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Kellie
Making a Splash

Apartment ideas

Hi everyone.

 

I've just bought my first apartment off the plan and am looking for ideas as I can change the configuration a little before building starts. 

 

The plan is below.

 

I'm particularly interested in ideas about the kitchen bench. I think it needs to be bigger and I don't really like the idea of having either a freestanding or built-in dining table right next to it. I'm thinking about asking for the island bench to be bigger. What do you think is the minimum size I should go for in an island bench? And do you think it will be a problem having a dining table further to the right - ie. more in the corridor/walkway?

 

Also, what do you think would be better for re-sale value? A study nook like the one in the plans, or more storage? I am thinking about having a laundry cupboard instead, probably accessible via the bathroom rather than the hallway. But this isn't going to be a "foreever home" so I do have to think about what future buyers might want most. Storage vs study/work space?

 

Any other ideas would be most welcome!! 

 

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Re: Apartment ideas

Many thanks for your input @athorpe.

 

I did think about a bath as I love having a soak but I think most buyers (including me) would rather have more storage. I also tend to think that if you can't do a big bath then its probably better not to have one at all. 

 

A sliding door is a good idea, I will talk to the builders. Not sure if its too late. 

 

Thanks again for your post.

Jason
Community Manager
Community Manager

Re: Apartment ideas

@athorpe

 

Welcome to Workshop. It's great to have you join us. I hope you find the site to be informative, inspirational and plenty of fun. Please let me know if you need a hand getting the most from the site. 

 

The topic of living without a bath has popped up a few times on Workshop in recent times. You might be interested in these discussions:

 

 

 

Thanks again for joining us and for contributing to the discussion. I'm looking forward to seeing your next post soon.

 

Jason

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Decio
Just Starting Out

Re: Apartment ideas

Wow sounds exciting !
Alicia
Building a Reputation

Re: Apartment ideas

I love the look of mixing a stone benchtop with a timber table. Here's an example...

 

 

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Re: Apartment ideas

Getting exciting now! Just a few weeks away. 

 

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I have just started another post about the pre-handover inspection. Hopefully someone can help.

Re: Apartment ideas

I totally agree. The more storage space the better.

Alicia
Building a Reputation

Re: Apartment ideas

Looks like an amazing building. Congrats. 

Re: Apartment ideas

Happy with the changes to the kitchen bench - making it bigger and with overhang for sitting up to it was definitely the right move. Here's a bad photo:

 

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I didn't get as much extra storage as I had hoped from removing the study nook but got a much more functional and usable laundry behind some double doors.

 

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