Image source People make changes to their home’s exteriors for numerous reasons. Perhaps, one may want to update its looks, or maybe they’re considering the increase of their property’s value before selling or leasing it. Nonetheless, these changes usually require a large sum of money and tend to be very expensive. If unprepared, these… Read more »
Choosing the Right House Extension: Exploring Your Options With numerous options available, each offering its own advantages and considerations, it’s crucial to explore and understand the different types of house extensions before making a choice. Whether you’re looking to expand your kitchen, add extra bedrooms, or create spacious open-plan living areas, this article aims to… Read more »
How much does a residential architect cost? As a basic rule of thumb for private residential projects, a residential architect typically charges between 10-15% of the construction cost for full architectural services. This can be reduced to 3.5% – 5.25% if you use your architect for the initial design stage only*. *You may opt… Read more »
Extension above by Prue, architectural designer from Barnet, London. See more and shortlist them for your home project here. Should you go small? Finding a design professional for your project, particularly if you’ve never embarked on a building project before, can be overwhelming. For private home projects such as extensions, renovations and self-builds, small architecture… Read more »
Extension design above by Eddy, architect from Westminster, London. See more and shortlist them for your home project here. Our complete guide for your loft conversion plans A loft conversion is one of the most cost-effective and convenient ways to increase space in your home. One of the major advantage is that the work can… Read more »
What are the steps to building a house? Many self-builders we have spoken to ask the same question – where do I start? The stages outlined below are there as a guide as the ‘typical’ route. Once you have a good design and management team behind you, they may advise that an alternative path could… Read more »
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 »
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 »
How to Implement the Use of Wood in Your Home Design Thinking about incorporating the use of wood into your home design? When done correctly, wood can create a beautiful and natural design element in the home that can elevate the entire property. However, it is not the easiest material to incorporate and can look… Read more »
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 »
