Window on to a proposed utility room

6 years ago

We are proposing a single storey wrap around extension. My main concern is how to treat a window in the existing living room which will look out on to the extension. We don't want to brick it up as it will make the room too dark. Ideas have been to brick up partially to create a letterbox window higher up / replace the opening with a single pane of glass and put a frosted film over it. We don't want to create a door either! Any thoughts would be very gratefully received.

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PWJ Architects Ltd
6 years ago
Hi,

Depending on the existing layout of the ground floor, you may need to check with building regulations in terms of fire safety and emergency egress.
whitstabubbler
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6 years ago
An architect has drawn up the plans and hasn't said anything about this, so hopefully shouldn't be an issue.
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whitstabubbler
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6 years ago
Here's the plan
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Create Perfect
6 years ago
Hi whitstabubbler

Looking at that space and the other walls with in it, you are going to want the wall space there. I would block it up and add a long thin window - pane - along the top of that wall to allow light in. It will also look fab and add to the character of the property. They sit well with in modern or classic styled spaces.

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