Changing layout of house

2 years ago

Hello everyone

Please see attached my current floor plan. The house is fine but I would love

a bigger kitchen or having an open plan kitchen/diner. An option is to extend out the back and have it 21 x 21. But I’m not sure what this space would be for as the current kitchen is too small for a living room.

Does anyone have any ideas of what we might be able to do with the space?

We use the garage heavily (more as a utility room. Lots of shelving in there, wardrobe for coats and hangers and a fridge).

Looking for some inspiration in case I’m missing something.

Thanks!

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H A

2 years ago

Personally I would consider converting the garage to a lounge. And then move the kitchen to the back and have your open plan space. Then existing kitchen could become utility and boot room with plenty of shelving, hooks etc. This way you don’t necessarily need an extension. Good luck x

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The Kitchen Lady UK
2 years ago
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Hi Tammy,

Sounds like you are considering an exciting project and a whole world of possibilities!

21 x 21 is a very big space - but with any project what suits one may not suit another.

What are your biggest concerns with your current kitchen? Is it the size and feeling too enclosed, is it that the layout doesn't work for you or that you don't have enough cupboard space?

The extension is definitely a great idea if you plan on using the space to entertain/main family room so that you are all connected. It would look great with a large bi-fold door across the back wall looking out into the garden, with the right furnishings and layout you can keep the room really open but zone it in a way that you can still keep everything fairly separate from each other.

The existing kitchen could be turned into all sorts, an office space and utility - have a dividing partition put in to separate - positives being you have the plumbing in there already so turning into a fully functioning utility to suit your requirements would be very easy to achieve. This would free up the garage for other uses and mean you wouldn't need to access the garage for washing, hanging up coats etc.

If you didn't want to turn it into a utility/office you could make it a snug. It may seem small at the moment with all the large kitchen furniture in there but once the space has been gutted it will actually feel like a really large useable space. You could make it a formal space if you plan on making the open plan space informal and family friendly. If you want to go for an informal snug then you could tie in lots of soft furnishings and different textures as well as playing with colour to make the room fun!

If you wanted to get a better idea of how your spaces could look we offer independent advice and cad drawings (with measurements and detailed floorplans) to help give you an idea. Before we start any of the design processes we do offer a complimentary phone/zoom call for up to an hour so we can get to know you and what you are hoping to achieve as well as giving you an insight on what we can do and what we have access to. Best part being you can sit down with a cuppa and tell us what you want so that we can work our magic.

If you would like to arrange a call or have a browse of our website please see the link below.

All the best,

Charlie @ The Kitchen Lady UK

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Jonathan
2 years ago
If you did just square off the L shaped living room you only add a space as big as your current kitchen- for that reason you might want to consider a bigger extension in order to have a better kitchen than you have now.

The existing kitchen could be a laundry/bootroom which could mean that the garage gets freed up for other purposes. If the back room becomes an all purpose room perhaps there is an argument to turn the garage into an proper room and have an extra reception room.
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Tammy
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks all! We can’t make the extension any bigger unfortunately. I like the idea of rethinking the garage and its use. You’ve given me plenty to think about! Very grateful.
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You could maybe move the utility/boot room to the kitchen.
Knock wall between present dining room & garage down & gave a large kitchen diner.
Good luck in your plans

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