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templekm

Modernizing a 1960's semi-detached bunglow!!!

templekm
9 years ago
We have bought the above property in the hope of expanding our family size. Ended up with a bungalow as houses are unaffordable in London!
We loved this place as its rare that you get an internal courtyard in a London property.
Now.. with a limited budget we need to modernise this place.
Any design ideas/advice/how to go about getting planning etc would be greatly appreciated.
Barnet is our local council and the Front photo shows our part on the left facing the property.

Thanks in advance.
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  • PRO
    OnePlan
    9 years ago

    Wow ! What a cool property !! Well found !!!

    There's lots of Ideas that come to mind ... A good designer will need to know lots about you and your family before we could start providing solutions ... To be fair - it's a bit complex to do a whole house on a forum - but as what you do in each room has a nock on effect on the next - it really needs to be tackled as one overall project !

    This is the sort of project we could help with if you are looking for a freelance Concept planner ( internal not external or planning ) if you want to extend or build an extra floor or basement then I'd suggest you hire an architect ... But look like a great property with oodles of potential !!! Enjoy it !!!!

    Comments (7)

    • PRO
      Treyone
      9 years ago
      This is an extreme version working with the potential space you do have. You do have a large footprint. If you can move the third bedroom to the back of the house and open front up purely so that you get that morning sun through into the main part of the house. Opening the ceiling up will just be cool feature of the house and add the southern light into house.

      This is a major rework of the space though. Hope it goes well
      templekm thanked Treyone
    • PRO
      Home By Design Ltd
      9 years ago
      I would love to work on this project with you also :) I am so full of ideas on how to use this space!

      Let me know if you need anything!

      Jade

      Showroom manager and designer x
      templekm thanked Home By Design Ltd
    • PRO
      House Plans Helper
      9 years ago
      I really like Treyone's design. It's a great idea to get the living area in the south of the house. You're very welcome to have a look over on www.houseplanshelper.com for tips and ideas about home design.
      templekm thanked House Plans Helper
    • PRO
      Create Perfect
      7 years ago

      Hi, What a lovely place you have there. Bags of potential and some outside space too! I am with OnePlan I am afraid - I could do all the interiors bits and happy to make recommendations when needed but it is an architect or interior architect you will be looking for for any building work or planning. You could try the 'planning portal' if you have ideas you want to look into or even call your local planning office who should be able to point you in the right direction.

      Regarding interiors I would begin by looking at how you want to use the space. Spend a few days living in it and working out where you feel comfortable and like spending your time - what do you like, what don't you like and then start making some lists! All the best, Gina

    • PRO
      1016 Developments
      7 years ago
      HI would swap the large back bedroom with the kitchen effectively creating an L-shaped room at the back of the house. Reinstate the kitchen in the back portion of the reception room using a breakfast bar to partially divide the space, which leaves you a great space across the back of the house . I would utilise a glazing system bi Folds or sliding doors the full way across the back wall of the house then in the summer you would be able to open the doors and you've got the kitchen dining and Living area and the garden that can all be used harmoniously and bring all the family together I hope this makes sense any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch thanks Tom
    • PRO
      OnePlan
      7 years ago
      Zombie thread ... although an update would be fab!!
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