Commissioning an architect to lead your home transformation is an important step toward creating exceptional living spaces tailored to your needs and aesthetic preferences. The design process opens possibilities you might never have imagined, turning constraints into opportunities and transforming bland or dysfunctional spaces into inspiring, efficient environments. Alongside creativity, architects also bring structure: clear… Read more »
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How much do local house movers cost?
Should you local hire movers or go DIY? Hiring Movers vs. DIY A three-bedroom house averages around £1700, rising to £5500 for long-distance relocations. Item count matters. Movers often prefer flat rates over hourly charges, which can get expensive. International moves may exceed £15000 when factoring distance and items. DIY moves entail heavy lifting,… Read more »
How Colour Psychology Shapes the Way We Experience a Home (And How to Test Your Palette Before You Commit)
Homeowners often ask a deceptively simple question: “Will this colour make my room feel bigger or smaller?” The answer is rarely just about aesthetics. Colour profoundly influences how we perceive space, temperature, brightness and—even more importantly—how we feel in our own homes. Designers have known this for centuries, but modern neuroscience now backs it up:… Read more »
Shipping Container Homes
Shipping containers are used for, well shipping, but did you know that they could also be used as the skeleton of your next self-build or extension project? Shipping container homes are becoming the new eco-friendly alternative when it comes to building or renovating a home in the UK. Why not use one for your next extension?… Read more »
What are the new planning use classes?
All buildings have a use class. The original Use Class Order 1987 has been recently updated in the Use Class Order 2020. List of use classes There is no official list of use classes is therefore open to interpretation of the above legislation. There are sometimes disputes (and varies between local planning authority) about which… Read more »
How much does an interior designer cost?
Designs above by Julia, interior designer on Design for Me. Shortlist her for your project here. How much does an Interior Designer cost? The cost of an interior designer varies greatly depending on the amount of work involved and the experience and expertise of the interior designer. Interior design fees could be as little as £100… Read more »
How to Find the Perfect Architect or Interior Designer for Your Home Project: A Step-by-Step Guide
Starting a home renovation or building project is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Whether you’re expanding your living space, redesigning a kitchen, or building your dream home from the ground up, finding the right architect or interior designer is crucial to bringing your vision to life. But where do you begin? That’s where… Read more »
How to change an existing planning permission
When you might need to change planning permission You may need to change planning permission if you have bought a property or plot of plan with planning permission and need to alter the design. Otherwise, you may have recently obtained planning permission, but require some alterations after application has been made or decided. House… Read more »
Can a neighbour stop my house extension?
Neighbours and the planning process If you’re worried about a neighbour stopping your house extension plans, it’s very helpful right at the beginning of the project to assess this risk as it may inform design decisions as well as your personal handling of the situation. Featured image from Tyrone, architect from Lambeth, London. See more… Read more »
What is an online architect?
Online architecture services have been growing in popularity. Some architecture firms have even specialised in offering online architecture services. Home & Maker architects are one of them and they have given us the lowdown on how it works and how it could benefit your next home project. See Isabella from Home and Maker’s full profile… Read more »
