Extension layout help!
We're planning a 4m rear and 3m side extension to our 1970's bungalow. We're pretty much set on the design of the left side of the house, but the right side is giving me a headache! We have looked at dozens of possibilities and are finding it hard to decide.
Original floorplan:
Option 1, with big bathroom, WC, store cupboard but tiny (2m x 2m) craft room/study/library/cupboard. I like the flow of this one, but feel the small square is a waste of space.
Option 2, with big study. A big study would be helpful for growing children to have somewhere private to do their homework, but the bathrooms would lack natural light.
Option 3, with big master bedroom. Honestly, I like this one, but my wife doesn't. The front of the house has nice views of the mountains but rather oppressive sunlight. The rear of the house is dark but lacks the views (but still has view of garden).
I know it's slightly apples and oranges but I'm just looking for feedback or any helpful suggestions/tips/alternatives.
Comments (7)
Wumi
3 years agoI like option 3 mostly because it slightly separates the master suite from the kids bedroom. Your own mini wing. Also makes best use of windows as the family bathroom could get a roof light.
If you’re wanting the views to yourself option 1 is good. I’d flip a bedroom and en-suite/wardrobe around for the master and rearrange the storage/etc/study area.
WC could be full length in either but I thought you might want a little storage in the snug.Related Discussions
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3 years agoThank you to @OnePlan for your helpful advice. Unfortunately, we can't remove the horizontal walls as they are load bearing.
Regarding, @rinked's comments about the boot room/utility on the back wall, this is something that a lot of people have mentioned and while I'm not personally bothered about it, I thought I'd take a stab at it to see if I can fit something in:
This design has a larger utility room, a pet room (we don't have pets, but want a cat and a dog), a pantry and a store cupboard. I'm not a fan, however, as it sacrifices the large social area/play room.
Any feedback would be greatly received as we're talking with the architect tomorrow.
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