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Reconfigure house plans?

3 years ago

Hi

We’re currently going through the process of designing a house that we’re going to build. Weve had our plans drawn up and we love them but the only thing I’m not sure about is where we have the downstairs toilet. It looks a little bit like an after thought and just been stuck into the plan afterwards. Only problem is, I really like the layout of the other rooms so I can’t think of where we could move the downstairs toilet to to make the house design flows better.

Do you have any helpful comments on the plans in general? Or suggestions of where we could move the toilet to?

Thanks

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Jonathan

3 years ago

Because you said you were happy with the design I’m sure hearing others offer criticism isn’t comfortable. But lots of people change their design repeatedly before building and better to consider these things now before you have built it.

For what it’s worth this is how I would lay it out if it were my house.

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Tryphic
3 years ago
In the utility would be the most obvious place, all water would be there and easier for the soil stack from the loo as could be set against an external wall.
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Victoria
3 years ago
If you swopped sides for the staircases it could go under the stairs? Personally I don’t like loos in utility rooms.
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Nicholas Scott
3 years ago
It doesn't need to be IN the utility room, but it could be on the right side of the stairs, stealing some space from the utility.
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Eva Darling
3 years ago
under the stairs, cozy, but could be just enough room
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Nicola M
3 years ago
I agree with putting it under the stairs unless you really don't want to lose the door from the hall. This would also give you more usable wall space in the utility. Looks like a lovely house and an impressive entrance! I would probably also add double doors leading to the dining area for extra wow. (Although perhaps additional storage would be needed if you lose the door to the utility).
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cannonja
3 years ago
Katie, hate to give negative vibes but your plans are poorly designed , hope they weren't professionally procured. I would have a lot of issues,
Lounge is tunnel esque
Gym incredibly small
Stair location an issue
Master Bedroom entrance is unique, walking in to a walk in wardrobe
Upstairs bedrooms need addressed as ill thought
Circular stairs are horrendous avoid like covid

The bones or fabric of a good design is there , kitchen area is well sized

Best of luck, maybe examine further your plans

As an engineer myself, I adhere to the old adage measure 5 times cut once 😇🙈🙉
Jonathan
3 years ago
I’m siding with Cannonja. I think the proportions are out in the house- the living room will be difficult to furnish, a dining table will be lost in its designated space, I think the hall is oversized but the WC and gym too small.

I also worry that there are practical considerations- I worry that because the front door opens straight into the hall it would be drafty, I think some downstairs storage for coats would be useful, I agree that I would rather have a grander entrance to the main bedroom and my preference is to see the bed when you enter. There is likely significant unused space on the top floor and perhaps future proofing the design with a plan for future accommodation might pay dividend later.
cannonja
3 years ago
Great effort Jonathan
Better design and flow in my opinion
Downstairs bedroom is essential in modern design as future proofing for older age , office can be altered to bedroom as decent proportions

Did a rough drawing for example, hard to design as orientation not indicated or I just missed 🙈
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