it could actually be cheaper than changing the upstairs kitchen but only the trades would be able to confirm a realistic price for demolition and installation of new plumbing... your proposed floorplan looks good except the master bedroom won't fit the wiw as drawn, the upstairs lounge would be better with access back and front to the balconies with bed 3 and 4 at the side and what about the new kitchen in the downstairs storage area which doesn't reduce the size of the new living dining room and retains the big garage and ...why not ask a few real estate agents for a selling price as is and with the proposed upstairs or downstairs renovations...

I could spend $50-100k on my kitchen , but I won't . Right now , it is clean , tidy , it all works , and I have painted and tiled and laid new flooring . I have every appliance I need and then some ( a pizza oven and sausage roll maker and ice cream spirally thing probably aren't necessities , but just about are now after having them haha ) . More storage would be good , but thats a double edged sword -- I've built a 2nd 400sq mtr shed for my 'toys' , and if I want any more I'll have to sell haha .

You can have a designer look renovation, with quality fixtures, one of two ways, with a cost difference of 20% - 30 % Either, Depends on your skills in project management, and your DIY skills OR Full-on bathroom renovation specialist business.

Alright brains trust! For anyone who wants to tackle this weekend's options. House one is a total crazy town - 250m2 of living space, with the top floor rented out separately (with a separate entry). We'd want to bring the two levels together into one house. House two is a little place, on a good size corner block. Our dream requirements across both houses are: 4 bedrooms, including main with genuine WIR and ensuite At least 2 bathrooms with a separate toilet (or 2.5 inc a powder room) Two living spaces Open plan kitchen/dining, with a big island and a walk in pantry A mud room connected to the garage Maximise indoor/outdoor flow, with light - it's Canberra, so we have both -8 and 40 with depressing regularity. Both of the properties are brick veneer, timber bearer and joist floor and conventional truss roof. House one has a SW facing facade, 780m2. House two has a S facing facade, 990m2. Both are flat blocks, and easements are at the edges of the property so no real encroachment issues. Unfortunately I don't have legible floor plans, other than the agent's mock ups, for either. Happy to answer questions where I can! House One House Two