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Sorry, this might be a little late but, if you’re considering a Juliette balcony, why not shift those doors to above your new extension and create a roof terrace? You could ask your builders to ensure the roof is strong enough and you can add a fence around yourself, so, not expensive. Your sloped garden could be enjoyed much better from an elevated position. We did this over our attached (large) shed and OMG, it’s my favourite part of our house. Think waking up and stepping straight out of your bedroom with a morning coffee. Adds a huge WOW factor too😃
I’d deffo be entertaining the 3 upstairs bedrooms, potentially squeeze an en-suite into the master room. A lot of new builds I’ve seen manage to squeeze an en-suite into small spaces these days
I would go for the option where the architect gave you the three bedroom option what you could do is add a bathroom over the garage then. You end up with a real 3 bedroom house with only 2 bathrooms. Also the front dormers look better and would make the property more desirable.
Honestly, we would love nothing motor than to do this. But, we just don’t have the available budget- we’re already maxed out with our plans and don’t want to bite off more than we can chew 🤞🏻😊
Hello Nicky and Harry, My thinking is that if the house has the potential price point as discussed, it should have the two en suites upstairs. That would make the bedrooms more private, and make the house special. I cannot wait to follow your journey with this house! Take care. :)
Agree with the other comments, option 2! Video idea - a breakdown of the costs vs profit of your last reno in the end & how that's funding your next project!
A master bedroom with an en-suite is not an option, it is a must have. Soooo excited for you guys and I can’t wait to see you get stuck into that Reno 🙌🙌🤩🤩
I`ve been plastering on site for 30 years and you guys still inspire me, i love your mindset , keep it up guys, you`ll make mistakes on your journey but more importantly you'll keep on learning. 🤩👏👏
Thanks JB, a very nice comment for us to read on our Monday morning. A plasterer for 30 years, I bet you have some stories and big nuggets of information, let us know if you’re not too far from the Berkshire area!! 🤞🏻😊
I'm super excited to see this renovation. I definitely feel that option 2 is a winner. You're an amazing team & together, you're going to create a beautiful home. Have a wonderful week ahead ❤x
Option 2 Always go for more bathrooms if you have the budget and space. You proved last time that you guys can create an acceptable bedroom en-suite out of not much more than a cupboard. You will gain on both levels…. Long term living ( guests / family) and resale. I personally never go flat roof even with current technologies. But that’s just me…… the immediate cost saving is significant…… but not the long term. Saying that I think the dorma across the back looks good and adds better balance aesthetically so a pitched roof on the extension is not going to work easily. We had the same conversation about matching colour cladding on our bungalow renovations……. Practically a flip of a coin in the end…. We went full render. It can always be added if you think you’ve missed a trick. Lots to think about…… when you get further down the line don’t skip the thoughts around the front garden, essential parking and kerb appeal. Exciting times and looking forward to seeing you tear into this……it has huge potential which I’m sure you’ll maximise 💪👍
Thanks for this really useful comment bud, glad to hear people have had the same thoughts and plan with the white render- we keep going back and forth with our plans! The flat roof seems to be the best option saving budget atm, and Nicks loves the idea of a massive sky light on the top! As you say, we can always add some extra bits like cladding in the end if we don’t feel the finish is the way we want it. We defo won’t be forgetting about curb appeal and will be putting a huge focus on creating some really usable private parking at the front… Some really exciting times ahead/ we can’t wait to start the Reno and share it all with you 💙💪🏻
Option 2 would be my go to. My grandad was an architect and always said en-suites sell. I brought my first home a few years back and we added a second toilet, ripped down loads of walls (helps being a structural engineer!) and tried to do as much of the work ourselves as well - it's so helpful having that extra space for guests and future kids, but then again we've still retained a full height and wall length wardrobe as well! Hahaha! Been a silent lurker on your vids for ages - Loved your suffolk series as someone who grew up in suffolk and looking forward to your new adventure!
Thanks very much for this comment, we love it when a long time lurker comes out of the woods. Really useful opinion/info here, think 2 bathrooms upstairs is seeming the way to go atm! Sounds like you smashed it on your Reno, fingers crossed ours goes as swimmingly 🤞🏻😊
Hi Nicky and Harri! Option 2 is definitely the way to go, the additional bathroom pays for itself in the long run. In regards to the dormers, there are other, more cost-effective ways to add some interest and curb appeal to the front of the house. For example, extending the covered front porch you have in mind would be lovely. This house will be a stunner no matter what you choose to do, I’m excited to see the transformation!
Thanks Stephanie! You’re right, the house will turn out beautiful no matter, so we’ve got to try and keep it within a sensible budget and not drag the Reno so it lasts forever 🤪💙
Hey guys, Can’t wait for this series to get underway. One thought on the architectural plans is with the 3 bedroom option, ditch the dressing room in the master for an en-suite instead. And have a communal bathroom for the other 2 bedrooms.
