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Tips for building a granny flat

Get the lowdown - by Rachael Jones
  • 05 Jan 2018
Tips for building a granny flat
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Traditionally built for ageing parents, the granny flat is now in hot demand for teenagers and young couples, thanks to rising property prices.

While you could buy a kit, or design and selfbuild, what about hiring a company to do it for you? 

1. Make it seamless

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Make a seamless connection between the main house and the flat by specifying similar building materials. Here, the fabric of choice is brick.

2. Add a path

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Install a path to link the two dwellings, but separate the garden areas with a gate.

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3. Divide the living room

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Divide the living room from the kitchen with an L-shaped wall that cleverly houses the fridge and a bank of cabinets. White framed windows and doors on all sides of the floor plan, up high and down low, ensure the flat is flooded with natural light. Just add streamlined roller blinds for when you require privacy. 

4. Go for a neutral kitchen

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There’s plenty of space to cook up a feast in a kitchen this size. Note how a well-curated collection of neutral finishes on the walls, cabinetry, benchtops, splashback and floor make this zone appear ultra spacious.

5. Make it feel like home

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Add kitchen knick-knacks to make the granny flat feel like home.

6. Bathroom

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For a mod look in the bathroom, go for tiles in pared-back tones and a glossy white vanity. Add colour with your towels.

7. Add a round table

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A round table is a fab way to use limited space, and still allows you to comfortably host a couple of guests. As far as styling goes, hang your favourite artwork nearby to create a window into another world.

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