LIVING IN STYLE


A contemporary two-sided fireplace was cosen to work wit the large sliding door which leads into the cinema room


CONTACTS/ SUPPLIERS


ARCHITECT


Concept Eight Architects www.concept8.co.uk


BUILDER, ELECTRICS, HEATING, VENTILATION LS Builder www.lsbuilders.co.uk


TRIPLE GLAZING Internorm www.internorm.com


JOINERY Inspired Woodwork www.inspired-woodwork.co.uk


GLAZING Thames Valley Window Company www.tvwindows.com


KITCHEN Espresso Design www.espressodesign.co.uk


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were fortunate that our builders managed to order most items before Covid supply issues occurred and material costs rocketed,” says Paul. “Six months later, and we would probably have paid around 50% more for the build.” Aluminium slim frame glazing was installed, with UV glass and integrated electric blinds operated by solar power. “Pernilla insisted on triple glazing, and they’re pretty hefty windows,” says Paul. “With so much glass in the design, we had to be careful it didn’t turn into a greenhouse, but actually the house is extremely comfortable and holds a fairly constant temperature all year round.”


Additional frameless glass was supplied by one of the builder’s contacts in Lithuania as a way to save money and remain within budget. The kitchen cut-out window is one huge sheet of glass and was transported to the UK, together with glass panels for the atrium. “Everything was manually lifted without cranes, and it took about 10 people using scaffolding to install the heavy glass panels above the dining table, which are around 10 metres up,” says Paul. “I just shut my eyes and hoped for the best, but fortunately everything slotted into place.” The proposed size of the hallway window to the front elevation was reduced as a means to save money on the build, and the architect designed stylish louvred timber privacy panels for the glass, which may be removed for cleaning. In the hallway, the original plan for a large, four-metre glass roof panel was replaced


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 tree rooigts as a ore econoical option. “We needed to watch the budget, and didn’t choose to install integrated technology, although we do have an alarm system with CCTV,” says Paul. “We also have an air source heat pump, wic powers te underoor eating ut was noisier than expected. This was resolved by installing a (costly) soundproof cabinet, and we also have a mechanical ventilation and heat recoer sste wic proides airfiltered ventilation throughout the house.” Paul was able to be on site most days and ound te interior fitout to e te ost stressul part of the project. “Every time I turned up on site  got it wit around  uestions and decisions which needed to be made immediately. There’s only so much you can pre-plan and anticipate, but our builders and architects were extremely accommodating and made some changes as we went along.” When it came to the interiors, Pernilla and Paul worked with project architect Louisa, who presented the couple with various options for every room. “Once again we had a wish list and wanted a fairly blank canvas to be able to display our artwork,” says Paul. “Being Scandinavian, Pernilla prefers a muted palette of greys and blues, and brighter colours were then added with the art.” iple engineered oak ooring was laid oer te underoor eating and te ail looked at hundreds of pictures on Pinterest for interior inspiration. Finding the perfect kitchen cabinets for their home proved challenging, and eventually Paul saw a picture of an American open plan kitchen with wood veneer panelling


BATHROOMS Ashford Plumbing & Heating Supplies


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FLOORING Vincent Flooring www.incentooring.co.uk


LIGHTING Holloways of Ludlow www.ollowasoudlow.co Lights.co.uk


jul/aug 2024


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