From Limits to Lifestyle

Case study

Rethinking Ground Floor Layout of spacious family home

A Better Use of Space for Better Lifestyle.

For many families, the Ground Floor is the true heart of the home. It’s where daily life happens: cooking, dining, relaxing, and socialising.

In this case study, we explored how a spacious four-bedroom house with an adjacent double garage could be adapted with low-cost, clever changes to make the layout more open, practical, sociable and entertaining.

Original Layout

The existing ground floor had a traditional arrangement:

Separate kitchen and dining room divided by a wall
A large double garage accessed through a small covered alley
Good-sized living room with access to the garden

While functional, the layout limited flow between spaces and didn’t fully take advantage of the generous footprint.

Proposed Changes

Our rethink focuses on maximising space, improving connectivity, and adding flexibility, while keeping works low-cost and achievable.

Create a Large Kitchen/Dining Hub

The wall between the dining and kitchen is removed, forming one open and welcoming space.
A new patio door replaces the existing window, creating a stronger link between indoors and the garden. Ideal for entertaining and summer living.

Warm and Welcoming Entrance

By installing double-glazed units and a raised insulated timber floor in the covered area between the house and the garage, the alley becomes a proper entrance hall.
This gives the home a sense of arrival, while also improving comfort and energy efficiency.

Flexible Garage Conversion

Half of the garage is converted into a gym: a practical use of space without full insulation.
With minimal upgrades and insulation installed, this area could later become a study, playroom, or hobby room, adapting as the family’s needs change.
The remaining half of the garage continues to serve as storage.

The Result

These straightforward alterations transform the ground floor into a more social and versatile space:

A bright, open kitchen/dining hub that brings people together
A proper hallway for a warmer, more functional entrance
Flexible use of the garage, making better use of existing space

Importantly, these changes can be achieved without major structural works or high costs, making them a smart way to add both lifestyle and value to the property.

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