Hey Adam, we seriously love the 3 dormer option but it’s just not gonna be in our budget. Let alone then adding 2 bathrooms upstairs and one downstairs plus the extension. £67,000 just won’t be enough! 😢
Option 2 would be the best. Having 3 bedrooms does sound like a good idea, too. I do like the kerb appeal of it. But the cost does come into it, and I understand that. Instead of having a juilet balcony, you could have a little walkway to the roof of the extension. This can allow an upstairs outside patio area, giving a feel of a luxurious holiday home. But then again, it could be pricey considering the barrier you'll have to put up to make it safe. There is a lot of potential on this property, and if you had the time and got the right deals, you are looking at a beautiful home. 😊
The problem with a walkable roof is the extra support needed in the roof structure, it could end up costing a lot! But as you say, the budget does matter and we just can’t afford to risk spending more than we have and ending up in trouble. Hopefully, we’ll find a happy medium of work and enjoying- to make the house a beautiful home but not break the bank! 😊
Hi both, long time lurker of your channel, back to your van life. Love what you did to your previous house reno, id say option 2. They way you both come across on screen brightens up my day. You reap what you sow and with the hard work you will put into this project, i just know its going to be amazing when completed.👌💪💪
Thanks so much for this comment, we love it when a long time lurker comes into the comments!!! We love making videos and can’t wait to start making weekly uploads again, it should be a super exciting series and we’re so chuffed we have such an awesome audience to share it with 🥰🙌🏻
Cannot say how much I'm looking forward to this series! 🎉 Absolutely love the passion and commitment to creating such liveable and aesthetically pleasing spaces. Win, win! ❤
Another fab video, sounds like it’s going to be an exciting journey for you both. I have to say option 2. I don’t think you are over thinking it, but imagine a family being in there all rushing around in the morning getting ready, the additional bathroom would certainly help.
Option 2 would add most value to the house I think. Wouldn’t recommend doing a large lantern on the extension, if not done well it can just look plonked on top, and breaks up the clean geometry of the house when you look from the back garden. Could be better off doing large reveal sky lights - these also won’t date light a lantern would and don’t gather as much grub! Hope it goes well guys, really looking forward to tuning in. My partner and I watch together and can’t wait to do the same one day x 😊
Bet you are dyyyiiinggg to get the keys! Both options look great, but I have a hunch you will come up with more ideas before you finalise the upstairs floorplan haha. Either way excited to come down and muck in peeps! 🧡
We can’t bloody wait guys. We’ll need some of your skilled DIY brains to pop over and help us at some point for sure, looking forward to seeing you both soon 💙
Another great instalment to your journey. 2 beds will limit the resale opportunity. Budget limitations is always a tough decision call, 3 beds will capture a family home especially when you've a lovely sized plot. Modern house somehow squeeze a small but functional ensuite in master bedrooms with a shared bathroom for the next 2 beds rather 2nd bed plus box room for home office etc. So try to think ahead to what will a next buyer want in the future. Or perhaps use this project to build yourselves a future home base that again maximises rental potential if you decide you're missing that travelling bug. Harri is correct you have to enjoy your journey day by day. Looking forward to this Surrey adventure that you'll be creating.
Completely agree with you! Thank you for your thoughts 😊 Next video we’re gonna go into more detail about the downstairs layout as there is either 1 or 2 potential bedrooms down there too, as well as a shower room!
Sooo exciting. Definitely option 2 as long as you have a toilet downstairs as well for “day guests” so no one has to go in a bedroom for the toilet if they are just visiting for a couple of hours. 🎉
I loved the aesthetic of the front elevation design that had the 2 small pitched roof dormers, I guess if the ROI is there it might be worth it long term. Whatever you do, try and make it more of an experience and not just a relentless grind. Best of luck. 👍
Congrats!! Looking forward to the kitchen reno. Watched your last kitchen reno using DIY kitchens, which looks like a good cost saver. Hope you use the same again as show the process (including the challenges with ordering and building your own kitchen). I may use the same company if I'm brave enough 😂😂.
Awesome stuff Sarah, you 1 million percent should give it a go! We’ll be showing you more in depth videos this time, so we’ll be sure to focus in on the kitchen installation, we’ll be going for the works this time as well- so it’ll be a big old install! Couldn’t recommend them enough as a company, maybe you’ll take the leap once you hopefully see us smash it for a second time! 🤞🏻😉
Option 2 Services are located on the same side, so it’s just a case of running the hot and cold pipes underneath the flooring, waste pipe maybe a bit tricky, joining both toilets to the waste pipe, mainly depends on toilet location in both bathrooms and the fall of the pipe. Looking forward to the next and future episodes
All things to be thought about in due course for sure, we can’t wait to get into the logistics of these things and start working the renovation plans out… some really exciting times ahead 🥰🤗
Guys I love watching you too on camera, it reminds me so much of me and my girlfriend renovating our home. Keep going, your videos are so inspiring and I hope the videos keep coming far more regularly. I wish you so much luck and success 😊
100% option 2 and I personally would pinch an extra foot or so from the dressing area and put a bath in as this is a forever home! Nothing better than mum or dad having a soak after a day with the kids etc… remember no rush do when funds allow….I am so excited for you both can’t wait for you to get started. Good luck from Caroline 👊🏻
Wonderful positive outlook and reflections towards the end there 💗 Beware flat roofs almost always end up leaking, and have a much shorter life span. Not an issue with renovating to sell but can be problematic longer term... If you can get 2 WCs back to back, it would save a load in plumbing, drainage, etc. it looked like the middle stairs may go between them? An extra toilet and basin isn't all that expensive in the grand scheme of things, you could always skip an extra bath or shower. If you do go for a shared bathroom, consider putting the loo behind a separate wall / door from the rest which still gives you more flexibility. 2 good/evenly sized rooms, may be preferable to 3 smaller/cramped ones Looking forward to the next episode 👍
Thanks Jd, your comments are always super useful! Glad you enjoyed our little reflection, and we do agree it would be so much easier if the toilets were directly back to back- we’ll see what can be worked out. We can’t wait to bring weekly uploads back and keep everyone truly up to date and in the renovations with us! 🤗
Option 2, can I suggest or think of doing black around the windows… It looks awesome, graduate you two….you are young and full of enthusiasm… What ever you do is going to look fabulous….
Love your guts, enthusiasm and give it a go attitude well done 👏. I would make a decision based on what the market wants in that area if you are selling it after renovating. If you are not selling up go with your preference. Good luck and I’m going to enjoy watching your journey. You work so hard and have fun along the way to counteract the hard bits which is so inspiring to watch.
