Bungalow extension - call for ideas
oddjob99
8 years ago
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Comments (25)When concept planning a project like this I start with tracing over the plan and marking each of the more expensive elements to move - like structural walls/columns and drainage. This helps as you start with a much clearer plan. Then consider views, sunlight, movement patterns, sizes and configurations of fixtures and fittings, etc... Draw bubbles/blocks over the top of the clear plan for the different activities you'd like to accommodate - you can also cut these out of bits of paper so you can move them about and play with them until you get a configuration that you like. Hope this helps. We offer home design consultation workshops, when we visit homeowners in their homes and explore options, however, you are outside the areas we cover. You will get a much better layout if you get some professional advice and if you want this to be your forever home then it's worth getting it right. There's nothing to be lost by giving a few of your local architects a call for a chat....See MoreExtension to 1960's bungalow....help...
Comments (6)I remember posting on this previously. If the budget is set in stone and waiting a couple of years will make no difference to the available money then you need to cut some of the plans. Personally I would be looking to bin the idea of rendering the whole property, I would be looking to build a smaller extension and I would be thinking hard about what extra rooms are absolute must haves- I suspect that most of all you need an extra bedroom, an extra bathroom and a living room that feels bigger because it’s is not a cut through to anywhere. I offer one plan but you have many options. If it is the case that you add a smaller extension than you were originally planning you might consider if it would be better to put it on a different side of the house as it’s current position also involves changing the main entrance and demolishing a garage both of which could potentially be avoided and money saved....See More1980's Bungalow extension ideas needed
Comments (33)Jonathan's suggested layout looks far more sensible to me - I looked with some horror at that huge wasted space between the kitchen and utility. Rob has suggested you consider air conditioning - it might be worth finding a consultant on natural ventilation. (Not sure how you find one, but the RIBA might assist, or I can ask my dad, who is a retired architect.) The one thing I can tell you, having twice had major building work done (and I swore never again after the first one...) is that the more thought you put in up front, the less likely you are to regret design choices and find yourself with costly extra works. Best of luck!...See MoreDetached Bungalow extension ideas please!
Comments (4)Thanks @zenoobia. The reason I put the new bedroom at the back was due to the window / sunlight. Moving the new bed to replace the existing lounge would mean no windows in that bedroom. If you notice in the pics above, there is a garage to the right and therefore, it is not possible to have windows on the side....See Moreoddjob99
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