Grand Designs fans baffled over 'impractical' element of new build home

24 May 2023 , 13:04

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Grand Designs fans baffled over 'impractical' element of new build home

Grand Designs: The Streets viewers have many complaints about the newest episode, with several viewers pointing out how bad the new build was.

The spin-off series of Grand Designs sees Kevin McCloud follow a selection households as they embark on a quest to re-construct their own homes and all on a budget.

The programme depicts Britain's biggest self-build project as brand-new streets are created across the nation.

While the Channel 4 programme is hugely popular among viewers, several complaints were made about the second episode of third instalment as eagle-eyed fans of the show found fault with the way in which new houses are built.

The episode in question saw father-and-son team Michael and Tim build a daring home full of curves at Graven Hill.

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Host Kevin McCloud introduced the properties but viewers shared their brutal reactions (Channel 4)

Taking to Twitter to share their reactions after host Kevin McCloud introduced the properties, viewers shared their brutal reactions.

While some Channel 4 viewers slammed the prices of the new builds, others hit out at the interiors.

"A relentless parade of cuboids placed at jaunty angles to another. #GrandDesigns," one unimpressed viewer shared.

The episode saw father-and-son team Michael and Tim build a daring home full of curves at Graven Hill (Channel 4)

'Oopsie, car lift doesn't fit in the hole. Looks like some grinding will need to be done on the concrete. #GrandDesignsStreets #GrandDesigns," another echoed.

"These houses are chronic. Plain and simple," someone else complained.

While a fourth voiced: "Hmm, not sure about the bathroom, too much of one colour / tiles."

Viewers were unimpressed with the new builds (Channel 4)

"Sorry but these are some of the ugliest houses I've seen. And I've seen a lot of kips in my time," someone else quipped.

"House looks reasonable, but the polystyrene / concrete system has been tries before on Grand Designs, and it has had lots of problems," another Channel 4 viewer tweeted.

Grand Designs: The Streets continues on Channel 4 on Tuesday 30 May at 9pm.

Susan Knox