Edwardian North Yorkshire Renovation
Discussion
andrewjamesroberts said:
Harry Flashman said:
I quite like the mid-century look in Victorian houses as it stops it all feeling a bit old, and your decor is bang on for my money! We also bought this in the MADE.com sale. build quality is nothing like as good as the G-Plan (but better than IKEA/DFS), but it looks good, is comfortable for occasional use, and was less than £300...
Love the G plan looks great in the space. I know what you mean about some of the sofa places online!
We have gone with a Made.com sofa due to being happy with our Richie sofas in the blue room. We wanted a deep soft leather with a chaise on one side.
Having worked with Made on a few of our rooms (features & photo shoots) we get favourable terms on items we feature!
This is the one we went with (visited their show room to test)
https://www.made.com/luciano-left-hand-facing-corn...
Good morning!
Grabbing 5 mins for an update!
Over the last 5 months we have been basically camping in one of the bedrooms with a single induction hob and a microwave. It sucks really bad especially as we live near an M&S food so have been eating there microwave meals and put in about a stone and a half, so we were really looking forward to getting our kitchen in!
One of the things we were adamant to include was something a little controversial but it’s something I have craved after for a while now, To quote an idiot, “We’re going to build a wall” and unlike THAT wall this one will be finished in OSB yes you heard that right
Our builders think we are suffering from mental issues as it’s (to quote them) a f
king st material we use it as a throw away!
The bigger challenge was this was planned to be installed whilst we were on holiday in March so sat on a chair lift I was having to give instructions on how to structure is with small shadow gaps and how to get the “brick bond” right. After a few sketches sent via photo message we agree on how this is going to look
This included the Pantry
This was then sanded back and finished in a semi matte Osmo. It has been like marmite but TBH once everyone saw the finished (with kitchen) they got it (or at least they say they did!)
The final reveal of the wall will come once the kitchen is in.
Flooring
Our original brief was to retain the original flooring to be sanded back .... well this was a great plan but as with all great plans they rarely come into fruition!
It was a patchwork quilt of old new and knackered
In addition to that we realised that most the joists were knackered too
Two steps forward one step back!
This gave us a decision and ultimately a change of plan. One option was to fk the budget and go with a new floor probably parquet but after chatting to our designer thought with the Great Wall there would be too much going on with wood!
We decided to go for something a little different and much more cost effective.
The decision was to lay new softwood floorboards (super cheep - something like 2 quid a liner meter) but make something of it. After the re joisting exercise our joiner started:
The idea was to split the room into 2 by laying the floorboards down the room on the side without glass and then have them on a 45 degree angle where the glass was in line with the exposed steel beam
This was also finished in the Osmo Semi Matte.
The beauty with the floor was that A) it was cheep! B) We wanted an original floor so this will age and get gnarly with time C) can be sanded back if it gets stained etc.
Next update will be kitchen install!
Grabbing 5 mins for an update!
Over the last 5 months we have been basically camping in one of the bedrooms with a single induction hob and a microwave. It sucks really bad especially as we live near an M&S food so have been eating there microwave meals and put in about a stone and a half, so we were really looking forward to getting our kitchen in!
One of the things we were adamant to include was something a little controversial but it’s something I have craved after for a while now, To quote an idiot, “We’re going to build a wall” and unlike THAT wall this one will be finished in OSB yes you heard that right
Our builders think we are suffering from mental issues as it’s (to quote them) a f
king st material we use it as a throw away!The bigger challenge was this was planned to be installed whilst we were on holiday in March so sat on a chair lift I was having to give instructions on how to structure is with small shadow gaps and how to get the “brick bond” right. After a few sketches sent via photo message we agree on how this is going to look
This included the Pantry
This was then sanded back and finished in a semi matte Osmo. It has been like marmite but TBH once everyone saw the finished (with kitchen) they got it (or at least they say they did!)
The final reveal of the wall will come once the kitchen is in.
Flooring
Our original brief was to retain the original flooring to be sanded back .... well this was a great plan but as with all great plans they rarely come into fruition!
It was a patchwork quilt of old new and knackered
In addition to that we realised that most the joists were knackered too
Two steps forward one step back!
This gave us a decision and ultimately a change of plan. One option was to f
k the budget and go with a new floor probably parquet but after chatting to our designer thought with the Great Wall there would be too much going on with wood!We decided to go for something a little different and much more cost effective.
The decision was to lay new softwood floorboards (super cheep - something like 2 quid a liner meter) but make something of it. After the re joisting exercise our joiner started:
The idea was to split the room into 2 by laying the floorboards down the room on the side without glass and then have them on a 45 degree angle where the glass was in line with the exposed steel beam
This was also finished in the Osmo Semi Matte.
The beauty with the floor was that A) it was cheep! B) We wanted an original floor so this will age and get gnarly with time C) can be sanded back if it gets stained etc.
Next update will be kitchen install!
Edited by andrewjamesroberts on Sunday 9th June 08:19
I have been watching some of the current telly programmes such as The100k House and Your Home made Perfect where they use unexpected materials like you have done. The effect is usually quite striking and suits the design of the space very well. I am looking forward to seeing your completed room as I suspect it will be stunning (as with the other spaces in your house!) 
Wozy68 said:
You’ve laid a softwood floor 
Modern softwood bought off the shelf is way way softer than the original boards that your replacing.
