My raised terrace or balcony dilemma. Connecting house to the garden
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Comments (10)Hi Ben, are you in a position to have the bathroom upstairs above the current bathroom? If it were me and budget allowed, I'd move the bathroom upstairs and close off the lounge from the dining room. That way, you could have a separate living space from a kitchen diner, and still have space for a small sofa or storage unit. I'd put in a patio door leading to the garden where the bathroom currently is. I would use what is the current kitchen area as a laundry/utility space-keeping that access to the garden too and avoiding the need for a steel....See MorePlease help! Long, dark Edwardian terrace in need of new layout
Comments (15)Thanks for your plan @Wumi! With two of us working from home all day I don't think I could face moving the office or sitting room to the darkest part of the house. As the current utility room has a translucent roof at the moment, and a glass door to the dining room, removing it wouldn't really bring more light into the middle of the house, so I think whatever room(s) gets placed there needs to be something that isn't used for long periods of time or, perhaps, 'embraces the dark'. It's a relatively large space for a utility and toilet alone though. Any ideas for what other rooms could go in a relatively windowless space? I think my imagination has hit a wall! Thank you!...See MoreConverting raised patio to extension?
Comments (2)Hi, If you require a measured survey, I would really appreciate the opportunity to quote! Many thanks!...See MoreHelp with patio dilemma
Comments (7)Don't listen to your paver/builder as they will always put the terrace there! Is your floor in your extension floating or solid concrete with a dpc under it? Your best place for your main terrace is away from the house, you can always have an area with a pergola over it for very hot days. Make sure it is big enough with space to spare for what you require. A nice transition from your patio doors leading to the terrace is important. I would suggest getting a proper landscape designer to come out for at least a consultation, if not a proper design. You will end up saving money in the long run by getting it right on paper first, and you can get multiple quotes as they are all quoting from the same design. There are many factors to take into consideration when developing a garden, remember this is probably the biggest room of your house, and if it it done right, on of the most enjoyable and relaxing! Please don't rely on your paver/builder saying "I can slap down a lovely patio for you right outside your patio doors" it won't be. Good luck....See MoreSven
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