#GEORGIAN HOUSING STYLE FULL#

We had to get precast concrete, made to order, for the window surrounds. We used the same joiner for the windows and the kitchen. The wood in the kitchen is tulip wood, we chose it because itвЂ™s very stable вЂ“ it doesnвЂ™t warp. We only wanted natural materials, no plastic. How did you go about sourcing other materials for the project? We eventually managed to convince them our design was better suited to the surroundings. We had multiple meetings on site and showed that none of the neighbours had dormer windows, the buildings to the left and to the right of us were two storey. The main difficulty with planning had to do with the windows as they wanted it to be a storey and a half which would have taken away from the look. Did you come across any issues with the planners? The kitchen is a good size, the bar stools are a nice addition that we use quite often. Especially in winter when we close the shutters, you get a warm cosy feeling. The range provides great warmth and atmosphere, we really enjoy it. вЂWe looked up what was fashionable in Georgian times for door handle styles, skirting boards and architraves. The larder room hides the unsightly items. We wanted it to be big and workable and didnвЂ™t want anything modern on show, so everything is concealed apart from appliances that match the range cooker.

#GEORGIAN HOUSING STYLE FULL#

We went the full hog with a circular hallway which in turn dictated we have a circular staircase.ДЄt the design stage we spent a lot of time on the kitchen and snug because these two rooms are where we knew weвЂ™d be spending pretty much all of our time. We also wanted to introduce a lotВ of curves, simply because theyвЂ™re more interesting than straight lines. We started with the site and in terms of orientation we wanted the house to be facing dead south, with the kitchen eastward, the front door getting full sun at 12 noon and the orangery benefiting from it in the evening. Photography: Rayoo Photography, What was the design process like? (prefix with 048 calling from ROI) 3835 5111 Architect: Paul McAlister Architects,, tel.

Georgian housing style