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How to remodel this boxy kitchen? (photos)
Comments (13)Hi Sara. If you want doors at the end I'd go for a galley with built in seating similar to this. Opposite way round for yours though with tall units (with appliances) and banquette on right. I'd just have base units on the left and stop them where the tall units opposite end if you want to keep the side door. I would look at moving the boiler though and you may have to change the dining room window as it looks low although there may be other ways to deal with this. I think french doors would be nice, perhaps painted in a dark shade?...See MoreElderly Lady's Bathroom Remodelled to become a much safer Environment!
Comments (21)Hello All, Thank you for all your comments! It's great to see how important these factors are to people (especially as this 'Old Age' shenanigans will be experienced by all one day!) With regard to the height of the toilet - the lady in question is in her late eighties, and we worked with her at each stage of the remodel, she tested the height of the toilet to make sure it was exactly where she wanted it and where she felt comfortable (the same with the grab handles). We also put the basin on a reinforced frame, so that she can use that as support, if needed. I think it must be the angle of the photograph as there is plenty of room to manoeuvre between the WC and the shower screen. Concealed cisterns are great for a project like this as they are such a space saving design. Using a reliable and recommended brand such as Gerberit puts your mind at ease that nothing should go wrong - especially if you use skilled plumber/tradesmen. Obviously nothing is perfect, which is why if anything should (and it is rare that it does go wrong) they come with a 25 year guarantee. You will also find that a maintenance hatch might be useful, and cause less stress if anything should go wrong. We have been fitting these types of systems for well over 20 years now and (*touch wood*) have not had a single problem! Importantly - Concealed cisterns and wall hung WC's provide the ideal easy-to-clean, and extremely hygienic surface. There are no obstacles to clean around or cisterns to clean under, just uninterrupted floor space, which can be cleaned easily in one go! For a project like this, one of the biggest advantages of concealed cisterns that are coupled with wall-hung WC's is that the user can adjust the height of the toilet to suit their particular height requirements. So often, floor-standing toilets don’t accommodate very tall, short or elderly individuals, making them uncomfortable to use. Other advantages are, of course, aesthetics, noise reduction, environmentally friendly, they can take more weight and are therefore stronger, you have a lot more design freedom in planning a space, finally they are state of the art, and more durable nowadays. The shower seat is not fixed, so she is able to move this in and out with ease! Having lived with the original bathroom for about 50 years our client wanted a change! She wanted a very clean, modern, bright, and un-cluttered space. She didn't want anything on show, and wanted to walk in to a serene and soothing space! She has a lovely vase of bright flowers on the window sill, as a finishing touch and that's as far as the 'accessories' go (I did spot some orange towels, so that gives a splash of colour!) But, as always, design is each to their own! Thanks again for all your comments, this project was a first for us regarding the clientele and we learn more from each and every one. Holly @ MillChris Developments Ltd...See Morekitchen remodel in a apartment
Comments (4)It seems a very mean sized kitchen compared to the living space. You are very restricted by the sticking out wall (what electrical are in there surely they could be re routed?) and also by the door out of the kitchen. Is there any scope to move that doorway towards the living area? This would then allow for an L shape kitchen under the window and along the back wall which would be a better use of space. If you could get rid of the nib wall then you could create a small peninsular so if you were cooking someone could perch there on a stool and chat to you. I will try and post some pictures of what I mean...See MoreBungalow remodel
Comments (11)I think that you need a rough idea of cost in order to know if you can afford to buy the property and eventually renovate it. So you should probably talk to a builder who specialises in loft conversions or an architect. In my opinion the purpose of a structural engineer is to give technical instructions about what steel will be needed and where in order to achieve the plan you want. Therefore you need them later. You might also look at the permission for the previous extension in order to better understand what walls were previously outside walls. Search online for planning permission, public access and your town to find the local planning portal. You can then search for the address of this property. It is also interesting to see if neighbours have got permission for extensions as it helps inform you what is permitted locally....See MoreUser
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