Can you help us with our kitchen reno floor plan?
Nicole Baker
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Help needed for our big reno plans
Comments (66)you are super-patient!!! :) :) thank you :) I'm so sorry but I do actually have a couple MORE thoughts!! argh! there are just so many different options.... and this is a bit of an all consuming puzzle to try to solve. here they are: 1) study could become main bathroom - leaving new Bed 4 as per plan since it is bigger & a better size for guests. in this option, some area could be stolen from the study to boost ensuite size - even if it just made the ensuite 1 full metre. Ideally not requiring study window to change. 2) WC could potentially be separate either within this space OR at the back of the old kitchen (allowing for the remaining, longish hall wall to be shorter again) oklouise you may think some of these ideas are not very workable & I'd be so glad for your feedback & comment (and anyone else's comments as well), it's really so incredibly helpful - unbelievably helpful - to have everyone's input. i'd love recommendations on which ideas & options might work best for that balance between function & budget...See MoreHelp with a floor plan reno
Comments (14)@ cjones,, The beam you have marked on your drawing may or may not be load bearing your builder should be able to tell if it is so that you can decide to remove it and replace with an rxj across the ceiling exposed or other. Or make it a feature, perhaps a pole, a bit of pole dancing is good exercise!! If you like the position of the kitchen the distance between the Island and wall cabinets shouldn't be a problem you have some flexability, the distance I have in my large open plan kitchen area is 1100 I wouldn't like it any wider Your study could have a large sliding door opening to the passage for when you are working with perhaps a small opening skylight Adding some photos of support posts and possibilities , I think 10 looks great with either 2 or 4 poles, but I have no idea of your style...See MoreDilema with direction - Reno just kitchen or rework full floor plan
Comments (12)Thanks siriuskey and dr retro! These are great ideas too. Hmm, I like the idea of fully relocating the laundry and wc to the old little meals room, and the floor plan for that looks good siriuskey. If I leave the kitchen where it is, it makes sense for using the pantry where it is. But the dining room is then pretty far from the kitchen and we end up with an extra sitting area (a third one as the sun room isn’t needed as a study as we have a little study under the stairs of the kitchen).... hmmm I’m leaning towards a really long kitchen on the far wall or the existing dining room and laundry (if the wall between can be removed, which may not be possible), and then wrapping the bench in an l shape at the deck/laundry end (with a little coffee nook seating area), and using the existing kitchen as the dining room, the old meals area near the bedroom as the laundry/wc... leaves the only problem being no real walk in pantry close to the kitchen. Like the idea of the servers, think that could work if I wrap around the bench along the laundry/deck side maybe....See MoreOur Reno floor plan - what else could we do?
Comments (7)I would be looking carefully at your bathroom and powder room arrangements, especially with the shower and water splash distances. I can't see any shower screens to either shower? As it is drawn I hope you like mopping floors after every shower. For a family home there will be privacy issues when someone needs to access the laundry, while another family member is having a shower. I would separate the laundry and family bathroom into two distinct rooms as the current design is a compromise. With space so tight the second shower in the powder room seems excessive, and it is so small it is not very functional. You need to think carefully about the freestanding bath, the space it takes up, and the cleaning around it. A more traditional bath hob will give you fewer compromises in other areas as it will take up less space. Have you considered flyscreening with your bi-fold doors to the rear? Have you considered how you are going to furnish the living room? There is lots more, no doubt other Houzzers will pick up on. If you want a proper, detailed design/review or chat feel free to contact me. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls...See More3DA Design Drafting and 3D Visuals
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