Kitchen and downstairs loo layout dilemma
Hello,
I'm looking for some advice on a design layout. Currently, there are too many doors and walls in our space. We're planning to knock down the wall between the kitchen and dining room, as well as the one between the kitchen and downstairs toilet, to create a larger, open-plan kitchen diner.
However, once we remove the downstairs toilet, we'll need to relocate it. I'm considering placing it in the utility room, but I'm concerned that might make the space feel cramped. Another option is to put it under the stairs, but I'm not sure how that would look and if we block off the entrance to the kitchen from the hallway, I think this will have a negative effect on the flow of the house.
Has anyone got any good ideas?
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Thank you Isla, great thoughts on the subject. Here is a plan of the utility
2 months agoAh ive just seen other’s comments…..thinking the same ….could your hubby be persuaded perhaps?
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