Interior design ideas for small flats

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Interior design ideas for small flats Before you start searching for an interior designer near you, I’d recommend first collecting some ideas and looks that you like. Not only will this guide you in your search to find the best interior designer for your style, it will also be hugely beneficial in the design process,… Read more »

Is Straw-bale Construction Right for Your Self Build?

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Straw-bale construction is becoming a new phenomenon in the UK. Unlike the common misconception that houses constructed with straw will be “blown down,” presumably by a wolf, this method of construction has actually been proven to be both energy efficient and cost effective for self builders.   What is Straw-bale Construction? Straw-bale construction is a building… Read more »

Residential Interior designers in South West London

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Interior designers in South West London for your home If you’re planning a home interior design or renovation project, finding the right interior designer can be a critical first step to get right. We’ve compiled some of the best residential interior designers in South West London to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. South West London is brimming with… Read more »

Shipping Container Homes

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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 »

Residential architects in East London

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Home renovation and extension architects in East London 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 East London to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. East London is brimming with talented architects and… Read more »

A guide to living wall systems

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Living wall systems

What is a living wall / green wall? A green wall or living wall is a structure that has plants growing directly from it. It’s different to a vertical climber whose roots are in the ground/pot and only use the vertical structure for support. The greenery is planted directly into the wall itself (or within… Read more »

How to find a Scandi interior designer

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Scandi interior designer

Finding an interior designer for a Scandi renovation/refurb Whether you’re renovating your home or starting afresh with a blank-canvas new build, getting the design input from a professional can be invaluable.   Understand what/who you’re looking for Before you start searching for your perfect interior designer, I’d recommend first collecting some ideas and looks that… Read more »

5 of the best interior designers for bars, cafes and restaurants

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interior designer for a restiaurant

Here at Design for Me, we match clients with the best interior designers for their project. Here’s just a small selection of some of the best interior firms and freelance interior designers for bars, cafes and restuarants all over the UK. To find the best matches for you, register your project with Design for Me (it’s completely… Read more »

10 of the best architects for self builds the UK

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Best self build architects

We’ve rounded up some of the best architects for house extension across the UK.   1. Javier & Catalina – Self build architect in Greenwich (click on their names above to view their full profile and shortlist them for your project) ‘Our architecture and design studio has a reputation that is rooted in craftsmanship, rigorousness and… Read more »

Top 10 most stylish vinyl flooring

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Vinyl flooring has had bad press in the past, dismissed out of hand as being too cheap and poor quality. OK, so there is a lot of cheap, poor quality vinyl around but if you look carefully there are some beautiful, stylish and practical examples out there too . Vinyl has a lot going for… Read more »