Designing Floor Plans & all the ACTUAL things I have to do before renovating
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- čas přidán 23. 03. 2024
- Episode 2 of building a home for me and my son! Floor Plans & Regulations! Creating new floor plans and layout that encourage light, space and storage in a tiny home. Extending the property to gain a bit more space and ALL the things i have to actual do before rennovating that i dont often see people talk about. Hope this is helpful! SUBSCRIBE @RachelAma
00:53 Drainage Survey
02:43 Part Wall Agreement
03:43 Structural Engineer
4:02 Architect
4:27 Project Manager
6:23 Floor Plans
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Just did a reno. Top tips: Everything needs to be in writing, emails are your friend; and every budget needs to be itemized to the cent, otherwise don't pay. That way if any of your sub contractors (plumber, electrician, etc) gets audited you have specific proof of payment on your end. Best of luck!
I agree with someone said, place your half bath/ guest bathroom under the stairs. It will give more room in the house and a half bath does need to be big. A toilet and a floating vanity or pedestal sink would work
Make yourself a Trello Board to keep track of eveything for a low effort yet high reward project management strategy. It’s a really great way to track your achievements
Trello is great. Asana is another option for keeping track of all the details and deadlines
I’ve used both and can promise Notion is even better!! Enjoy!
@@desiree.s notion is great but I’ve found that it doesn’t do a great job when it comes to getting reminders for upcoming deadlines. For me that’s the most important when I’m choosing a project management platform (Clickup does this well too). I use Notion for storing and organizing everything swirling in my brain.
I love Trello!
I agree with the idea of putting the toilet under the long stairs. A macerating toilet can go anywhere!
Have you looked at swapping the living and dining? So put your dining table long ways in front of the proposed window, bring the window around the corner for more natural light, and then put your couch/sofa opposite the kitchen bench and possibly have a wall with a fireplace, and tv above? As you’re a chef I think putting the dining table in that “inlet” with lots of natural light would really look lovely and highlight the table you serve and eat at…not sure if that would all work though! Whatever you end up with will look absolutely gorgeous ☺
Hi Rachel, looking forward to following along. Remodels and renovations can sometimes take twice as long as anticipated and cost 2-3 times more that initially budgeted. So my tip: be flexible and pack your patience. Happy remodeling!!! You've got this!!
Ain't that the truth 😓
I was a victim of this too - but we live and learn!
I pray that the Lord shows you how to do everything perfectly and that all go like a breeze and it is all fun and feels easy and is done with minimal money and work on your part. 🙏🏻✝️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😍
For this to be a completely new exploration in your life and on the channel, you sure are making it rather engaging and entertaining. I am also just really invested and excited since I am in the early phase of the home buying process. Something about the way you're explaining all you're tackling is really soothing for where I am. Thank you for bringing us along.
Love the new plan. It adds so much space and functionality to your downstairs living space.
Think about the flow of energy..Feng shui. Love the last plan Rachel.😊
I project manage an extension build. What I did to keep track of cost. Open an account with a numbers of Building Merchant to compare cost of materials. You order the materials or builder can if added to the accounts. You receive the invoice and settle the account per month. A good builder shouldn’t have a problem with this and you’ll have control over building cost.
As an IT Project Manager, I'm a serial planner.
Emails are your friend and even after speaking to someone on the phone, send them a short email confirming what you discussed on the phone, they can't back out of that conversation.
I'm in school for Interior Architecture and Design, and this is such a cool mix of my interests.😂
Good luck!
Absolutely loving this series so far. Informative and beginner friendly. I toiled with the idea of getting an old property and renovating it but the unexpected costs and visualising the finished product were too daunting for me… this series makes it more realistic, so I appreciate you for bringing us along
Rachel looking forward to seeing your house become a home.❤
You explain things so well! Looking forward to seeing it all come to life! Best wishes.
Rachel, congratulations! 🎉 Super exciting. I work in green construction & innovation. If you ever need project management, spatial design or structural engineering support, buzz away. Got a lovely team! You've got this! x
Excited to live vicariously through you for this journey !!
