Bungalow renovation

8 years ago

We are going to do an extension renovation of our bungalow and we have a proposed floor plan as attached. unfortunately all the dimensions aren't included. the new extended part is the to the left side of the house with the kitchen and dining area. we are worried that the bathroom is far too small at 1700mm in width and we wanted 4 double bedrooms. A single bedroom really doesn't appeal to us. also the hotpress is very small. we live in the countryside so we are used to bigger rooms!we love the open plan living dining kitchen area. we feel that we can make the utility area without affecting the the overall layout too much and possibly move the hotpress in here. Any other ideas or recommendations on how we could overcome the single bedroom and very small bathroom would be greatly appreciated.

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8 years ago
Why can't the extension be the full depth of the existing house (budget allowing)? Presumably you briefed the architect who prepared the drawings. Is there a car parking area to the front?

Might it be easier to find a larger house?!
Jonathan
8 years ago
What about if you made the bedroom area three bedrooms and added a loft extension for bedroom 4?
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Thanks Jonathandb1972. That looks like a lovely layout I really like the open plan but our driveway around the house will come from the left side so that's why we had thought of addiing the extension to the right. I'm sure we could use your idea on the right side and it would still throw in plenty of light. Regarding the rooms: the long room to the right is the current kitchen which is currently very dark and cold, the small room behind this is the utility, the two rooms to the left of this are a front living room and back lounge. The rooms left of this are 4 bedrooms a bathroom, hotpress and outside toilet. Thanks again for all your suggestions.
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OnePlan
8 years ago
Do you need the formal living room as well as the family room ?!
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8 years ago
http://www.houzz.com/uk/professional2/522600/9yards-architecture
I've seen some innovative work from these guys recently ? Perhaps if they are near you it would be worth getting a consultation with them ?
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What is it with links on the app !! Sorry - look up 9yards architects on find a pro !
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Eily Roe Interiors
8 years ago
What direction is it facing? that will have a huge bearing on the layout.
I also would question the large Living area in addition to the family room.
1700 is perfectly adequate for a bathroom but another 100mm in width would be better.

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