pm1961
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Hi, this is my build coming to an end, so I hope you enjoy the photo sequence.
It's difficult to know what to include..... this is a small sample, so I hope I've got the balance right.
The entire project was to extend and convert a typical mid 50's detached single garage to a self contained unit of bedroom with shower room and the extension to form a sitting/cinema room. The larger picture is that we have a much bigger follow on project of extending our bungalow. I've done a few self builds/rebuilds over the years. I've done the mobile home. I've done the living in squalour in a couple of rooms whilst the rest is a building site. I'm getting too old for all that now, so I wanted to at least have a small but finished separate accomodation whilst we did that build. The longer term plan is that when we've moved back into the main property, we have a lovely annex available for visiting family and friends. In retirement, it could also be an Air BnB type opportunity...... but with some of the kit in there, I'm not sure my faith in fellow humans is that high...........
So, about the cinema/sitting room. It's not huge at 3.5m square..... and I know those proportions ain't good for audio. But unfortunately, like life, there are lots of compromises here. I'll concentrate on the AV side, but if there's much interest in the rest, then I can talk about that too.
My biggest indulgence was the all glass, frameless, pyramid skylight. The design was almost built around that one feature. It was the single most expensive component in the whole build, but I'm so pleased with the outcome. Like all design, it's one one thing to draw plans, whether they turn out as originally envisaged is never guaranteed. Likewise, the roof is particularly complicated. The last thing I wanted was a conventional flat roof with gutters hanging off fascia boards. I've acheived that, but at some cost. Not only financial either...... the design took me out of Permitted Development and ended up needing full planning permission.
Anway, the details and pictures. I hope you enjoy them.
Kit List;
TV; Samsung 65" 8k QE65Q800T
AV; Denon AVR X3700H
Speakers; Monitor Audio W165/LCR/C165 in wall/ceiling. REL TZero Mk3 Sub
Games; Sony PS5 with UHD disk.
Network; Netgear 10 port PoE Prosafe switch linking to main house via Cat6a trunk.
WiFi; TP-Link Omada EAP245 Access Point
Main lights/Skylight LED's/Heating/Immersion heater on Shelly devices. All integrated into Alexa & Home Assistant.
I've tried to put the pictures in reverse order, so if you just want to see the money shot, you don't have to dig to the end.
Edit; Failed miserably with the timeline......
It's difficult to know what to include..... this is a small sample, so I hope I've got the balance right.
The entire project was to extend and convert a typical mid 50's detached single garage to a self contained unit of bedroom with shower room and the extension to form a sitting/cinema room. The larger picture is that we have a much bigger follow on project of extending our bungalow. I've done a few self builds/rebuilds over the years. I've done the mobile home. I've done the living in squalour in a couple of rooms whilst the rest is a building site. I'm getting too old for all that now, so I wanted to at least have a small but finished separate accomodation whilst we did that build. The longer term plan is that when we've moved back into the main property, we have a lovely annex available for visiting family and friends. In retirement, it could also be an Air BnB type opportunity...... but with some of the kit in there, I'm not sure my faith in fellow humans is that high...........
So, about the cinema/sitting room. It's not huge at 3.5m square..... and I know those proportions ain't good for audio. But unfortunately, like life, there are lots of compromises here. I'll concentrate on the AV side, but if there's much interest in the rest, then I can talk about that too.
My biggest indulgence was the all glass, frameless, pyramid skylight. The design was almost built around that one feature. It was the single most expensive component in the whole build, but I'm so pleased with the outcome. Like all design, it's one one thing to draw plans, whether they turn out as originally envisaged is never guaranteed. Likewise, the roof is particularly complicated. The last thing I wanted was a conventional flat roof with gutters hanging off fascia boards. I've acheived that, but at some cost. Not only financial either...... the design took me out of Permitted Development and ended up needing full planning permission.
Anway, the details and pictures. I hope you enjoy them.
Kit List;
TV; Samsung 65" 8k QE65Q800T
AV; Denon AVR X3700H
Speakers; Monitor Audio W165/LCR/C165 in wall/ceiling. REL TZero Mk3 Sub
Games; Sony PS5 with UHD disk.
Network; Netgear 10 port PoE Prosafe switch linking to main house via Cat6a trunk.
WiFi; TP-Link Omada EAP245 Access Point
Main lights/Skylight LED's/Heating/Immersion heater on Shelly devices. All integrated into Alexa & Home Assistant.
I've tried to put the pictures in reverse order, so if you just want to see the money shot, you don't have to dig to the end.
Edit; Failed miserably with the timeline......
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