Feedback on granny flat layout

2 years ago

Hi,

I am planning to build a 40sqm granny flat as a side extension. To be used for a few years by Child 1, then Child 2, then aged parents.

Main goals:

Sleeps two only so there are no mad overnight parties :) but can still entertain friends.
Decent kitchen for the size.
Keep noise away from attached main residence

The main residence is to the left of this design with an interconnecting doorway.

Some things I am please with in this design (after many iterations):

The bedroom is 2 doors away from main residence via a "corridor"
The corridor could be used for storage or as a WFH space which will probably be needed, perhaps even by 2 people these days.
You can get into the bathroom two ways
The bathroom has space for stacked washer/dryer
The living and dining areas can seat 4, so guests can visit easily
The kitchen is a decent size
The back doors are south facing and will have a private courtyard.

I know it's a rough plan and will need tweaking to make it really fit the space, but I'm interested in any comments either positive or I suppose negative would be more useful!

Thanks!

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mckenna_deirdre
2 years ago
Do you have to come through the main home? Or is there a separate entrance?
Breda
2 years ago
Think design is very good. A extra storage press would be ideal. I know one won't fit in corridor at present but I think making room for one someplace would be a good choice. In apartments there usually is a little more press storage other than wardrobe in bedroom.
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siobhanmcgee90
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I think you could improve the flow by moving the bathroom where the office is and extend to where the wardrobe is. Move the kitchen to where the bathroom is abs sitting area to where the kitchen is. Maybe tweak the bedroom to make larger to fit wardrobe. Have desk in open plan area.

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