Is anyone renovating and not knocking walls?
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Comments (6)we also have a galley kitchen, the previous owners added a small extension on to it and we intend on still having the galley as the wall that I would of liked to take down is a major supporting wall and really felt the wall didn't need to be taken down and we could work with what we have I have great ideas and hope it works. I do intend on using one wall to house all washer/ dryer sink dishwasher cooker fridge and on the extension side to have a wall used for 4 large pantries to house all of my kitchen things, also in the same line a tall cupboard to house my Hoover. no above cupboards along the galley to make it look spacious. I have everything in my head and it will start in may, good luck...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 MoreExtending extension, knocking out walls and downstairs toilet/utility
Comments (2)Hi Joanne, What information do you currently have? If you have drawings from your architect it might be the case you employ a structural engineer direct and you will then have the information you need to employ a builder to undertake the works? Happy to be of assistance if possible. Thanks, Ben...See MoreAdvice on new kitchen, knocking a wall and new floors
Comments (10)Hi! All the pieces of work you mention are best doing as one job as a kitchen fit-out project. You'll be best getting it all designed in one go and then getting a contractor to carry out all works again in one go. It will likely get done faster that way (depending on you getting a good contractor capable of project management - ask referees if they finished by the date in the contract to check this). Your kitchen will be out of action for a few weeks / a couple of months tops. But then it will be done and you can move onto other spaces. Bear in mind that removing the partition wall may be structural so if you are aiming to keep costs down then you may decide that the money spent on the structural change isn't worth it. It's hard to say what kind of layout you will be able to achieve without floor plans. If you find that room cold and if the floor feels cold in particular then you will get a better result from removing the tiles and insulating under the floor, if it's a suspended timber floor. Then use something like sealed dense cork tiles that have an insulating quality or an insulating underlay for a timber / rubber / marmoleum finish - these are more eco options than a plastic laminate or a vinyl. This will make a big difference to the comfort of the room. Hope this helps. Best of luck with your project. Jane www.i-architect.co.uk...See MoreA V
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