house layout ideas

2 years ago

Hi. We are in the process of buying a 4 bedroom detached house that’s around 21 years old. It hasn’t been touched since it was built but it’s in pretty good condition.
The downstairs currently has a small kitchen, utility room, study, lounge, dining room and conservatory with an attached garage that is very long and a cloakroom.
The roof has two pointy tops so an extension will be very expensive I think.
The upstairs has 4 bedrooms with 2 ensuites and a family bath. I don’t want to do any extensions though.

I want to change the downstairs layout to include a large open plan kitchen with island, dining area and a family area in one corner. I still want an enclosed lounge and study if possible. I want to get rid of the conservatory and I’m thinking of moving the kitchen into it and maybe turn it into an orangery kitchen but I’m not sure how much effort that is.

For the first floor, the main bedroom is small so I’m thinking of extending the space by opening up the roof and adding a small mezzanine above for the bed or dressing area. I’m also looking to do a similar thing to the 2nd bedroom with en-suite so it could easily fit 2 kids in it.
I’m not sure how much all this will cost but I’m very sure it’ll be a project that’ll take a couple of years to complete because of finances.
Love to hear thoughts.

Comments (3)

Pearl Oguchi
Original Author
2 years ago
Is also like to add that I would love lots and of storage so accumulated stuff over the years don’t make a mess.
Sue K
2 years ago
Hi Pearl would you consider moving the kitchen into the conservatory and knocking down walls between kitchen/lounge and dining room to create a big open plan space. Looking at your floor plans I'm wondering do you get much light in your lounge? You could then turn the kitchen into a smaller lounge area..I enjoy watching the TV show your Home made perfect - it might give you a few ideas! Good luck with your renovations.
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Pearl Oguchi
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you Sue. Yes I was considering that. A nice very well lit kitchen is always a plus. That is a good point. I was also thinking about converting half the garage into part of the living room or making it a study so we have more living space. Thank you for the idea.

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