Building/Design process....confused!
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Design/Build Annexe for my 90+yr old Mum
Comments (8)Many thanks for the comments. Re your interesting points :- -I would have a bigger bedroom since she is at the age where potentially she might have more time in bed due to failing health- consider if you can get a view from the bed of outside life ----------- We have cared after the elderley for many years so we are aware of bedroom size and yes there is a window from the bedroom with plenty of light. -Perhaps a wetroom with a seat in the shower area?------- yes we have thought of that -Probably more kitchen for her as she wants to bake....tell her I like carrot cake. What about a compact oven that is both a microwave and an oven to use less space? How about wall cabinets with self closing electric doors? pull out storage so she doesn't have to reach the back of cupboards, crockery in drawers for easy of access? How about an induction hob giving an additional flat surface to add to her work surface? Consider her height...you could have the legs of the kitchen cabinet lowered?-------- With old relatives sometimes it can be easier if there is less rather than more. I agree we are going to plan it so the oven is body height and all work surfaces are sensible -How about a separate front door with a hallway and a cupboard ------- Yes that is planned -partly to separate the WC from the living room, partly to add some much needed storage and partly to accommodate a washing machine cupboard so that she doesn't have to listen to it------ I agree, the plan above was ony an example. We are going to have the toilet/shower effectively as an ensuite -Does she need or want two sofas could the living area be smaller to allow room for something else?....she loves her lounge, TV and garden so we want to make this a nice large, light space as she will be spending most of her time there -Is there anything from her home that needs to be accommodated and planned for----of course we will plan as much as we can but what we dont want is her thinking it is anything other than a light,airy, warm inviting home..not a nursing home in waiting Regards...See MoreArchitect + Builder vs Design & Build
Comments (10)Hi Sonia, Design & Build is like a one-stop shop for the whole job. They would draw up the layout plans, apply for planning, and then undertake all elements of the build including groundwork, construction, plumbing, electrics, etc. Taking this route is like buying all your food from the supermarket, rather than going to the bakers, the butcher, the greengrocer etc. In the supermarket simile, I would say the main advantage of supermarket shopping is that it is more convenient and saves time, however going to the butcher, baker etc would be better quality and more choice. Maybe it's the same with my query... maybe Design & Build is quicker and more convenient but architect and builder gives you more choice and better quality!??...See Moredesign and build side extension and garden, also interior
Comments (4)HI Neil, We can help! have a look at some of our extension/Garden designs on our profile or have a look at our design sides website: https://www.buildview.co.uk/, we do everything online and in CGI/VR including fitting out the interiors, so any mistakes are caught before the build starts.. happy to answer any questions whilst you lead up to appointing designers. Thank you, the extraordinary team....See MoreNew build kitchen/diner ... interior designers help needed!
Comments (10)I think you've fallen hard into the grey trend and have now got a grey on grey room and finding it quite uninspiring and flat. It's a lovely room though and you can quite easily add the personality to make it feel more welcoming. As already noted above, the cushions on the dining bench and sofa could be switched out to something with colour and texture - you can keep a couple of the grey ones to speak to your grey sofa, but add some that have the white of your worktops and walls and the navy of your kitchen - choose some patterned fabrics and/or cushion shapes other than squares and/or more texture. Get some art on the walls to provide interest and colour - perhaps choose an accent colour from a piece of art - doesn't have to be the main colour in the art, or the main colour in a cushion, but just choose a colour that you love and repeat it around the room in small doses. I'd also switch out the rug for something that is not plain grey - and a bigger one so that at least the front feet of the sofa is on the rug so that it's not an island floating in the middle of the room. You have lots of natural wood in the living/dining end of the room, but not so much in the kitchen - I'd add a big wooden bowl or two on the peninsula and/or on the windowsill - just to link the spaces with the wood. I know you've got the wood floor throughout but i'd like to see more than that. Lots of insta folk have lovely wooden chopping boards as a design accessory, which does look nice but also a little bit staged if they are just gathering dust and never get used - but if you do use one, leave it sitting out or propped up against the backsplash somewhere....See More
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