Many people assume that using designer for their home or garden is a luxury for the super wealthy, who own large country piles or multi-million pound town houses. However, through websites like Design for Me, affordable home and garden design has become more accessible to the masses. It’s now much more common for garden designer to offer a suite of garden… Read more »
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What Happens If You Put Your AC Filter In Wrong?
Air filters are an essential component of the HVAC system because they keep the air free of contaminants. Whether you use a standard or custom AC filter, it needs to be fitted properly to be effective. Here’s what to expect if you put your AC filter in wrong. Decrease In Indoor Air Quality Air… Read more »
Residential Interior designers in West London
Interior designers in West London for your home If you’re planning a home interior design or renovation project, finding the right interior designer can be a critical first step to get right. We’ve compiled some of the best residential interior designers in West London to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. West London is brimming with… Read more »
A perfect match – interior design for a bachelor pad
James (the client) posted his project to Design for Me looking for someone to help with the interior design for a bachelor pad. After registering his project with just a few details, we matched him with the best candidates and he received interest from a number of interior designers. James’ project description Interior… Read more »
Should You Move Out During a Renovation or Extension?
Should You Move Out During a Renovation or Extension? Renovating or extending your home can be an exciting journey, but it’s not without its challenges. One of the biggest questions homeowners face is whether to stay put or move out while the work is being done. Both options have their pros and cons, so understanding… Read more »
What is an eco house?
Extension design above by Tom, architect from Hackney, London. See more and shortlist them for your home project here. If you’re thinking of building your own house, you have probably thought about its green credentials. The ambition to have an ‘eco home’ is becoming increasingly popular, but what actually is an eco house!? If you are right… Read more »
Unlocking the potential of a Victorian terrace in East London
A perfect match on Design for Me… to unlock the potential of a Victorian terrace in East London Clients Cindy and Ian were looking for an architect to transform their dark, cramped Victorian terrace house into a modern family home. After registering their project on Design for Me, with just a few key details, we… Read more »
Interior design services – how much do they cost?
In the UK, there has long been an assumption that interior design services are only for the super wealthy, who own large country piles or multi-million pound town houses. However, through websites like Design for Me, affordable interior design has become more accessible to the masses. It’s now much more common for interior design firms to offer a suite of… Read more »
How to build a house in your garden – a concise guide
Can you build a house in your garden? If you have a large garden (or driveway in fact) that’s accessible directly from the road, it can provide a fantastic development opportunity to build a house on your land. The advantages of this approach to a self-building are potentially huge: It could significantly increase the total value of… Read more »
Planning for a mansard roof extension
Extension design above by Amos, architect from Islington, London. See more and shortlist them for your home project here. You may be considering applying for planning for a mansard roof extension if your existing loft space is not high enough or the wrong shape for a straight conversion or dormer extension. What is a mansard roof… Read more »
