I have always wondered why the office/study isn't a bedroom with opening skylights? what sort of ceiling height is it the same as the stairs and other rooms

Interesting question, we worked with a few options with our builder and designer to combine both those spaces into a bedroom with a domer window. However, though the property is not heritage, the facade has to be retained and the roof line cannot be altered. This meant redoing the floor (because these 2 spaces are at different floor heights at the moment) to make it a practical space and the cost of doing this is too much for us at the moment.

I would have loved to combine the space because this would have given us a better bedroom. But this spaces would still work for us now because we intend to convert office area into kids area. Later on we can look into combining the study and attic into a room with domer.

Are the stairs original.

The Attic space doesn't have flooring which is normal?.

I suggested Velux opening roof windows/skylights as you don't change the roof profile We did 3 Attic bedrooms in our old Federation house using these windows very cost effective wonderful rooms following the shape of the roof

Yes, the stairs are original. We were going to move it if we could combine the office/study area.

Original roof slopes towards the street (attic section?), local council told us that we couldn't have a skylight on this part the roof because it would be visible from the street, frustrating.

Maybe this, allowing one long bench or a tall laundry cupboard next to door

Thanks Kate. Definitely like the idea about one long bench! You have marked the shower with a cross - is this to say don't include a shower?

No , include shower the x is just drainage indication to show it’s a shower

my suggestion for the bathroom has a double shower, tall storage, wide deep vanity (standard vanity about 50cms this one has to be at least 650 deep to include washer and tall storage) with big drop in sink, underbench washing machine and deep wall cabinet for extra storage and to balance the size of the deep vanity...there's isn't enough space for a freestanding bath but plenty of room for a deep, long, wide built in bath without the hassle of small unreachable gaps all around.. plenty of space for a double shower with door (not walk in), 800 x 800 toilet space (remember shoulders, knees and elbows not just the size of the toilet) and a nib wall creates a narrow alcove just the right size for a standard ironing board, broom, mop and shelf for an iron

with super careful choice of fixtures and custom vanity with off set basins the ensuite should be workable but the size of the room forces the shower to be too close to the entry door and walk in showers are not an easy option anywhere that you can't drop the shower floor below the level of the rest of the room enough to allow for suitable slope.. otherwise you risk creating a step at the bathroom entry door when the plumber has to build up the rest of the floor to slope towards the shower a simple shower stall with glass door would be a more efficient and cost effective option but your plumber should be happy to quote for all options

and if opening skylight aren't an option check Solar Skylights (that are like Solar Powered light fittings) much cheaper and easier to install where you can't use traditional skylights, not visible from outside and small solar panels can be installed up to 9 m away on the opposite side of the roof (or on the ground!!) ...illume and Arcol brand available at local hardware and can be used in any room including downstairs

trying to squeeze a laundry, powder room, shower and bath into what is a small space I suggest the following that will also avoid any difficulties with floor levels

Combine bath and shower by making the base of the shower a tiled bath as you would see in resorts and Japanese style bathrooms. The tiled ledge is great for sitting on to bath kids

this shot was taken before I added the bath nib wall

Re the ensuite I see a problem with the position of it and not serving the other bedroom office etc. and a need for a separate toilet, can the upstairs be rearranged to work better

Do you have a Google earth photo of the house showing the roof

I forgot to add with my bath and shower in line, I would have a sliding door in shower so it is open to end of bath but still walk in.

my posted layout is just that I'am not suggesting colours, the dark makes it easier to see details of the vanity, washer and full height cupboard running along the LH side to the shower bath. These bath/showers are fun and safe for kids and adults. Washing hair is a breeze while standing in the shallow water using a hand held shower hose

@oklouise thanks for measurement suggestions, good starting point with so many choices available. About the bath, we thought just a freestanding, or back to wall bath, would take less space compared to drop in bath. But it something worth considering with the suggested layout.

Also, the bathroom entry door would be sliding cavity if that helps.

@differentways thanks for a suggestion that we haven't really thought about. We have considered a smaller Japanese style deep bath, but obviously this would not be practical for kids.

Just to make sure I understand your concept, you are suggesting a purpose built bath which will be about 2570mm (including the ledge), husband thinks this is very generous :). My husband and I can't find a photo of something similar, do you have a link? Are you suggesting the sides of the bath to be a lower height compared to standard bath? I like the idea of a ledge, would definitely make bathing kids easier.

About the position of the ensuite, do you mean placing it outside the bedroom area so it can be accessed by others? We have discussed this, still part of ongoing discussion. If need to we just have to move the bedroom entrance door.

I have attached a google earth view.

@differentways something like this?

sorry to take so long responding, I was trying to pull up a photo from my siriuskey profile which doesn't work. Yes that is along the lines, it's up to you how tall the wall is. in my experience kids don't need deep water but the nib wall being higher will help contain splashing.

I would take a big look at the upstairs bathroom situation o that it's available to the other spaces moving the door is one idea. Thanks for the google pic a bit hard to see with that large tree and trying to see the front section of the roof

I imagine tiling the whole floor and adding the nib wall I will try to find the elusive photo for you

this isn't the photo but it might help

That is impressive tiling!

your choice of tiling perhaps small tiles on tub and back wall so that tiles make the bath the feature with bigger 300 x 600 else where