How to reconfigure the layout from 3 to 4 bedrooms
Good afternoon all,
I'm purchasing a property and as I will have some work to do on it before moving in I am planning to modify the first floor, from 3 bedroom to a 4 bedroom, but I am struggling to visualize how I can fit the 4th bedrooms as the bathroom is huge and I do not need a bathroom that big. Bear in mind that the wall between the bathroom and the master bedroom must be a structural wall and I am not planning to move it. I am happy with a smaller bathroom. I try to attach the current floor layout below.
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Comments (14)Hi again Jane. Any external changes, including windows, may require planning permission. If the property is a block of flats or mansion block this may be more of a challenge. You may have permitted development rights, which can be another good option. Any change, however small, is likely to be subject to a license to alter especially if there's a management company or a remote freeholder. This includes windows in any shape or form. As unreasonable as it may appear, The licensee / freeholder can quite legitimately sell you the space and the roof structure and then request a full license to alter application. It's also not a given that the you be awarded the license. Sorry if this comes across all doom and gloom. There usually ways design challenges. understanding all the risks as well as the potential is important....See MoreHelp me reconfigure first floor layout!
Comments (7)I've just seen this and it's great! Thank you for taking the time to draw this! We are seriously considering turning the L shaped bedroom into an ensuite, it feels decadent but it would also solve a lot of problems. My only reservation is that there would be no window in the family bathroom as it is against a boundary wall. Love the study area too, we have so many books I think it would work as a good spot for a library and comfy chair. Thanks again....See MoreHouse layout with extension. 4 or 5 bedrooms?
Comments (27)Nice ideas Jonathan, and its great that you have spent time on this thread but in many ways you have resolved the issue by adding an extra box to the side and even more space onto the job (and about another £40k!) 1.I think it dubious that the planner would allow you to extend to both boundaries - I think you have already done well to get the size of extension you already have. 2. this also creates a penisular kitchen which brings us back to a further kitchen island design issue/conversation 3. if for no other reason but property value you would add a door into the utility or kitchen from the garage 4. I think you would need to potentially bring the front door forward to get the 'space' in the hallway but the centralised entrance gives you much better options for canopies/overhanging leaning to roof/lighting etc.. 5. you could potentially grab back the space under the stairs to the family room at the rear as this (and the front reception room both struggle for width) 6.In terms of the first floor layout you would be better served using the bathroom in the top left as the main bathroom for the house and take back the far right bathroom for the bedroom over the garage (also take back all of that nasty corridor that runs the width of the extension and bring the bedroom door adjacent to the neighbouring bedroom (then utilise the excessive corridor width to add wardrobes to the bedroom) 6.The airing cupboard appears to be about 1.2-1.5m deep which is probably a bit OTT 7.remember that there is still more storage space to be had over the stairs. 8. if the option is available in teh roof it might be nice to be able to add a rooflight to bring some natural light into the central enclose hall/landing space. I personally would say your 'slight tweaks on earlier plan' alternatives were better in terms of effective use and maximising space - the stairs would need to be fully worked out to maximise the remaining spaces and the hallway could be revised. Overall all thought great effort. G...See MoreUpstairs reconfigure - office/3rd bedroom
Comments (2)Need more details and can you add some pics? Where is the front door? How do you access the kitchen from the reception room? What’s in the void beside bed2. An outside May help also....See More- 3 years ago
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Personally I think that you will end up with four very small bedrooms and none will be particularly good.
In my opinion you should make the bathroom smaller and the back bedroom better.
You could even add an Ensuite.
If you are able to remove the chimney breasts that will also help make rooms bigger.
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Niamh Kearns