Swap a bathroom and kitchen
Hannah Bailey
2 years ago
Hi there! We’re currently in the process of buying our first property (a 2 bed masionette in London). Ideally we would like to swap the kitchen and bathroom over. We dont want a massive bathroom just a shower toilet sink etc no bath and then we would need to take out the wall in the kitchen to open up the bathroom and make this a kitchen at the back of the property. we would also need to add a door in the kitchen to the garden as currently the only door out is through the bedroom.
Ive included a floorplan showing the existing floorplan. Has anyone done anything similar and know how much roughly this would cost?
Thanks!!
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Ellie H
2 years ago
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Reconfiguration - confused on who does what!
Comments (6)I'm a bit confused as to how many people live here - bedrooms suggest 6 - dining table suggests 8 - but soft seating only has room for 5 ?!? Anyway that's not answering your question - for simple electric update, a chat on site with your electrician and a copy of the plan you have should suffice. Think about where you want lamps and sockets for vacuuming and charging phones in addition to permanently plugged in appliances etc . It's not difficult - just be logical ! If your designer has priced up your project to include detailing the spec for builders you should let her. If not, and you want to go down the route of using the common sense of builders to build the walls in the right place and kitchen and bathroom company being able to draw plans and work with the builders, most are more than capable of doing so. You may even find one company who can provide kitchens, bathrooms and the build team to do the whole project ! You have done the structural thing - so sounds like you have the important parts covered. Comments made by some people about your designer being inexperienced sound possibly a bit harsh !? The shower door could be bi fold to avoid door clash. One last thing - a laundry room with shelving above appliances - opening with double doors into the hall space might work better for laundry area for a family home rather than just one door and a stack of appliances at the end - although I know that means talking to the structural guys again ! But in the long run - this way would make more efficient use of the space IMO .... a bit like this http://houzz.com/photos/26461611...See MoreHow to convert a 3 bed 1 bathroom semi into a 5 bed 4 bathroom.
Comments (0)As a case study I decided to use my own house to show you how you can not only maximise space in your home but also utilise every inch of space for each room. From the kitchen to the attic I have a created a video explaining how I achieved this and all within budget....See MoreKitchen/Bathroom Swap
Comments (22)I’ve been drawing to see what could fit where and actually I think there’s room for kitchen living and dining to go in current living dining areas. Would take inspiration from London apartments, I was in Zlondon this week and whilst waiting around I rightmoved the streets around me and there were some great use of spaces, not cramped the high ceilings help that. Think the living area should go in current dining area though, so it’s cozy. You could break through to bathroom to have a recessed sink area or cooker area. Just saying it’s worth playing around on paper since the room sizes allow lots of configurations. Actually that way you’d increase your value probably since technically it could have three beds although it would be so useful to put laundry and storage there. Haven’t explained too well since I’m in a hurry, sorry!...See MoreSmall bathroom layout ideas and good bathroom brands
Comments (9)Both Hansgrohe and (Friedrich) Grohe are German companies; Friedrich was a son of Hans who went on his own in the 1930s, so they share a certain heritage. These days, Grohe is larger and no longer family owned. Both produce outside Germany as well as on their original German sites still. Both produce "basic" and "high-end" ranges. They're both regarded well back home in Germany, much of the choice is down to personal preference. Hansgrohe is on average slightly more expensive (but not on everything). They also own the Axor design brand which has a more "ecletic" selection. One can mix-and-match; in our bath (bit messy, sorry - we're using it for the washing up while waiting for the kitchen to be installed), the mixer is Grohe as is the shower wall outlet, the shower rail and head shower arm (just above the shower screen) are Hansgrohe pieces. At least the chromed finishes are very close for the two: Both can be sourced well below retail list prices - if you're prepared to wait, German online sellers for bathroom goods tend to have many-months delivery timelines. For Grohe essentials (the classical Grotherm mixers) at least, any German DIY shop stocks these at very attractive prices (the difference to the UK retail price list will pay for the ferry ticket and fuel)....See MoreEllie H
2 years agoHi, I assumed the garden was at the end rather than on the side?
I was frustrated by the chimney breast and the feel of it being a long corridor but hope this helps!
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