What do you think if this proposed floor plan?
The room is not big, it's just a studio granny.
I am open to your thoughts.
Note: the overall dimensions are not flexible.
Design #1: http://prntscr.com/ivnuj6
Design #2: http://prntscr.com/ivnupq
Thoughts on Proposed Floor Plan? (OLD) - SEE NEW POST
Krazyy on 24/03/2018 - 19:30
Last edited 28/03/2018 - 11:32
Last edited 28/03/2018 - 11:32
Poll Options
- 19Option #1
- 11Option #2
- 8None (See comment)
Comments
Thanks for the feedback. The issue is, there is a window there, hence why I could not move it down anymore .. otherwise wall would be overlapping window.
I'd say Option 2 because;
- The bedroom spacing of Option 2 looks less awkward than the first, as it'll look bigger with the door facing more open space than just the bed in Option 1.
- The square arrangement of the bathroom in Option 2 makes more sense to me as the space is not wasted. The space left to the toilet in Option 1 has wasted/awkward space to deal with.
Lastly, where is north? This may affect the placement of some rooms, such as living and bedrooms, to maximise the sun in the morning/evening.
Good question… the red outline is where the room is going to be… north is directly at the top of the picture.
I'm no architect (I did plan the house I built) but is there some way you can get the bathroom next to the bedroom, kinda like an ensuite?
I know it's a granny flat and not an entertainer but I would try and get the bedroom and the bathroom at the top side of your plan. You've obviously been playing with it so may have already tried it but this is just my feel based on a quick look.
I see the merit in having the bathroom next to it… however, the issue I've got is, I've been told by the plumber that due to the distance to the sewer line, it's going to cost a fortune having it just that extra 5-10m distance due to "fall" required, etc.
Is there flexibility in windows?
I'd look at losing the laundry sink keeping water/waste water access. There's three sinks in close proximity so you could probably do a crafty solution to take back that space.
I am already cutting out one window to put a 1600 sliding door (top right hand side).
I guess I could always combine the laundry and bathroom together? i.e. extend the bathroom by 500mm'ish and remove laundry and extend the kitchen bench by 600mm'ish?
Front door access to the bedroom in 2 is terrible compared to 1.
Any way to get the bed roughly where the lounge is and then basically have the lounge open plan from the bottom right through to the kitchen on the top right? (natural light pros and cons)
Rough thought noting everything would need a tweak for optimisation: https://prnt.sc/ivogbz
Hey mate, love the design… however, that would mean there would be no windows inside the bedroom at all?
Cavity door from the kitchen and put a skylight in if possible and it's a concern.
Lets be honest with the small footprint the bedroom isn't the sort of place you'd be hanging out in, you'd want to maximise the living areas. At the end of the day the whole project is filled with compromise and only you can say what's most important.
I just feel like the bathroom in option #2 is too small?
Edit: also, I felt like option #2 the living area is not large enough? and especially with the bedroom wall there, the one seater couch has no "visibility" of the TV?
If bathroom is too small why not make the laundry and bathroom one room and move the bathroom wall up a bit to make living area larger? The section where the laundry currently is could be the shower area.
Interesting, see comment above. I just thought of the same thing… to remove the laundry all together, and move washing machine into the bathroom and utilise the sink already there?
My only concern about making the bathroom more narrow is, it's already only 1130mm deep… which is pretty narrow?
No. 2 the bathroom is 1800.
Combining bathroom and laundry is great idea in granny flat.
whoops, haha. You are right.
So you mean make the bathroom maybe 1.2m instead of 1800 deep which adds 600mm more space in the living area and remove internal wall between the bathroom and laundry and combine them into one bigger room?
Maybe don't move the wall that much but even 20 or 30 cm would make a surprising difference to the living area.
Yes, you could remove the wall between bathroom and laundry and locate the shower where the washing machine currently is. You could even extend the kitchen bench further out to where the sink currently is (a sink is not needed) and locate the washing machine under the bench as someone else suggested.
I like option 2 because
1) common bathroom has a swing door. Easy to lock.
2) master bedroom has a swing door. Easy to lock.
3) Laundry is not as close to the cooking area compared to option 1
4) More depth to the TV and the couch. option 1 seem very tight space.
5) Overall layout seem more practicalDo you think the bathroom is too small dimensionally (1800x1700)?
What do you think about making bathroom bigger and combining laundry?
Well the bathroom is small but the one in option 1 is less practical and in practice will be more awkward to use in my opinion. Combining the laundry with the bathroom is possible obviously but i personally dont like the laundry stuff in the bathroom all the time.
I would either make bathroom and laundry combined or the kitchen and laundry combined. Using a front loader machine with an integrated kitchen cupboard front it'll blend in quite well if it's in the kitchen. You wouldn't know it's a washing machine unless you open it.
I'd use more sliding doors/walls.
Looking good so far.
edit: you don't need a laundry sink. You can use either the bathroom sink or the kitchen sink or simply a large bucket in the shower.
edit: In my small place I have integrated under counter fridge and freezer with worktop over.
Is this for granny?
swap the living room with the bedroom. Old people need to use the toilet more frequently and this will make it easier to get to at nightI have a one bedroom granny flat and I regret not making it as a studio in the first place. For that kind of size the living room is really awkward and essentially useless. It's just more functional and better spacious feeling if it it was open plan throughout. Then I would use a soft wall divider between the kitchen and bedroom.
not trying to be negative, but they are both nasty
what are the fixed elements, and what are flexible?
Anything can be flexible. I am already removing the back standard swing door to make it into a fixed wall (where bathroom is), I am also removing the 1600 window to make sliding doors (inside kitchen).
I prefer the square rooms of option 1 over the irregular shapes of option 2. Maybe move the bedroom door to beside the TV so that when the bedroom door is open it adds light to the living room.
Post this on houzz.com.au. Its a really great site, with lots of advice given, and a lot of interesting home ideas
Starting with option 1 as it is the better of the two layouts as it provides the most unbroken space. You could change the kitchen layout to an L shape and remove the island as it breaks up the space. The L could extend under the window providing it is 1000mm high. A wider bench top on the window side would accomodate a bar stool / eating area or for reading the newpaper. A separate laundry uses valuable space. You could use a combined front load washer dryer and have a larger kitchen sink instead of 2 sinks and the separating wall. A smaller high tech 2 burner hot plate could be used to also save bench space. With the L shaped kitchen the bathroom could be relocated to be near the top of the bedroom and could have 2 doors for access making it an ensuite. The lounge room could then be moved up to where the bathroom was. The front entrance could then be reoriented to accomodate the bedroom door and BIR and small desk on that side. Just my thoughts after have a quick look at both of the options.
Does the plumbing need to be in that top section? I would flip it so you walk into the living / kitchen and the bedroom is at the top right
I also think your kitchen island should be a piece of moveable furniture (that can be locked in place) rather than a static island. In a small space like that if it is movable then it you have guests you can push it to the side and open the room
I agree jjjaar, also keep it open plan except for the bathroom. You'll have less walls, less power points & light switches, less doorways (doors & door hardware), less light fittings, less paint, less cornices, less gyprock, you'll have more floor/room area. You could have a bed that folds away in to a cupboard. Keep laundry/kitchen together & compact. Also if you dont mind me asking what program are you using to draw this up with?
I prefer #2. It's a bit more open plan which I prefer for small spaces. Do you really need a desk in the bedroom? If not you could reduce size of bedroom by moving the bed down a bit and using the bedhead space for a larger kitchen/dining/living area. That's what I'd prefer. Good job though.