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In my <\/span>previous blog<\/span><\/a> I talked about the challenges two months into our bungalow renovation. At this stage things were starting to take shape, but it\u2019s always good to stop and reflect on how far you\u2019ve come.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are new to my blog and this is the first time you are reading, we purchased a 1960s bungalow and embarked on a journey to create our dream family home. You can read more about why we chose this property <\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Embarking on our journey to a new family home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Although the 1960s bungalow needed a huge amount of work, there is definite merit in considering a bungalow plot if you are looking for a renovation project. Bungalows are always detached so usually you get a larger footprint than semi-detached and terraced houses. You usually get a front garden too and you gain a wider house which can give you lots of options for how to develop the new build.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before I get into the real details of the bungalow renovation, I want to share the floor plans that we were working from and compare to the original bungalow layout. I think it really highlights the huge changes we\u2019ve made to the bungalow design and how we are really working towards a home that serves our family well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is the original bungalow layout:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Original 1960s Bungalow Floor Plan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Problems with the Original 1960\u2019s Bungalow Layout<\/b><\/h5>\n

As you can see the original layout is quite structured and boxy. The kitchen is relatively small compared to the other rooms and there is only one bathroom and three bedrooms. For a family of five this is an issue!<\/span><\/p>\n

If you read my <\/span>first renovation blog<\/span><\/a> you will know that we originally wanted a full first storey extension but had to compromise with a partial one. Depending on where you live, bungalows can get planning permission to add dormer extensions and in some cases a full first floor but our bungalow is a back land development. This provided a different set of challenges which you can read about <\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The partial extension has still given us some extra space and allowed for the master bedroom and ensuite to be separate from the ground floor. This gives Matt and I a little sanctuary away from the sometimes chaotic rest of the house!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are the floor plans for the new layout ground floor and upper floor extension:<\/span><\/p>\n