Houzz Discussions

Hello,I know there are differences in how microcement and polished concrete are applied, but are there any significant differences in terms of (1) look/aesthetic and (2) durability, or anything e...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6080904/microcement-vs-polished-concrete/

We have applied for a first floor side elevation extension that has been denied due to the orientation of the plot and the neighbours bedroom window.We have now decided to keep our 3 bed detached...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6080853/what-are-your-thoughts-on-floorplan/

Hi everyone!I am pretty rubbish with interior design so in need of help and ideas, I have recently recarpeted, repainted in grey and have sofas which look grey in one light and purplish in anothe...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6080414/help-with-grey-lounge-ideas/

What did we think tonight??

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6080377/your-garden-made-perfect/

Finally moved the boiler so I could knock half of the boiler room into our en-suite to enlarge it. Finally have a large walk in shower and double sink ive always wanted. Digital shower controls w...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6080352/en-suite-refurb/

Two years after moving in we are finally doing our bedroom. Wardrobes, carpets, lighting the works.We have a small en-suite which whilst relatively new isnt great and my partner and I are constan...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6080334/renovate-en-suite-at-the-same-time-as-bedroom/

Having had good advice on Houzz previously, I would like your opinions on the layout of the bungalow overall and how to improve the layout of the kitchen as there are a number of doors. The photo...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6080319/design-of-bungalow-and-kitchen-layout/

Having had good advice on Houzz before I would be grateful for opinions on layout of this bungalow, in particular the kitchen layout as it is tricky because of the number of doors. Thank you.

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6080311/bungalow-layout/

Hello How would you decorate/arrange a room like this?

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6080241/1960s-town-house-help/

We're moving into a new house with our 2 children but the current bathroom doesn't have a bath. It has a separate toilet so we don't need to fit a toilet in this space. Ideally we'd like a separa...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6080235/small-bathroom-layout-help/

My husband and I are divided on black taps (sink and shower) for our bathroom renovation, I think they look sleek and modern and he says they will show all the dirt and limescale (we live in Lond...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6080234/black-bathroom-taps-do-they-show-all-the-dirt/

Hi - hope you're keeping well!My other half and I have started putting together ideas for our house renovation. The plans involve opening up the ground floor to create a kitchen / diner / lounge....

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6080122/kitchen-design-dilema/

I am planning to do a 6 meter rear extension on my end of the terraced house (the width of the house is circa 6 meters). I can not decide to go with a double pitch roof with Velux windows or a fl...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6080114/6m-rear-extension-double-pitch-roof-or-flat-roof-with-lantern/

Hi, please could I have a recommended supplier for gym rubber flooring please in Berks/Bucks area SL2, for a gym I am designing. Many thanks

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6080112/rubber-gym-flooring-required/

I had planned a full height stone splashback so I'm very unhappy about 7 holes being cut for 5 isolation switches and 2 double sockets in the one run of units/ counter.I've spoken to an electrici...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6080107/kitchen-isolator-switches/

Hoping for some fresh insights into our proposed plans.Firstly, the loft conversion: Were hoping to get an en-suite (with shower) and maybe even a walk-in/built-in wardrobes. Trying to maximise t...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6079832/loft-conversion-and-extension-layout-quandary/

Hi, we visited today the construction site and we believe that the 1st floor is quite tight in space...it does not feel right, especially around the escalier. Our idea would be to remove partly t...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6079781/bedroom-design-dillema/

Hello again everyone. We have just had a new driveway and wondered what style gates you all think would work best with our house. We are very nervous about making the wrong choice. I quite like w...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6078944/driveway-entrance-gates-advice-and-opinions-please/

Hi, we have blocked up our kitchen wall and its a plain white canvas. in the future we will change our kitchen and the units will be on this wall but in the meantime, I would love ideas of what s...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6075943/blank-wall-ideas-help-please/

Hi. Would love peoples opinions on herringbone or brick tile pattern? Shiny or Matt? Looking to create something similar in downstairs toilet & we differ on pattern style. Any suggestions greatly...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6074836/tile-pattern-advice-please/

Hi,We've recently knocked two walls out which separated our old kitchen from our dining room. We're now left with the chimney in the room which we intend to open up for a double-sided burner. The...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6060949/lighting-ideas-for-weird-dining-room/

Dear all, we're having a large extension done soon and I wanted to ask people who had had extensions done which major elements they felt were a good investment (for themselves, more than resale v...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6057062/what-were-worthwhile-investments-in-your-extension/

We have made the decision to respray and replace glass in current front doors and garage doors rather than replace them. The current doors have red stained glass pattern in the window, and the bl...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/6033271/garage-door-and-front-door-repaint-asap-help-please/

We're looking to buy a small terraced house but unfortunately the houses we can afford tend to have the classic 'stairs across the middle' layout where the stairs cut through the front two recept...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/5973330/moving-stairs-90%C2%B0-in-small-terraced-house/

Hello all,We are looking for help designing our small garden.It is triangular as we are on a corner and the 'point' of the garden is generally in the shade.We are keen on having raised beds with ...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/5901532/small-triangle-garden-suggestions/

I've had a good long look through the forum's and I don't think I can find a thread relating to this but please point me in the right direction if I've missed one.I have recently had fitted a How...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/5640163/what-colour-should-i-paint-walls-to-match-howdens-cashmere-kitchen/

I am about to order the BORA basic induction hob with downdraft extractor. The basic comes in a cheaper, slightly smaller version with 4 separate cooking fields or the more expensive (+1000!!!) a...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/4756827/bora-induction-hob-with-down-draft/

Hi we're doubling the size of our existing kitchen/diner.Original ceiling will be flat with led spots (with dimmers), the other half will be a vaulted ceiling with 2 Velux windows. We are install...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/3849287/help-with-lighting-in-our-kitchen-diner-extension-please/

We have a south facing garden and are building an extension and intend to install large sliding doors and full width skylights (one at each end of the extension to bring light deep into the house...

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/3632116/will-a-skylight-in-a-south-facing-house-make-it-overheat/

Is there any software that would show what my house would look like if I was to put Weatherboard on the FRONT TOP HALF?

https://www.houzz.com/uk/discussions/636787/i-would-like-to-see-what-my-house-would-look-like-weatherboarded/