layout dilemma
Please help! We have been going crazy trying to work out how to make this 1960s house work (2 adults/2 kids. The kitchen needs redoing and we would like to make it a 4 bed home with a potential for an ensuite. We just can’t seem to get the kitchen-lounge-dining to work ensuring enough space for a decent lounge and kitchen bench. We are hoping to keep costs fairly minimal. I would really appreciate any advice or drawings of what would be possible.
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siriuskey
10 days ago
bigreader
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Kate
10 days agoKate
10 days agooklouise
9 days agomy suggestions include a new kitchen shape in the same location (with 75cm deep peninsular but no stools) wider openings between kitchen, hall and living area to allow more space for dining (using a smaller table that extends for guests)..rearranging the living room furniture with extra built ins for dining storage and opt fireplace, a separate playroom or retreat, new master suite and minor changes to bed 3 and laundry and also consider a deck off the sunroom for better connection to outside at same floor level as inside
siriuskey
9 days agoAnother layout, the master suite could also include a study., Kitchen has Banquette dining, WIP and laundry, laundry has better access to outdoors. Access into master suite can be changed.
dreamer
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