Since then we've removed everything you can see in this picture, along with the sloping roof which wasn't taken down when the 1980's extension was built, despite there being a ceiling above it. The upside for us is that we now have a lovely high ceiling which gives the room a much more airy feel. We also demolished the stud wall on the adjoining wall and gained about 200ml in length so the room was getting bigger by the day.
This is work in progress but by taking down the end wall we've been able to insulate and sound proof it which we've done throughout the cottage as the wall is only 4 inches thick and also it will make it much warmer, especially as we have under floor heating downstairs.
To bring in more light our builder Kev suggested we had bi-fold doors in the back wall which I resisted for a long time as I wanted windows, but eventually he talked me into it and I'm so glad he did. They have made such a difference to the whole space and light now pours in, or rather it will when the box that's leaning up against it is removed!
Because we knocked out the wall to make the opening for the doors we decided to re-tile and re-rendered the back wall which has really smartened it up and it awaits a coat of paint to complete the look.
The scaffolding has eventually come down so we can now get the full effect of the beautiful local Delabole slates which we used to match the roof.
For the floor we decided to go with engineered oak which looks amazing and I'm delighted with the overall effect. The kitchen was bespoke and came from Preston Bissett Cabinets in Nottingham and you can contact the very talented Pat McCluskey on 0115 950 6291.
Dave, our friend and decorator is coming in next to start the finishing touches and I'll report on his progress next time. Until then enjoy the rest of the summer and you never know I might bump into you in Padstow if you visit.
