Extension ideas

[Llm1234]

Hi all

We are thinking of possibly extending the kitchen/ diner to a more usable space but want a few ideas of what could be done.

 

The sitting room was originally the garage so there has already been an extension to the right of the house,the green area being what we think is a supporting wall/ soil pipe.

 

Our issue is the kitchen is quie thin/ narrow with lack of worktop space. We would like a bigger kitchen diner maybe with an island.

 

The garden goes aross the house and depth is about 5m.

 

Thank you in advance!

[Iceverge]

Where is South please? Do you have any elevations/ pictures of the house to give an idea of how any new roofs might tie in. 

[Llm1234]

46 minutes ago, Iceverge said:

Where is South please? Do you have any elevations/ pictures of the house to give an idea of how any new roofs might tie in. 

The back of the house is north facing. Sorry I don't have any pictures of the house but the garden is flat and the back of the house is a continuous flat wall.

Thanks!

[Bozza]

The big challenge you’re going to have us getting sufficient light in to the original part of the house, followed by the aesthetics of an already extended house, plus the reduction in size of what sounds like a modest sized garden.  A tricky combination to get right.  Popping on an extension could even make your house worse if done poorly, we’ve probably all viewed over extended houses before.

 

plans are inevitably 2D, buildings are 3D so you’ll probably have to post images for us to offer ideas, or alternatively consult with an architect.  Another research tip is to find similar houses with extensions in your area, then have a look at their planning drawings to give you ideas..

 

If you want members here to give up their own time to offer you free and best advice, we can only really do so could you please commit provide far more information namely:

 

budget

spec/style

site plan even a sketch or google maps image.

photos of rear of house and existing space

lifestyle, family, circumstances and wish list other than “bigger”.  Kids, dogs, disabilities

 

as all are relevant an interrelated to any design.  For example ideas for a couple in their 70s who love cooking and host dinner parties with a budget of £100k,  are likely to be different than say a young couple who hate gardening but enjoy BBQs and have a budget of £50k.