Assistance with creating a more open-plan living space
Ashley Hasforth
4 years ago
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Comments (4)You really need some expert design help here - particularly in relation to your load bearing walls and how to overcome this restriction. As you say, no sooner do you solve one problem but you run up against another. Talk to a qualified builder/renovator who can give you expert advice on how to make the most of your space. They are up to date on not only the latest products, but also the latest design ideas, and they know what can be moved, where, how and why. This doesn't sound like it's a simple fix and the last thing you need is a DIY disaster....See Morecreating open plan living on double brick home
Comments (11)don't go into that thread and reply anymore that way it won't be the first to appear when people go into design dilemma ..it will slowly go down the page until we can get it deleted...See MoreKnock down walls for a more open plan, or renovate as is??
Comments (39)Hi Bec, sorry for taking so long to respond, I have been trying to find a way that could work for you I finally decided to do what I would if it was my house. It may seem extreme but for me it simplifies the angles, giving you a kitchen/dining/family/living The new Kitchen retains part of the old wall between the kitchen and living if needed to perform as load bearing, the island butts up to this, The rear southern wall of kitchen cabinets extends across the dining for extra storage or pantry and takes advantage of the French doors to the Alfresco. Moving the kitchen plumbing to the external southern wall should be achievable, having two plumbers in the family is a big plus I came to this idea after checking out the link you provided which is posted below which shows the whole floorplan and how it would flow and work for you and family when they visit, you can add doors between the family and dining if wanted. Again looking at the link ,your Spanline alfresco appears it may have been done in two stages, the first part has a gable roof which I would keep along with the brick wall and add white shutters above that and full height bi fold shutters across from the brick shuttered wall to the wall of the house. By removing the flat roof section but retaining the slab will help lighten the South facing bedrooms and open up the house to the lovely rear garden you mentioned https://www.houzz.com.au/discussions/5981026/inviting-suggestions-update-demolish-a-spanline-style-addition...See Morefloor layout dilemma - creating open kitchen, living, dining
Comments (8)This is amazing! So many great ideas. North is corner of garage bottom left of pic. And completely correct on window near boundary. Backyard is much better view. This would also work to do a deck on the back of the house off new kitchen dining area further in the future...See MoreKitchen and Home Sketch Designs
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