Is the 'Narnia' door a standard 60cm width?

Lizzy Dripping

4 years ago

And, if so, how would you get appliances into and out of the utility room when they need to be changed? Thank you.

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piqu
4 years ago
Hi thanks for your question. The gap is close to 640mm so slightly larger than a standard 60cm width and just big enough to get the washing machine etc into the room (and indeed out again if necessary)!
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