Half side return?
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Side and return extension. Floor tile colour
Comments (5)Yes, remiss of me I only told you half the story. New side and return onto victorian house with original floors and features, fireplace etc. Idea is to blend old features with modern Family room / Kitchen. Engineerd wood would conflict with original floors, hence tiles. Chose white units( one wall and central island) as they are neutral, will add colour to the walls. Thinking of light grey or beige floor tiles, but is this combination too bland, then suitable wall colour dependent on floor colour, but open to suggestions....See MoreKitchen Victorian terrace - without building into side return
Comments (9)Thanks both! We’ve had the ‘small extensions aren’t worth it’ comment too - but still exploring whether it might be worth it to us if just grabbing a 1.5 metre by 2.72 metre bit of extra space at the end of the kitchen means we can run our kitchen table either (a) parallel to the new end wall patio doors with the kitchen units fitted galley style down both sides of the remaining kitchen or (b) parallel to the side return wall with kitchen units down the full length of the opposite side… Since our house is split level with steps down to our kitchen it’s not so feasible for us to build into the side return to any great extent since this then means the steel of the new roof over the side return slices through the middle of the window in the back living room… hence the only feasible alternative might be to build into half of the side return leaving a very small 1 metre by 1 metre courtyard adjoining that back living room window (or not building into the side return at all). Could we fit a kitchen table seating 6 people into a 2 metre by 2.72 metre space?...See Moreside return dilemma
Comments (3)Hi Lauren, What you want to achieve is definitely doable, it's the kind of thing that I design for my clients all the time. What you currently have doesn't meet building control regulations, so it is likely to be very cold in the winter and possibly overheat in the summer. I definitely recommend that you do something to replace it. It may be that a structural solution and some diversion of plumbing is necessary, but there will be solutions to that - shouldn't be such a big deal! You'll need as a minimum a sketch plan and a structural engineers design/calcs to be able to get a decent builder to quote for you. I can help you with the sketch design and put you in touch with good structural engineers for the calcs. For the sketch design you can find out more and book my Big Picture Plan here (next available date is May 9th): https://www.i-architect.co.uk/bpp.html If you'd like to book a 20 minute fitting call to check the Big Picture Plan is right for you before you book then you can do that here (I don't do any high pressured sales - you ask me a few questions and I'll ask you a few questions, then you can take your time to think about it): https://hello.dubsado.com/public/form/view/60533ef90797bb65a5027955 Best wishes with your home redesign! Jane award winning chartered architect eco-home and conservation area specialist www.i-architect.co.uk For helpful videos watch my YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@iarchitect...See MoreHow do I install an RSJ and side extension with a half landing?
Comments (2)If you cannot reach agreement to do this work safely with the structural engineer that you have consulted then I suggest you get another one to give you a second professional opinion. You should never attempt this type of work without a professional design and calculations. You do not know the design details of the finished example you are viewing although I agree it does look possible....See MoreAnderson Sinclair Ltd
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