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StairDesign: Garage Conversion into space for au-pair
This semi-detached property had been extended long before our clients bought it. A two storey side extension sitting behind and on top of the former garage space had turned this into a nearly double height utility and storage space, sitting on the lower drive way level and accessible by a small stair from the current kitchen.
The client wished to develop this into a separate little space for their new au-pair. We introduced massive side windows which have total privacy but great sunlight exposure and re-instated the original timber garage doors which featured small glass panes and could be used as a normal hinged entrance door as well as opening up the whole space to the semi-private cul-de-sac driveway with trees. Small in foot print but generous in height we designed a mezzanine level sleeping area on top of a small showerroom. The space saver stair doubles as shelf space as does the mezzanine balustrade. The colour scheme continues in the ensuite and kitchenette.
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