Buy it or not to buy - can layout of this house be improved?
We have viewed dormer bangalow in good location for an ok price, which needs work and remodel to work for us. Unfortunately we are unable to visualise the potential as we never bought a project house. We would like to consider all options before putting an offer on. We would consider to change layout completely and potentially add extension at the back, does this floorplan can be improved/changed?
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2 years agoAnita Beynon
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Comments (35)We bought our house 15 years ago with an open mind but wanting some minimum basics - white bathroom suite and separate loo, kitchen / diner or scope to have one, 4 bedrooms, large - preferably bay - window for Christmas tree and a cat-flap. We got a Victorian fixer-upper - 5 bedrooms, a space for a kitchen diner (had to move some plumbing and gas into it and convert old kitchen into utility), lovely 11ft high ceilings, gorgeous tall bay window, cat-flap into the utility, wood-burning stove - on the road parking (oops) and it was in local guide books and sometimes a walk-around tour! I walked into the place with an open mind and immediately loved the atmosphere, it felt like home. High ceilings and off the road parking would be priorities next-time though, we love our high ceilings and everyone who visits us does too....See MoreWhat lounge layout? Buying sofas this weekend!
Comments (7)If it is definitely more of a snug I'd go for a long sofa opposite the fire, probably a chaise as it may be be more comfy for tv viewing. A window seat would look good and lovely for reading etc. If you're doing bookcases, consider matching but with a shelf left out for the tv. If there's room i might then add a couple of small accent chairs angled in front of the bookcase. If you were to use it formally (I know you said not) but would go for 2 sofas opposite each other at right angles to the fire with the tv opposite the fire. As Tavolla said, do measure carefully! It's good to draw everything to scale or cut out paper templates...See MorePlease Help! Can you help improve the most complicated layout ever?
Comments (4)I'd do exactly as Jonathan has done on the ground floor. The first floor can be re-configred in a miriad of ways depending on whom you wish to afford it to ie;- The boys and the Nanny, I'd still try for 3 bed, and En-Suite and a main bathroom. I think that whomever is using it, then you'll need an En-Suite either for yourselves or your Nanny. So something like this may work well. The loft is a whole different kettle of fish. 2 metres is okay - you can stand up in there. I'd certainly get rid of the pointless utility room and turn it over to storage as you have 3 boys, you're bound to need quite a bit. It's possible that you could re-arrange the entrance slightly and donate the long thin area over to a playroom, giving them more space to play indoors....See MoreCan anyone please help improve this layout?
Comments (9)He gave the architect a list of what he wanted, but he isn’t keen on what the architect has produced. He likes the loft layout but thinks the downstairs & the first floor designs seem limited. He doesn’t like the W/C at the bottom of the downstairs extension. He also wants his daughter to have the en-suite but the layout doesn’t seem to work. He isn’t sure if moving the stairs would improve the layout of the whole of the house....See MoreAnita Beynon
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoMirroring the staircase would give some more lounge space, with the tv under the last steps. The left bedroom size on the estate's floorplan seems off, as the bed is sideways and it seems you can walk passed it. Below I replaced the conservatory for a proper extension and rearranged the downstairs bathroom area, so all can enjoy it and a washing machine will fit in.
Next two will probably break the bank. Two storey extensions. Former garage would be replaced for something more sturdy. Downstairs bedroom would move to the opposite side.First one is the cozy version. Side extension in the style of the house, as the whole neighbourhood looks the same. Ground floor extension for kitchen, utility and bathroom.
Next the grander one. As I saw several houses with a cross gable roof (hip and valley? what's the correct english for this?) On the first floor there is a spacious landing, a spare bed/office, a master bed with ensuite. Old bathroom and bedroom intact.Dowstairs a hallway with room for coats (not in the porch), a toilet, the bedroom/office on the left. An open plan living with kitchen diner in the back, plenty glass, perhaps bifilds on the south side. Furniture is just for size reference.
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