Garage conversion design dilemma

4 months ago

Would really like to make better use of our garage. Maybe a space for a shower (after exercise) and a small office area and cupboards for storage. It’s not a large space. I did a one floor plan idea illustrate what I was thinking. But feel that there must be other layouts that work better.

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Naturally Allard
3 months ago
hi im not sure what the rest your home is like so this may be a pointless suggestion but have you thought about maybe turning it into a utility room. They're usually for washing machines and dryers but theyve changed a little over time and can now be more such as storage and an office space or if you have pets they can have a spot there to to just hide out. Theyre pretty versatile spaces and most places that do them will adapt to what you want.
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Lifestyle Kitchens
3 months ago
You might want to work out the costing for a shower first to see if its worthwhile actually doing this, bearing in mind you'll need drainage, water, and if its an electric shower it will need a 6-10mm cable depending on the shower and as its a high risk zone it comes under part p building regs and of couse the building works itself to make it waterproof. Apart from the front, are there any other doors to allow for in your design.
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I'd suggest you find out from your contractor where the plumbing can come in from and more importantly the waste can go out to, in order to work out the best position of the kitchen first. Then either go down the traditional route of visiting several showrooms and getting several different plans done - or use a freelance designer to work with you to design it exactly how it works best for you ... then shop around to see who can supply it for the best deal ! Sounds like it will be a fab room with access /views to the garden ! Kind regards Karen OnePlan ( a freelance kitchen and home designer !)
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Hi there, I've just seen your post so thought I may be able to help. So the existing garage is separate from the house. Can I ask whether you know if the property falls within a conservation area? If so, you may need planning permission for the conversion. Otherwise, it will most probably be something you are permitted to do without permission although it is always worthwhile getting a Lawful Development Certificate. See: https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/25/garage_conversion for more info on this point. You'll also need building control approval for a garage conversion but I'll assume you already know this. As for the best way to lay out the garage, can you help me understand how the garage is related to the house, where your services are (foul drainage) in relation to the garage? Any photos or current layout plans/sketches would be useful! Re the bathroom access, could it be what they call a 'jack n jill" arrangement - so a bathroom accessible by either bedroom? I wan't sure what you meant in the original message. Kind regards, Carl. Kennet Design
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Living888. Option 2 for me. I like that you have the room for a large wardrobe space in the bedroom and a small hanging area for coats when you come in the back door (in front of you) but also the main point for me, is that the pantry is part of the kitchen and not a separate space where you pass the bedroom and back door. I personally prefer the layout to option three as, although the pantry is still off the kitchen, the bedroom has a much smaller feeling to it for relatively less gain. I hope this helps. I look forward to hearing which you go for. Thank you.
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Hi Jonathan, sorry life got very busy there for a while! We actually already have glass doors opposite the front door into the kitchen and intend to add a sizeable rooflight in the study so perhaps we will be reasonably catered for in terms of light despite any porch addition. A fresh thought on layout came to but I've had zero time to get acquainted with floorplanner or an alternate piece of software to draw it out. I will endeavour to manage this soon. It basically involves reducing the size of the existing utility so the small hall becomes twice as wide. Then closing off the hallway at this end so this is in effect a galley off the kitchen with pantry style units leading to a door at the study end allowing ease of access from kitchen to garage conversion. Hard to explain fully and it's benefits as we see them without a drawing so I'll work on that!
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Prin M
Original Author
3 months ago
Thanks for the utility room inspiration! Going to use this idea for the cupboard space area - it looks really nice. I like the white colour scheme.

Thanks also for the advice to check costs for the shower and building regulations. I’ve applied for planning permission and we already have water and electricity in that area

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