The layout change that I decided to make over the last weekend has changed the course of the building work...the builder found that the stud wall on the side of the reception room actually had two layers of walls, which is unnecessary, and would not let me install 5 cm diameter waste pipe I need for the washer/dryer unit in the bathroom. The suggestion was to get rid of one layer of the wall, and rebuild the wall to fit the waste pipe. It will cost me more, but that's the only way I could have 160+cm x 320cm space that I need to fit in everything I need (and want.)
The builder also found that the bathroom/kitchen ceiling could be lifted for 25cm, which is actually a great news, as there is no window for this room and I fear that it could be a bit claustrophobic. The old ceiling is now taken away from bathroom/kitchen area, and I now see the former ceiling. Looks like bathroom/kitchen area used to be part of the bedroom. I'm also seeing the reminiscent of the old door that used to be probably an entrance to the bedroom. Interesting to see the history of what has been done with this flat.
There are so much involved with more money spent than initially ear-marked on the building works, so I decided that I will do everything that I can think of to increase the property value...not something I thought of when I embarked on this project. The last bit of luxury that I thought I wouldn't need is a dishwasher. I never found the need for it, but I've been thinking of it after my friend in Germany told me that it uses less water and is better for the environment. I've been also talking with few people and realized that dishwasher means true luxury, especially for the flats with limited space such as in London. So here I am, going all out, with new dishwasher ordered to be installed with the new kitchen unit.
The place is really bare, with electric works being done with many holes in the ceiling and walls. It can't get barer than this....next week the re-building will start with some decorative work.
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