Back 2 years ago we first started work on our new kitchen extension
This was to be my first ever full build and a massive learning curve was ahead
We had the funds to buy the materials but not for labor hence the need and want to learn how to build
Most of what i have learnt on this project has come from watching hrs of youtube vids and sifting google for how to,s - Now really anything is possible when you put your mind to it !!
One big challenge was to make this room feel big and airy but also keep it in with the feel of the old part of the cottage - most of this was done by thinking on the go and trying different materials and designs on paper first
This was to be my first ever full build and a massive learning curve was ahead
We had the funds to buy the materials but not for labor hence the need and want to learn how to build
Most of what i have learnt on this project has come from watching hrs of youtube vids and sifting google for how to,s - Now really anything is possible when you put your mind to it !!
One big challenge was to make this room feel big and airy but also keep it in with the feel of the old part of the cottage - most of this was done by thinking on the go and trying different materials and designs on paper first
We fitted a 15 ft steel beam in the ridge of the roof so we could fully vault the ceilings and add a roof light and the old reclaimed beams we already had to really bring out the old feel - This part has taken over 50hrs to complete although there are a few bits that need final finishing
Another part we worked real hard on was the hidden storage in the floor - mini cellar Again this changed as we worked and was to be 3 times the size it is now but we hit bed rock where we wanted to make it and had to readjust the size to the softer material at the time as the cement was ordered and we were working to a time frame
Another part we worked real hard on was the hidden storage in the floor - mini cellar Again this changed as we worked and was to be 3 times the size it is now but we hit bed rock where we wanted to make it and had to readjust the size to the softer material at the time as the cement was ordered and we were working to a time frame
More to come