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Sally
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Comments (11)Procurement of multiple product items like kitchens and bathrooms is quite time consuming - and there is usually a cost involved somewhere along the line. You can save by sourcing things yourself when you are on a tight budget . You could start by talking to your builder ! If he's happy to pass on his trade discount, with no commission/markup or overhead costs added to your bill that could be worth exploring ! Also look online, as there are plenty of discount stores and web dealers about ! What Oasys said was great advice ( and I'm not just saying that as I actually am a totally independent designer, selling just design!) With your own plans and item listings you can shop around yourself and easily and clearly compare like for like . (Our clients often say they save so much more than our design costs by shopping around - and often end up buying from somewhere they thought might be out of reach !) You need the rooms to work well for you, not just be cost effective ! As being on budget is great - but if you spend the next 10 years wishing you'd spent longer thinking things through first - it takes the shine off even the best bargain ! We are accepting bookings for the end of April now ... so we might not be within your time frame in this instance ? But if that's not a problem, please feel free to drop us a line to discuss further ! Happy houzzing :-)...See MoreArchitects fees
Comments (13)The problem with builders that cost from plans these days is that they tend to provide you a quote with a single figure or maybe a maximum of half a dozen. What is more they tend not to provide any detail on their quotes and you can end up with the almost inevitable situation that they will tell you that such and such was not allowed for. On this basis a very detailed specification is a must and ideally you should ask that each line item be costed. Realistically this is probably not going to happen, however you have a detailed specification with all materials identified and listed that is tied to their tender response price which can then be used as an addendum to your contract. In this case there can be no dispute as to the works required and the materials specified. Going without a detailed specification will allow builders to provide cheaper materials or omit items altogether and this will lead to a dispute and horrendous headaches for you at a later stage. On this basis my advice is ALWAYS produce a detailed specification with ALL materials clearly identified. It is well worth the time, even if you do it yourself, and the expense if you use a professional surveyor or architect or project manager....See MoreWhere to start for our house renovation - help! ;(
Comments (11)Many thanks for all your comments. Really good food for thoughts. I had a few “loft specialist” quotes and we almost went for it. But the reason we did not is that all those specialist lofts companies were not willing to do the rest of the house (eg electric and plaster/painting in living room/dining room, installation of wooden floor in ground floor, reroofing...) so we would have to employ a separate company for this; which obviously make the project more expensive and not streamlined. I think our project is “small” but maybe it is not :) And does deserve a proper architect /design to start with... I will keep you updated ;)...See MoreDesign dilemma for 1930s semi
Comments (4)Hello. Wumi has made a good start. May I be so bold as to tweak it a little. I agree it is a no brainer to divide up the huge lounge however I wouldn’t block it off entirely. You may want to throw the doors open for a post pandemic shin dig! Better to retain the option by including fully folding back or pocket double doors in line with the existing between this room and the kitchen. Glazed doors,when shut, again like existing, would continue to allow twin aspect light to flow through. The utility and toilet are more of a challenge so I propose two options. Do you really need three doors into your utility? This has rendered it an inner hall rather than a functioning room. I would be inclined to block off two of the doors and retain one. I suggest the kitchen door. This would instantly double the size of your utility room at little cost. If you like to hang your clothes then perhaps install an old fashioned Shelia Maid or invest in a drying cupboard. You might now have space for both! Go with Wumis suggestion for the toilet. The inner toilet is the stickler for me. Even with Wumi’s modifications it just seems to be in the wrong place. Would you be willing to sacrifice some of the kitchen? If yes then move your toilet into the existing utility. Retain the hall door and block off the garage door. Then construct a wall from approx midway along the bath wall to the external wall. This would remove the kitchen door. You would in essence have a room within a room. The toilet within a bigger utility. You could run additional kitchen cupboards along the other side of this wall thereby compensating for the loss of space. You could then open up the existing toilet to create a bigger hall, always a bonus to have a spacious hall, or do as Wumi suggests but make it a hall cupboard....See More
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