how can I make best use of this space?

3 years ago

I have recently moved into this 3 bed detached 1950 house in Kent. We have 3 (soon to be 4) young children (5yrs and under) and are trying to work out how to best break up the space. We can extend to the garage on the ground floor and first floor not quite so far, and then will be putting on a new roof with 1/2 bedrooms. I’d love some ideas for how to break up the space downstairs into kitchen/utility/W.C/ adults lounge/ dining area/ family area and then upstairs into 4 bedrooms, family bathroom and maybe en-suite too?!

Some suggested architects plans attached as well as existing plans.

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