Log homes are increasingly being considered by UK self-builders seeking a sustainable and distinctive alternative to traditional brick or timber-frame houses. Combining natural insulation with a unique aesthetic, log homes offer real appeal for those looking to live closer to nature, while maintaining energy efficiency and modern comforts. What Is a Log Home?… Read more »
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Residential architects in Derbyshire
If you’re planning a house extension, renovation or new self-build, finding the right architect can be the critical first step. We’ve compiled some of the best residential architects in Derbyshire to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. Derbyshire is brimming with talented architects and designers, so we have no doubt… Read more »
Straw Bale Homes in the UK: Is This Eco-Friendly Method Right for Your Self-Build Project?
Are you planning a self-build home in the UK and exploring sustainable building techniques? Straw bale construction offers one of the most natural, affordable and energy-efficient ways to build a home. In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of straw bale homes, whether they suit the UK climate, and how Design for Me… Read more »
Residential architects in Nottingham
If you’re planning a house extension, renovation or new self-build, finding the right architect can be the critical first step. We’ve compiled some of the best residential architects in Nottingham to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. Nottingham is brimming with talented architects and designers, so we have no doubt… Read more »
Barn conversion ideas and rural restorations
Barn conversions ideas and rural restorations – from Design for Me’s architects and designers Barn conversions and restorations are a very popular alternative to new builds, and with their inherent character and history its easy to see why. Here are some of the best barn conversion ideas from our architects and interior designers on Design… Read more »
Residential architects in Essex
If you’re planning a house extension, renovation or new self-build, finding the right architect can be the critical first step. We’ve compiled some of the best residential architects in Essex to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. Essex is brimming with talented architects and designers, so we have no doubt… Read more »
Black steel framed doors and windows – ideas for your home extension
Move over PVC bi-fold doors, it’s all about stylish, black steel doors and windows! The traditional variety are generally known to be thermally inefficient and expensive. However, there are many new companies on the market, whose products can be much more thermally efficient and cost effective, and we’ve listed some below to get you started. How much do steel doors and windows… Read more »
Modern kitchen designs – five of the most stylish kitchen companies (in pictures)
Modern kitchen designs Many of our homeowners who use Design for Me are on the lookout for fabulous modern kitchen designs that are simple, stylish, good quality and reasonably priced. So, we have searched far and wide and whittled it down to our top five modern kitchen companies. You are welcome! Pluck https://www.pluck.kitchen/ (See main featured image above) Kitchens designed and… Read more »
5 bathroom design trends for the ’20s
Bathroom design trends for the 2020s Goodbye metro tiles, grey grout and geometric patterns? See you later monochrome and slick surfaces? OK, we actually still love metro tiles and monochrome and there is still a place for them in the 2020s… but the touches below are guaranteed to move the modern industrial style into a new… Read more »
Design for Me Loves… Side Tables
10 stylish side tables to brighten up your living room We think that these side tables would be brilliant additions to any living room! What do you think? 1. Consoles / Side tables in marble and iron from Graham & Green 2. Blossom, Yellow side table from Habitat 3. Solid Oak and Brass… Read more »
