maike321
2012-02-15 21:35:10
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Hello everyone, we are currently planning the renovation of our attic apartment. Today our architect came by with the first plans. We live with my parents in a 60s two-family house. My parents have about 80 sqm on the ground floor and we have about 55 sqm (including sloped ceilings) in the attic.
Since we unfortunately have very limited expansion reserves (attic + small extension), our architect suggested completely tearing out the staircase in the house to use the space as living area. Since we want to have a separate entrance anyway, entering the apartment would not be a problem. However, our washing machine + dryer are in the basement, so I would have to go out of our apartment every time with the laundry, walk a few meters across the yard, and then back in through the old front door. My husband wouldn’t mind, as long as he gets a bigger bathroom (but he doesn’t do the laundry either :rolleyes:). Putting the machines in the apartment is not really an option for me, but do I really want to go outside every time?
Does anyone have experience with this and can share their experiences? It would be really great to hear some neutral opinions. Best regards, Maike
Since we unfortunately have very limited expansion reserves (attic + small extension), our architect suggested completely tearing out the staircase in the house to use the space as living area. Since we want to have a separate entrance anyway, entering the apartment would not be a problem. However, our washing machine + dryer are in the basement, so I would have to go out of our apartment every time with the laundry, walk a few meters across the yard, and then back in through the old front door. My husband wouldn’t mind, as long as he gets a bigger bathroom (but he doesn’t do the laundry either :rolleyes:). Putting the machines in the apartment is not really an option for me, but do I really want to go outside every time?
Does anyone have experience with this and can share their experiences? It would be really great to hear some neutral opinions. Best regards, Maike