ᐅ Steps between kitchen/dining area and living room

Created on: 17 Oct 2025 16:36
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dbertig
We are renovating a terraced house from the 1960s with split-level floors. Since we want to have direct access to the garden on one level, our architect recommended a single-story extension (entrance, cloakroom, kitchen, and dining room). From there, the first split level would be reached by 7 steps. This level would include the living room, toilet, and office. One exterior wall of the original house will be removed.

At first, I thought this would be really cool, like a gallery or split-level house. Now, I’m not sure if it might be inconvenient in everyday life. You enter the living room by going up 7 steps in the dining room. The wall will be removed to create an open layout.

I would really appreciate your opinions!

2D floor plan of a house with living room, kitchen, terrace, and entrance area
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ypg
23 Nov 2025 23:31
dbertig schrieb:

chosen location of the wood-burning stove
Was the chimney flue not existing before? I thought you showed the old plans here once, but I couldn't find them in either thread.
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dbertig
24 Nov 2025 07:25
Yes, exactly, the chimney was existing. However, we could also leave it out entirely.
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ypg
24 Nov 2025 07:53
Ah, okay. It can be removed and possibly repositioned. Best near the ridge.
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dbertig
24 Nov 2025 08:05
Exactly. I am not 100% satisfied with the current position, but there is still the door and the opening; it’s not that easy to place it somewhere else.