New gaff - ideas for making it 'prettier'...

New gaff - ideas for making it 'prettier'...

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fastgerman

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Friday 23rd October 2015
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any thoughts appreciated :-)

except for knock it down and start again!



Currently thinking of an extension above the front door to add a bedroom above and a nice pillared porch (oak or brick).

Perhaps remove garage and line up with house and extend above.

Will add some pictures to match my ramblings :-)

fastgerman

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Friday 23rd October 2015
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tactical lizard

164 posts

130 months

Friday 23rd October 2015
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I quite like that, but minus man/PH points for removing the garage!

dazwalsh

6,095 posts

140 months

Friday 23rd October 2015
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Is be tempted with a retile to black slate then a nice chunky oak canopy over the front door.

hidetheelephants

23,732 posts

192 months

Friday 23rd October 2015
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The wide flat roof dormer looks awkward and the chimney needs a pot.

fastgerman

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Friday 23rd October 2015
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Thanks for inputs and any pictures appreciated :-)

Also any builder recommendations in Guildford welcome

hidetheelephants

23,732 posts

192 months

Friday 23rd October 2015
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A more expensive suggestion would be creating a multi-storey bay on the right hand side with a gable and roof extension above to create more space on the first floor.

hornetrider

63,161 posts

204 months

Friday 23rd October 2015
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I think it's the white dormer. If that was oak or cedar it would look better along with a nice chunky porch.

MitchT

15,788 posts

208 months

Friday 23rd October 2015
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fastgerman said:
This is definitely the direction I'd take it in.

Simpo Two

85,147 posts

264 months

Saturday 24th October 2015
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hornetrider said:
I think it's the white dormer. If that was oak or cedar it would look better along with a nice chunky porch.
Yep, and in the same vein disguise the very 1970s garage roof.

Boshly

2,776 posts

235 months

Saturday 24th October 2015
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Risotto

3,926 posts

211 months

Sunday 25th October 2015
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I'm not saying it wouldn't improve matters but personally I think the old white render/black frames/cedar cladding treatment is itself starting to look a bit dated.

These people specialise in what you're trying to do: http://www.backtofrontexteriordesign.com


fastgerman

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Sunday 25th October 2015
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Thanks guys and email received thanks, will take a look.

My only reservation about going modern is that it could be dated in 10 years. Classic tends to date better in my opinion.

Adding boxes and bi-folds isn't really for me but it is the best value for money on space.

Edited by fastgerman on Sunday 25th October 20:30

Welshbeef

49,633 posts

197 months

Sunday 25th October 2015
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fastgerman said:






What software did you use to create the first pic?

fastgerman

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Tuesday 27th October 2015
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Nothing exciting, just google images for 'chalet houses' :-)

There are some quite cool images online for glass clad/frames dormer roofs. If the windows were all done in the mid-grey aluminium with a framed dormer, it could make a good viewing area - nice views opposite the house.

Torn between the slate roof modern image above and the 'Hamptons Chalet' but with oak instead of white pillars

Jonesy23

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135 months

Tuesday 27th October 2015
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I've seen the 'slate modern roof' thing done before as a refurb.

First problem is they tend to look glaringly out of place compared to what's around them. Second problem is that you know it'll date really badly, like most 'modern' designs it soon ends up anything but.

The 'Hamptons Chalet' is more classical and ageless, and doesn't look like it would stick out like a sore thumb.

fastgerman

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Tuesday 27th October 2015
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Jonesy23 said:
I've seen the 'slate modern roof' thing done before as a refurb.

First problem is they tend to look glaringly out of place compared to what's around them. Second problem is that you know it'll date really badly, like most 'modern' designs it soon ends up anything but.

The 'Hamptons Chalet' is more classical and ageless, and doesn't look like it would stick out like a sore thumb.
Yes agreed, to help with the modern side of the argument, the slate tiles could be slightly different shades and the brick work could remain i.e. not rendered in white.

If the windows were also wood or grey aluminium along with a framed dormer so it is majority glass, it could look interesting.

It will come down to cost now I think as slightly leaning towards the 'Hamptons Chalet' look with the extension in the middle of the house coming into the drive.

Garage could be removed and a double oak car port added also.

Likely to change my mind again tomorrow...

http://www.houzz.co.uk/glass-roof-dormer


elliot_holder

200 posts

188 months

Tuesday 27th October 2015
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fastgerman said:
Thanks for inputs and any pictures appreciated :-)

Also any builder recommendations in Guildford welcome
I can thoroughly recommend DL Brickwork - http://dlbrickwork.co.uk/

If you want to come and look at their handywork in person I'm just down the road in Camberley.

fastgerman

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Tuesday 27th October 2015
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elliot_holder said:
I can thoroughly recommend DL Brickwork - http://dlbrickwork.co.uk/

If you want to come and look at their handywork in person I'm just down the road in Camberley.
Thanks Elliot

fastgerman

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Thursday 26th November 2015
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Thanks for the replies and apologies to those I haven't got back to especially if you have PM's/emailed me.

Haven't exchanged yet, couple of bits to resolve.

A question if you can see the photo I added on the first post. Will it be possible to build above the garage in line with the existing roofline?

The garage is attached and has been there since 1971. It is basically touching the boundary hedge. I'm unsure if this is classed as an outbuilding therefore 2.5m height is the limit or if its 4m - hoping it's 4m :-)