long and narrow at 5m deep...See Morewhat would you do with this layout?
Comments (2)Although it closes off the lounge, it makes for a better kitchen, so i'd probably go for something like this. Besides which, not everyone wants their main lounge open to a kitchen / diner....See MoreWhat would you do with this layout
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Comments (11)No advice on the floor plan but we did a full bungalow renovation living mainly on site with children (aged 7 & 9) a few years back. We did quite a bit of work ourselves but had trades in for full replumb & new bathrooms, full rewire, extension build & loft conversion plus replastering everywhere. We only moved out for 2 weeks when we didn’t have a toilet. Other than that it was doable but be prepared for clearing up at the end of each day. Plan out what you need first - E.g children’s bedrooms or an extension & a working kitchen & work towards that before doing other things. Don’t knock through to the extension until the work is done - there will be a lot of dust, which isn’t healthy so keep young ch away from that as much as possible. You can deal with it as long as you lower your expectations for a few months! E.g, we had only a microwave for cooking for 9 months as the kitchen ended up being one of the last things we did due to its relocation, but it was ok so long as I didn’t try to do a full roast! Good luck with it!...See More- PRO
Kay Moden
2 years ago 
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2 years agoClaire Iredale
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Daisy England
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2 years agoClare Knott
2 years agoMrs Homeowner
2 years agoHi, very far from a pro at this but have had a little idea. Unfortunately 25K isn't much at the moment with regards extensions and refurb jobs. But I think with a bit of DIY this might be possible. Knock through into garage and create a kitchen diner at the front and side of house. Leave a little space at the front of garage so can still put bikes etc in there. If budget allows stick some velux windows in this roof for light. Blue on picture indicates sliding doors so can look onto the garden. Red area becomes a downstairs loo and utility area (plumbing is already here therefore cheaper and if you are happy having the sink for kitchen near where the red arrow is (but in green area) that would save money/time when fitting it all. Current dinning area becomes a snug/playroom with again sliding doors to garden. Can make a nice wrap around patio later on to link both sliding doors.
Claire Iredale
2 years ago
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