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7. A large gap beside a shower screen might offer bonus ventilation, but it is still worth checking the screen’s installation and fit.

6. Four doors opening into one another—three timber doors and a shower-screen door—make for an awkward bathroom. Door clearances deserve a look during the walkthrough.

5. A ceiling fan with a missing blade is certainly one way to spoil the finish. The number of blades alone does not establish the fan’s operating efficiency.

4. An oversized plumbing cut-out leaves a large opening in the base of a kitchen sink cabinet. That is one extra storage feature we would not request!

3. A shower-screen door that hits the toilet makes ordinary use rather difficult. Clearances matter as much as how the bathroom looks.


2. Something just doesn’t seem right about this window. Where is the nice view outside? Upon further investigation the builder has installed cladding on the outside of the building totally covering the window! Must be the modern look.


1. Have a look at this brilliant idea. Stroke of genius by the sparky here! I think this concept will catch on…