Option 2 with the two front dormers and move the stairs if the budget allows. This will add so much value to the home and curb appeal if again the budget will allow it. It sounds like you have a great architect especially since she is already finding ways to save money so I would talk to her again and see if she can find anywhere else you might be able to free up funds in the budget.
100%, she’s unbelievable- so glad she gets the fact that we’re on a budget: think we’d have to squeeze every single penny to get 2 front dormers though 😢
Option 2. Makes it more high end and luxurious so will increase the price point. And yes cladding on the dormers. Adds some character to a more modern feature.
Option 2, i love that with the dressing room and ensuite at the back so you could keep those big windows/juliet balcony with the bed facing it to look out over the garden, but on the other side could you consider 2 bedrooms with a jack and jill/shared bathroom?
First off, you guys have a lot of courage to take on this house/project! Well done for that. 👏 2 bathrooms upstairs. From the pictures, my guess would be a 2 year project (with the dorma & extension). Wondering whether the narrow alleyway access to the garden/back of the house could be a problem, if say a mini digger is needed (although I have seen mini diggers fit down some small alleys!) Anyway, love your enthusiasm and guts & wish you the best of luck 🍀 with it all 😄
Thanks so much Christine. We’re fortunate enough to have some sort of access around the back anyway, so fingers crossed we should be ok for that one! We’re defo taking on a decently sized project, but as you say, you’ve got to give it your best go and take on a big project every now and then! 😊🙌🏻
We think that two bathrooms upstairs is a great idea and uses space well. Also well done on the house purchase! We are in berkshire atm it’s a very idyllic area
Congratulations guys! Option #2 definitely. I'm currently living in a 3 bedroom home with one bathroom and having a extra bathroom is a must. But it depends on your finance for sure. Loved the Arkiplan site. We need something like this in the US.
You guys are definitely an inspiration. I have been watching you for while and have since bought my own house and started DIYing getting there slowly. Definitely option 2. Good luck and and I look forward to watching the rest of your reno journey.
So much to say!! First of all my favourite bit is 11:48 Nicky's impressive leg kick!! But seriously I do think option 2 is the best solution because that size of house (not forgetting that you also have two bedrooms downstairs) kind of warrants at least an en-suite to the master bedroom. Will you be able to squeeze in a bath/shower room downstairs for the bedrooms there? Perhaps attached somehow with the utility room? I think the cladding on the back would look homely (rather than some more modern "warehouse" style extensions you see on the market) in that lovely grey/green colour. And lastly I really enjoyed Harri's insightful summing up at the end about the positive attitude needed day to day when approaching a project involving so much hard grind. Lots of ❤❤ to you both! xx
Option 2 would prove to be a lot more popular when it comes to reselling. Ensuites, especially when you have kids, are an absolute lifesaver. Of course it's one less bedroom, but you shouldn't add bedrooms just for the sake of it-- it's more about the quality of living. I think doing some clever built-in storage in the master would more than make up for the lack of a dressing room.
@@NickyandHarrireally can't wait to see what you do with the place; you both have such a good eye for development. We're renovating a 300-year-old cob farmhouse ourselves-- moved into the front section 10 days before our daughter was born November last year! Since then been living on a building site to finish the rest of the house... nearly done, though. Anyway, we had 5 bedrooms originally, but decided to combine two into one large space for an office; neither had much natural light, so it seemed like the best option. Plus for 4 bedrooms to share 1 bathroom would have been a lot for future kids/guests-- now it's just 2 bedrooms sharing it.
Your enthusiasm is contagious!! I love you guys. What you said about needing to enjoy the moment also is so important, but I feel you guys have been in the moment since the beginning. Can I ask, what area of England is the house? I may have missed it previously. I’m excited to follow along with you x
I'd go with the double dormers, 3 bedrooms and try to squeeze an en suite into the dressing area of the main bedroom. That'll definitely maximise your profit - even if you need to spend longer on the reno and get some tradies in. It'll be worth it in the long run.
I’d probably go with the option of 3 bedrooms upstairs and try and work in an en-suite. Be it small I’m sure. But if the other house are selling for big money make this glam (which I know you will) will attract the big prices 👍🏻
I don't know if it is possible but you could make the flat roof of the extension a balcony to one of the bedrooms. At 14:03 if the doors were further to the right it would allow you to walk out onto the roof or even replace the windows of bedroom 2 with doors. I think that would be cool addition to the house.
That would be awesome! We did mention this to the architect and she said it was defo an option but would mean deapening the foundations! Defo a great option!
Can't wait to see what you do I thought you would put sitting room upstairs and bedrooms downstairs as it is such a big space but it's going to be fab whatever you do I'm moving into my parents old bungalow Fri be renovating too so be great to watch you too
Awesome Anne, that sounds super exciting, good luck! We did forget to mention it will be a 4 bed house, with 2 bedrooms downstairs, a lounge, utility, bathroom and kitchen diner. So still a substantial gaff! 🤗
Have you thought about swapping the bedroom round and having doors that open on to the new kitchen rooftop and having it as a patio. So you can sit there and have a good view
We’re currently having a similar debate - my husband, son and I are about to move into a four-bed with just one family bathroom. We don’t have the budget to extend, so I’m considering turning the box room into an en-suite for the master bedroom. My husband is worried we’d be devaluing the house by losing a bedroom, but as we’re planning to live there for 10+ years I think it’ll be worth it.
Definitely need en suite but fyi we couldn't do a similar layout at the top of the stairs because building regs said we couldn't have bedroom doors right at the top of the stairs they have to be set back to there is a bit of landing when you open the bedroom door. I'm sure you can come up with some tweaks to make it work.
