Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Layout feedback please 5Aug 04, 2020 2:16 pm bestspecials Thanks for the feedback. I guess that should be fine as one of the designs they initially showed us had the zero lot option - we wanted a rectangular design as we did not see any particular advantage of it. What could be done if the garage is on the boundary? Re: Layout feedback please 6Aug 04, 2020 2:36 pm The advantage of building to the boundary is that you get an additional 80 - 100cm within the house. I have changed your plan a bit. You definitely want to keep the outdoor area to the NE as this is the best sun in winter. I have only made minor adjustments but I think it is better use of space. Look at all the big builders as there are a lot of plans for narrow blocks. I gave you an island in the kitchen, which you could do cupboards on the front side as well for extra storage. You can add extra overhead cupboards in the kitchen above the stove and I added a bench in the laundry with cupboards underneath and you could add overhead cupboards for extra storage. The linen in the laundry and Walk in pantry in the kitchen. You end up with a bigger living, separate dining and bigger ensuite. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Layout feedback please 7Aug 04, 2020 8:23 pm bestspecials I gave you an island in the kitchen, which you could do cupboards on the front side as well for extra storage. You can add extra overhead cupboards in the kitchen above the stove and I added a bench in the laundry with cupboards underneath and you could add overhead cupboards for extra storage. The linen in the laundry and Walk in pantry in the kitchen. You end up with a bigger living, separate dining and bigger ensuite. I love the changes I will check with the designer and see if they can accommodates all these changes and have the space we required. Re: Layout feedback please 8Aug 04, 2020 9:24 pm Keep playing with your plans until you are completely happy. It's your house. Re: Layout feedback please 9Aug 05, 2020 6:15 pm given the choice i would lose the alfresco in favour of more generous inside rooms and a simple paved area in the backyard with a big umbrella and reverse the living and kitchen but your plan has so much space used for extra wide hallways? ...check the excellent Govt website at YourHome.gov,au and you'll find this plan with the ideal arrangement of rooms for your block and the site also gives detailed advice about building materials, insulation etc etc for any area in Australia.. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Layout feedback please 10Aug 07, 2020 6:56 pm oklouise given the choice i would lose the alfresco in favour of more generous inside rooms and a simple paved area in the backyard with a big umbrella and reverse the living and kitchen but your plan has so much space used for extra wide hallways? ...check the excellent Govt website at YourHome.gov,au and you'll find this plan with the ideal arrangement of rooms for your block and the site also gives detailed advice about building materials, insulation etc etc for any area in Australia. Hi, Thanks for your feedback. I will have a look at the site for ideas. Cheers. Possibly both depending on the sizing. Idea of working from the centre is that you dont have a 20mm thin tile at one end and a 400mm at the other end. A quick search on… 3 8694 You never have a fridge against wall as you’ve drawn. The doors can’t open past 90 degrees and it’s difficult and maybe impossible to remove drawers 2 17467 |