Just bought my first house, a dream come true, but so daunted by everything that needs doing! Showing all of the steps and your process is so helpful, thank you! Excited to see your dream home come real!
PM advice:
weekly site visits that you agree with your contractor to go over everything
take photos and follow up on all conversations with an email to confirm what you talked about
in commercial construction, payment terms are often a % ahead of build start, a % during and a %after with a small retention for 12 months
Get more than one quote (tender process) and when you get the quotes, even if you architect is going this, go through them and query things and make sure they include everything - if it says demolition does it also include waste removal, when it says door install and you've asked for door supply and install, confirm if their quotes allows for that etc etc
this will help with you not getting caught out when they say oh i hadn't understood that your project needed that
I think you are an inspiration. I admire how you are navigating this part of your life. Your realness is refreshing x
Love love love this. OMGod, I'm visualising all the sorts of possibilities. I love a good renovation project. Do you want a floating staircase that allows for ample natural light to travel through (ie using glass and wooden materials) or something more solid, featuring a statement carpet design? If the latter - perhaps the guest toilet could go under the staircase or it could be used as a bookshelf/office space? So excited to follow along on your build. 😊
i agree with others if you can fit a half bath under the stairs try doing that for sure. also maybe having the dining space in front of the doors to the garden would work well? it would be a scenic pretty view for eating that could transition to an outdoor eating space. and then the living room across from the kitchen would make more sense if you’re wanting to see and communicate with people while in the kitchen. Also walking into a home where you’re flowing into a beautiful living room space with pretty furniture is always nice 🤩
I’m here for all of this! I’m proud of you and inspired.
Yay!!!!!!! I’m so excited for you!!! This has always been my dream also! Buy something beat up and turn it into a house for myself!!! Wooohoo 🥳 so happy for you! Keep going!!
I love design, especially for small spaces!!! So how about swapping the proposed position of the sofa and the doors to the garden? That way, you can exit to the garden with food for dining al fresco without walking "through" your living room. I have so many thoughts but want to see the rest of the plans. I'm so excited for this! Congrats again, Rachel!
Congratulations, and wishing you all the best with the project 😊 ❤
Another cinematic episode 🎉❤ we love to see it
Wise lady 🙌🏽 congrats 💌💐✨
Yes please do cover the costs and possibly the process to how you found the key personnel in the current system you have in the making. 5:44
An "in general" project management tips...always double the expected length of time for completion. That way you don't stress yourself trying to fulfil short deadlines, and also you're not holding onto exceptions of other people coming through quicker than they do. We are all just humans trying to live the best we can.
I'm looking forward to seeing how all this develops. Thanks for taking us along as you dive into this big project. In terms of interior design, have you seen any of Cliff Tan's videos (Dear Modern channel)? He's a London-based architect who's also a fang shui expert. He has a lot of content about home energy flow, and his videos are fun to watch.
I've never seen someone rebuild a home overseas (US based) and I'm pretty excited for this! I don't watch HGTV too often but to watch the process of homes being built overseas is amazing!
Hello, you're doing a very important part of your project right now. If project manager also means choosing and supervising your artisans, I would recommend checking at least with the mason and the roofguy that they respect each other professionally and are happy to work together. And for plumbing, electricity, cabinets installing, when planning weeks, ask if they are ok with the other is in the house working too. Then if/when they change their week back in time (which is common), they know they won't be alone which they sometimes much prefer.
Good, fast, cheap, choose two : )
Make a note of everything even the smallest things! It's easy to lose track of the small stuff in such a huge project. What about having a window where the sink is or moving the sink to window. It's always nice standing at the sink and looking outside.
This is true! Also love having the window above the sink
On the new ground floor plan, how do you plan on utilizing the space below the stairs? Ascending pull out storage? Built in desk? Bar or pet area?
Well done, and congratulations!!!!! Very happy for you. ❤🎉😊
So exciting! Thanks for taking us along on your journey.
This is so exciting!! Can’t wait to see how this unfolds!
Excited for you on this journey
Oooo love how detailed and thorough your being! Keep em cominggg ❤❤
I am so hooked and invested in this! Thank you SO much for sharing the process and your journey. It is my dream to buy property and renovate, especially in Ldn
I loveeee the way you explained the floor plan and please break down costs!