I prefer having a communal bathroom between the 2. But then also have an en suite in the main bedroom. The way you changed it meant the smaller bedroom had a massive en suite with a bath in it. Where as I think the master bedroom should have an en suite and the rest of the house can share
Prefer onion 2. Also, I like your idea Nicky of the cladding, but only if it's in your pale colour tone. My neighbours have cladded the upper storey of their house in the dark grey with brick at the bottom. Imo, it looks far too dark & unbalanced. Good luck guys - you're on to a winner✨
Looking at option 2: I think if you could find a way to have the walkway through to the en-suite off of the dressing room in the Master bedroom it would have a nicer flow.
Live in Australia over here... Here I would say all master bedroom renos/ new builds would always have an ensuite (necessity). Given it is quite an upmarket neighbourhood would it be the same in the uk? Also suggestion: have you looked into the cost of also extending out above the new living area extension? Could maybe get three bedrooms, a master ensuite and a family bathroom upstairs? Love what you're doing!
As a plasterer there’s not much advice I can offer on the Reno at this stage - other than… Drainage - make sure all the gutters are clean and totally undammaged/Plumbed in properly or they’ll be flooding and causing damp issues. Does the house have a damp course? Does it have cavity walls? Will your extension have cavity walls?(surely it will) In which case - make sure they aren’t rendering down to the ground(like some of your cgi renderings) as this will breach your damp course and again, cause damp inside by sucking up moisture from the ground. You want a bell bead and for the render to finish above the damp course so it can do its job. Don’t go with the cheapest quotes you get - good tradesmen will charge more as they’re busy elsewhere and can afford to pick and choose work. Cheap plasterers especially will be “skimmers”(only able to reskim/plaster fresh board internally) with no real experience elsewhere. Some external renderers won’t want to do the inside of your property, and a lot of internal plasterers won’t even know how to do the external of your property. Find someone who’s busy, and book them well in advance. Don’t leave it to the last minute and book someone who’s available, they will be crap.
have you thought about putting an area on top of the extension for a hang out area? sunbeds maybe even a BBQ or something. just thinking its a big flat open space not being used is all
We’ve thought about it/ it just means adding so much structural support to the ceiling that it might cost us a bomb. Defo something we’re considering though! 😊
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If funds allow, definitely option 2. Nothing beats having your own private bathroom space 💛
Exactly what we were thinking, got to love an En-suite 💙🤗
Option 2 would be better especially if you are going to start a family in the future.
And also make it a bit bigger if you can - you spend more time in the bathroom than the dressing room 😊
When with the next video be coming
Sorry, this might be a little late but, if you’re considering a Juliette balcony, why not shift those doors to above your new extension and create a roof terrace? You could ask your builders to ensure the roof is strong enough and you can add a fence around yourself, so, not expensive. Your sloped garden could be enjoyed much better from an elevated position. We did this over our attached (large) shed and OMG, it’s my favourite part of our house. Think waking up and stepping straight out of your bedroom with a morning coffee. Adds a huge WOW factor too😃
Yes to another bathroom in the house. It will definitely add value and that privacy you need all together.
Thanks for this, think a lot of people are team en suite! 🙌🏻🥰
Come on guys just a quick update !! Even if there’s no progress be nice to know that, and that you’re ok !!
i was wondering the same
I’d deffo be entertaining the 3 upstairs bedrooms, potentially squeeze an en-suite into the master room. A lot of new builds I’ve seen manage to squeeze an en-suite into small spaces these days
It would be a hell of a house with 3 bedrooms upstairs… I just don’t think we’ve got the budget or skill for it at the moment😢
I agree. 3 bed, 2 bath. That's perfect for a small family with 2 kids. Rather drop the wood siding and add the third bedroom.
I would go for the option where the architect gave you the three bedroom option what you could do is add a bathroom over the garage then. You end up with a real 3 bedroom house with only 2 bathrooms. Also the front dormers look better and would make the property more desirable.
Honestly, we would love nothing motor than to do this. But, we just don’t have the available budget- we’re already maxed out with our plans and don’t want to bite off more than we can chew 🤞🏻😊
Hello Nicky and Harry, My thinking is that if the house has the potential price point as discussed, it should have the two en suites upstairs. That would make the bedrooms more private, and make the house special. I cannot wait to follow your journey with this house! Take care. :)
Thanks Catherine, the house defo has some awesome potential, so we just want to make sure we get it right!!! 💙🤗
Ensuite in the master bedroom is a must I feel in this house.
Glad you think so too!🥰
Agree with the other comments, option 2!
Video idea - a breakdown of the costs vs profit of your last reno in the end & how that's funding your next project!
A master bedroom with an en-suite is not an option, it is a must have.
Soooo excited for you guys and I can’t wait to see you get stuck into that Reno 🙌🙌🤩🤩
Ah we’re glad to hear this!! We were worried we were a getting a bit high maintenance 🤣🤣 we’re so excited too!!xx
Definitely option 2, you get the dressing room and ensuit! 😍
It’s a double whammy option really- hopefully it’ll be lush! 🤞🏻😊
Option 2 looks the best way to go despite the extra work/costs.
Thanks Gerry!!
Definitely option 2… master needs its own en-suite
We reckon so too!
I`ve been plastering on site for 30 years and you guys still inspire me, i love your mindset , keep it up guys, you`ll make mistakes on your journey but more importantly you'll keep on learning. 🤩👏👏
Thanks JB, a very nice comment for us to read on our Monday morning. A plasterer for 30 years, I bet you have some stories and big nuggets of information, let us know if you’re not too far from the Berkshire area!! 🤞🏻😊
Definitely option 2. Sharing a bathroom is something you do when you are on a budget, not in your dream home!
