Apartment ideas

[Kellie]

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!! 

[Kellie]

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]

@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:

• Dispensing with a bathtub

• Could you live without a bath?

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

Jason

[Decio]

Wow sounds exciting !

[Alicia]

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

[Kellie]

Getting exciting now! Just a few weeks away. 

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

[Rodd295]

I totally agree. The more storage space the better.

[Alicia]

Looks like an amazing building. Congrats. 

[Kellie]

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:

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.