So far I've not really talked much about the verandah of the lakehouse. This was an impromptu idea of Dad's but a brilliant one.
Rather than having it be the full height, he put in a lowered roof so there's a small loft above it. That's great on the inside as it's extra storage - or even a sleeping area. But it's also a bonus for the verandah as it gives it a far cosier feel.
There are glass panels either side of the verandah so that effectively it's closed in on 3 sides. I must admit, I was horrified when I first heard about that - but it turned out Dad was right. They are hardly noticeable, and it really helps cut down the wind. He was also right about the balustrade - I'd been convinced I wanted it open so I could sit and dangle my feet off the edge; but it's such a small area that you really do feel safer having it. Plus it turned out to be a great footrest :-)
The verandah floor is currently just stacked brick, although eventually I'll put tiles. The roof is lined with an old metal fencing sheet which I painted sky blue. Dad put that in so it was fire-resistant, so we could use the chiminea there, which is just lovely to sit around.
We still have a bit of work left to do on it - the floor needs laying properly, the architraving needs doing on the outside, and of course it all needs a proper paint job. But we got close enough this trip for me to see how wonderful it will be.
Rather than having it be the full height, he put in a lowered roof so there's a small loft above it. That's great on the inside as it's extra storage - or even a sleeping area. But it's also a bonus for the verandah as it gives it a far cosier feel.
There are glass panels either side of the verandah so that effectively it's closed in on 3 sides. I must admit, I was horrified when I first heard about that - but it turned out Dad was right. They are hardly noticeable, and it really helps cut down the wind. He was also right about the balustrade - I'd been convinced I wanted it open so I could sit and dangle my feet off the edge; but it's such a small area that you really do feel safer having it. Plus it turned out to be a great footrest :-)
The verandah floor is currently just stacked brick, although eventually I'll put tiles. The roof is lined with an old metal fencing sheet which I painted sky blue. Dad put that in so it was fire-resistant, so we could use the chiminea there, which is just lovely to sit around.
We still have a bit of work left to do on it - the floor needs laying properly, the architraving needs doing on the outside, and of course it all needs a proper paint job. But we got close enough this trip for me to see how wonderful it will be.
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