Garden decking & kitchen pictures (before & after)
Discussion
Old kitchen:
New kitchen: Fitted with galaxy black granite tiles inc heated floor and white gloss unit facias, integrated television in granite tile pillar (still waiting for the new dining chairs and blinds to arrive)
Conservatory opening out onto the decked area: Galaxy granite tiles (heated flooring) waiting for the rest of the furniture and the blinds to arrive, perspex ceiling plastered and covered internally.
Garden revamp: half the garden has been decked, right hand side of the garden is divided for the dogs (not photographed) the bottom of the garden is divided for the kids area (not photographed)
Completed:
To the right of the garden is around another 3/4 of space which is surrounded by the rendered walls with garden lights to each area, the patio that i'm standing on to take these photographs leads to the rear access of the garage, the space in between the patio and the garage is going to be converted into a bbq area combined with another seating area, i'm also planning on fitting an awning over this area attached to the side of the house. The property itself is a with space over the adjoining garage to build, i'm hoping to add another bedroom with the extension altering the existing box room into a walk in wardrobe and extended bathroom over the side of the house with a dormer style window in the pitched roof at the front
Thanks for looking, feedback welcomed!
New kitchen: Fitted with galaxy black granite tiles inc heated floor and white gloss unit facias, integrated television in granite tile pillar (still waiting for the new dining chairs and blinds to arrive)
Conservatory opening out onto the decked area: Galaxy granite tiles (heated flooring) waiting for the rest of the furniture and the blinds to arrive, perspex ceiling plastered and covered internally.
Garden revamp: half the garden has been decked, right hand side of the garden is divided for the dogs (not photographed) the bottom of the garden is divided for the kids area (not photographed)
Completed:
To the right of the garden is around another 3/4 of space which is surrounded by the rendered walls with garden lights to each area, the patio that i'm standing on to take these photographs leads to the rear access of the garage, the space in between the patio and the garage is going to be converted into a bbq area combined with another seating area, i'm also planning on fitting an awning over this area attached to the side of the house. The property itself is a with space over the adjoining garage to build, i'm hoping to add another bedroom with the extension altering the existing box room into a walk in wardrobe and extended bathroom over the side of the house with a dormer style window in the pitched roof at the front
Thanks for looking, feedback welcomed!
Just about to start something like this myself this weekend , with raised rendered walls/ flowerbeds, which blocks did you use to build this? Also, cant tell if you have raised flower beds, but if you have, are you confident the render wont lift with the constant damp of the earth against the other side, and did you make release holes at the bottom of the beds incase too much water/pressure builds up against the wall (as said, if the current spring weather is anything to go by we are looking at a wet summer!)?
Harry Flashman said:
I was about to question not leaving any grass - but that decked area looks superb, with the white walls. Sort of like a luxury beachside villa look.
I'll reserve judgement about how well it fits in with the surroundings until I see the daytime shots. I suspect I'd want beds the full length of the sides and back to grow something like bamboo to shield the neighbours.Looks lovely so far though.
Steve H said:
That looks really good, did you do most if it yourself? I have to say the kitchen looked good before as well. Just one thing, if that is a drain cover outside the conservatory have you left an inspection cover of some sort?
Steve
I have bricked around it and built it into the patio. (pictures to follow)Steve
satans worm said:
Just about to start something like this myself this weekend , with raised rendered walls/ flowerbeds, which blocks did you use to build this? Also, cant tell if you have raised flower beds, but if you have, are you confident the render wont lift with the constant damp of the earth against the other side, and did you make release holes at the bottom of the beds incase too much water/pressure builds up against the wall (as said, if the current spring weather is anything to go by we are looking at a wet summer!)?
The flower beds go down to the footings with release holes under the decking, the render finishes just under the decking. They are standard blocks laid flat face down on each other (see early photos) i've raised the decked area to create split levels, the deck starts two rows up from the footings.Edited by Number 5 on Thursday 13th May 21:42
Harry Flashman said:
I was about to question not leaving any grass - but that decked area looks superb, with the white walls.
I have those black granite tiles in my kitchen after the refurb. I say this with feeling - good luck keeping them clean and smear free!
We still have grass to the right, i'm just about to re-turf it as i tried some astroturf but it looks crap!I have those black granite tiles in my kitchen after the refurb. I say this with feeling - good luck keeping them clean and smear free!
I agree the tiles are a nightmare to keep clean, ive tried all sorts but the only real way to make them shine is down on my hands and knees to hand buff them, what do you do to keep yours looking good? Any tips welcomed!
From the bottom:
Daylight shot, adding more plants this weekend along with the furniture:
Kids area at the bottom of garden, i'm going to re-turf this and add a wooden playhouse (all those bits over the turf are bits of bark and sea shells that my three old decided to throw everywhere!)
Steps down into play area:
Steps:
Daylight shot, adding more plants this weekend along with the furniture:
Kids area at the bottom of garden, i'm going to re-turf this and add a wooden playhouse (all those bits over the turf are bits of bark and sea shells that my three old decided to throw everywhere!)
Steps down into play area:
Steps:
Number 5 said:
Harry Flashman said:
I was about to question not leaving any grass - but that decked area looks superb, with the white walls.
I have those black granite tiles in my kitchen after the refurb. I say this with feeling - good luck keeping them clean and smear free!
We still have grass to the right, i'm just about to re-turf it as i tried some astroturf but it looks crap!I have those black granite tiles in my kitchen after the refurb. I say this with feeling - good luck keeping them clean and smear free!
I agree the tiles are a nightmare to keep clean, ive tried all sorts but the only real way to make them shine is down on my hands and knees to hand buff them, what do you do to keep yours looking good? Any tips welcomed!
Really liking your garden by the way - top job, and exactly the sort of thing I shall go for; with plenty of hardy mediterranean plants in large earthenware pots.
I thought he did a good job considering it was his first go at it!Gassing Station | Homes, Gardens and DIY | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff