1970's downstairs renno advise

2 years ago

Hi,
I need some advise on how to improve this layout the rooms are not usable in its current way. As you can see there is no place for laundry and cleaning. We are a young family. 2 adults a 7 year old and a pup. Currently the main room used. Is the room with the Christmas tree. It is the warmest room in the downstairs. There is a bedroom and downstairs toilet off the hall which we are not looking at changing.
I am at a loss at how to modernise this with a modest cost. The house is cold, and needs to be rewired. My plan is to update these 2/3 rooms so we can use the downstairs better. But I have a block on what to do.
Any suggestions and advice are welcomed.

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2 years ago
Hi Samantha, unfortunately I don't see your floor plan uploaded here. I would love to help you, please post a picture of your plan and I will work on helping you
Samantha Bowman
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2 years ago
Many thanks! Images help. I have no floor plans but it's essentially a kitchen diner and a living room dining room area.
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2 years ago
Hi Samantha, I feel that you could improve your ground floor layout deleting the wall that separates the two rooms if possible? This will help you having more space for storage, as well as light bouncing around the two rooms, as well as improving people's flow around the room.

I think your house has a great potential, what we really need to work on is how to improve the space, as well as finding storage option in order to accommodate all your needs. The big windows in your kitchen are amazing!

Should you wish to talk further about your project, please send me an email to info@amuriinteriors.co.uk or visit my website www.amuriinteriors.co.uk

Have a great day!
kazzh
2 years ago
In order to be able to think clearly about the space, the space needs to be clear.

A good sweep through to remove unnecessary items, dispose of anything broken and no longer fit for purpose so you can see the rooms in a completely blank state with only the necessary items in the room. For example, the lounge - neccessary items would be the seating and lamps (i can't pick out anything else from the foreground due to the darkness but there may be other items). Items that should be in the kitchen should return to the kitchen, or grouped together by room to be sorted.

Once you have clarity, it will be easier to see and feel how the rooms do, or don't, work. Repost and take pics with the lights on so we can see the full lounge. The community here can often be very helpful with tips and tricks.
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