![]() ![]() “What I’m hoping is that this will start the conversation as opposed to ‘oh I really want a big island’. Some experts have said the plan doesn’t go far enough for lower income households and will not deal with the current cost of living crisis.īannon believes the new grants will “shift the mindset of people when it comes to retrofitting their homes”. Other grants are available to cover the full cost for lower income households, but waiting lists can be a factor in the process. The government last week announced an updated retrofitting grant scheme to cover 46-51% of the cost. There’s no point in having a really cool extension onto a house and people are freezing in other parts of the house. He also said “aesthetics and how things look have become less important to people”. “Open-plan living spaces changed as well because obviously people spend a lot of time together in open-plan spaces and might say ‘oh we need a small bit of a divide between rooms’ or ‘we need a small den’ – a tiny room with a couple of armchairs and a desk in it.” ![]() “Home offices became really important utility room storage and as people were spending more and more time in their homes, their brief changed. “What people would have wanted two years ago is totally different now,” he said. Speaking to The Journal, Bannon said home expectations have changed during the pandemic – with people prioritising substance over style. ARCHITECT DERMOT BANNON has said home renovations need a change of focus – with less thinking about “fancy kitchen islands” and more about retrofitting.Īhead of the first episode of the 13th season of Room to Improve airing tonight, the show’s presenter said the new season deals with rising prices, Covid construction shutdowns and a desire for more comfortable homes. ![]()
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