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Design Dilemma Renovating

Redesign Layout

Emma Whitehouse

2 years ago

Living in an older detached property that was extended before we moved in. The layout just doesn’t work for us and looking to make changes but stuck where to even begin!
Key things we need to change:
• direct access from back garden to front of house. Currently bringing garden waste through the house which is not ideal.
• bigger kitchen
• sort giant living space out

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Comments (2)

PRO
Be-Studio Architecture & Interiors
2 years ago
Hi Emma, I would like to help you on this.
Could you please give some more information? Which dining are you using most of the time? Could you markup where is your back yard entrance? Could you please brief what functions you need at ground level? Like seating for total 6 dining for 6? powder room? study room? pantry etc etc
PRO
VC Design Architectural Services
2 years ago
Youll need an Architectural Designer then... I offer a consultation service...
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