Before & After: From HMO to Family Home in Edinburgh
The brief
The clients were considering an Edinburgh apartment as a long-term home for themselves and their two children. Previously used as an HMO, it was divided into too many disconnected rooms, with a small enclosed kitchen separate from the dining area. They wanted space to cook and gather together, three family bedrooms, and flexibility for guests and remote working.
- Location:
- Edinburgh
- Room type:
- Open plan spaces
The layout
Reworking the internal partitions connects the kitchen and dining area and gives the kitchen more space and storage. This creates a shared space for cooking, family time and entertaining.
The plan retains three family bedrooms and adds a flexible guest room that can also serve as an office. A main en-suite and family bathroom meet the household’s needs, while a separate WC off the hall lets guests use the facilities without entering the family’s private rooms.