I’m sooo excited for this series!!!!
A solid plan! It's gunna be great!
Make lots of lists for every process. Every process. Turn it into a Gantt chart so you can see what needs to be done linearly in a timeline (either use Asana, ClickUp, Notion or Miro). And add a skylight somewhere please ❤
Thank you !!! and omg gantt chart takes me back havent done one in years such a good idea!! And yes i completely forgot, theres a skylight going in both of the extended floor areas as the extension is only allowed on the ground floor ❤❤
It’s gonna be stunning @@RachelAma
As someone who just survived a renovation, Gantt charts and spreadsheets are your friend. And I made a gigantic Miro board where I grouped images of all the different mini research projects I had going on.
Congratulations on your renno!!!! This so helpful thank you so much@@SjorsTimmer
Skylight in the stairwell
As an architect, I thoroughly enjoyed this video! I look forward to seeing the rest of your reno journey!
Load bearing walls, blueprints, floor plans, etc. Huge upgrade to the downstairs space! I’m here for it! Can’t wait for what’s next!
I'm here for it. Congratulations 🥰🥰❤️
Yes please give an idea of costings, if you don't mind? We're about to start our renovations in 2 months and to get a comparison with your build would be great
Ah I looove this!! Excited to follow along the journey and be inspired for when I get to make my home 😍
Girl I am so happy I found your little corner of the internet ❤ I just love the way you are talking (body languague says so much about us) and how you are starting this project 🥹 I am an interior architect in my final semester and I love love love these projects so much. Thank you so much for sharing and you are doing really great with everything managing wise and planning ❤ this is going to be a stunning home, I can already tell just by the new floorplan 😊 really excited for the next video!
Loving these videos! So happy to see you again and looking forward to the transformation and the journey! I can enjoy it without the expense and stress of doing it! 😂 Xx
It’s gonna turn out great!, Congrats❤❤
Just watched again. I don't see the need for moving the stairs unless it affects the plans for upstairs. Stairs are expensive so if you can leave them in place and save that money to spend elsewhere, do so. Also, the current stairs look like they're in good shape and have a nice patina. Move the bathroom to under the stairs. That will mean the 'poo' pipe travel under the house for a few feet, but not by much. This layout gives you an open entryway for light to flood into the living area. Can't wait for the next video!
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This is so exciting, I'm excited to see how it comes out! This looks like a lot of work but it also looks so creative. I would love to design my home the way I want it
the new plan is perfect. Lots of work but worth it!!
So brave lady. Best of luck.💕
Lovely!!!🎉
Your architect’s design looks excellent!!!! I’m in the process of Reno my self so this exciting to see!
Sis said freehold 🥺❤️
Thank you for so many details :) yes I would love to hear more about cost breakdown etc
Congrats! 💕🥂
Stumbled on this channel about two weeks back. Looking forward to how this build would turn out. Good work.
This is useful for others about to embark on a similar journey
You are killing it ‼️‼️‼️ i like this new you ❤️
Use the Sims to check out different floor plans and room designs also can change time of day so see what different time of day does lighting wise.
Ha! Loving the unique tips
Currently buying and would LOVE a cheeky budget list pretty pls! Thanks for making these vids xx
Congratulations 🎉❤
Excited for this series. Would love to see a cost breakdown.
Smart planning 👍🏽
Great project !! Rachel from a British Jamaican🇯🇲
It looks like a great plan🥹So brave of you to see the potential in this space and giving it your all to make it a lovely home🏡 the size looks perfect for a small family☺️ I wish I can afford this some day too, but at the moment I don’t have any hopes😂 but I still have a few years left to figure stuff out😅 really looking forward to watch your journey🥰
Lovely.