Preach 🙌🏻
I have to say I love the look of the 2 dormers at the front…..it really improves to look of the house. I’d try and make that work with option 2
It is gorg with the two dormers at the front isn’t it!
I'm super excited to see this renovation. I definitely feel that option 2 is a winner. You're an amazing team & together, you're going to create a beautiful home. Have a wonderful week ahead ❤x
Thanks, as always, Harley! Option 2 does seem to be a clear winner atm, we’re so excited to get on with the Reno and start the weekly uploads 🤗🙌🏻
Option 2
Always go for more bathrooms if you have the budget and space. You proved last time that you guys can create an acceptable bedroom en-suite out of not much more than a cupboard. You will gain on both levels…. Long term living ( guests / family) and resale.
I personally never go flat roof even with current technologies. But that’s just me…… the immediate cost saving is significant…… but not the long term.
Saying that I think the dorma across the back looks good and adds better balance aesthetically so a pitched roof on the extension is not going to work easily.
We had the same conversation about matching colour cladding on our bungalow renovations……. Practically a flip of a coin in the end…. We went full render. It can always be added if you think you’ve missed a trick.
Lots to think about…… when you get further down the line don’t skip the thoughts around the front garden, essential parking and kerb appeal.
Exciting times and looking forward to seeing you tear into this……it has huge potential which I’m sure you’ll maximise 💪👍
Thanks for this really useful comment bud, glad to hear people have had the same thoughts and plan with the white render- we keep going back and forth with our plans! The flat roof seems to be the best option saving budget atm, and Nicks loves the idea of a massive sky light on the top! As you say, we can always add some extra bits like cladding in the end if we don’t feel the finish is the way we want it. We defo won’t be forgetting about curb appeal and will be putting a huge focus on creating some really usable private parking at the front… Some really exciting times ahead/ we can’t wait to start the Reno and share it all with you 💙💪🏻
Option 2 would be my go to. My grandad was an architect and always said en-suites sell. I brought my first home a few years back and we added a second toilet, ripped down loads of walls (helps being a structural engineer!) and tried to do as much of the work ourselves as well - it's so helpful having that extra space for guests and future kids, but then again we've still retained a full height and wall length wardrobe as well! Hahaha!
Been a silent lurker on your vids for ages - Loved your suffolk series as someone who grew up in suffolk and looking forward to your new adventure!
Thanks very much for this comment, we love it when a long time lurker comes out of the woods. Really useful opinion/info here, think 2 bathrooms upstairs is seeming the way to go atm! Sounds like you smashed it on your Reno, fingers crossed ours goes as swimmingly 🤞🏻😊
Definitely option 2
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💃🏾💃🏾 Yesssss im looking forward to this 🤓🍿 Fun Couple 🥰
Thanks Linny- we can’t wait 🤗🙌🏻
omg i miss the two of you soo much.... please post a longer videos... love uuuuu ❤❤❤
Awh thanks so much, we’ll be posting videos every week ASAP! 🤗🥰
Hi Nicky and Harri! Option 2 is definitely the way to go, the additional bathroom pays for itself in the long run. In regards to the dormers, there are other, more cost-effective ways to add some interest and curb appeal to the front of the house. For example, extending the covered front porch you have in mind would be lovely. This house will be a stunner no matter what you choose to do, I’m excited to see the transformation!
Thanks Stephanie! You’re right, the house will turn out beautiful no matter, so we’ve got to try and keep it within a sensible budget and not drag the Reno so it lasts forever 🤪💙
Hi guys, option 2 defo a house on that street needs their own bathroom for each bed. It'll take it to another level.
GOOD LUCK,
Julian.
Thanks Julian, think you’re spot on!
Hey guys,
Can’t wait for this series to get underway. One thought on the architectural plans is with the 3 bedroom option, ditch the dressing room in the master for an en-suite instead. And have a communal bathroom for the other 2 bedrooms.
Hey Adam, we seriously love the 3 dormer option but it’s just not gonna be in our budget. Let alone then adding 2 bathrooms upstairs and one downstairs plus the extension. £67,000 just won’t be enough! 😢
Option 2 would be the best. Having 3 bedrooms does sound like a good idea, too. I do like the kerb appeal of it. But the cost does come into it, and I understand that.
Instead of having a juilet balcony, you could have a little walkway to the roof of the extension. This can allow an upstairs outside patio area, giving a feel of a luxurious holiday home. But then again, it could be pricey considering the barrier you'll have to put up to make it safe.
There is a lot of potential on this property, and if you had the time and got the right deals, you are looking at a beautiful home. 😊
The problem with a walkable roof is the extra support needed in the roof structure, it could end up costing a lot! But as you say, the budget does matter and we just can’t afford to risk spending more than we have and ending up in trouble. Hopefully, we’ll find a happy medium of work and enjoying- to make the house a beautiful home but not break the bank! 😊
Hi both, long time lurker of your channel, back to your van life. Love what you did to your previous house reno, id say option 2. They way you both come across on screen brightens up my day. You reap what you sow and with the hard work you will put into this project, i just know its going to be amazing when completed.👌💪💪
Thanks so much for this comment, we love it when a long time lurker comes into the comments!!! We love making videos and can’t wait to start making weekly uploads again, it should be a super exciting series and we’re so chuffed we have such an awesome audience to share it with 🥰🙌🏻
Cannot say how much I'm looking forward to this series! 🎉 Absolutely love the passion and commitment to creating such liveable and aesthetically pleasing spaces. Win, win! ❤
Ahhh Kit! we can’t wait either - what an exciting time!!! ♥️♥️♥️
Another fab video, sounds like it’s going to be an exciting journey for you both. I have to say option 2. I don’t think you are over thinking it, but imagine a family being in there all rushing around in the morning getting ready, the additional bathroom would certainly help.
