plans/schedule of works - what do I get?
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Comments (8)Hi. It's difficult to say without knowing exactly what the business requirements are. What flooring is down atm as I would go for large concrete effect tiles to minimise flooring costs? Add rugs for texture plus if you need to work on the floor? I would divide the area so you have a work area and a seating area with kitchenette. Use industriał style dividers or bookcases to split the space. Colours will need to be light for working so maybe a very pale grey or white for walls but use dark blue or charcoal velvet for a sofa with maybe a leather chair. I assume the other end of the room is the same? I would build cupboards with shelves ŵall to ceiling, deep enough to hold fabric ( I might be tempted to paint these in a charcoal though!). Maybe look at a library ladder for reaching the top shelves. I'd buy an enormous old desk in wood and leather, have a look in antique shops for the double style desks. You can buy large vintage filing cabinets for any buttons, threads etc ( there's an antique shop in long melford which sells cabinets and desks if you're close to suffolk!) Use a large pendant light in the seating area with floor lamps but maybe look at the industriał style track lighting for the working area combined with task lights for the desk. You could also add mirrors to bounce the light...See MoreElectrical plan, where do I start and what should I consider?!
Comments (1)Hi Louise the layout of your space looks great. Time to entertain!! regarding the lighting layout, I would consider -pendants above the island -downlights to the main areas of the kitchen -under unit lights to the high level cupboards (linear led works well) -pin spot downlights (such as Eiger) above dining table and some twinspot (such as Eiger 2) to the lounge area and possibly some picking out art on the main walls -add some 5 amp sockets to the dining and lounge areas for table and floor lamps If you can, have 2 circuits per area so that you can really set the mood. Below is project with similar aspects so that you can see how we have zoned the lighting to suit each area. Hope this helps and good luck with the project....See MoreArchitect plans awful- do I have to pay?
Comments (4)There seems to be a few issues at play here.... Firstly, your architect should clearly communicate with you whether the drawings are concept drawings, planning drawings, building control or construction drawings. Each different type will contain different information, so if you don't know what type you have I would advise you ask. Secondly, what were your payment terms with your architect? When we're working on private residential projects we break the project down into 3 phases and only charge for each phase on completion of the work carried out. So you shouldn't be in a position where you're tied into an agreement that you can't get out of. Also, we set our fees as fixed prices for each phase and fully understand that the best design will need to go through several iterations before it's good to go. In fact I never anticipate that the first draft will be issued without revisions. Design is dialogue, so it requires the client's feedback and comments to fine tune. Our fee doesn't change depending on the number of changes required - the only time we would charge an additional fee would be if the brief changes or the scope of work grows. If your architect is expecting to be paid for work you're not happy with I would suggest there is something not right there. Check your agreement and see what it says about what your architect will deliver in return of payment. And thirdly (and probably most importantly), if there are such basic errors on your drawings I would say they're as good as useless. Once you've lost trust in the reliability of a drawing it can be difficult to win it back. The mistakes you've seen are only the ones you've spotted. There's a good chance that there are hidden mistakes too, and they could lead to costly issues on site. As a minimum the drawings should be accurate, regardless of whether or not you like them. For that reason alone I would say you shouldn't pay for the work until it is at least free of basic error. I hope that's helpful. Good luck with the project!...See MoreWhat bedroom theme do your kids have & what features work best?
Comments (5)thankyou. im really pleased with how window seat turned out, i'll be up there with a book and coffee on my day off. :-) Carpet is going to be same throughout all house keep cost down. thick and grey/ silver. when budget gets replenished she wants a bunk bed with desk and seat bed underneath for friends. personally I don't think she will want a bunk bed for long. Getting her to keep room tidy is going to be a nightmare. Paper.......everywhere. notes, drawings etc etc....See More- 7 years ago
- 7 years agophotos of the proposed kitchen and current kutchen/future utility/shower room. the chine breast will be opened up for a range cooker. There's a sketch I made too. I'd love some other ideas to consider if anyone has them.
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