Lydia Dinga on CZcams has amazing renovation content with details on costs, contractors she used and the journey from start to finish. I believe it would be helpful to you. All the best
Excellent 👍🏽
Just received my planning permission and looking for builders etc. It is the most daunting and stressful thing ever. People advising to use builders that friends have used etc, no one i know has done an extension in the city i live in. The costs are horrific and ill be living onsite while it occurs. really looking forward to seeing your journey
Hey:) if you decide to change the windows make sure that you also think of the subsidies you can get for isolated windows. I know the owner of a business who checks your house and windows on those things and can tell you which subsidies you can get in London. The company is called "My Green Home". So, if you consider changing the windows or also isolating your home, ask them for help:))
Can stairway going along right side of door along the long wall? Can a bathroom be built under the stairway, better use of space. I would switch living room and dining room, better use of space. Where you have the living room now seems crowded.
@DearModern should take a look at those plans! It'd be a cool collab!
As an Architect watching this it's so cool to get a shout out as a profession!! Thank you for doing this properly!!!
As your project managing just be aware of CDM health and safety laws and also changes from the building safety act, just to make sure you're covered!
You're gonna have an amazing space! Good luck!! 🙌🏻
Congratulations
Thank you for using an architect
What if your kitchen is where the garden door is? That way when garden feet/shoes come in and out it’s a tiled and easily cleaned surface compared to soft furnishings/rug where garden bits can get lodged? ESP with kids. My now 13 Yr old was always in and out as a toddler and if it’s muddy or wet you don’t want those boots and shoes in the lounge area! ANNNND obviously have your island and cooking view in the right spot for lights/cam/action 🎉😅
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holy crap do I disagree with your layout (maybe including the second floor would best convey your stair choice) but that is what is great about designing your own home - you make your own choices! its awesome you get to do everything from "scratch" (to some extent) - best wishes with things - I'll subscribe and follow to see how it goes!
I would personally prefer the dining table to be placed by the garden big door and the couch to be in the middle “dividing” the space a little…What about a nice beautiful carpet in the middle creating a lounge area…
Wonder if your dining table could be part of the island, a sectioned fold out to save space when it’s just the two of you?
Floor plan looks amazing and I’ve not seen any house in London before with such a good use of space while still within permitted planning and gives me so much hope for my future home! Can you please let us know where you touch your neighbours in the next video?? Cause it seems you’re adding windows on multiple walls and I cant visualise where the party walls are? Are they only on the 1st floor and above?
Like what you are doing but surprised that the half bath is floating and not against a wall
Why don't you try to fit the guest WC under the staircase? Like that you can use excisting sewage system from the former kitchen/now utility room.
And it is out of the way. Your entrance space will open up...
kind regards.
Your amazing, Big-up yourself Ama :) . I would put the front toilet under the stairs to create more room as you walk in, as your son gets older your gonna need the space. There are some great online designs for under stairs toilets (i.e. YT: Anna Edits, etc...). Could you share details of prices and the suppliers your using as I'm preparing to buy also, thanks so much xx P.S. Cant wait for next vid, and when things settle, your roti tutorial lol :D
completely off topic, but i love the hoodie/sweatpant combo you're wearing!! may i ask where you got them??
I totally thought this too 🥰
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Influencer Lydia Dinga appeared to have really good builders work/transform her 1st property that she purchased. Maybe you could reach out to her? I also think they worked on Patricia Brights bathroom... and it is beautiful. Good luck! 😊
love this video. Your picture for icon for the subscribe button tha pops up at the end of the video is missing down on the right in the Video.
10:01 can you put a window over your kitchen sink?? Like something right in the middle of that whole wall that will just let in an insane amount of light.
That would be amazing! But that wall is on my neighbours wall if that makes sense. I should of made that more clear xx
@@RachelAma ohhh okay!! I thought the other one was your connecting for some reason. Makes sense then lol!
Every room needs a window, even the toilets, just my two cents
hey Rachel, super unrelated question: what mic are you using? I'm looking for a compact wireless mic with good audio quality
Commenting here bcuz ur kimchi video is in kid mode(won't allow comments) but yes, I would love to come along with u on ur journey 😊💚🌱
thank you for letting me know!!! I'm re-uploading it not sure what happened 😊💚
Why not put the toilet under the stairs?
Great idea
Would it not make more sense to make the stairs wider and do an under stairs loo??