1960 house extension - please help review architect plan
Hi
I am planning on extending my newly bought 1960s. The architect has come up with a plan but I have no home renovation experience.
I like what my architect has come up with especially the ground floor. My main concern is the narrow bedroom over the garage. She said she could not make it any bigger because of planning restrictions.
The brief was that I wanted a crafts/office downstairs, a garage and workshop for my partners may tools and hobbies, a formal living room coupled with an open plan family area and an en-suite main bedroom.
I have attached both the existing and the proposed floorplans
I am open to suggestions. Can you please review and help me get back to the architect with some suggested changes before we hand it in for planning permission.
Thanks
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