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Is this the best use of space?

  • 30-09-2014 9:24pm
    #1
    pocketse
    Registered Users Posts: 142 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm planing on extending my house in the near future to add a decent sized kitchen, utility, downstairs toilet and garage conversion. I'm planning on going out 4 metres from the back and hoping not to mess with the original structure of the house too much (for cost reasons.)

    I've been doing rough plans on a free website to see what my options are but i'm not sure if i'm getting the best use out of my space?

    My main issue is that what is now my kitchen will become a corridor into the extension. I know i'll be able to use it for something but I'm not sure what?

    I've attached a few pics and if anyone felt like taking a look and even better, had any suggestions they would be much appreciated.

    https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qa5qso02u63p4vn/AAASxFw3RovLJXqbfIA9zn_Ja?dl=0

    Pic 1 - 2d house as it is now
    Pic 2 - 2d Proposed extension
    Pic 3 - 2d house now full site
    Pic 4 -3d house as it is now
    Pic 5 - 3d proposed extension

    Thanks for looking,

    Pockets
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  • #2
    893bet
    Registered Users Posts: 8,727 ✭✭✭893bet


    pocketse wrote: »
    Hi,

    I'm planing on extending my house in the near future to add a decent sized kitchen, utility, downstairs toilet and garage conversion. I'm planning on going out 4 metres from the back and hoping not to mess with the original structure of the house too much (for cost reasons.)
    I
    I've been doing rough plans on a free website to see what my options are but i'm not sure if i'm getting the best use out of my space?

    My main issue is that what is now my kitchen will become a corridor into the extension. I know i'll be able to use it for something but I'm not sure what?

    I've attached a few pics and if anyone felt like taking a look and even better, had any suggestions they would be much appreciated.

    https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qa5qso02u63p4vn/AAASxFw3RovLJXqbfIA9zn_Ja?dl=0

    Pic 1 - 2d house as it is now
    Pic 2 - 2d Proposed extension
    Pic 3 - 2d house now full site
    Pic 4 -3d house as it is now
    Pic 5 - 3d proposed extension

    Thanks for looking,

    Pockets

    You have two living rooms as it is? Do u use both? I would consider knocking the kitchen and nearest living room into one for a decent size kitchen and living space.

    Engage an architect or even a technician. Don't try do it on your own. It's a false saving.


  • #3
    pocketse
    Registered Users Posts: 142 ✭✭pocketse


    Thanks for that 893bet.

    Regarding the sitting room, the back one is used as a music room and i'd love not to have to get rid of it. I also have the space outside so will still be left with a decent back backgarden if i do extend into it.

    I have no intention of doing this myself and do intend on consulting engineer/ architect. Still at the early stages and sole purpose of the post is to get ideas of what might be possible.

    Thanks for looking.

    Pockets


  • #4
    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,140 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    Where is the sun?


  • #5
    pocketse
    Registered Users Posts: 142 ✭✭pocketse


    Up in the sky.

    Only joking. Starts at the front in the morning and works its way around the house on the side of the two living rooms. Always a good bit of sun in the garden. would be setting at the back lefthand corner of the garden.


  • #6
    pocketse
    Registered Users Posts: 142 ✭✭pocketse


    here's the sat view of the house if that helps.


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  • #7
    mrsWhippy
    Registered Users Posts: 673 ✭✭✭mrsWhippy


    What about putting the kitchen where the back sitting room is, opening up that 'middle room' to make the dining area, and having a light and airy living area/music room in the extension, with maybe some pocket doors so it could be closed off or opened as required?


  • #8
    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,140 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    mrsWhippy wrote: »
    What about putting the kitchen where the back sitting room is, opening up that 'middle room' to make the dining area, and having a light and airy living area/music room in the extension, with maybe some pocket doors so it could be closed off or opened as required?
    'light & airy' ?


  • #9
    mrsWhippy
    Registered Users Posts: 673 ✭✭✭mrsWhippy


    BryanF wrote: »
    'light & airy' ?

    What?

    Nice and bright, looking out into the garden - could be glazed on 2 sides? Sounds nice to me.


  • #10
    missmoxy86
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭missmoxy86


    Pockets I cant advise you on your layout but just wondering what website you used to draw up these plans?
    Im in the same boat and would love to have something like these to show any architects we meet rather than my own embarrassing drawings.
    Thanks


  • #11
    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,140 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    Why not write a list of wants & needs and compile a folder of images/style ideas you like. This would be far more constructive than doing the job of the hired arch


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  • #12
    mrsWhippy
    Registered Users Posts: 673 ✭✭✭mrsWhippy


    missmoxy86 wrote: »
    Pockets I cant advise you on your layout but just wondering what website you used to draw up these plans?
    Im in the same boat and would love to have something like these to show any architects we meet rather than my own embarrassing drawings.
    Thanks

    I drew up something similar using www.floorplanner.com - once you get the hang of it it's fairly handy :)


  • #13
    missmoxy86
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭missmoxy86


    BryanF wrote: »
    Why not write a list of wants & needs and compile a folder of images/style ideas you like. This would be far more constructive than doing the job of the hired arch

    Because i know what i want and the last architect didnt really take our ideas on board so want to be more prepared for the next one. Fail to prepare, prepare to fail haha

    Thanks mrs whippy!


  • #14
    pocketse
    Registered Users Posts: 142 ✭✭pocketse


    missmoxy86 wrote: »
    Because i know what i want and the last architect didnt really take our ideas on board so want to be more prepared for the next one. Fail to prepare, prepare to fail haha

    Thanks mrs whippy!

    Yep I used Floorplanner.com also. Fairly easy to use.



    I'm in the same position myself. I'd like to be fairly educated myself before I consult an architect.

    Happy planning moxy.


  • #15
    mfceiling
    Registered Users Posts: 12,772 ✭✭✭✭mfceiling


    BryanF wrote: »
    Where is the sun?
    pocketse wrote: »
    Up in the sky.

    Only joking. Starts at the front in the morning and works its way around the house on the side of the two living rooms. Always a good bit of sun in the garden. would be setting at the back lefthand corner of the garden.

    Sorry Bryan but this retort has me in stitches!!


  • #16
    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,140 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    mfceiling wrote: »
    Sorry Bryan but this retort has me in stitches!!
    :D


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