Finding the right freelance architect is crucial for the success of your home project. A skilled architect can transform your ideas into functional and aesthetically pleasing designs, ensuring that your vision is brought to life. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you find and hire the perfect freelance architect for your needs. Image above… Read more »
A simple single storey house extension calculator to help you plan your budget. These figures have been updated following recent price increases in construction costs, according to a survey of architects and designers on Design for Me. Image above by Simon and Jon architects on Design for Me. See their full profile and shortlist… Read more »
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 »
Yes — absolutely. An architect can attend a house viewing with you, and it’s often a smart move if you plan to renovate or extend. While it’s common in the commercial world, it’s still underused by homebuyers — which is a missed opportunity to spot risks early and unlock design potential before you commit. Extension… Read more »
Kitchen Extensions – ideas from Design for Me’s architects and designers Looking for some design ideas for your kitchen extension project? You are in the right place! We have rounded up some of the best kitchen extensions from the architects and designers on Design for Me. Click on the images below to see their full… Read more »
A side return extension can be a really cost-effective way of creating more space and adding value to your property without eating into your precious garden space. It can transform a narrow kitchen into the most amazing living / dining area – even becoming the social hub of your family home! But how much does a side return extension cost?… Read more »
Side return extension ideas A small project with a huge impact! Side return extensions are particularly popular with owners of Victorian terraced houses as they can transform a narrow kitchen into a generous open plan kitchen/living space – just by using that often dark and under-used strip of your garden. If you’re looking for a rough cost… 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 »
In most cases, homeowners do not require planning permission for an air source heat pump, as it is classed as permitted development. However, you should check that your property/area benefits from these permitted development rights (see below). Air source heat pumps – what can you do under permitted development? In the legislation, air… Read more »
In most cases, solar panels on residential property do not require planning permission as they are classed as permitted development. However, you should check that your property/area benefits from these permitted development rights (more on that below). Solar panels – what can you do under permitted development? Solar equipment is covered under Class A… Read more »
