10cm - where does it count more?
Ess Vee
3 years ago
Reduce the height of the pitched roof to the side extension
Reduce the width of the dormer
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Comments (103)I have always bought wrecks - I love renovating: and I completely agree with overpaying for a new renovation that is rubbish and soulless: I won't even view a house that has obviously been done up by one of the many "property developers" that infest London. I can cope with anything (have rectified asbestos, removed wood chip, put back period features and replaced everything from roof to digging up a floor to install underfloor heating in the past), but my absolute nos: dodgy neighbours/road, lack of off-street parking (London), a floor plan I can do nothing with, lack of potential to add value myself. I have seen (and met) some real horrors whilst looking for houses! Also, I have to have a period house: 1930s or older....See MoreREMODEL 1980's HOUSE EXTERIOR MORE CONTEMPORARY
Comments (15)Brian, I say it, as I see it, perhaps in a nice way, but this is not flattery ;) I really like your idea and I think that your project can really be a start of a revolution in style in your area. Maybe revolution is a strong word, but looking at the pictures you've provided of houses in the area, your idea is at least innovative and would bring something new and fresh to the community, which I think would benefit from it. Yes, you are quite right, I am looking at your project from London perspective and that includes things like CCTV and property prices, so my bad here. I could have checked that, but money and values are of secondary priority here. I treat this as great concept, something I enjoy. I tend to do this every time, get the design to absolute perfection and then figure out how to deliver it on a set budget. From experience I know that a lot can be achieved when compromises are made. Besides, on this occasion I have you and I have a feeling you know how to plan things and most importantly you have a vision of what you want. I wasn't that far off then ;) Apologies for adding a couple of years to your calendar. You have a good plan and by the sound of it all figured out too. I hope it will all work out as you 'drafted' ;) Ok, let's get back to it. Numerals - what if you had no curved plexi behind it? Just the numbers set on little rods, so they don't touch the wall and an underglow to it? The risk with perspex mounted on to the wall is that water will sip in behind it and discolour the render. Also after a while you are very likely to get some mossy residue. Just thinking long term here. Thanks for the clarification on the fencing, that makes total sense now. I will drop in to the ideabook some examples of grey that I have in mind. Perhaps that will convince the missis to give it a green light. I know that it all costs, but do consider electrics for the gate and even if the budget won't allow for it initially, you can at a minimal expense make preparations for later i.e. runners, electrics etc. so when you are ready it will be an easy and straight forward fit. I know that letter box is probably the least of your worries at this stage, but it's good to plan to the tiniest detail. Makes life easier later on. I wasn't sure where the bins were and thinking in London terms I thought they would naturally be at the front ;) I'm sure that house prices will soon pick up in Hereford too. Seems to be a trend everywhere over the years with London leading the way in a sometimes ridiculous way. I see your idea now. Yes. I'm saying that with just a surface feel of the interior, but I love oak and it works very well in modern designs, especially combined with glass. I even have a company in mind that does structural oak work and it is spectacular. Have a look at their website http://www.oakmasters.co.uk maybe you'll get some ideas from there too. That is some entry hall! With 21m square, double height, oak beams with glass letting all the daylight in. I see why you really want it ;) I actually sat back for a good few minutes imagining how all that would look. I will say this (not flattery by any means) - kudos ;) Don't let go of this idea, make it happen. Funny you mentioned the rear garden. Just today I have stumbled on a photo of one, which I thought you might like and that would work with the whole contemporary transformation of the outside. Naturally, you would replace the paving stones with your tiles. What do you think of it? Also, how to you feel about lights being mounted in the ground rather than lamp posts? This would give you a modern contemporary feel with certain features in the garden being illuminated from below. For example you could have some greenery planted around such light, which in turn would give them a very nice warm glow in the evening/night. One last thing on the garden, how do you feel about barbecue or an open pit? This could be a focal point of the garden. As to the height of the fence, this is just my personal preference, so as we are sharing ideas here I thought it will be worth mentioning. It's so refreshing to hear that you want to have your gate opened most of the time. I really appreciate the perspective you are giving me on certain things. 4 metres tall hedges?! That is well high! I'm surprised nobody picked on that ;) I think we have covered quite a lot and looking at all of our conversation we have discussed so many aspects. Thank you for the recognition, perhaps I should get a job as a planner or in politics ;) It is a pleasure to collaborate with you and I can't wait to see your new plans for the entrance with bedroom enlargement....See Moredoes this bathroom layout/design work?
Comments (28)Being competely honest I don’t think this will work too well in real life. The gaps down the side of and behind the bath will be constantly damp and prone to mould unless you get down on your knees and dry those bits after every shower.. and I suspect quite a high risk of floor leaks too as it will have to be a wetroom floor but will have the added weight and movement of a large (sometimes full) bath on top... The gap between sink and boiler is going to feel very tight when you come in (although moving the wall will help a bit, but still think it won’t be ideal). And it will all feel quite crowded especially if you have crittal breaking it all up. In your shoes I would either 1) pay to move the boiler, then you can have it all, or 2) have a shower over bath, or 3) accept having a small shower or small bath so you can fit it all in. For example you could have a small shower cubicle next to the boiler, then loo between shower and bath and sink opposite loo - still a bit of a squeeze but much better. Or you could consider those baths which are short but deep for a good soak in a more seated position. If you got a corner one like the Orbit you could put the bath in back left corner, loo in back right and then you’d have space for a decent shower by the boiler....See MorePlease help us with our kitchen layout/ reconfiguration, very stuck!
Comments (28)Thanks for your advice both of you. We live in England to answer your question Gabby. Is there a rule in Scotland that the aisles have to be 120cm and if so why ? Jonathan, I was kind of thinking we would want to use the island for eating meals on like we do now with our current kitchen table, but I guess if the DR is open to the kitchen then it wouldn't be a problem to take a few steps more to the dining room table (because we use it so infrequently at the moment I am finding that hard to visualise). I am going to post a better plan of our current kitchen and dining room (with the pantry taken out) and I am also going to post a photo looking out from the window in our dining room. I am wondering if we did turn the DR into our kitchen could we make the window ledge higher and put the units in an L-shape so we could put the sink in the window? (and still have space for an island) I know this goes against some of my earlier points, especially about being worried people would be able to look in at us/and would create a more goldfish bowl feeling but I am just playing around with ideas....See More- PRO
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