Help with Initial Layout Ideas
Hi All,
Looking for some inspiration as I feel devoid of all creativity.
We are looking to complete on a property at the end of the week so hoping you can help with ideas on a new layout. I don’t have the keys yet hence the lack of measurements. The plan is to extend to the side and to the rear. Hope to update with dimensions as soon as I can.
The ‘stores’ to the side of the ground floor are a lot bigger than displayed, there is actually a small outside covered area and then an outside toilet. I would say the land to the side is slightly less wide than the lounge in the diagram. Also the hall is not as wide as the diagram suggests, and the kitchen is tiny. If it helps for perspective the garage is standard width and slightly over 20’’ long
My initial thoughts are that I want to move the kitchen to the back and have an open plan kitchen diner. There are neighbours each side so from a right to light point of view I think I can still go back as far as the garage.
Some basic requirements:
Ground floor: utility area, shower room, study
1st floor: 5 bedroom, one of the rooms to have walk in wardobe, 2 rooms to have ensuite.
May consider building on the garage, and using the loft space.
Apologies if things are vague but hope you can provide your expert opinions as i am m stumped at the moment.
Thanks in advance for your help and comments.
SSS
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Jonathan
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Tani H-S
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5 years agoThanks for all the comments,
I have managed to get some dimensions off the brochure.
@Tani, planning to renovate before we move in but your point is so valid, so much easier to work out requirements and how the light flows by living there. I am fortunate that I don't need to move in until the work is done.
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5 years agoI think I prefer a slightly smaller lounge and dining room but an extra sitting space. This plan only extends as far as the garage too.
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