Which walls to knock down?
Joanne Whitlock
4 years ago
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Kitchen makeover wall knocking down dilema
Comments (4)It's tricky to say without a plan, but some things to consider: - An eat in kitchen makes a great family space and will increase the resale appeal of the property - A clever kitchen designer will be able to work in a solution for boot and coat storage (again this is tricky without a plan). Perhaps a small boot cupboard/shelf just outside so you take your boots off before coming into the house. - A long narrow room can feel cramped but having a run of kitchen units on one side only will help open up the space. - Consider open shelving instead of top wall units - Clearly defined spaces can also break up a longer area, for instance using different flooring. - Think about the wall colour and keep it light and airy to maximise visual space. Hope that gives you some food for thought!...See MoreKnock walls down or not?
Comments (10)Dear Angie, How exciting for your son and fiance buying and renovating their first home. We all know that getting the layout right is the most important thing you need to do when you renovate. The ground floor interior layout needs careful planning and take into consideration what are the young couple’s plans concerning the house for the present and near future. If an extension is relevant in the next 3-5 years, I would suggest drawing plans with an extension in mind for the current renovation. Having a plan in hand including the extension, will enable them to make the best decisions in terms of where to locate each function (kitchen, diner etc.). This will also let them see where and on what would be best to spend their present budget. For the first floor, I would take out the built-in wardrobes/ airing cupboard and enlarge the rooms. Good luck in the renovation and congratulations to the young couple. Opun - Your Home Improvement Experts...See MoreBuilding regulations when knocking down kitchen wall
Comments (4)The only way to do it is as Arc suggested, so that you have a means of escape in a fire. Of course you will still need a fire door on the kitchen too. It’s whether knocking the wall down & relocating the front door is worth it financially? How much space will you gain in the kitchen? You definitely cannot just remove the hallway. If the kitchen was on fire, how would you get out? Building regs won’t pass that off. Must be a protected means of escape. Presuming your house has fire doors being 3 storey, they usually give 30 mins of protection. So if your kitchen was on fire for example, the door closed, you would be able to escape in the way Arc has suggested....See MoreWhat would you do?
Comments (4)Hi Jessli, we have a blog post all about mistakes to avoid when you extend your home which you may find useful. I have linked this below, if you would like to take a read😊 https://www.thelivinghouse.co.uk/blog-interior-design-tips/the-6-most-common-mistakes-we-see-when-you-extend-your-home You may also find our Facebook group community helpful, its another place to ask questions and gain free advice from like minded interior lovers and us as experts! Here is the link if you would like to join - https://www.facebook.com/groups/interiorhomedesignadviceandsupportuk...See Morerinked
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