Knock down walls for a more open plan, or renovate as is??
Bec Nikolovski
3 years ago
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Comments (5)First consider views/outlooks and then consider vistas from internal space and also from the deck and position the deck to capture that the best. Re your kitchen, I'd try and locate it on an internal wall to promote outwards/external connection which then would give you more flexibility/options as to where to move in and out of and how you can to the external areas - whether that be double doors or whatever.... Make sure you are clear about outdoor furniture size and how you want to use it and start with that and then adjust the size/proportion of the deck to how you see it best working.......those decisions will be yours/personal as to how far you go with that. I'd also try and avoid fixing an external BBQ set-up where you you have to walk around it - think about flow and movement when you position the elements and consider furniture positioning/orientation as equal importance as any built in elements...I think you're generally on the right track if you want to keep spend to a minimum........decks are not that cheap /m2 either, so try an plan it efficiently to the functional requirements of what you need.....good luck! :)...See MoreSix reasons you should knock down rebuild when you plan your new home
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Comments (0)Hi, I'm just about to move into my newly purchased home but I really feel that the entry into my home could really do with a good make over. Would love to hear of some tips or ideas that you would think would work on the following: Staircase - So far I'm thinking about ripping up existing carpet and replacing with oak coloured engineered timber flooring. I'm unsure if I should paint the risers (possibly white) or have them as timber also? Or is engineered timber easily damaged on stairs and just run with laminate instead? Mezzanine - Thinking about removing the low lying wall and handrail and replacing with either glass or steel balustrades (similar to existing railing). if I was to run with glass, I'd extend down side of stairs Living Room - Looking at replacing the timber and tiles with polished concrete (natural look) removing blue low lying wall to expose self standing gas unit. Mount TV on wall (where the hanging picture is) Incorporate a built in couch into the bay window, with the material matching my couch. installing Faux wood beams on roof to give the house a more natural look. Sliding Door - replace with bi fold doors instead Can't wait to hear your ideas...See MoreHow can I improve this floor plan to be more open and have more light
Comments (18)I would re-evaluate my brief, my budget and my site. It is another case of trying to squeeze too many rooms into too small a space and compromising the living space. If you draw furniture to scale in your living room then you will see that it is undersized for a four bedroom home. With the best orientation going to the garage door and bedroom 4 I would look at a complete redesign by pushing some of the bedrooms to the rear, and a central courtyard to give you an opportunity for north facing light to a living room. There is nothing nice about the current design and will feel like an apartment with little resale appeal. The designer has shown no flair or imagination in this "gun-barrel" floorplan, and is a variation on a concept that has been around for centuries. But your biggest problem is the number of rooms. Do you really need 4 bedrooms plus a study and 2.5 bathrooms, a long wasteful hallway, and only one modestly sized open plan living area and kitchen on a narrow block? I would start again with a smaller brief and a designer who can challenge your thinking about what good small house design actually means. Small house design is the hardest to do really well, so don't use a large house designer. Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls and Dr Retro Virtual Visits...See MoreBec Nikolovski
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