Never ever let your better half wear heels (especially pointed heels) on that floor.
Best prepare yourself for shrinkage also.
Echo this, we had a pine floor in our old place. It didn't shrink but it marked with every stiletto heel. It's ok if you don't mind the hammered effect but it wasn't for me. Modern softwood bought off the shelf is way way softer than the original boards that your replacing.
Never ever let your better half wear heels (especially pointed heels) on that floor.
Best prepare yourself for shrinkage also.
We understand what comes with soft wood flooring our hallway has it with the same oil plus stain.
We wanted the worn look on the floor and will get it especially with a 9 month old dropping things on it!
Worse case (as the boards needed replacing any way we have spent a couple of hundred quid with something that we have to sand back every few years!
We wanted the worn look on the floor and will get it especially with a 9 month old dropping things on it!
Worse case (as the boards needed replacing any way we have spent a couple of hundred quid with something that we have to sand back every few years!
Woah sorry about the lack of updates on this thread! My wife keeps bugging me to post an update on here.
We are now pretty much complete in the kitchen area and most of the way through the outdoor space. So I guess this is a “final reveal post” credit to Karen @ making spaces for the photos
Let’s start with the kitchen!
We wanted to have a Matt black kitchen all along for this space and had our mind set of matching these with machined brass handles and a dekton worktop.
We spent some time looking for the kitchen and nearly going for an Ikea one as it fitted the bill in terms of colour but it would have been a Bain in the ass to put together as our builder flat refused to!
We also spent an age looking for appliances that were black with black handles.
The two best appliances were the Fisher Pykel draw dishwasher and the Samsung inbuilt downdraft induction hob which works surprisingly well!
We also built a pantry which we absolutely love seen on the back right of the kitchen.
Next is the other side of the room where we have a dining space overlooking the garden and a seating area with Matt black limewash paint and a painting commissioned by a good friend of mine
The outdoor space can’t go without a mention. This area needs a big of render on the block work and the outdoor kitchen building but we are nearly there!
We are wanting to get a TV for this room but don’t want a big unit or to mount it on the wall. The only thing we have seen is the Samsung Serif which looks great but is over priced for what it is.
We are massively pleased with the result and if anyone wants to know any specifics about the build that please ask questions!
We are now pretty much complete in the kitchen area and most of the way through the outdoor space. So I guess this is a “final reveal post” credit to Karen @ making spaces for the photos
Let’s start with the kitchen!
We wanted to have a Matt black kitchen all along for this space and had our mind set of matching these with machined brass handles and a dekton worktop.
We spent some time looking for the kitchen and nearly going for an Ikea one as it fitted the bill in terms of colour but it would have been a Bain in the ass to put together as our builder flat refused to!
We also spent an age looking for appliances that were black with black handles.
The two best appliances were the Fisher Pykel draw dishwasher and the Samsung inbuilt downdraft induction hob which works surprisingly well!
We also built a pantry which we absolutely love seen on the back right of the kitchen.
Next is the other side of the room where we have a dining space overlooking the garden and a seating area with Matt black limewash paint and a painting commissioned by a good friend of mine
The outdoor space can’t go without a mention. This area needs a big of render on the block work and the outdoor kitchen building but we are nearly there!
We are wanting to get a TV for this room but don’t want a big unit or to mount it on the wall. The only thing we have seen is the Samsung Serif which looks great but is over priced for what it is.
We are massively pleased with the result and if anyone wants to know any specifics about the build that please ask questions!
Interesting comment regarding the Ikea kitchen - we've got one and had no complaints from our joiner who installed it. I built the carcasses and then he put it in over a number of evenings once he'd finished the day installing hand-built kitchens.
House looks excellent, I drove past it the other day and said 'ooh look there's that house off Pistonheads', resulting in suitably odd look from my wife.
I'm trying to persuade her to go for the dark walls in our place but the room I think it would suit doesn't have the best light.
House looks excellent, I drove past it the other day and said 'ooh look there's that house off Pistonheads', resulting in suitably odd look from my wife.
I'm trying to persuade her to go for the dark walls in our place but the room I think it would suit doesn't have the best light.
soxboy said:
Interesting comment regarding the Ikea kitchen - we've got one and had no complaints from our joiner who installed it. I built the carcasses and then he put it in over a number of evenings once he'd finished the day installing hand-built kitchens.
House looks excellent, I drove past it the other day and said 'ooh look there's that house off Pistonheads', resulting in suitably odd look from my wife.
I'm trying to persuade her to go for the dark walls in our place but the room I think it would suit doesn't have the best light.
That was the point we had to build it and couldn’t be bothered! To be honest the kitchen we went for in the end was a local independent business and the kitchen was measured came ridged and our joiner used to work for them and had experience with the system so all was good. House looks excellent, I drove past it the other day and said 'ooh look there's that house off Pistonheads', resulting in suitably odd look from my wife.
I'm trying to persuade her to go for the dark walls in our place but the room I think it would suit doesn't have the best light.
I’m going to pretend like I know what I’m talking about now but if your room is naturally dark embrace it. Any white paint you put in there will be altered by the lack of light and end up not looking great. We have always been told to work with dark rooms by going dark then using pops of colour to bring it to life and clever lighting.
I would highly recommend our designer as she has helped us make many of the bold choices.
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