Thanks for watching! Yeh we think an extra bathroom can’t hurt!😊
Option 2 all day. 👍🏼🛠👫🏡
Definitely prefer the option of two en-suites - private bathrooms is a must have nowadays xx
Option 2 would add most value to the house I think. Wouldn’t recommend doing a large lantern on the extension, if not done well it can just look plonked on top, and breaks up the clean geometry of the house when you look from the back garden. Could be better off doing large reveal sky lights - these also won’t date light a lantern would and don’t gather as much grub! Hope it goes well guys, really looking forward to tuning in. My partner and I watch together and can’t wait to do the same one day x 😊
Bet you are dyyyiiinggg to get the keys! Both options look great, but I have a hunch you will come up with more ideas before you finalise the upstairs floorplan haha. Either way excited to come down and muck in peeps! 🧡
We can’t bloody wait guys. We’ll need some of your skilled DIY brains to pop over and help us at some point for sure, looking forward to seeing you both soon 💙
Another great instalment to your journey. 2 beds will limit the resale opportunity. Budget limitations is always a tough decision call, 3 beds will capture a family home especially when you've a lovely sized plot. Modern house somehow squeeze a small but functional ensuite in master bedrooms with a shared bathroom for the next 2 beds rather 2nd bed plus box room for home office etc. So try to think ahead to what will a next buyer want in the future. Or perhaps use this project to build yourselves a future home base that again maximises rental potential if you decide you're missing that travelling bug. Harri is correct you have to enjoy your journey day by day. Looking forward to this Surrey adventure that you'll be creating.
Completely agree with you! Thank you for your thoughts 😊 Next video we’re gonna go into more detail about the downstairs layout as there is either 1 or 2 potential bedrooms down there too, as well as a shower room!
Hi guys... here we go again!! Option 2 also!!!
Sooo exciting. Definitely option 2 as long as you have a toilet downstairs as well for “day guests” so no one has to go in a bedroom for the toilet if they are just visiting for a couple of hours. 🎉
Def option 2 - providing you've got money in the pot!
Really impressed with the end result in your first house renovation! - well dome you!
Best use of space is the 2 en suites, and adds more value I would think.
We think that might be the case too!
Definitely option 2. In such a lovely area you should go for as much comfort and luxury as you can afford. Good luck! 🤞
Thanks Liz! 🙌🏻😊
I loved the aesthetic of the front elevation design that had the 2 small pitched roof dormers, I guess if the ROI is there it might be worth it long term. Whatever you do, try and make it more of an experience and not just a relentless grind. Best of luck. 👍
We just don’t have the money or the desire to work outside over winter 😢 We feel you though! 👍🏻
I am looking forward for number 2 option and wondering when the next video will come out 🎉Hope everything is fine and u r waiting for the permissions
Congrats!! Looking forward to the kitchen reno. Watched your last kitchen reno using DIY kitchens, which looks like a good cost saver. Hope you use the same again as show the process (including the challenges with ordering and building your own kitchen). I may use the same company if I'm brave enough 😂😂.
Awesome stuff Sarah, you 1 million percent should give it a go! We’ll be showing you more in depth videos this time, so we’ll be sure to focus in on the kitchen installation, we’ll be going for the works this time as well- so it’ll be a big old install! Couldn’t recommend them enough as a company, maybe you’ll take the leap once you hopefully see us smash it for a second time! 🤞🏻😉
Enjoyed the vlog Nicky , Harri 😊😊😊😊😊 will be looking forward to the next vlog 😊😊😊😊😊
Thanks Carol 🥰
Finally! A good Sunday morning watch 🙏🏼 this is too addictive! Fair play to you both 👏🏼 option 2 for the upstairs bathroom 100%
Ahhh we love this comment!! think we have to agree with you with the extra bathroom upstairs!!
Option 2
Services are located on the same side, so it’s just a case of running the hot and cold pipes underneath the flooring, waste pipe maybe a bit tricky, joining both toilets to the waste pipe, mainly depends on toilet location in both bathrooms and the fall of the pipe.
Looking forward to the next and future episodes
All things to be thought about in due course for sure, we can’t wait to get into the logistics of these things and start working the renovation plans out… some really exciting times ahead 🥰🤗
Guys I love watching you too on camera, it reminds me so much of me and my girlfriend renovating our home. Keep going, your videos are so inspiring and I hope the videos keep coming far more regularly. I wish you so much luck and success 😊
100% option 2 and I personally would pinch an extra foot or so from the dressing area and put a bath in as this is a forever home! Nothing better than mum or dad having a soak after a day with the kids etc… remember no rush do when funds allow….I am so excited for you both can’t wait for you to get started. Good luck from Caroline 👊🏻
That’s a good idea!! thank you!
Loving the video. Not sure u need a dressing room - use the space for bathroom/bedroom space. Thanks and good luck Sue 😊
Wonderful positive outlook and reflections towards the end there 💗
Beware flat roofs almost always end up leaking, and have a much shorter life span. Not an issue with renovating to sell but can be problematic longer term...
If you can get 2 WCs back to back, it would save a load in plumbing, drainage, etc. it looked like the middle stairs may go between them?
An extra toilet and basin isn't all that expensive in the grand scheme of things, you could always skip an extra bath or shower.
If you do go for a shared bathroom, consider putting the loo behind a separate wall / door from the rest which still gives you more flexibility.
2 good/evenly sized rooms, may be preferable to 3 smaller/cramped ones
Looking forward to the next episode 👍
Thanks Jd, your comments are always super useful! Glad you enjoyed our little reflection, and we do agree it would be so much easier if the toilets were directly back to back- we’ll see what can be worked out. We can’t wait to bring weekly uploads back and keep everyone truly up to date and in the renovations with us! 🤗
Option 2, can I suggest or think of doing black around the windows…
It looks awesome, graduate you two….you are
young and full of enthusiasm…
What ever you do is going to look fabulous….
