Renovating this 1950s seaside house meant rebuilding the structural supports for the cantilever bedroom that takes in the view.
In this article, we cover this cantilever house renovation project including:
- Story behind the historical, architecturally designed cantilever house
- How the homeowners used existing furniture from the 1960s as their starting point
- How the homeowners chose their architect – how they made their shortlist and why they chose theirs
- Choice of hiring architect as project manager and on what terms, how it went on site
- Choosing the builder and organising stage payments
- Changes made to the inside with full before and after floor plans
- Biggest splurge and budget saving tips
- LPG boiler sizing and underfloor vs radiators
- Electrics tips: whether to choose LEDs, pendant built from scratch
- Tiling tips: finding the right type, working with supplier and tiler to get the look
- Structural issues with the roof and choice of reroofing
- Cantilever supports: details of how it was redesigned and rebuilt
- Choice of hiring interior designer and why it saved them money
- Kitchen, utility room, and wardrobe designs with space saving tips
- Reason for build delays and top tips to keep on top of schedule
Overview
House size before: 200 sqm
House size after: 245 sqm
Plot size: 1 acre
Bedrooms: 5
Project cost: £400k
Construction: Steel and block
Heating and hot water: LPG boiler
Ventilation: mechanical
