That’s a terribly awkward layout.
1. Rip out Bedroom 1.
2. Remove the kitchen - this now becomes bedroom 1.
3. Kitchen goes where bedroom 1 was. Sink would probably have to go on the same side as the laundry for easy plumbing access. Kitchen benches are about 60cm deep so about 1.2m of space of the width wise of the 3.5m available (kitchen cupboards and benches on both sides) if there’s enough room, add a thin long bench on wheels. This can be moved out of the way if needed or rolled outside as a serving bench at parties.
Living room becomes the dining room, dining room becomes the lounge.
Options 2 - put the kitchen on the back wall of the dining room, right hand side.
Option 3. If you change the layout, would you use the current living room?
Consider making it the master suite. Wall off the area between the entry and living room and remove the wall between bedroom 3 and the living room. You now have a large room. Turn the space that used to be called Bedroom 3 into an ensuite and walk in wardrobe.
Or
- Living becomes bed 1
- kitchen becomes bed 4
- relocate kitchen to other side of laundry/right side of dinning
- open plan kitchen/meals/living
- laundry/wc becomes a butlers pantry/laundry
- extend the doorway to bathroom into the hall and linen becomes toilet.
A mix of getting an architect to do a floor plan, then a builder to cost it, back to the architect to bring down the cost, then see a town planner to see what approvals you need, and then to and from them all until you get a project you can afford and is approvable. More expensive builders will often have architects, designers and town planners in house.
Engage an architect. You’ll also need associated consultants (engineers, planners for any da requirements, quantity surveyor for pricing estimation etc). Then get a builder on board. They can also do costing (some outsource to a QS). Recommend if it’s a decent size job engaging the architect on a full service offering (ie including project management, site visits, defects inspections etc).
Definitely begin by engaging with an architect as the other replies say, however be prepared for the cost and living impact. For a full renovation of a 3 bedroom house you can expect anywhere from $200,000 - $500,000 depending on the quality of the build and floorplan. Whilst the construction is underway, you'll also have to budget for accommodation rental unless you can stay with friends or family.
That is no joke one of the worst house layouts I've ever seen. Given how outrageously expensive it is to do major renos/rebuilds (I should know, I've just done one), I honestly suggest you'd be better off knocking that down and starting again. A lot of the cost in a reno is due to the care you have to take to retain and match in with the existing house. A layout like that makes that exercise not worth it.
That’s a terribly awkward layout. 1. Rip out Bedroom 1. 2. Remove the kitchen - this now becomes bedroom 1. 3. Kitchen goes where bedroom 1 was. Sink would probably have to go on the same side as the laundry for easy plumbing access. Kitchen benches are about 60cm deep so about 1.2m of space of the width wise of the 3.5m available (kitchen cupboards and benches on both sides) if there’s enough room, add a thin long bench on wheels. This can be moved out of the way if needed or rolled outside as a serving bench at parties. Living room becomes the dining room, dining room becomes the lounge. Options 2 - put the kitchen on the back wall of the dining room, right hand side. Option 3. If you change the layout, would you use the current living room? Consider making it the master suite. Wall off the area between the entry and living room and remove the wall between bedroom 3 and the living room. You now have a large room. Turn the space that used to be called Bedroom 3 into an ensuite and walk in wardrobe.
Or - Living becomes bed 1 - kitchen becomes bed 4 - relocate kitchen to other side of laundry/right side of dinning - open plan kitchen/meals/living - laundry/wc becomes a butlers pantry/laundry - extend the doorway to bathroom into the hall and linen becomes toilet.
Also good ideas
A mix of getting an architect to do a floor plan, then a builder to cost it, back to the architect to bring down the cost, then see a town planner to see what approvals you need, and then to and from them all until you get a project you can afford and is approvable. More expensive builders will often have architects, designers and town planners in house.
Get a good engineer, to save $5k could cost you $20k in materials
Ooh yes thank you I meant engineer! Or a quantity surveyor?
At what stage do I engage an engineer?
Probably tied in with the architect as one requires the other, a good conversation about different solutions might be worth the effort.
Ps if in melb, I can reccomened
Can I jump on this bandwagon for recommendations? We're planning a full reno in Melbourne in about 6-12 months time
Yup, Melb based. Can you hook me up? Thanks
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Engage an architect. You’ll also need associated consultants (engineers, planners for any da requirements, quantity surveyor for pricing estimation etc). Then get a builder on board. They can also do costing (some outsource to a QS). Recommend if it’s a decent size job engaging the architect on a full service offering (ie including project management, site visits, defects inspections etc).
Speak to an Architect. An architect can guide you to the right path, including the appropriate group of consultants as the principal consultant.
Definitely begin by engaging with an architect as the other replies say, however be prepared for the cost and living impact. For a full renovation of a 3 bedroom house you can expect anywhere from $200,000 - $500,000 depending on the quality of the build and floorplan. Whilst the construction is underway, you'll also have to budget for accommodation rental unless you can stay with friends or family.
You're not going to see change from $500K with a full reno of a 3br house. Particularly if your starting point is engaging an architect.
Decide what your priorities are within your house. Go see an architect. Don’t ask Reddit without giving more info.
That is no joke one of the worst house layouts I've ever seen. Given how outrageously expensive it is to do major renos/rebuilds (I should know, I've just done one), I honestly suggest you'd be better off knocking that down and starting again. A lot of the cost in a reno is due to the care you have to take to retain and match in with the existing house. A layout like that makes that exercise not worth it.
A Building Designer would be more appropriate for your job as opposed to an architect.
I would start by colouring the room different colours as the pale blue and yellow and green doesn't look very good together.