What is a kit house? A kit house is pre-designed and pre-fabricated, usually bought to site flat-packed. Kit houses have become increasingly popular with self-builders, perhaps after the famous ‘Grand Designs’ episode with the German ‘Huf Haus‘. There are now many kit house companies in the UK. What are self build kit houses made of? Most commonly… Read more »
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A perfect match … to furnish a new build apartment in Marylebone
A perfect match on Design for Me… to furnish a new build apartment Natasha (the client) posted her project to Design for Me, looking for a talented interior designer to furnish her new build apartment in West London. After registering her project with just a few key details, we matched her with the best… Read more »
A perfect match … for a hallway and living room re-design
Annie posted her project to Design for Me looking for a talented interior designer to renovate her hallway and front room. After registering her project with just a few key details, we matched her with the best candidates and she received interest from a number of interior designers. Annie’s brief Hallway and front room re-model We have recently… Read more »
Top tips for creating your perfect home office
In this age of COVID-19, you might well be one of the many working more from home. You may even be considering going it alone and setting up your own business. In both cases, you’re going to need your own home office. This space should be pleasant to work in, comfortable and foster productivity. Here… Read more »
Interior designers in Brighton and Sussex
Interior designers in Brighton and Sussex If you’re planning a renovation or refurbishment, finding the right interior designer or architect is the critical first step. We’ve compiled some of the best interior designers in Brighton and Sussex to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. The Sussex area is brimming… Read more »
Seamless Living: How to Bring the Comfort of Indoors to Your Garden
Decking If you’re wanting to continue your interior area to your garden space, a deck is the perfect way to do this. It’s like adding another room to your house, perfect for hosting BBQs and giving the kids a great place to play. A deck is a fantastic way to define your garden and seating… Read more »
Docklands warehouse apartment renovation – Studio³
A perfect match on Design for Me… for a warehouse apartment renovation in Wapping, East London Jonny (the client) posted his project to Design for Me, looking for a talented architect. After registering his project with just a few key details, we matched him with the best candidates and he received interest from a number… Read more »
How to find a neighbour’s planning application
For anyone starting a new extension or building project, researching what others have done in your local area is an excellent place to start. Image above from Ahmed, architect from Hackney, London. Click here to see more and shortlist them for your home project. Finding a neighbour’s planning application It’s likely that other properties… Read more »
Do you need permission to convert flats into a single house (amalgamation / de-conversion)?
Previously, we have looked into permissions to convert a house into flats (subdivision). The opposite of this is amalgamation, where you convert flats into a single house. Image above – extension by Ben, architectural designer from Lambeth, London. See more and shortlist his practice for your home project. Do you need planning permission to convert… Read more »
Interior designers in Birmingham and West Midlands
Home renovation interior designers in Birmingham and West Midlands If you’re renovating, re-decorating or re-furbishing, finding the right interior designer can be the critical first step. We’ve compiled some of the best interior designers in Birmingham and the West Midlands to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. The West Midlands… Read more »