Future proof ground floor - strange design brief

last year

We are considering doing two phases of renovation.
In the first phase we would like to drop the kitchen into the converted garage and move a downstairs toilet.
In the second phase we would like to extend to the rear and expand the kitchen into that space. This is likely to be in a few years when we have the budget.
We are looking to hire an architect to help us figure out our current layout keeping in mind phase two. We are hoping they can design in a way that we expand the kitchen with ease/minimal rework when we can afford to extend.
Does anyone know if architects are likely to do this?

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Haru Design
last year
Hey Ace, I'd love to help you figure this out. Would you like to hop on a call next week to chat through your current plan so I have an idea of what we're working with?
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last year
Hi Haru Design, do you do architectural projects? This project is starting to look quite complicated.
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I don't really understand the "walk through cupboard into larder space". The plan just shows storage either side, would you not be better just having a wide larder unit? Agree with Jonathan re range and integrating fridge. Only on the assumption you won't be using both dishwashers at the same time, I might swap the one in the corner with the bin (so you're not dripping mess on the floor and DW's in corners are trickier as you can only stand to one side to stack etc) and move the other DW to the island but also swap the side of the drawers. It would be a major trip hazard though if you do use at the same time :) Given you have 2 DW's do you need an extra fridge in the utility? something like Little Greene French grey/pale may work for units, which is a Victorian paint colour. You could have oak on the island although it's obviously not as practical as Quartz etc. i think a butlers sink would also be more in keeping?
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Haru Design
last year
Hi Ace, yes we do! It would be great to have a look at the current plans you have to further determine the complexity of it all & if we'll actually need to make much structural change. Feel free to email them over to info@haruinteriordesign.com
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The Baked Tile Company
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Hi and once Haru Design have worked their magic, the design Team at Baked Tiles would love to help you layer the architectural layouts with tile ideas for your chosen kitchen and WC. Let us know if we can help in any way.
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OnePlan
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Architects and concept planners to sone degree too . Did you try a local to you search on Houzz as well ( although I work remotely- I’m sure sone others do too ). Good luck with your quest !

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