Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Decided on a granny flat instead... 9May 08, 2018 7:25 am Hillsbuilds little things like the height and size of light switches and power outlets. The other thing I've thought about is the placement of lights themselves. As I can't do ladders, I want some mid-height lighting such as sconces. That way, if the overheads blow out, I can still see until I can get my son or someone else to change the overheads... Depending on the eventual size of the GF, I might even put in those smart lights that turn on and off as you leave or enter a room... Some power points should have usb plugs... Heating and cooling will be essential considerations. I don't do either summer or winter very well. I am thinking about designing a really cool built-in, lockable cupboard in the main living area to accommodate my dual-screen computer. That way, I can close it off when I am not using it, and my granddaughter can't get into it... Re: Decided on a granny flat instead... 10May 11, 2018 5:04 pm I'm sketching out a few rough plans before I go to an architect. I've seen some designs where people put the European-style cupboard laundries in the bathrooms. I'm okay with that, but then the bathroom will have an external door. I find that just a bit too creepy. Am thinking I will have to sacrifice a few metres of bedroom space and after-midnight convenience to put an extra wide hallway between the bedroom and bathroom with the cupboard laundry there. I can turn it into a kind of "mudroom" area, so that might work... And I will not have overhead cupboards in the kitchen. Maybe an open shelf or two. My current kitchen has no overheads and it's great to have all that open bench space without the claustrophobia. I'll miss out on some storage, but can find ways to deal with that (such as not buying appliances I don't need). I would suggest you simply go and talk to council about your proposal, most councils are getting onboard with ancillary dwellings. There is no benefit in keeping it… 1 4473 I think I know the answer but just checking to see if anyone has had experience with it. I want to build a small 20 square metre retreat in my backyard, it will have a… 0 14978 Any advice on how to ensure the kit home granny flat that im thinking of buying will get council approval. The kit home companys wont release plans without a deposit and… 0 7842 |