The blockwork of the garage has been completed, along with the encasing brick cladding. There will be a cohesive look between the detached double garage and the timber frame home as, although built with blocks, the brickwork has been matched for consistency. The beautiful bricks, provided by Vandersanden, have an aged feel that suits the […]
The build has reached one of the most thrilling stages for the client; kitchen installation! The generous space has been meticulously planned with Scandia’s in-house kitchen designer. Detailed drawings and 3D images were generated to ensure the room was exactly how the customer had envisaged. The wall units were chosen from Schroder’s Fenix range in […]
Outside the home the new garage is currently being constructed. The reinforced concrete slab has been laid in anticipation of the blockwork to be built on top. The detached double garage will ultimately be clad in the same brick as the house with matching roof tiles, giving a look of coordination.
This self build is edging closer to completion as second fix continues. The tiling is progressing throughout the new home, with all bathroom and wet room walls currently being covered. The carpenters are progressing with the custom staircase, as well as the internal doors.
There’s a considerable range in style when it comes to contemporary architectural designs; the shape of structures, as well as their exterior finishes, can vary significantly. The roofline may be angled or flat, the form balanced or asymmetric, the externals clad with timber, render, stone, brick, or a mixture of materials. However, buildings of the […]
The aluminium-clad timber front door has now been installed, keeping the new home warm and securing the second fix materials arriving on site. The entrance door, supplied by Norrsken, was fitted later than the rest of the glazing to avoid damage from trades passing in and out of the building. The contemporary style, with simple […]
The rooms are boarded and have been taped and jointed to reinforce the seams between the sheets of plasterboard. This method is used to prepare a wall for decoration and is an alternative to skim coating, where the entire surface of the plasterboard is covered with a thin layer of plaster. Outside traditional McCann Rustic […]
The first fix is coming to a close, with the majority of the electrical wiring and pipework that will be concealed within the studwork having been finished. The plasterboard phase has now begun with boards being fitted to the structural battens on walls and ceilings ready for plastering. All boards are from British Gypsum, with […]
The house was a hive of activity this week with teams of carpenters and electricians all working to finish first fix ready for the plasterboard to be installed. Externally, most of the brickwork has been completed – sections have been left either ready for the vertical wall hung tiles or for the balcony to be […]
For those looking to add character to their new home, taking inspiration and incorporating elements from past design styles can be a successful way of doing this. Utilising particular external finishes and features a modern building can blend in with its environment whilst also providing contemporary conveniences and low maintenance living. Much of what […]