How Do You Get Utilities to Your Granny Annexe?
Amongst the many questions you have when building a granny annexe is how you sort out the utilities. Things like water and electricity are essential for comfortable living and no granny annexe would be complete without them. This post explains everything you need to know about getting utilities to a granny annexe.
Building a Granny Annexe – Our Process from Start to Finish
One of the greatest reasons to choose iHUS to build your granny annexe is that we manage the entire process from start to finish. We look after every single aspect of your project including planning permission. Read on for more details about our granny annexe process. What Does the Granny Annexe Process Involve? Building a […]
Entertaining in Your Granny Annexe – 5 Ideas
Downsizing to a granny annexe doesn’t mean you have to give up your social life or the things you enjoy such as having family come over for dinner. Read our latest blog post for tips on entertaining in your granny annexe. Is There Enough Room in a Granny Annexe? One of the initial concerns you […]
Elderly Care in a Granny Annexe
Elderly care is considered to be in a bit of a crisis in the UK; many elderly people either don’t want to go into residential homes, they or their families can’t afford the costs, or, they cannot find a suitable placement. Having some sense of independence and dignity is important for an elderly person, that’s […]
Care Pods and Assisted Living
We’ve talked about the numerous uses for granny annexes before on our blog, one of the great uses is as an assisted living facility. So-called care pods, offer a safe environment for people with disabilities of all types to live semi-independently, whilst still having care close by. What are Care Pods? Care pods are granny […]
Granny Annexe Layout – The Best Floorplans From iHus
Your granny annexe layout needs to maximise living space and make life easier – considering the smaller overall footprint of the building. A tall order but we here at iHUS we have designed our annexes to meet and exceed these expectations.
Granny Annexe Cladding – Stylish Options From iHUS
When you’re planning your granny annexe with iHUS, one of the most exciting parts of the process is choosing the exterior finish of your annexe. It’s the chance to really make your annexe unique to you, choosing a finish you like and that blends in with existing buildings. Read on to view our granny annexe […]
Alternative Uses for Granny Annexes – Two Great Ideas
Believe it or not, granny annexes aren’t just for grannies! There are alternative uses for granny annexes that are beneficial for both financial and practical purposes. Below, we discuss two alternative uses for granny annexes that we have seen become popular in recent years. If you look at our projects, you will find that we […]
Independent Living in a Granny Annexe – 5 Tips
Living in a granny annexe may seem daunting to some people. Especially elderly people who don’t want to sacrifice privacy and independence. It can be difficult to accept that you need help and are basically living in your child’s back garden – but it doesn’t have to feel that way. Living in a granny annexe […]
Granny Annexe Features That Suit Your Needs
Choosing the right granny annexe features is an important part of your project. Features can be split into two categories – practical and personal. Practical granny annexe features will make your life easier and should be chosen with your needs in mind, age for example. Personal features include things that aren’t essential but that you […]
