Two storey extension above by Daniel, an architect on Design for Me. View his full profile and shortlist him for your project here A two storey extension can be a cost effective way of gaining maximum floorspace for your property, without eating too much into your garden. It will also mean that your house… Read more »
Can architects work from home? Fortunately most private residential architects are very well placed to work from home and in fact many freelancers / sole traders already work from a home office. A home building and extension project doesn’t usually require more than one or two people to be working on it. This really helps… Read more »
Providing a warm glow that enhances any interior space, a fireplace is often the heart of a home. Today’s homeowners and designers are increasingly turning to eco-friendly options for both aesthetic and environmental reasons. One solution that combines style, safety, and sustainability is the bio ethanol fireplace. This guide explores how you can integrate this… Read more »
A home should always be both stylish and practical, making life easier for everyone who lives there. Whether you’re redecorating or making small adjustments, good design can improve comfort and movement. Simple choices, like picking the right furniture or adding a stairlift, can make a big difference, but let’s look at some more that you… Read more »
Thinking of giving your home a fresh new look? Whether you want to improve soundproofing, boost sustainability, or simply enhance style, wall panels could be the perfect solution. With their sleek, modern design and practical benefits, they’re an increasingly popular choice for UK homeowners. What’s more, they’re easy to install yourself — no need to… Read more »
Image by Simon, garden designer from East Hampshire, South East. Click here to see more and shortlist them for your home project. Never before have our gardens been more important than now, and thankfully Spring has already brought us some sunshine. Now is a perfect time to turn your attention to home life and… Read more »
Stairs and Staircases – Building Regulations – Part K Any building works to homes requires compliance with the building regulations and the Approved Documents set out guidance on how to achieve this. Part K of the Approved Documents, titled ‘Protection from falling, collision and impact’ covers stairs and staircases. How steep can stairs… Read more »
Image above by Kivia, interior designer from London. Click here to see more and shortlist them for your home project. In light of social distancing measures required during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis, many of our users are asking us whether now is a good time to start planning an interior design project. Can interior designers… Read more »
It’s well known that brick is a commonly used building material for house extensions; it’s cost effective and resilient but with some thoughtful design, it can also look beautiful. Michele Pecoraro, from P+P Architects, uses brick extensively in residential work. His studio has used brick not only for its inherent practical credentials but also as an attractive, exterior… Read more »
What is Hempcrete? Like its eponym – concrete – hempcrete is a mixture of materials that harden to become a construction material. It’s made of hemp hurd (also called shives) and lime. Its primary purpose in construction is as thermal insulation. It can be used in the entire building envelope – walls, floors and roof. As hempcrete doesn’t have inherent… Read more »
