colour and depth to the kitchen design. Contemporary clean lines, high gloss cabinets and integrated appliances unite in this bright open space, which has been designed for mod- ern family living as well as relaxed entertaining. A flush fitted induction hob with extractor that rises from the worktop and an innovative boiling and chilled water tap completes the installation. As part of the open plan kitchen/dining/
family area, the snug seating area has been created. Further Swedish triple glazed patio doors open out onto surrounding patio areas, with electronic blinds and voiles filtering through the sunlight. Adjoining the kitchen is a generous utility
room which houses the washing machine, a separate sink and a cloak/boots cupboard.
Staircase
The Show House staircase has a soft combination of birch treads and risers, painted strings and glass balustrade. Scandia-Hus offers a range of Swedish staircase styles ranging from very contemporary light birch wood with glass balustrade to traditional oak with banisters. Scandia-Hus’ architects work with the space
to find the best staircase solution to transition from ground to first floor whilst in keeping with the whole property design.
Bedrooms
A striking feature of the rooms on the first floor is that all have high ceilings and triple glazed
windows that go right up into the apex of the roof. For the master bedroom, this has enabled Scandia-Hus to suspend an impressive chandelier light fixture in the middle of the room. A generous sized master ensuite and a Juliet balcony finishes off this master suite. In the third bedroom, one wall has been pre-
pared into a magnetic feature wall using British Gypsum’s Thistle Magnetic Plaster to create an interactive study space. Scandia-Hus design houses around customers lifestyle so thought this product should be showcased to customers.
Heating system
An attractive outbuilding has been designed to accommodate the hot water cylinder and boiler. A Vaillant Ground Source Heat Pump (with two boreholes of over 100 metres each) powers the underfloor heating and the hot water system. The Heat Recovery Ventilation System is
housed in the utility cupboard. The extract fan within the ventilation system extracts stale, moist air from the wet rooms (kitchen, utility and bathrooms). This stale air is passed through a heat exchanger, which is then used to pre-warm incoming fresh air. This ensures a fresher, warmer and more comfortable environment. The system reduces your heating bills and improves your air quality.
First floor construction
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