Space ideas

So we've been playing around with Floorplanner to see, very roughly, what we could do. The sizes are bit wonky (we need to actually measure the house properly) but it does give food for thought.


Future floor plan:

Current floor plan:

 
More 'broken plan' than 'open plan' (all the rage don't you know?!), we haven't yet figured out doorways/sliding doors/full glass panels thing.

We've got quite a few ideas but it basically involves extending using the existing foundations of the conservatory/sun room and then extending out the side. We've added a second bathroom (essential when our kids get older) as an ensuite, using the space in the garage. We've kept a bit of the garage for bikes and outdoor toys.

A utility room and open plan kitchen that we can eat in are a must. By splitting the sitting room into two with some sort of divide, we can have a TV area and a lounging area.

The snug provides an office space for a bit of peace and quiet.

The deck, accessible from the kitchen and sitting room provides outdoor space for eating and lounging.

The main bathroom has been extended into the hall a little, giving space for a shower and bath.

It's really ours!

After a slightly epic journey across London with two kids, one buggy and one picnic bag, we arrived at our new town. Managed to get the buggy trapped between the platform and train but I was swiftly rescued.

We picked up the keys (after declining the offer of a free branded 'bag for life' and umbrella...?) and I cajoled the kids up the hill to our new house.

Phew! The decor was a bit tired but it felt bright and full of possibilities. We sat down to a picnic on the floor of the conservatory. The kids then managed to tramp mud all through the house when I was talking to the locksmith. I tried to tackle it with baby wipes but gave up.

In terms of layout, all the rooms are rectangular boxes expect for one of the bedrooms where some space is lost by the chimney breast and a boiler cupboard. Space wise it is around 80m squared excluding the garage. Outside there is a side return to the right and the garden is six fence panels deep including a terrace.

With the bedrooms at the front and the living at the back, there are lots of possibilities for extensions.

I am watching back-to-back episodes of The £100K House: Tricks of the Trade for inspiration. Oh and Ugly House to Lovely House. I don't like to call the house ugly though. And it will take us about ten years to save up to do anything. I can but dream. And knock down walls.