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Renovation ideas help!

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Hello, i have purchased this home and love that i dont need to extend but internally its not very functional. A few things i would like but need ideas how to make it work whilst minimising cost

1) kitchen a bit small and island prefer to be facing towards dining

2) a whole wall inbetween which i would like to move but may have a structural issue

3) butlers pantry in the laundry area if possible

4) remove bathroom and put laundry there

5) make a small bathroom with shower around where the dining is

6) upstairs, ideas for making a shared bathroom amongst the bedrooms, and remove the kitchenette

7) would love a rumpus upstairs

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oklouise

last month

some dimensions are inconsistent or unreadable so suggestions are based on estimates with minimal structural changes but, depending on views and local climates, some windows on east and west could be reduced or removed to make the house more comfortable

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Kate
last month
What about moving kitchen
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Kate
last month
With some furniture
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Kate
last month
And consider moving garage door to the verandah to avoid traipsing through study.
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Kate
last month
Personally I would not have rumpus upstairs. Keep noise away from sleep zone. If you don’t need downstairs bed for accessible living I would use that as rumpus or media room
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bigreader
last month
Is this the original floor plan of the house? Is there any history online bit looks as though it may have gone through alterations.
K L
Original Author
last month
The only extension has been the lounge at the back.
bigreader
last month
What about re configuration? Was the kitchen always in that spot? Originally a kitchenette upstairs? Door through study?
Kate
last month
Option with bigger ensuite and plumbing toilet might be easier on outside wall next to existing toilet.
K L
Original Author
last month
Yes a bigger ensuite was my thought exactly how you have it Kate. Just also crossed my mind of stealing the toilet and closing it off to make it even bigger. then the other bathroom losing the bathtub and making a separate door for a toilet + shower and vanity instead.
K L
Original Author
last month
Yes a kitchenette was made upstairs for multigenerational living as they had older parents living at the home.
K L
Original Author
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The study they have just put a table there and called it a study for selling purposes i think. No door or any set up like a proper study.
Kate
last month
I think the toilet and shower need to be in separate rooms for the kids to share.
oklouise
last month
some dimensions are inconsistent or unreadable so suggestions are based on estimates with minimal structural changes but, depending on views and local climates, some windows on east and west could be reduced or removed to make the house more comfortable
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K L
Original Author
last month
yes minimal structural changes would be preferred. Thanks for all the valuable suggestions and comments. Taking them all aboard and appreciate the advice.
Kate
last month
Get some quotes on the options you like. You mentioned moving various rooms around which add costs. Removing wall and leaving other rooms in place may give better value. So don’t discount it as an option. But there are lots of variables we don’t know such as the need to renovate rooms etc.
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K L
Original Author
last month
To give context, it us brick veneer and the whole house is very old and has been existing decor for 40 years. So whilst having a freshen up, figured might change a few of the quirky layouts, and remove some walls if budget allows.
Kate
last month
Well hopefully this has given you some ideas to play with.
Kate
last month
How many bedrooms do you need upstairs ?

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