Thanks so much Yvonne 🤗💪🏻
Love your guts, enthusiasm and give it a go attitude well done 👏. I would make a decision based on what the market wants in that area if you are selling it after renovating. If you are not selling up go with your preference. Good luck and I’m going to enjoy watching your journey. You work so hard and have fun along the way to counteract the hard bits which is so inspiring to watch.
Option 2 with the two front dormers and move the stairs if the budget allows. This will add so much value to the home and curb appeal if again the budget will allow it. It sounds like you have a great architect especially since she is already finding ways to save money so I would talk to her again and see if she can find anywhere else you might be able to free up funds in the budget.
100%, she’s unbelievable- so glad she gets the fact that we’re on a budget: think we’d have to squeeze every single penny to get 2 front dormers though 😢
Option 2. En-suite must be in master bedroom in my opinion. Good luck with this amazing project!
Thanks so much Orion! 🙌🏻
Ahhh such exciting plans!! I can’t wait to follow along ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉
Option 2. Makes it more high end and luxurious so will increase the price point. And yes cladding on the dormers. Adds some character to a more modern feature.
Appreciate it Diane!
Option 2, i love that with the dressing room and ensuite at the back so you could keep those big windows/juliet balcony with the bed facing it to look out over the garden, but on the other side could you consider 2 bedrooms with a jack and jill/shared bathroom?
First off, you guys have a lot of courage to take on this house/project! Well done for that. 👏
2 bathrooms upstairs. From the pictures, my guess would be a 2 year project (with the dorma & extension).
Wondering whether the narrow alleyway access to the garden/back of the house could be a problem, if say a mini digger is needed (although I have seen mini diggers fit down some small alleys!)
Anyway, love your enthusiasm and guts & wish you the best of luck 🍀 with it all 😄
Thanks so much Christine. We’re fortunate enough to have some sort of access around the back anyway, so fingers crossed we should be ok for that one! We’re defo taking on a decently sized project, but as you say, you’ve got to give it your best go and take on a big project every now and then! 😊🙌🏻
Our first house was built with external cladding. And had to be repainted within 3 years so keep that in mind!
We think that two bathrooms upstairs is a great idea and uses space well. Also well done on the house purchase! We are in berkshire atm it’s a very idyllic area
Option 2
Also like the cladding
Thanks Jenny!
Congratulations guys! Option #2 definitely. I'm currently living in a 3 bedroom home with one bathroom and having a extra bathroom is a must. But it depends on your finance for sure. Loved the Arkiplan site. We need something like this in the US.
We reckon option 2 as well! Thanks for the comment 🥰
I love option 2. Even if it’s more work, It’ll be worth it! Can’t wait to see more when you get the keys. :)
Thanks Haydn, we’re so excited to get the keys and gett uploading 🤗🙌🏻
You guys are definitely an inspiration. I have been watching you for while and have since bought my own house and started DIYing getting there slowly.
Definitely option 2. Good luck and and I look forward to watching the rest of your reno journey.
Definitely 2 can’t wait to see the transformation video by video good luck 🇦🇺💙💕🏠🎬
Thanks very much, we can’t wait 🥳💪🏻
That Suffolk kitchen really is mint 💓
So much to say!! First of all my favourite bit is 11:48 Nicky's impressive leg kick!! But seriously I do think option 2 is the best solution because that size of house (not forgetting that you also have two bedrooms downstairs) kind of warrants at least an en-suite to the master bedroom. Will you be able to squeeze in a bath/shower room downstairs for the bedrooms there? Perhaps attached somehow with the utility room? I think the cladding on the back would look homely (rather than some more modern "warehouse" style extensions you see on the market) in that lovely grey/green colour. And lastly I really enjoyed Harri's insightful summing up at the end about the positive attitude needed day to day when approaching a project involving so much hard grind. Lots of ❤❤ to you both! xx
Hi Harry and Nicky, I would go with the wildcard option with the dormers and have a family bathroom with an en suite to the master bedroom!
Such a great video guys!! I think separate bathrooms are best :) Can't wait to follow along!!
Option 2 would prove to be a lot more popular when it comes to reselling.
Ensuites, especially when you have kids, are an absolute lifesaver.
Of course it's one less bedroom, but you shouldn't add bedrooms just for the sake of it-- it's more about the quality of living.
I think doing some clever built-in storage in the master would more than make up for the lack of a dressing room.
Think we have to agree with you on this one!
@@NickyandHarrireally can't wait to see what you do with the place; you both have such a good eye for development.
We're renovating a 300-year-old cob farmhouse ourselves-- moved into the front section 10 days before our daughter was born November last year! Since then been living on a building site to finish the rest of the house... nearly done, though.
Anyway, we had 5 bedrooms originally, but decided to combine two into one large space for an office; neither had much natural light, so it seemed like the best option. Plus for 4 bedrooms to share 1 bathroom would have been a lot for future kids/guests-- now it's just 2 bedrooms sharing it.
Option 2. You don’t have to put the second bathroom in straight away but at least create the space and put the plumbing in.
Good point, think whilst it’s all stripped out it’ll be work just plumbing it in if we have the cash!! 😊
Your enthusiasm is contagious!! I love you guys. What you said about needing to enjoy the moment also is so important, but I feel you guys have been in the moment since the beginning. Can I ask, what area of England is the house? I may have missed it previously. I’m excited to follow along with you x
Hope everything is ok 🤞🏻 havent seen a video from you guys for a while x
I'd go with the double dormers, 3 bedrooms and try to squeeze an en suite into the dressing area of the main bedroom. That'll definitely maximise your profit - even if you need to spend longer on the reno and get some tradies in. It'll be worth it in the long run.
