Because your needing to save some money for the project: I'm thinking unless your in a great area, your possibly putting too much into higher end elements and features. Because after all it is still a semi detached bungalow and your not planning to stay forever. If I was downsizing, I'd be after more living space. But of course you could have the option of using the larger bedroom for a separate lounge. If you were considering that option I'd leave the fireplace there. I think the finished house is still not enormous so I think 2 entries are sufficient. If your sure you need a separate utility, I'd look to combining the WC and utility. I have never priced up windows and doors in the UK but I'd expect that you could go double glazed and maybe even consider (everyone's favourite :I ) a not so ugly version of the plastic windows, if they exist. All the elements and the plans look really nice (except the smallish living space), but to get it into budget I think you'll need to downgrade some of the more higher end elements. There was a bunch of high end elements to my house that I renovated that was really a waste of money. For example, I sprung for a lot of beautiful aluminium framed windows, way more than I really needed, but they looked great in the design. So then I ended up with a really hot glass box which I had to spend even more cash to control the light, privacy and heat. Good luck with it all!

Hi Denisa, I'm an architect and run a practice in London. I don't think you should rearrange the sanitary ware or fill in the window. Here's why: - The current configuration can work and will save time and money by keeping the plumbing in the same locations. - Getting rid of a window will reduce the amount of light and I think you have other options for storage. As well as your other suggestions, I attach a sketch of what I think you should do: - Move boiler to other location. - Knock down all partitions and remove doors. Retain part of the partition between the stair and current boiler / proposed shower. - Behind the door to the bathroom you could have a large cupboard [marked 'store' on the sketch]. Doing this will create a much larger bathroom without costly reconfiguration of plumbing. If a shower is a tight squeeze, you can get smaller baths... Hope that helps. Stephen

Hi Linzi, I would highly recommend getting a project manager to at least come up with a project plan. Unless you've got experience in renovating a whole house you could be headed for some very very costly mistakes. As Sonia has mentioned a reputable builder (take your time in finding one) should be able to manage the project for you. You have mentioned some structural work. If you are modifying your house in a major way sometimes its worth having a space designer go over your ideas. They might show you that you don't need as much work done as you thought and instead show you how to best use your existing space.

Hi, You'll still need to vent to an outside wall, which might not be easy and you shouldn't really go down then back up with the ducting. It need to go down then level through to an outside wall. Other than that you can use charcoal filters, which won't be so effective. Ceiling extractors tend to work a little better though you'll still need to vent to an outside wall, though this is often easier than going the floor route. Hope that all helps ... good luck :))