Space Planning in the Round

One of the most common questions we receive is undoubtedly “How do you arrange furniture in a round room?”

This is of course one of the most challenging and interesting parts of designing exclusively in the round and we’ve spent the best part of half a decade passionately working on the sub-division of circular lodges to create ergonomically workable spaces which are not only infinitely more attractive than box-like rooms but work to maximise efficiency and aesthetics.

Creating rooms within a roundhouse is just as simple as adding a wall, either a flat wall which comes out perpendicular from the outer radius, or as a curved stud-wall which runs parallel to the external wall. Either way, it’s all possible, if you have the know-how!Above is an example of how one might utilise a single 6.5m external diameter Rotunda as a holiday lodge or luxury rural hotel suite.

Of course, if you’re looking to provide your guests (or additional space for yourself for that matter!) with a little extra space, combining two (or more) units together presents the perfect opportunity of a multi-purpose lodge which may contain a seperate kitchen and living space.

Combining units together can start to work against budget and/or energy restrictions so a simpler way of increasing capacity would be to extend the walls out and enlarging the outer radius to create ‘wings’ which can be sub-divided into bedroom and bathroom spaces.

But of course, a blend of the two concepts works to create a holiday lodge like no other – adjoining ‘pods’ and extended bathroom ‘wings’ creates a super-lodge with the irrefutable magic of a Rotunda but the functionality of a family sized log cabin.

These are just a few of our designs which have accumulated over the years, we’re regularly updating our clients with new designs and offer a free initial concept design service to all of our enquirers who are genuinely looking for a unique holiday lodge or self-contained annexe. Please do call us to arrange your site survey so we can sketch you vision out as a 3D concept model to see just how the round can work for you!