should we get rid of this door?
Heather
5 years ago
See most up to date plans for extension - wondering whether to wall up the door which is highlighted red. This is assuming we can walk up the door and it doesn’t create an issue with fire regulations!
It would solve so many layout problems for the living room if we walked it up - but then again is useful for e.g if you want to nip to the downstairs loo from the living room you don’t have to go via the kitchen/dining area....
Really stuck with what to do, would appreciate other’s opinions!
It would solve so many layout problems for the living room if we walked it up - but then again is useful for e.g if you want to nip to the downstairs loo from the living room you don’t have to go via the kitchen/dining area....
Really stuck with what to do, would appreciate other’s opinions!
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T Gray
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