loft extension layout

2 years ago

Hi, first time renovator here and would love some advice on layout of our new loft extension bedroom and bathroom. We wanted them separate. Would you put the bed on the opposite wall and leave the long wall for fitted wardrobes? Or even under the dormer window? And any better bathroom layouts than this one? I wasn’t sure if toilet needs to be there as it’s an outside wall so easier for waste pipe. Suggestions most welcome and appreciated thank you. Want to make it the best it can be!

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g b
2 years ago
This looks like a lovely sized room. I’m sure this layout would work well but do you really need a bath in there? I would suggest a really fabulous shower and use any room saved for additional storage ( Your plumber could even run a hot water pipe from the central heating system through a tall cupboard which will keep your towels snuggly and warm). I would leave the loo where it is. then put the cupboard and double vanities where the bath is (60cm cupboard and 120 double vanity) and a long walk-in shower along the wall where you currently have the sink.

One little addition which I have in my bathroom is a motion activated light situated low down near the loo (mine is actually underneath a wall hung loo). At night any bathroom trips have a little bit of ambient light to get you where you need to be without a glaring main light to wake you up. Good luck with your project. Im sure it will be fabulous
cannonja
2 years ago
Agree with gb regards bath and lighting

Would be tempted to create a dressing room / walk in wardrobe where velux windows are, as would make bedroom feel more cosy
Velux windows are also noisy when it rains ἲ7
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Izzy Finn
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2 years ago
Thank you both. I have heard velux can be noisy so we will consider a dressing area to make it cosier. Although we really need lots and lots of storage! As we are losing the attic space and we stored a fair bit in it in our old house. We did consider a walk in shower but I am so keen to have a bath. I will have a think though. I have been told we need to lose 25cm off the width up there (which will probably come off bathroom) due to a chimney stack not being accounted for. Love the idea of motion sensor light for nightime loo trips! Thanks

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