40sqm for the beds 10 each - another 10 for 2 baths would be a minimum - 10 for a small kitchen - 20 for a lounge diner -Total - 80 - then you have to have stairs, hallway and landing - a tight squeeze!

Hi Jayne,

It's possible, but very very tight! There are minimum space standards, so it also depends on the number of floors you are planning and the number of people it is intended for too: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/524531/160519_Nationally_Described_Space_Standard____Final_Web_version.pdf

To make the four bed property more comfortable, I'd either lose a bedroom or add sqm - it will feel very comprised otherwise. Good luck with it! K :)

I believe it will be tight, but doable ... just. It's largely down to minimising hallways/landings, placement of stairs and doors into rooms. A good architect should be able to produce a suitable scheme. The development of a pair of semi-detached properties included a 3-bed and 4 bed; the latter was just over 100sqm.

I would look to the large house builders websites and look at their houses for inspiration

Is there a reason it has to be 100 square metres? Can you not go up and gain space that way? I think 100 square metres for a four bed is very tight.

We fit 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, open plan kitching and leaving room in 86 sq m house. So yes - possible.

Hello Jayne,

Well I'd suggest a focus not on what space you might not have but the space you do have and then work in interesting storage and unique ways of layout.. So the you maximise on the space you do have... Think of split level flooring with storage underneath and other hidden storage that perhaps allows for things you want.. There are always possibilities! :))

Definitely possible if you think a little 'out of the box'. Could be rather nice !

Hi Jayne, While it's possible those stairs will be an issue! If you send us a basic plan we would be more than happy to position the stairs in order to ensure that the staircase complies with UK Regulations

What are the site constraints and physical characteristics of the site ?