Buying a home is one of the most exciting steps you can take, but it can also feel a little intimidating. Among all the decisions you’ll make, understanding your mortgage is one of the most important. A mortgage is more than just a loan. It shapes your budget, your long-term financial plans, and even your… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Project Types
Modern vs Traditional: Choosing the Right Exterior Window Shutters for Your Home
Exterior window shutters can significantly impact one’s home than most people expect. They enhance curb appeal, protect your windows, and help unify your home’s architectural style. Because shutters come in many designs and materials, choosing between modern and traditional options requires some consideration. Before making any decisions, it is helpful to understand what sets modern… Read more »
Commissioning an Architect: Unlocking Design Potential and Maximising Value
Commissioning an architect to lead your home transformation is an important step toward creating exceptional living spaces tailored to your needs and aesthetic preferences. The design process opens possibilities you might never have imagined, turning constraints into opportunities and transforming bland or dysfunctional spaces into inspiring, efficient environments. Alongside creativity, architects also bring structure: clear… Read more »
How Colour Psychology Shapes the Way We Experience a Home (And How to Test Your Palette Before You Commit)
Homeowners often ask a deceptively simple question: “Will this colour make my room feel bigger or smaller?” The answer is rarely just about aesthetics. Colour profoundly influences how we perceive space, temperature, brightness and—even more importantly—how we feel in our own homes. Designers have known this for centuries, but modern neuroscience now backs it up:… Read more »
A perfect match … for a low maintenance garden design
Cheryl from Milton Keynes posted her project to Design for Me looking for a garden designer to design a low maintenance garden. Situated in a new build development, this garden started out as a muddy yard following the construction of a new extension to the downstairs kitchen. After registering her project with just a few… Read more »
Shipping Container Homes
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 »
What are the new planning use classes?
All buildings have a use class. The original Use Class Order 1987 has been recently updated in the Use Class Order 2020. List of use classes There is no official list of use classes is therefore open to interpretation of the above legislation. There are sometimes disputes (and varies between local planning authority) about which… Read more »
How much does an interior designer cost?
Designs above by Julia, interior designer on Design for Me. Shortlist her for your project here. How much does an Interior Designer cost? The cost of an interior designer varies greatly depending on the amount of work involved and the experience and expertise of the interior designer. Interior design fees could be as little as £100… Read more »
Why Round Extendable Dining Tables Are Perfect for Modern Luxury Homes
After two decades of designing interiors for discerning clients, I’ve witnessed countless dining room transformations. Yet one piece consistently emerges as the hero of modern luxury homes: the round extendable dining table. It’s fascinating how this single piece can solve multiple design challenges whilst maintaining the sophisticated aesthetic my clients demand. In my experience, clients… Read more »
Residential architects in East London
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 »
