Can we make our 1960s internal glass doors meet building regs?
Liz Marler
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Updating 1960's house exterior
Comments (46)This is what the exterior looks like so far. We have been approved planning permission to extend single storey, front and side With sky lantern. we are set on a flat roof with wildflower and sedum. Considering keeping the tiles. front door will be moved forward and there will be a window on the left. Not sure what the new render should be for the extension? Brick ? Trying to keep all costs down but Still have a Clean and contemporary finish...... I realise now I should have been braver with the windows! Tut tut!!!...See Morehelp with open plan layout 1960's house
Comments (20)thanks for the comments everyone, the bathroom is directly above the kitchen so no water utilties at the front of the house. I prefer the kitchen at the back of the house so i can just pop in and out of the garden with recycling, collecting herbs, keeping an eye on small children! A snug at the front is my preferred option as at night time curtains are drawn and it doesn't matter that it is overlooking a car in the drive etc as its dark. I have thought about knocking chimney wall down and bring back the hall wall to the stairs to this sketch configuration (please excuse the rough sketch!) I would like the extension glazed on 2 walls it wouldn't be big ( 2.5m out by 2m wide but I would have enough space to house all my appliances etc and if I went for a mirror splashback I could see what the kids are up to behind me! Also I like the idea of the sink/dishwasher being in the extension as used pans etc are not on show after meals. I also desperately need storage so floor to ceiling opp the kitchen would be ideal. Maybe the snug looks too snug, but i wanted to incorporate a play zone for the children. I have fallen in love with this extension, however our budget will not allow the amount of the glazing on show, but i think we could do something clever with the aluminium framed glazing etc....See More1960s bungalow makeover - we’re stuck!
Comments (14)As I suspected, I do not believe you can use the area marked in red unless you raise the roof height. In order to get 4 bedrooms and a bathroom ( or 2 ) out of the roof, you would have to have four dormers. Planning departments often do not like Dormers on the fronts of homes..........but you could try. I stand behind what i said earlier. I would ask the local planning department for a pre-planning meeting. Ask them if they would be likely to grant permission before you go down the route of having plans drawn that may be turned down. It definitely wouldn't be a cheap option, so I don't know what your budget is? It's asking a lot from a roof. You may more easily get 3 beds and 1 bathroom up there to cut down on the build cost and maybe an alternative if the planners say no to the front dormers. They can also be very funny about changing the height of an existing route, so don't be surprised if they say no. I don't say this to be mean, it's more to be realistic and have a Plan B up your sleeve. I'm not sure if you've considered other layouts instead of the bedrooms in the loft. How mobile are the oldies? Perhaps they could have the whole of upstairs and re-configure the ground? That would be a lot easier....See MoreUpdating our 1960’s Bungalow
Comments (12)Hi Valerie, this is a rough sketch about my idea. In the existing house there is an open porch, the porch and then a big hall. I think that you don't need all this space just for the entrance. I created just an open porch and then the hall with a cupboard (for coats and shoes) in front of the main door. -Bedroom 1: master bedroom; en-suite with a new window at side; dressing room using part of the existing porch. -Bedroom 2: new wall between bedroom 2 and 3 to create cupboard for both room. -Bedroom 3: reduced the size of the room to realize an en-suite using the existing wc. -Family bathroom: same size; demolition of existing storage to put a bath. -Kitchen/dining: demolish wall between kitchen and living room; kitchen units with island; new big window; bi-fold doors at rear. -Utility room: same position as existing; pocket door. If you need more space, we can reduce the garage. -Living room: as requested is a small area, but connected to the kitchen/dining with double pocket door. In this way you can have a huge open space. I think that you don't need the french doors at front, but just a big window. -Study: new small study created, reducing the existing porch. I'm wondering if you need 2 garages, or maybe one of them can be converted and added to the house. If you want to talk about more option, feel free to call us: 07403930900 We have a long experience in residencial houses and interior design, if you like we can arrange a zoom meeting to show you our jobs. Regards Helga...See MoreAngie
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