Layout help - reno open plan lounge/kitchen
retropmum
10 years ago
We have started our reno's on the rest of the house and will shortly be up to redoing our existing lounge area and new kitchen but I have no idea for the design, layout of our new area. Hopefully you can see on the attached plan our lounge area, specifically the following; the existing walls to be removed, an existing old hearth that we are planning to plaster (this may provide an opportunity for some feature 'display nooks' in this wall, due to the fact that we will have to pack out to plaster out approx 250mm), a bay window which altough is not very deep has a lovely aspect out to the front yard (a seat or not??), taking into account traffic areas and walk through's, best place to put the TV, front entry is directly into the main lounge area, we currently have an L shaped modular lounge but hope one day to be able to stretch the budget to have a suite/couches that will fit into the room, large kitchen meals area which we will be putting in an island bench BUT have not decided whether to put in a separate dining table or possible just run a table (one that can extend out) that comes directly off the island bench, the entertaining we do is very informal and we do have a large outdoor table under the portico - still undecided. All these things I have just mentioned are factors (pros and cons) I need to take into account and it's probably because there are so many I am not able to visualise the room, which I don't normally have a problem with. The overall style of the house is probably best descibed as modern country or coastal country. If anyone is able to to offer any suggestions I would be extremely grateful, and also relieved as I need to start making decsions but can't find my direction on this one! Thanks
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Comments (31)I would suggest keeping the brick fire place with a clean up to keep the character. Agree paint the ceiling panels white however keep the beams as the are (if in good condition) to keep the character of the home. Paint the remaining walls white or light grey. The 1/2 brick white wall and timber paneling on the right side does need to come out to help you create the open plan space you are craving. The kitchen area - I'm not sure of size judging by the photo - I would suggest storage/cabinets the full length of the back wall to the windows where the dinning table is and cabinets/draws under the window also. Giving you plenty of storage for the home. I would suggest an island bench with a lower section to use as a dinning table. All your storage is in one place and allowing you to remove the storage you have across the bottom window in the lounge room. giving you more space and more light in the room. Or paint them white also. If you can remove the window coverings and replace with lighter roller blinds that disappear in the white walls or even white block out curtains. Good luck with the project from the Team at North....See Moreskylights in open plan kitchen,dining and lounge
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retropmum
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