Plans / Ideas for layout

[Don33e]

Hi Everyone,

 

Since this is my first self-build, I started with the porch, which I completed at the end of August. I just need to render it before moving on to the rear extension, we will just render the porch for now!

 

Here are a few points I’m considering and would love some feedback on:

1. I’m thinking of revisiting the plans to align the ridgw roofline above the garage with that of the house.

2. I’m undecided about how to use the space above the garage. Some ideas I’ve been considering include an en-suite, or possibly accessing it via stairs from the workshop to create a small studio apartment for the kids.

3. I’d like to incorporate a compact plant room to house a 19" rack (for battery storage), along with space for a water tank, boiler, heat pump, and solar equipment.

4. I’m open to ideas for the hall, kitchen, and utility layouts. The design needs to include a downstairs shower room, but the staircase location is fixed.

 

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and suggestions!

 

Cheers Don

 

 

Edited December 9 by Don33e

[ProDave]

1)  I like a garage roof being subservient to the main house roof, don't change that.  Planners tend to like it as well.

 

2/3)  Make a plant room / store room / work room above the garage access via a door from bedroom 3.  you won't get a staircase from the garage, fire regulations.  That is exactly what I have (only single garage)

[Don33e]

Thanks for your comments, 
I know that I wont get a staircase from the garage but could one fit into this area, access from the workshop ?

[DevilDamo]

You won’t have the headroom to position a compliant staircase in that position. The new stair would have to follow the profile of the garage roof slope so would start from the rear and the final step/landing would be near the middle of the ridge. So unless you don’t mind losing some width from the garage, then that is an option.

[torre]

How about carrying the rear dormer through across the whole width? That would either let you fit the staircase as you mention to use as a room above the workshop, or alternatively give the house a bigger upstairs - push bedroom 3 over the garage and you could have a galleried landing right around the stairs, plus additional space (another ensuite say) where bed 3 is now

[Don33e]

@torre any idea of some software that I could try and draw it ?

[Russdl]

@Don33e try SketchUp. It takes a bit of getting used to if you unfamiliar but there are tons of YouTube vids to get you started. 

[DevilDamo]

11 hours ago, Don33e said:

@torre any idea of some software that I could try and draw it ?

Can you not ask the original designer to do it? Whoever does it will have to factor in the new dormer over the garage will not look the same as the other. Primarily because where the dormer roof meets the main roof.