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Change of ground floor Layout, help

3 years ago

Hello, I am thinking about changing my ground floor in order to create a study on the side of the current living room. Any suggestions for the ideal layout will be most appreciated. Please see current floor plan below. The current dimensions of the living room are 13'0 x 19'6 (if bay window area is included then 13'0 x 22'6).

Many thanks.

Nana

Comments (8)

Wumi
3 years ago
simplest option to me would be to put a desk in the bay. Do you want want a partitioned off space?
Nana Hils
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you Wumi. Ideally I would like two separate rooms as working in there with the kids watching TV is often difficult.
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Wumi
3 years ago
You could partition this room off, but you'd lose light from the bay. Maybe something like this?

Stud wall with glazed double pocket doors. For privacy you could pop some static window film on the glazed units. It would allow some light to still bleed into the living room (hopefully) and give you the privacy you need.
keiblem
3 years ago
I agree with Wumi. This is the most cost effective and most easily reversible solution. A few years down the line you may not want an office. A friend has a similar set up but on the first floor, bedrooms are on the ground. There is plenty of light flooding the living room and when the internal doors are shut he cannot hear the din in the living room.
Nana Hils
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you both. The suggested floor plan looks amazing. I will run with it! Have a fab rest of the day.
Wumi
3 years ago
You too Nana. :-)
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Nest Estimating Ltd
3 years ago
Hi Nana, once you have decided on a layout, we can provide you with a budget cost estimate. The budget cost estimate provides a detailed breakdown of works and expenses as well as highlighting potential areas where you can save money. If this is something of interest please send the plans and photos to hello@nestestimating.co.uk and we can provide you with a quote
Lynne Gough
3 years ago
consider how much you use the utility room. A clever but simple addition of a pull down desk top over appliances with integrated wall cupboards for files etc.

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