We have a 1900s double fronted semi which has been extended by previous owners leaving a bit of an odd layout which just isn’t working for us as a family. We want to do an extension and redesign the ground floor but we’re getting stuck on the layout. We have an architect working on it with us and these are (we think) the final options:
option 1: long kitchen diner with utility room right at the back separated from dining area by glass wall/sliding doors, playroom to the new extension to the side. Pros - nice open layout, simple flow. Cons- need to knock down wall which is 1meter thick (builders not keen on this), utility room takes up nice view of garden
Option 2: utility room in centre of house with kitchen diner at the back and playroom to the side. Pros- good views of garden, don’t need to knock down any big walls, pantry. Cons - kitchen far away from front living room, is it less of a flow?
I’m so fed up of looking at these plans. Can anyone offer advice/alternatives or see anything obvious we’ve missed?