UFH and flooring dilema at top of stairs / third floor!
Claire Nicholson
6 years ago
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Comments (12)Sure If you let me know the town you live I could give you my best price including delivery!...would you like a sample? I think you could use different colour floor, not matter what type of floor you will choose, every room look independent from each other, I don't know about the individual style of each room . In my house I would put the kitchen on top of tiles so the fitters will have an even surface to install the kitchen units, but probably the best way for you to make the best choice is to talk to the kitchen fitter and ask them what they prefer, than you wont make the wrong decision. In your case a smart decision and a honest answer would be to tile up to the kitchen, you could save quite bit of metres having a large kitchen. one more thing would you like large tile or more narrow? the large tile are 24x96cm the narrow tile are 16x96cm more photo...See MoreDesign dilema for bottom of stairs in hallway - wall partly knocked!
Comments (5)If you don't physically need a handrail on that side you could just rebuild the wall at that point, only to about 18 inches high topped off with as wide a board as you can fit. Then you could use it to display something, put those things on that are waiting to go upstairs, or a perch when you have loads off guests, family or grandchildren around. Another way round the problem, but probably too late for you now, is to build the bottom couple of steps from a different material, say tile or stone to match a floor if the rest is to be carpeted, and start the newel/handrail at the changeover point....See MoreTop of Stairs/Laminate dilema
Comments (1)Hi Mark, we had a small stairway (just 3 stairs) done in LVT, you can get edging strips which are made to bridge the join and create a safe edge to the step. Our was LVT meeting LVT rather than laminate meeting the existing wooden tread, but they came in many different profiles and colours, so I am sure there would be a suitable option. I was really not sure at all about having the chrome against the wood, but the options for a wood look edging strip were way off from a colour match perspective. You may find a better match in wood than we did. Now that they are fitted I really like them and everyone else seems to love them. Here is a pic of how they turned out:...See MoreFloor plans - anything you'd change?
Comments (25)I've followed this thread over the last few days and thought about it a lot so here are my suggestions based on how I feel a family could best enjoy this house on a daily basis. UPSTAIRS Master bedoom - I would definitely go along the lines of J's and G's suggestions and centralise the bed. I wouldn't want to block off one of the lovely windows to create a dressing room in what could be an amazing sunfilled room. Blocking off would lose the wow factor and result in a basic bedroom with an odd shaped roof. You might consider dispensing with the vaulted ceiling if you are concerned the room may be too cavernous. Bedroom 4 - as original plan (no en-suite) I would use as one of the girls rooms and by the side of it create the Main bathroom - make this as spacious as you can. Even though this will be a family bathroom spend money here and make it a space where a luxury bathing experience can be enjoyed too Bedrooms 2 and 3 - make one of these a decent sized room for the other girl (no en-suite) and the remaining one a guest room with simple en-suite shower room/wc DOWNSTAIRS Study- leave smaller as original plan WC/cupboard - make this one space that is disabled compliant if possible and incorporates a cloakroom. Dispense with the shower unless you have a specific use for one. You will already have 3 other showers upstairs. Utility room - this is the most important to me. Make this a larger room using some of the allocated wc/shower room space. Let it be a laundry room and "mud room". In other words a room where the family can enter the house on dirty/wet days and remove/clean outdoor clothing. This is the room where I might consider another shower if any family member has a job or hobby whereby they need to wash off before entering the main house. For this room I would suggest this drying item that I purchased last year and would hand on heart recommend Julu laundry ladder. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/402990398597?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=sxy03I6aRZi&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=7sxWwvIeSU-&var=673181985572&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY I bought it in the largest size and fit it above a small radiator. A full load can be dried on it and I really only use my drier for towels now. It's already paid for itself in saved electricity! Oh and no washing draped over other radiators for airing! So that's my contribution to the mix. One thing I would say is don't try to incorporate everything on your wish list or future proof it too much resulting in what should be a modern spacious house having poky, cramped spaces. Beware the pocket doors!...See MoreClaire Nicholson
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