Design advise - need help with roof tiles and curtains
T Geo
2 years ago
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Comments (5)Hello Simon, I have a deal with extensions very often and I can say that the size of your extension will give you a massive space improvement. Although, I would never consider flat roof. Flat roof type is the cheapest to install and the easiest at the same time but it's not worthy of investment if you live in area with UK weather cast. Flat roof has extreme difficulty bearing heavy rain and in future will require your time and effort to maintain it in a good condition. Someone may say that any roof will require your attention after some time but flat roof will give you a ring sooner than any pitched roof. Another your consideration is a look and hipped roof as the one you already have will be a better option. That's my personal opinion. Good luck with a project! Alena...See MoreNeed help with curtains and adding warmth to Dining Room
Comments (8)Hi Julie. Is it is a modern country look you're after? This fabric from cabbages and roses may work. The background is detailed as blue but it looks a grey/blue to me which should work with your tiles and carpet which looks as if it's has a blue undertone and it also appears to have a rich cream in (hard to tell colours online sometimes!). I can't see the curtain pole but can it go any wider? I haven't found the best pic but a sisal rug with grey tones would add texture. Do you have a wall to place A floor standing mirror to bounce some light? Is the lamp a cloche? Can you add a faux succulent or something in it? I'd add a few more accessories on the sideboard, pic will follow, but try and create a triangle shape with the height. Then choose items which match in colour, shape, material etc. An ornament stood on a couple of books can look good and books add warmth. You may just want to add flowers on the table but a wicker log basket filled with dried or good faux hydrangea stood in a corner can look quite effective...See Moreopen plan design novice in need of help
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Comments (9)Query - why does the back wall of your shower have a slanted bit at the bottom? Is there something behind that, and under your storage area, that would mean you can't use all that back wall? If there's nothing there, and no problem with that corner, then: 1 - You could leave the bath where it is. Upgrade the panelling around the base and maybe put a little door in the panelling for under bath storage of cleaning stuff etc. Maybe even upgrade the bath itself too? And then move the loo to the back left corner, facing the window. Move the basin closer to the new loo position, and further away from the door, and build a low storage 'wall' all along that side wall, with the basin on it, and the loo also. The top of that new 'wall' will be a shelf for putting nice candles etc. Then, mirror all across that side wall, above the shelf, to increase the light and spaciousness. This is what we had in our tiny bathroom. It's more linear looking, with the main items on opposite sides of the room. 2 - Move the bath to horizontally across that back wall as you suggested - if space allows for the length of the bath. I think there will be enough space for a shower, even with sloping ceiling. Try standing up in the bath, and see if there is room above the tallest person's head. If you attach a pump to the shower, you will have enough power for a good shower. Maybe use mirror type tiles on the back wall above the bath to reflect light, and increase space. Move loo further into the room. Consider putting basin beside loo if there's enough room now, under the window and connecting them both, with a similar streamlined idea to above. This will square out the room a bit, leaving central space. You will also have a little space then on the left side where the sink was. Maybe a towel ladder could go there, or nice storage basket for loo rolls etc. 3 - Go and talk to Carolina in the Tubs & Tiles in Sandyford, in Dublin. She's amazing, and is a qualified architect, so she really understands space. She re-did our tiny bathroom. It looks amazing and has already won a prize! We took out the bath for a walk in shower. Which is my next suggestion to you! Even if you have small toddlers etc - you can always get a big plastic basin for baby bathing for a couple of years, and leave it in the shower. We left the sink and loo along the left side, and they're connected with the type of shelf I mentioned above. Good luck!...See MoreT Geo
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