60’s Bungalow renovation

4 years ago

Hi everyone 👋🏻

We just bought a bit of a fixer upper and I thought I’d use this time to plan the work we would like to do, it looks like our schedule is going to be held up a little so the more I can do now, the better!

I have spent a fair amount of time on it already but fresh eyes and professional nonetheles, will likely see any missed opportunities.

Current: 2 bedrooms, shower and tiny office upstairs, velum conversion. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, kitchen dining room.

What we would like: master bedroom, bathroom, two further bedrooms upstairs. Open plan kitchen, dining, living space, utility, shower room, spare bedroom/office. We also have plans to move the stairs to widen the hallway.

Here are pics of the current plan and my ideas so far. Also looking for thoughts on front dormer, I have included a picture of the house. I want to be sympathetic to the style.

I am looking forward to having some input, we are hoping that this house will work for our family for a very long time.

Thanks in advance 😊

I added a utility extension to house all or big appliances and give us a slightly bigger shower room.

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Jonathan
4 years ago
There are lots of ways that this could be laid out. I think you have made a good start but for me there are some things you have done that seem unusual but might still be right for your circumstances but finding out those goes beyond a post like this.
For instance the main reception is a really impressive sized room and moving the stairs here is a shame when there are other places they could go. It’s seems odd that both living spaces should be open to the kitchen. If the spare bedroom downstairs has big doors to the hall it’s not very private for overnight guests and getting to the WC is also not very private- perhaps this room should be at the back?
If you were to extend perhaps it would be better to keep the parking at the side and the possibility of a garage by extending out the back instead.
And it seems an unusual choice not to have an ensuite to the upstairs master bedroom.
Using a concept planner or designer is the obvious thing to do for this kind of project. You can just pay for a few inexpensive hours of work and you could end up with ideas that you would have never considered but make the inevitable spend on renovations more certain to deliver what you need and want.
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Lynsey Clark
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4 years ago
Hi Jonatha, thanks for your feedback. I really appreciate i. I am hoping to work with an architect as soon as possible, maybe they will provide the insight that you are talking about. These circumstances are very unusual.

I have had the front lounge separate and open and the spare room I’m the front and back. These are all variable. the en-suite however is a no go for us. My husband works shifts so a separate shower downstairs would be more practical for us. I should have mentioned too, the living room dimensions are off, it’s only 4.8x3.8
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An architect will likely give excellent creative input but a designer or concept planner would allow you to examine several creative options at a lower price point than an architect..... once you have decided on a layout preparing a plan for planning and costing purposes can be completed by either an architect or technician.
And even if your hubby does not use it consider having at least a space for the ensuite as future buyers may well expect it.
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