Suggestions for Floorplan & extension ideas
Can anyone help with ideas on how we can configure our 1930s detached home?
Our main objective is a lovely big kitchen with sky lights and utility room by going out into the garden and without knocking through the dining room ideally.
Also to create an extra room updates with en-suite.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated
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PROAnne Interiors
last yearHi,
Designed an extension for you that is within the 4-meter permitted development for detached properties. So that you hopefully do not need to apply for a planning permit.
I also have two options for your new first floor ensuite as I'm not exactly sure how much headroom that eaves space can allow for a shower.
I wasn't sure of your budget so I designed it as cost-efficient as possible -- kept most of the other rooms intact. But there is space to further add another bedroom on the first floor if you want.
Hope you find this helpful! I'm available for consultation if you require further assistance. 😊
Cheers!Anne
drewmelanie
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Jonathan
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PROPhillip Brewer Architecture Ltd
last yearHi Melanie,
Anne and Jonathan’s ideas both look great. If you go ahead with a loft conversion you could probably add a dormer extension without needing planning permission. This would add usable space with sufficient head height, and also add a great feature window to make the most of natural light and views. It looks like you would have space to add a full-size staircase above the existing one to provide access, which is preferable to a fixed ladder or space-saving stairs! From experience, I have found the biggest issue in loft conversions is the existing structure which should be considered carefully. As the floors may need to be reinforced with new timbers and even steels, and if there are any braces or trusses these may need to be removed to create a usable space but other supports may be needed to compensate.
Here is a quick design that I came up with for a ground floor redesign. It’s smaller than both of the others but integrates the whole garage into the inside space. (This might not be suitable for you but i thought it was an interesting idea that you might not have thought of, and you have other great options to choose from!) So the living room is attached to the dining area, with the fireplace made double fronted. the back wall is opened up in 2 places into a kitchen all the way across the back righthand side. This has a fully glazed roof on the left to bring in as much natural light to the kitchen and living spaces, and a set of standard rooflights over the worktops area. The study becomes a utility with some space given over to a shower added to the WC. And the existing kitchen becomes a new larger study/downstairs bedroom.
Here is the sort of dormer you might be able to add to maximise usable space
Please let me know what you think. I have another to swap the kitchen and dining area from this version.
And I wish you all the best with your project!!Phill
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