Help with flat renovation floor plan!
We’ve just bought a flat in London (classic 2 level Georgian maisonette) and want to update the floor plan so it suits us a bit better.
Current floor plan is below with the kitchen, living area and bathroom on the 1st floor and two bedrooms on the second floor.
We thought we’d get used to it, but having the bathroom downstairs (from the bedrooms) is a bit annoying and we want to move this upstairs. We can then open up the downstairs and have an open plan living / dining / kitchen space.
A rough proposed floor plan below a friend made for us. The powder room on the RHS is an issue I think as there’s a big window over the stairs and having a loo here would block off some of that good lighting into the living area.
Few of my (many!) questions would be good to hear your views:
I’d like a kitchen island, but my partner thinks there’s not enough space - what do you think?
Would be handy to have a downstairs powder room for guests, but as above not sure of the current proposed spot and unsure if it’s a bit gross / awkward to have on the other side near the kitchen?
Any other floor plan ideas for the downstairs space?
I think we’ll do a shower over bath in the new upstairs bathroom, plus loo and double sinks if possible. What dimensions does this need to be do you think so not too cramped?
If we’re wanting to kick off a renovation in May, I’ve seen cool antique pendant lights, tiles etc that I’ll installed - it’s not too early to be getting those sorts of things is it?
New to this so any advice very welcome!
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Comments (15)Hi Dalida! Yes, your flat needs a renovation, specially in the bathroom and kitchen. The wooden floor looks nice. Before starting the redising, it will be necessary you make a 'wishlist'. I would recommend a bigger kitchen . Have you considered having only 1 bigger bathroom? How many peple wil be living in the flat? How many bedrooms do you need? Is the kitchen entrance as nice as the main one ? Would you consider turning the kitchen entrance onto de main entrance to the flat? Then you'd be able to enter to the kitchen space ( it can be an attractive open-plan design - look at this one we fitted in a small apartment) Imagine that where the mirror is, is where your window is. If you turn this entrance onto the 'main one', you'll be able to have a big bedroom on the other side of the flat ( where the main entrance). You can keep the entrance and use it, but not for guest ( not nice to have visitors entering through your bedroom). As you can see there're a lot of options to discuss. I would recommend you to contact a profesional that helps you with the process, because if you meet him/her you can design together a really nice flat. Which style do you prefer? Would it be posible to change the position of the gas boiler? How much storage space do you need? For the new bathroom I would recomend to have storage space, and a large mirror will help to make the space feel bigger. As you can see, there're a lot of questions and lots of decissitions to take. Don't hesitate contacting a profesional to help you in the process it will sabe you money and headaches! We're based in South of Spain, so we're not close to help you with the renovation, but I hope my comments help you! Good luck with the renovation, Sara Leiva Architect @ Mirasur Proyectos SL PS- My recomnendation is not to divide the flat into 2 smaller ones - it will be much more expensive, messy, and you'll have 2 non- attractive tiny flats...See MorePlanning a ground floor renovation
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Comments (4)Hello Lily, It sounds like some exciting times ahead for you. Can I begin by asking who created your plans/layouts for you? Looking at them I am a little concerned as I don't think the scale is quite right on these. For example how much space is available at the base of the second bedroom? ...if this is not correct, I would worry that the kitchen space is right either and this could make all the difference. Having enough space to use the dining table, or to open kitchen units and the space between where you sit and the TV are all really important when it comes to planning your space. This is the time you really need to get all these bits right to ensure you're happy with what the final property will actually look like and how it will function. I am sure you have but it is also worth asking if you have also spoken to someone to ensure the drainage and waste are OK in the new location - it has moved a fair distance from the current location which main not be possible. We usually start our projects with the layout phase and this includes investigating your needs and requirements for the property and then drawing everything up in scale for you. Once we have the plans we look at everything you can fit in and the best way to achieve it to ensure you have the best use of space. We also generally offer three different plans to ensure you have plenty to think about. These plans can then be used to get your builders on board, to tender for the project and so on. There are a few things you could look at - like creating a jack and jill bathroom rather than two - gaining you extra space to increase the second bedroom if needed. You could add two smaller bedrooms to make it a three-bed property or make both bedrooms ensuites (with the second bathroom jack and jill to allow access from the main house too). There are a few amount of options available. I hope this helps and gives you somewhere to start with your project. Do keep us posted. Best, Gina...See MoreNathan V
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last yearI like katlucy's idea. A peninsula would be a better use of the space than an island. Otherwise a u-shaped kitchen might work:
As for the upper floor, what you have makes sense, but there is a lot of wasted space between the stairs and the master bedroom. Some ideas that provide more storage:
The toilet above the middle of an open plan might be a challenge in terms of plumbing, though.
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last yearI was just thinking about something like Jonathan's plan, but flipping the bath and kitchen:
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