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Construction methods for house extensions – which structural option should you choose?
In this article, we’ll explore some common construction methods for house extensions and help you decide which option is best suited to your brief. Featured image from Rhys, architect from London. See more and shortlist him for your home project here. Traditional brick and block One of the most common construction methods for… Read more »
5 of the Best Interior Designers in Essex
Interior designers in Essex If you’re planning a renovation or refurbishment, finding the right interior designer or architect is the critical first step. We’ve compiled some of the best interior designers in Essex to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. Essex is brimming with talented home designers, so we… Read more »
Urban Garden Design in Peckham
A perfect match on Design for Me Back in February, Rupert was on the look-out for a garden designer to transform his south London garden into a fantastic space for entertaining friends. Using Design for Me, he quickly found Simon Orchard and the design work started. Before meeting Simon, Rupert already had some strong ideas…. Read more »
Do I need a party wall surveyor?
Extension design above by Gareth, architect from Haringey, London. See more and shortlist them for your home project here. Before we answer the question, ‘Do I need a party wall surveyor’, we’ll address the more important question, ‘Do I need to serve a party wall notice?’ as you may not require a surveyor if… Read more »
How Art History Influences Interior Design: From Baroque Drama to Modern Abstraction
Image: Unsplash Artwork is one of the most powerful tools in interior design. The right piece can introduce colour, atmosphere and personality into a space – sometimes transforming an entire room. Many of the styles we see in interiors today are influenced by major movements in art history. From the dramatic lighting of Baroque paintings… Read more »
Product review: sliding folding doors / bi-fold doors
This week, I have been mostly designing… a rear extension! As this is rather a common project on Design for Me, I thought I’d share some of my research. The brief was quite simple. It involved extending the living room to create a dining area (the client’s current dining table is too small for a family… Read more »
Architects’ Services
Featured image by Oliver, architect on Design for Me. See his profile here to shortlist him for your project. If you’re looking for an architect’s services for an extension, home building or renovation project you have definitely come to the right website. As a residential architect myself, I created Design for Me to help… Read more »
10 of the Best Interior Designers in London
Interior designers for home projects in London If you’re planning a renovation or refurbishment, finding the right interior designer is the critical first step. We’ve compiled some of the best interior designers in London to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. London is brimming with talented home designers, so… Read more »
Does my architect need to have insurance?
Does my architect need to have insurance? Even for a small house extension or renovation, it’s hugely important that your architect (or other architectural designer) holds professional indemnity insurance. If anything goes wrong with your project as a result of their advice or work, it will be much more straightforward to claim back any financial… Read more »
