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Amazing use of space. have similar project, what was the total cost?

6 years ago

Bathroom project 1.6m squared

Family House in North London · More Info

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VORBILD Architecture
6 years ago
@ Zoe NoName : Thank you. For the bathroom or the complete house?
Zoe NoName
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6 years ago
Thanks for quick reply. Just for the bathroom, thanks
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@ Zoe NoName : It was part of doing the whole roof and rear dormer, but the bathroom costs alone, to build this space, for the builder and client supply items (tiles, sanitary ware etc) were ca. £10k.

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