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 Cheshire to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. The Cheshire area is brimming with talented architects and designers, so we have… Read more »
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 Liverpool and surrounding areas to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. The Liverpool area is brimming with talented architects and designers,… Read more »
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 Manchester to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. The Manchester area is brimming with talented architects and designers, so we have… Read more »
Architects fees for a ‘design and build’ project You can expect an architect’s fees to be less on a ‘design and build’ project than a traditionally procured project. The Fees Bureau (2022) found that average architects’ fees for a design and build private house project, varied between 5.8% – 10.1% depending on the construction… Read more »
The government has invested £12 billion with the aim of making our homes warmer and cheaper to heat. Funding is not given directly, but through installers, local authorities, energy companies and other bodies. You may have heard of the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme, where payments are made for seven years and are based… Read more »
After calculating how much your house extension will cost, it is essential to allow for an appropriate amount of contingency. Contingency budgeting enables you to prepare for unforeseen circumstances and unexpected costs that may arise during the extension project. In this article, we will explore the factors to consider when determining how much contingency to… Read more »
If you’re planning a home renovation or refurbishment, finding the right interior designer can be the critical first step. We’ve compiled some of the best interior designers in Bristol and Bath to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. The Bristol and Bath area is brimming with talented interior designers,… Read more »
Home renovation and extension architects in Birmingham and West Midlands 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 Birmingham and the West Midlands to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. The West… Read more »
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 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 »
