Hello,
I came across this forum some time ago. Back then, it was mainly about planning our narrow bathroom, which is now a thing of the past (a long story).
Now my husband and I are planning to buy a condominium. However, the apartment currently has only two rooms. Since the living room is huge at 40m² (430 sq ft), we would like to create a third room here.
I have already prepared two sketches for this:
First of all: simply putting up a wall from the entrance to the fireplace (there is a fireplace opening behind the column) is not an option, as the windows face south and we would lose too much natural light. The covered balcony with 25m² (270 sq ft) faces east.
Regarding option 1:
The room would be rectangular in shape. The sofa would be positioned as drawn freehand. However, the wall would not end parallel to the right hallway wall as shown but would stop earlier so that when looking from the hallway into the living room, the office wall would be visible. Concern with this option:
The distance between the sofa and the TV is very large.
Advantage: we keep a window area to the left of the office, where our dining table will fit.
Option 2:
This layout is a bit unusual but has the advantage that the TV is closer to the sofa. In the narrow section of the office, shelves could be placed.
Attached is also a picture of the floor plan.
In the bedroom, a drywall partition will be erected to create a walk-in closet or, later, to relocate the office there.
I am grateful for any suggestions or ideas.
I came across this forum some time ago. Back then, it was mainly about planning our narrow bathroom, which is now a thing of the past (a long story).
Now my husband and I are planning to buy a condominium. However, the apartment currently has only two rooms. Since the living room is huge at 40m² (430 sq ft), we would like to create a third room here.
I have already prepared two sketches for this:
First of all: simply putting up a wall from the entrance to the fireplace (there is a fireplace opening behind the column) is not an option, as the windows face south and we would lose too much natural light. The covered balcony with 25m² (270 sq ft) faces east.
Regarding option 1:
The room would be rectangular in shape. The sofa would be positioned as drawn freehand. However, the wall would not end parallel to the right hallway wall as shown but would stop earlier so that when looking from the hallway into the living room, the office wall would be visible. Concern with this option:
The distance between the sofa and the TV is very large.
Advantage: we keep a window area to the left of the office, where our dining table will fit.
Option 2:
This layout is a bit unusual but has the advantage that the TV is closer to the sofa. In the narrow section of the office, shelves could be placed.
Attached is also a picture of the floor plan.
In the bedroom, a drywall partition will be erected to create a walk-in closet or, later, to relocate the office there.
I am grateful for any suggestions or ideas.
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Badneuling269 Jan 2018 23:18Thanks for the great tip @ypg.
I’ll try to draft it in the next few days.
Earlier, I came across the sketch again, and I had the idea to place the living room on the left side of the plan (that is, by the top left window wall) and position the table as you suggested @ypg, to the left of the balcony.
This way, the office would be larger again, and on the right side there might be space for a guest bed.
I’ll try to draft it in the next few days.
Earlier, I came across the sketch again, and I had the idea to place the living room on the left side of the plan (that is, by the top left window wall) and position the table as you suggested @ypg, to the left of the balcony.
This way, the office would be larger again, and on the right side there might be space for a guest bed.
kbt09 schrieb:
No ... that just creates a bunch of tiny sections. In my opinion, dividing the space and creating this small office does exactly that anyway. The whole idea of separating off the office ruins this wonderful room. So far, I find every suggestion here terrible, including my own. But simply because the best room in the entire apartment is being spoiled.
kbt09 schrieb:
And a fireplace wouldn’t be usable like that, Why do you think that?
kbt09 schrieb:
especially since it will probably be harder to get TV connections in the middle of the room. That will definitely be a problem. But shouldn’t the entire floor be replaced anyway?
I am leaning more towards just laminate over the tiles.
I like Yvonne’s suggestion best; it simply keeps the room feeling spacious and gives the sofa a “retreat” position.
However, I also find the room without an office very difficult to furnish. In my opinion, this is a common challenge with almost square rooms.
I like Yvonne’s suggestion best; it simply keeps the room feeling spacious and gives the sofa a “retreat” position.
However, I also find the room without an office very difficult to furnish. In my opinion, this is a common challenge with almost square rooms.
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Badneuling2611 Jan 2018 09:15Good morning,
Thank you for the visualization @kaho674.
All the tiles will be removed, and a hardwood floor will be installed instead.
We also know that this is not easy.
But we will find a solution ;-)
Thank you for the visualization @kaho674.
All the tiles will be removed, and a hardwood floor will be installed instead.
We also know that this is not easy.
But we will find a solution ;-)
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