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So thinking about floor plans to get builders to quote on, thankfully the upstairs is well laid out so will broadly stay as it, with one of the bedrooms being split into a bathroom and en-suite.
Downstairs is more tricky, due to the two extensions on the back, which we would like to utilise more. This is the current floorplan to scale
As you can see the kitchen is small, and the bathroom is big, and the exetensions are difficult to get to.
My first pass on a simple rejigging is based on the aim of not taking down any of the main house walls, apart from turning one window into an archway. I think it gives a more usable floorplan? Anyone got any better ideas?
If the two extensions are condemned and we have to rebuild them, then we are tempted to make one long extension along the back of the house, and attempt to open up into the main house, but this is obviously much more structural work, so will depend on foundations etc. I'm struggling on where to put a downstairs cloakroom in this one though.
Not particularly happy with the size of the utility room in either options, but keen on keeping the kitchen a big square. I wouldn't mind reducing the size of the hallway, but other half is keen on keeping it big and airy.
Any thoughts? will obviously speak to experts, but think it is always good to have an idea in your mind in the first place.