This new build bungalow in Co Donegal features bespoke finishes on a budget and a stunning garden.
In this article John Fingleton explains how he designed and built his new build bungalow, including:
- Buying a site with planning permission for a bungalow
- Redesign process keeping the modern bungalow frontage, adding more glazing
- How the new build was managed with foreman and direct labour
- Material choices for building fabric and finishes
- Complex roof design details
- Cost savings on roof covering and other elements
- Importance of garden design and how it came together
- Biophilic design for the interiors
- Scandi interiors: how to get the look on a budget
- Floor finishes and detailing, including shadow gap details
- Changes during construction
- Heating system choice and payback
- Secret to bespoke finishes on a budget
- Biggest splurge and favourite feature
- Floor plans, specification and timeline
Overview
Plot size: 0.35 acres
House size: 170 sqm
Bedrooms: 3
Construction: blockwork (cavity walls) and steel frame
Heating and hot water: air source heat pump
Ventilation: mechanical with heat recovery
