I live with a beautiful sea view which I love, but which presents its own set of challenges. When we moved in the interior was painted grey but on an overcast day, all I see out the window is grey - grey sky, grey sea and when I turned around there were grey walls as well. It was quite oppressive. We’ve repainted a lovely soft white which isn’t too dazzling on a bright day, but definitely lifts the gloom on a dull day. I’ve added punches of bright colour here and there and now I love my space (and my view in all weathers)

"Too much" glass can also cause concerns for energy efficiency. We are trying to build on a rural property with great views and wanted to take it all in with big windows etc. We've had major problems getting the plans passed and had to reduce the size (or remove completely) some windows just to pass the Basix report before we could even submit plans to council.

it's difficult and very expensive to remove a whole wall and add an extensions to make one new giant room as the roof, walls, floor and ceiling may also need to be rebuilt and costs depends on if you want to remove the whole wall or can add an extensions with doorways between new and old rooms without removing the whole wall. .post a plan of the existing house and a description of what you are aiming to achieve

Thank you everyone. I clearly have no idea with what I’m doing..hence the professional The reason I want to raise the roof is to be in line with a cathedral ceiling. I want to renovate my kitchen to be one large space. See attached pics.