1st Floor Layout- Opinions needed!

2 years ago

Hey guys,
We are debating if we should turn the 1st floor layout into a 3 or 4 bedroom.
Their is a massive en suite room in the loft as well. Opinions would be much appreciated.
Thank you

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E D

2 years ago

My initial feeling would be to leave the layout as is. It appears quite luxurious and generously spacious, particularly considering there is more room on the next floor.

However, it all depends on what your intentions are and the circumstances of the household that will be living here.

Will it be for your own use?

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minipie
2 years ago
Is one of these layouts already existing, or are you choosing between two proposed layouts? If the latter I would pick option 2. Not only does it gain you an extra bedroom (useful as a study, baby's room, emergency extra guest room, hobby room etc) but I also think the master suite layout is better than option 1.

However if you already have option 1, I agree it's not worth messing with to create option 2.
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Divine Design
2 years ago
That is a hard call.
I slightly prefer the three bedrooms. But I do not like the long Hall way inside the double doors of the master bedroom. I feel this will be rendered a useless space by the swing of the double doors. It might be better to give this to the landing. But then your making the bedroom smaller, which isn’t good. Alternatively use a single door. You will still be walking down a corridor thou to get to your bed. I prefer the orientation of the bed in this design.

For such a beautiful and spacious home, your walk way up to the bed in one design is quiet tight.
I’m not sure you are quiet there yet.
You don’t want to go to all this bother & cost and not tick all the boxes.
Ask yourself some questions;
The extra bedroom is very small in comparison to the grand size of the other bedrooms. Will it ever be used?
The en-suite has a toilet under a window. Are you happy with that position?
How large a space do you need for clothes, shoes, handbags etc?
Do you need a space for a dressing table?
Do you want ample room to walk around the bed?
Consider the orientation of the master bed from two points. A when you walk into the room & B when your in bed.
Do you want the main bedroom to feel spacious or is storage etc more important.
Sometimes asking questions finds clarity and then you can make the right choice for you. I hope this helps.
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OnePlan
2 years ago
Of this is a house you are flipping - then consider the general market needs first - generally for the area -ie if most homes are owned by professional couple, two of three little ones and a live in nanny or au pair then the set up might be different to, if in general the homes are bought big families with lots of children due to its catchment in a fab school area ?

If it’s your long term Home - look at who would get which bedroom - and think about what’s fair to all now and in the future. Ie don’t just put the smallest child currently in the smallest room - if he’ll very likely end up being a 6’5” rugby player when he’s 18 !!!

Hope that helps a bit !
Jonathan
2 years ago
I personally prefer the four bed option mainly because I prefer this main bedroom layout but I agree that if it is your house you should make choices dependent on your circumstances.
If it were mine I would make the single bedroom smaller and use it as an ironing room. In turn I would make the front ensuite larger so it is more in proportion with the large bedroom. I might even make the master ensuite a shade bigger to accommodate a bath. I also think you need a dedicated cupboard for linen. And if it were me I would get rid of the cupboard at the top of the stairs so that you gain a landing window.
Jonathan
2 years ago
One option

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