Choosing the Right House Extension: Exploring Your Options With numerous options available, each offering its own advantages and considerations, it’s crucial to explore and understand the different types of house extensions before making a choice. Whether you’re looking to expand your kitchen, add extra bedrooms, or create spacious open-plan living areas, this article aims to… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Extensions
Is it worth extending my house? Is it cheaper to extend or move 2025?
Is it worth extending my house? Is it cheaper to extend or move 2025? In this current economic climate, many people are facing challenges such as high living costs, borrowing costs, construction costs, and an uncertain housing market. As a result, the decision of whether to move or extend one’s current home is far from… Read more »
How much does a residential architect cost?
How much does a residential architect cost? As a basic rule of thumb for private residential projects, a residential architect typically charges between 10-15% of the construction cost for full architectural services. This can be reduced to 3.5% – 5.25% if you use your architect for the initial design stage only*. *You may opt… Read more »
Small architecture firms
Extension above by Prue, architectural designer from Barnet, London. See more and shortlist them for your home project here. Should you go small? Finding a design professional for your project, particularly if you’ve never embarked on a building project before, can be overwhelming. For private home projects such as extensions, renovations and self-builds, small architecture… Read more »
10 Year Rule (previously 4 year rule) – Planning Permission
What has changed? Previously, the “4-year rule” applied to unauthorised building work or a change of use to a single dwelling house, meaning enforcement action could only be taken within four years of completion. However, as of April 25, 2024, the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 extended this enforcement period to ten years for all… Read more »
Designing the Perfect Garden Office for Work-Life Balance
In today’s remote work era, achieving the perfect work-life balance is more important than ever. One of the best ways to create a productive yet relaxing work environment is by investing in a garden office building. A well-designed garden office offers the ideal blend of comfort, functionality, and separation from home life, allowing you to… Read more »
How much does a prefab extension cost? Pros and cons of prefab and modular house extensions
How much does a prefab extension cost, and the pros and cons of prefab and modular house extensions in relation to a traditional build. What is a prefab extension? Prefabrication and modular construction are both off-site construction methods that involve building components in a controlled factory environment, which are then transported to the construction… Read more »
Planning for a mansard roof extension
Extension design above by Amos, architect from Islington, London. See more and shortlist them for your home project here. You may be considering applying for planning for a mansard roof extension if your existing loft space is not high enough or the wrong shape for a straight conversion or dormer extension. What is a mansard roof… 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 »
