How much is an interior designer? 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… Read more »
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 »
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 »
How long does planning permission take? Whether you are proposing an extension, loft conversion or new build, planning permission usually takes eight weeks to be granted, unless your application is ‘unusually large or complex’, in which case the deadline can be extended to 13 weeks. Design above by Ash, architect from Lambeth, London. Click… Read more »
Sponsored Guest Post If you plan to build a new home or renovate an existing home, you need as much helpful information as possible. Consider this list of money and time saving tips for your project. These tips can help you get the most out of your efforts, and make the whole process easier… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »