Porch/Extension Ideas
Following on from another thread on converting my garage, I'm interested in the idea of a small extension to the front of my house which would bring the front door forward and create a link through the red square to the newly converted room.
In terms of house flow I'm happy with this idea but the stumbling block is an aethestic design which will fit in/add to the existing property while letting light into both the existing hallway and new secondary lobby to the left.
I like the idea of incorporating a wooden/glass addition as shown, or perhaps a contemporary flat roof design. Then there's always replicating the existing red brick as is, just further out.
What would you do?
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A Babbsy
5 years ago
PROPeden & Pringle Ltd
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Monty Archer
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