How do I bathroom / kitchen / extension? etc.

Not straight walls. Caulke this sink?
Induction hob also looks slightly ajar but going to compromise on least worst looking angle

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Your herringbone wall is all good, looks straight to me. And yes, probably white or clear silicone filler for the gap by the sink. I'm not sure, others will know better, or Google, but I don't know how rated for constant moisture/splashes normal caulk is.

We’re having Rationel Aura windows in pebble grey - for the internals pebble grey also or pure white?
We’re having a triple Maxlight sliding door also in pebble grey but what colour for internal ?

Internals need to be white IMO.

Yeah I think for windows I agree but struggling more with maxlight door…

Normal windows white, sliding door same as outside I would say.

Sorry I mis-read. I thought you were just asking for windows! Door same as outside yup yup.

Does anyone know whether IKEA kitchen wall cupboards can be mounted without their rail system so that they can be flush to the wall instead of having the gap the rail leaves you with?

And @andos yeah thanks. I think I agree. There’s just not many examples of three pane maxlight sliding doors in anything but black

Why not oak inside?

And… https://www.instagram.com/p/CjinK3YsiEU/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Do we like this? I find that flavour of Pawson-Skandi all a bit meh. Obviously it's photographed as a blank canvas but it's just so lifeless.

Out with the limewash doug fir, in with colour, texture and some rich wood grain.

It's also very architect to use only one (dinesen) species of timber, I love mixing tones, people are a bit wary but it always works in the end.

This isn't a critique on your taste Chris, just a general observation / rantette.

it looks like someone desaturated it

Yeah fair, I can appreciate it but it’s not really for me.
That example is prob a step too far and gets close to wine mom pastels vibe but shows triple sliders in something other than black.

RAL9018 papyrus white for my money

What's it made from? Just wondering if these modern conservatories suffer the same issue as traditional ones - ie too hot in summer/too cold in winter?

Not advisable to drink wine or have kids with that colour palette

Anyone got a good suggestion for outdoor porch/door lighting?

It would be to the side of the door next to a number fixed to the wall.

Styling aside it’s the layout which annoys me - the kitchen dining is nice but by knocking right through its just a bowling alley - Maybe they’ll put a sofa in to divide it a bit. I don’t know. I think I’d always favour a den space for telly / family stuff at the front. Middle could be more adult sitting area for books / music etc.

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Just wondering if these modern conservatories suffer the same issue as traditional ones

No, as they'd have to pass planning and control that requires specific U values that regular conservatories do not meet (and why they are so dreadful in winter).

Astro are worth a look there is a decent range of styles and not too expensive.

I'm sure it meets building regs for U value, not much in the way of sun shading though. Unless it's north facing they'll bake in summer.

they'll bake in summer.

As does everyone else with a flat roof extension / conversion...right? Unless they have other design interventions (ventilation of some kind, active cooling etc).

Could it have been designed to better cope with extreme heat? Maybe (I suspect it is north facing though). Can it cope with extreme temperatures better than a regular conservatory? Definitely.

Yep it is north facing.

Indeed, a bowling alley, and it'll be damn noisy and echo like made. A horrible place to actually live in.

Id add that all that white is a coward's colour palette as well. Unable/afraid to make any complex or clever colour decisions so just blank over in the name of style. Bit harsh but true..