Easy on the eye

What you view from the outside is just as important as what you experience when you’re inside.

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A garden room extension with floor-to-ceiling glazing is impactful, but devote time to how a seamless open-plan kitchen, sitting and dining area will work visually from outdoors, too. If you have a driveway, think of it as an introduction to your home and not just the space to walk up to get to it. When the door opens, the staircase will set the tone for its overall look and feel – a huge detail that comes top of the list.

HOW DO YOU PLAN A GARDEN EXTENSION

In many cases planning permission and a building warrant are required, so it is important to factor time in for this when planning. It can take between six and 12 weeks for permission to be granted. Identify purpose early to determine how much space is needed and what position suits to achieve the right design and placement of your extension. It’s important to have an idea of your budget so you know what can be achieved from the outset.