Option 2 for sure! Looking forward to your step by step videos. Good luck
Thanks bud, we can’t wait to bring you weekly updates!
I’d probably go with the option of 3 bedrooms upstairs and try and work in an en-suite. Be it small I’m sure. But if the other house are selling for big money make this glam (which I know you will) will attract the big prices 👍🏻
Option 2 does it for me every time.
Thanks Marilyn, gotta love it!
I don't know if it is possible but you could make the flat roof of the extension a balcony to one of the bedrooms. At 14:03 if the doors were further to the right it would allow you to walk out onto the roof or even replace the windows of bedroom 2 with doors. I think that would be cool addition to the house.
That would be awesome! We did mention this to the architect and she said it was defo an option but would mean deapening the foundations! Defo a great option!
Can't wait to see what you do I thought you would put sitting room upstairs and bedrooms downstairs as it is such a big space but it's going to be fab whatever you do I'm moving into my parents old bungalow Fri be renovating too so be great to watch you too
Awesome Anne, that sounds super exciting, good luck! We did forget to mention it will be a 4 bed house, with 2 bedrooms downstairs, a lounge, utility, bathroom and kitchen diner. So still a substantial gaff! 🤗
If funds allow, it's always great to have another bathroom especially in a family size house. Good luck ...
Thanks Kathy, fingers crossed 🤞🏻
Have you thought about swapping the bedroom round and having doors that open on to the new kitchen rooftop and having it as a patio. So you can sit there and have a good view
We’ve thought about it, but it means making the ceiling structural and planning permission might be more difficult
Definitely option 2, good luck
Thanks 🥰
Ide go with the 3bed option and have bathroom for the 2 bedeooms and pigy back and ensuite on the back in bedroom 1
Eeekkkk, I'm so excited for this 😁😁😁😁
Whhhhoooooooo- we’re so excited to bring you the first Ep!! 🎉🍾🥳
Option 2 you can't beat an en- suit ❤
We’re currently having a similar debate - my husband, son and I are about to move into a four-bed with just one family bathroom. We don’t have the budget to extend, so I’m considering turning the box room into an en-suite for the master bedroom. My husband is worried we’d be devaluing the house by losing a bedroom, but as we’re planning to live there for 10+ years I think it’ll be worth it.
Option 2 more practical and primary room still has a built in wardrobe
I’m so excited to follow your journey. Absolutely love you guys xx
Thanks so much Roxanne, lots of love x
I love option 2 please, nothing beats a private bathroom ❤
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Definitely need en suite but fyi we couldn't do a similar layout at the top of the stairs because building regs said we couldn't have bedroom doors right at the top of the stairs they have to be set back to there is a bit of landing when you open the bedroom door. I'm sure you can come up with some tweaks to make it work.
Interesting, thanks for this Matt. We’ll mention this to our architect asap and see if she has any concerns!
I prefer having a communal bathroom between the 2. But then also have an en suite in the main bedroom. The way you changed it meant the smaller bedroom had a massive en suite with a bath in it. Where as I think the master bedroom should have an en suite and the rest of the house can share
Prefer onion 2. Also, I like your idea Nicky of the cladding, but only if it's in your pale colour tone. My neighbours have cladded the upper storey of their house in the dark grey with brick at the bottom. Imo, it looks far too dark & unbalanced.
Good luck guys - you're on to a winner✨
I know exactly what you mean!! thank you for the advice!!
Looking at option 2: I think if you could find a way to have the walkway through to the en-suite off of the dressing room in the Master bedroom it would have a nicer flow.
True that, interesting option, we’ll have a look 👀🤗
The more bathrooms the better!
Live in Australia over here... Here I would say all master bedroom renos/ new builds would always have an ensuite (necessity). Given it is quite an upmarket neighbourhood would it be the same in the uk? Also suggestion: have you looked into the cost of also extending out above the new living area extension? Could maybe get three bedrooms, a master ensuite and a family bathroom upstairs? Love what you're doing!
As a plasterer there’s not much advice I can offer on the Reno at this stage - other than…
Drainage - make sure all the gutters are clean and totally undammaged/Plumbed in properly or they’ll be flooding and causing damp issues.
Does the house have a damp course? Does it have cavity walls? Will your extension have cavity walls?(surely it will)
In which case - make sure they aren’t rendering down to the ground(like some of your cgi renderings) as this will breach your damp course and again, cause damp inside by sucking up moisture from the ground. You want a bell bead and for the render to finish above the damp course so it can do its job.
Don’t go with the cheapest quotes you get - good tradesmen will charge more as they’re busy elsewhere and can afford to pick and choose work. Cheap plasterers especially will be “skimmers”(only able to reskim/plaster fresh board internally) with no real experience elsewhere.
Some external renderers won’t want to do the inside of your property, and a lot of internal plasterers won’t even know how to do the external of your property. Find someone who’s busy, and book them well in advance. Don’t leave it to the last minute and book someone who’s available, they will be crap.
I'd go for option 2 with 2 bathrooms
Thanks Steph
Just found your channel! So much to catch up omg ! We are looking to buy our first home 🏠
have you thought about putting an area on top of the extension for a hang out area? sunbeds maybe even a BBQ or something. just thinking its a big flat open space not being used is all
We’ve thought about it/ it just means adding so much structural support to the ceiling that it might cost us a bomb. Defo something we’re considering though! 😊
That would be very cool!
I think you should have the 3 beds and 1 bath upstairs. You can then turn the beds & bath downstairs into master with en suite .