Those gates really do look good. We advise our customers that if they want a painted finish NOT to go for hardwood. The cost can easily double (if not treble) in price and there is no real advantage if instead using a slow grown softwood! In fact, density level of iroko (hardwood) and slow grown redwood pine is extremely close. Yes hardwood is dense but so is some softwoods. Also, the natural beauty of hardwood with a quality oil finish is stunning and seems a crime to paint - in our opinion!

I wouldn't say I am a natural crafter. However, kids have forced me to learn quick! Just last week we were making the most adorable Christmas cards. Next week... we're attempting gingerbread house decorating - I'm not sure the end result will be quite so pretty!

Hi mimsey1706, Our team would love to help you with your bespoke wardrobe project. we work with our clients to create a unique wardrobes that will not only look great, but tailor-made to fit the exact dimensions of the property (furniture from floor to celing and wall to wall). Please contact us via the contact form on our website if you are interested in our service and someone from our team will contact you as soon as possible to discuss the project. http://www.kitchenwardrobe.com/contact Regards, A&S Kitchen Wardrobe team

You will need planning approval for a dormer on the front of the house. It is worth calling your local planning department and asking whether they might be minded to approve such an addition to a house in your area - afraid planning departments often wont approve dormers to the front of a house. If you are in the conservation area you will probably need planning permission for any works to the house. If your house is not listed and not in the conservation area it is worth investigating maximising the space you can add to the rear under permitted development - details can be found on the planning portal https://ecab.planningportal.co.uk/uploads/miniguides/lofts/Lofts.pdf when setting out to do any work under permitted development, for piece of mind apply to the planning department for a Lawful Development Certificate - this is not the same as planning permission but is proof that you house extension/dormer is lawful