Craig and Lara (the clients) posted their project to Design for Me, looking for an architect to extend and renovate their 160-year-old cottage in Walthamstow, East London. Craig and Lara’s project description ‘Rear extension on 160-year-old cottage, moving a downstairs bathroom upstairs, creating an open plan kitchen/dining area downstairs, and moving the stairs… Read more »
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How To Combine Modern Design With Classic Renovation Features
The challenge of home renovation often lies in striking the perfect balance between contemporary appeal and timeless charm. Many homeowners find themselves drawn to both sleek modern designs and classic architectural elements, unsure how to marry these seemingly opposite styles. The good news? When done thoughtfully, combining modern and traditional features can create spaces that… Read more »
8 Simple Interior Design and Decoration Tips for Your Kitchen
Many people consider their kitchen one of their home’s most important areas. It’s where meals are prepared and where family members gather. Beyond its functional purpose, the kitchen is central in fostering togetherness and creating a sense of home. Since the kitchen is used so frequently, it’s worth making it a space that’s both practical… Read more »
Ex council house renovation – a before and after transformation
The client, Bernadette was looking for an architect for an ex council house renovation – to transform her out-dated, tired council house into a modern, light-filled home. After registering her project on Design for Me, with just a few key details, we matched her with the best candidates and she received interest from a number… Read more »
How much does a prefab extension cost? Pros and cons of prefab and modular house extensions
How much does a prefab extension cost, and the pros and cons of prefab and modular house extensions in relation to a traditional build. What is a prefab extension? Prefabrication and modular construction are both off-site construction methods that involve building components in a controlled factory environment, which are then transported to the construction… Read more »
How long does it take to build a house?
Image above from by Alex, architectural designer from Manchester, North West. See more and Shortlist them for your home project here. The next question people ask after, ‘How much does it cost?‘ is usually ‘How long does it take to build a house?’ With both questions, the answer is highly subjective. BUT if you are at the start… Read more »
Home renovation architects and interior designers
Home renovation architects and interior designers – inspiration from Design for Me’s design pros Thinking for undertaking a home renovation project? You are in the right place to get some design inspiration and get matched with the perfect home renovation architects or interior designers for your project. Click on the images below to see their full… Read more »
Double height space – ideas and inspiration
Double height space – from Design for Me’s architects and designers Double height spaces and high ceilings create a sense of grandeur, openness and can bring in swathes of glorious natural light. Here are some of the best double height space designs from our architects and designers on Design for Me. Click on the images… Read more »
Do you need planning permission for a fence or wall?
Planning permission for a fence or wall You do not need planning permission to erect a new one or alter, maintain, improve or take down an existing fence, wall or gate. However, the following conditions must be adhered to: There must not be any listed buildings on the site. There must not be any listed buildings on… Read more »
Minimalist homes – ideas and inspiration
Minimalist homes – from Design for Me’s architects and designers Minimalism in architecture and design was born from the cubist movements in the 1920s. It celebrates purity of architectural form – without decoration or embellishment. It’s characterised by the use of geometric shapes, ‘clean lines’, open spaces, using simple materials and colour palettes. Minimalist design… Read more »
