Layout redesign options
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Hello, our downstairs does not work for us as a family. The dinning room is small and cut off from the kitchen and the space in the hall near the tolilet is dark and seems wasted space. What would be an option to connect the kitchen and dinning room to a more open plan space with a pennisula type space for more casual dinning. The red wall is load bearing the green not. thank you
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Comments (24)Dosia_Konn Perhaps I could answer your query by explaining first what Architects do. The Architect takes the client's brief and instructions, prepares feasibility designs , cost estimates and makes Planning and Building Regulation Applications, negotiates with Planners & Building Control Officers on behalf of the clientdesigns the whole building/extension, specifies the materials to be used in the construction, specifies the quality and method of construction, provides detailed, dimensioned drawings to Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, etc etc, prepares tender documents for the whole project, checks potential contractors, invites tenders, reports and advises on received tenders, prepares Contract documents, administers the Building Contract, issues Certificates for Payments at appropriate times, inspects the work as it proceeds to ensure it conforms with the Contract, agrees Final Accounts with Contractors and issues Final Certificates to clients etc for payment, makes six month inspections, issues instructions to contractors to make good defects etc etc Interior Designers are sometimes, but not invariably, engaged as part of the Professional Team to advise on the design of the interiors of buildings, including colour schemes, fabrics, fittings and furniture, estimating costs, sourcing fittings, furniture and fabrics including floor and wall coverings. They specialise in these aspects of the building project but do not offer the extent and quality of services as offered by Architects who are normally regarded as the leaders of any design team and who are required to have considerably more training, qualifications and expertise in all aspects of building projects than Interior Designers have or need. I am unaware of the minimum qualification necessary to call oneself an 'Interior Designer' and would be interested to learn that. Some Interior Designers offer more than the normal service as mentioned above and if a client prefers to take that option that is their right to do so. Some draughtsmen do the same but I wouldn't recommend that course of action in this specific instance unless the particular Interior Designer/Draughtsmen shows himself/herself well equipped, experienced and qualified to do the job as well as an Architect....See Moreredesigning downstairs layout, who to choose?
Comments (4)Preferably an architect local to you who can come and spend some time with you discussing and sketching your options as part of their service. Check that they are really an architect and registered with the ARB though, if you decide an architect is what you want. You don't have to get an architect to do a full architectural service - instead you can ask for a partial service and just for sketch designs and advice if the budget is too tight. However, I find that I frequently save my clients a lot more than my fee costs them and this is true for most good architects....See Moreredesigning downstairs layout, who to choose?
Comments (3)Hello, I agree with Jen that the cheapest and most effective way would be a concept planner (or interior designer who offers concept planning services). When you’re looking at concept planners or interior designers I would begin by looking at a selection of people. It’s important that you find someone who you get on with (that are on the same page as you from the start). It’s also important to get a few quotes and make sure you get lists of what you get for your money or examples of their work - as every pro does things differently. There are a ton of pro's on here so it's great place to start your search. With my process we start with an in depth questionnaire to look at your requirements and needs for the space in more detail. Having all this information means we can then tailor layouts specifically to you and how you’re going to use the space. My layout package offers 3-4 different layout options with pros and cons which clients find helpful.. This gives you lots of choice and help you to think about the space and to analyse it more clearly. I hope this helps and wish you the best of luck with your project. Exciting times :) All the best, Gina...See MoreHouse layout & garden redesign
Comments (6)Hi Alex, Thanks for sending the floor plan across. I think the layout works well, keeping the kitchen where it currently is. Especially as you have the lovely garden view. I think an option to consider would be opening up the two rooms - kitchen and living room. This would create a really large entertaining space. If sofas are positioned correctly along with the dining table you can still have separate 'zones' in the room with it being open. I am assuming you have a patio door out to the garden. A bi-fold would work really well at boosting in some more light especially if it was to run the majority of the wall (budget permitting) otherwise a full height window either side and inline with the patio door would be a cost effective light boosting solution. If opening up the two rooms isn't a possibility you could look at effective lighting, that can help boost light in the areas of the room that appear darker. If you would like us to have a look in more detail or would like a chat over the phone about layouts, CAD designs etc then please do get in contact. Kind regards, Charlie Covey Kitchens www.coveykitchens.co.uk...See MoreHU-11656358
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