Renovate or rebuild?
acew1234
7 years ago
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Lexi Parkin7 years agoacew1234
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Anyone had any experience of Pineland kitchens?
Comments (8)Agree with the above. The kitchen seemed like a lovely option to start with and the designer was very helpful when we visited their factory. Nicely designed unit, even if they are in inches. It all started to go wrong when our fitter took delivery. There are no legs for height adjustment which apparently makes levelling cabinets pretty much impossible in an old imperfect house. Elements of the kitchen were incorrect on delivery and as much as they tried to rectify issues, we did not end up with the best final result. End panels had been left unpainted, the inside of a display cupboard was painted when it should not have been, the sink unit had doors instead of drawers, amongst other issues. This delayed our install and created a lot of stress with our fitter. (They have their own fitter, so I would suggest waiting for them to be available if you are not DIY'ing). We've now had our Pineland kitchen for nearly five years and many of the drawers and cupboard fronts are dented and chipped, which I am certain is due to the quality of pine they use. The larder cupboard doors keep on dropping on their hinges due to the (Pineland supplied) spice racks in the doors. The weight is simply too much which defeats the whole point of them. We also find that the very expensive soft closing drawers very frequently stick, which also defeats the point. I must've adjusted repeat offending drawers 20 or more times to get them to soft close. As the kitchen is wood we can repair and perhaps overcome some of these issues but I now know the quality is better elsewhere, having seeing friends shaker kitchens bought from other suppliers at a similar cost. They should use tougher hardwood for the front of the units, and where load bearing hinges are to be installed. The staff were lovely but the quality is extremely average....See Morerebuild or extend
Comments (4)This is a really hard question to answer I have done both with clients and it really does depend as each project as each is unique. I had one once where they decided to renovate but we ended up only having the front wall left due to lots of factors and it would have been far to cheaper in the end if they had rebuilt. But I have also had a client who wanted to knock down and rebuild but when we looked at what was there, it didn't take too much jigging around to make it perfect for them. A few things to consider: The clients whom have started again ...it is usually because it gives them more design freedom to get what they want. There are no constraints to work with with the old layout or placement of elements. Another big factor is that it is actually usually cheaper to demolish and rebuild than to undergo a full whole-house renovation. May not be what you expect. One reason is that while renovation work has standard (20%) VAT, building a new home is 0% VAT, via a rebate which is a considerable saving. On the spin side, planning is generally harder and longer with a new-build as it needs to meet 'all' current requirements and legislation's (especially if you have gone straight to an architect and already paid for plans etc rather than a concept planner or an interior designer). It is also not as eco-friendly as it is obviously less wasteful to work with what you can where ever you can then to replace it. I think the choice really is down to you and what the current house offers you. If it has features that you love, or you have sentimental connections or the layout is perfect ...or something similar then there is merit in keeping the existing house. If not, then it's what is important to you in a build. Have you spoken to a designer or architect about it? We often get this question and go through some options and your thoughts at the initial consultations. Sometimes just having a professional ear to talk it through with can help with these major decisions. All the best and I look forward to hearing more....See MoreTo renovate or rebuild?
Comments (2)Good Morning, Old building techniques such as thick sandstone walls provide a well aired property which tends to stay cooler in the summer and warm in the winter once breathable. These days many new builds are not made from these quality materials and the new materials contain many harmful chemicals. If you find the right builder and architect who understands the language of the building you can find yourself saving money, restoring this piece of history and benefiting from the health aspects. It could be as simple as ensuring good rainwater drainage, removing materials which are trapping damp such as gypsum plaster, render, synthetic paints, synthetic flooring, concrete. Then if and the stone is re-pointed with a lime pointing which breathes plus the flooring is breathable, plaster is lime or clay and paint is breathable (farrow and ball estate emulsion or Earthborn clay for example), the property will last much longer than many new builds, have more character and quality materials. Even if the property is not listed you may benefit from joining the Listed Property Owner's club where you can find local specialists in old building techniques. There is a lot to be learnt from the old building techniques and they are likely to be making a come back in future. Thank you for sharing, we would love to see images. Kind regards, Sophie Ellen Ellen Utley Interiors...See Morerenovation on a budget
Comments (7)Here’s what I think- brace yourself you’re not going to like it!! Don’t touch the quite pleasant garden. Don’t disturb the lovely back room. Don’t move the wc. Don’t demolish the workshop. Instead you should be exploring turning the workshop into a new kitchen. I would make the hallway longer by getting rid of the current kitchen, I would add a tiny extension to link the main house to the workshop. I would add deep windows and a roof lantern to the workshop and then render as it doesn’t match the house brick. Building an extension this large would cost thousands so I urge you not to demolish it but instead make it work better for you and make it better looking....See More
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