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in Advice, Choosing the kitchen, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, Interiors, Kitchen and bathroom designs, On siteTailored Kitchen Design
The kitchen is nowadays at the centre of family life but for the self-builder it’s also at the heart of the budget. Here are the basics to design it successfully. It is a truth universally acknowledged – among kitchen designers, anyway – that kitchen planning for new builds should take place before anything is built, […] More
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in Advice, Choosing the kitchen, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, Interiors, Kitchen and bathroom designs, On sitePlanning the perfect kitchen
The key to a perfect kitchen isn’t just the ‘triangle’, it’s making sure it will adapt to your changing needs as a family. Roughly every five years your needs as a family will change. As the children grow up and, eventually move out of the house, you’ll see a shift in how living areas are […] More
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in NewsFire safety guidance warns against open fires and deep pan frying
Accidents while cooking in the kitchen account for half of the fires started in the home, a new publication by the Department of Housing reveals. The set of recommendations published today are in addition to existing guidance on the Department’s website. The Framework for Enhancing Fire Safety in Dwellings where concerns arise encourages homeowners to […] More
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in Cost 200-300, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Projects, Timber Frame, Two Storey, UlsterBuying a House To Renovate
Thinking of buying a house to renovate? Here’s an architect-led project that lays out how to do it on a budget. In this article we cover: Overview Original house: 120 sqmExtension: 24.5 sqmPurchase cost (2012): £140,000Construction cost: £36,000Total project cost: £58,000 including professional and application fees, kitchen and bathrooms, finishes, full garden works, lighting, appliances, etc.House value: £250,000 Thinking of buying […] More
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The Contemporary Bungalow
For Rodney and Emma McKay of Co Down, building a ‘traditional’ bungalow was out of the question. And the result is very different indeed to what you’d expect a one and half storey house to look like… In this article we cover: Light is everything in modern builds, and for her family home Emma wasn’t […] More
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in Block, Cost Under 200, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Munster, Projects, Two StoreyNorthern Light
When Mary and John Stewart of Co Cork decided to extend their family home, they knew exactly what they wanted. A north facing, yet light filled, extension… [agg_tabs theme=”dark”] [agg_tab title=”BUILD SPEC”] Build type: masonry with traditional cavity wall Insulation: 60mm partial fill cavity insulation and 62.5mm insulated plasterboard inside; timber roof with high density […] More
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