Costa del Sol Renovations editorial team · Updated 21 September 2026 · 2 min read
Any proposed structural alteration needs assessment by the relevant professional. The design also has to resolve support, drainage, weatherproofing and the threshold between inside and outside. Decide whether you want visual continuity, step-free movement or both, and ask how those goals can be achieved for the actual building.
Three decisions to get right
- Study the route between kitchen, terrace and garden.
- Coordinate thresholds, shading, drainage and interior floor levels.
- Check furniture positions before choosing the opening width.
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