How Early Design Choices Quietly Influence Your Moving Day Stress

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Good design choices will never completely eradicate the stress of moving, but they can make moving day much easier. The way your home is designed influences how easily things are packed up, how your belongings travel, and how quickly you can get settled into a new place.   Layout The layout of a room influences… Read more »

Restoring your garden after your renovation is over

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A renovation project is a big undertaking and while it is exciting, it can have a negative impact on your outdoor spaces. Lawns can become damaged from vehicles, contractors and boxes of materials, plants can become ripped out or die from lack of sunlight, and layouts can be destroyed by new additions. But if you’re… Read more »

Kitchen Design Ideas by DfM

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To help inspire, here are some kitchen design ideas from our architects and interior designers on Design for Me   Tip: Click on the designer’s names to see their full Design for Me profile.     If you are planning an extension, but are not sure where to start we have a good selection of articles… Read more »

Renovation and extension cost per square metre

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Costs per square metre We asked our community of architects and design professionals for their experience of domestic projects and how they estimate new jobs. For South East England (where costs are highest), we found the following to be a very rough average. Costs can vary greatly across the country, but if you are outside the South… Read more »

7 Ways to Elevate Your Space

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Who does not love seeing photos of living rooms or bedrooms in interior decoration magazines or websites? It is common to end up wondering how they made that place look so unique and special. You may think that it is unattainable or that only decoration experts can make a place look this good. But you… Read more »

Which property renovations call for professional guidance?

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A home renovation can improve the saleability of your property and boost its value, whether you’re upgrading your bathroom or modernising a drab garage.  In a housing market that is competitive, having the edge with an inspiring home design and opting for high-quality workmanship are valuable positions to take. However, it’s important to choose the… Read more »

A perfect match on Design for Me…  for a cottage extension

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Craig and Lara (the clients) posted their project to Design for Me, looking for an architect to extend and renovate their 160-year-old cottage in Walthamstow, East London.   Craig and Lara’s project description   ‘Rear extension on 160-year-old cottage, moving a downstairs bathroom upstairs, creating an open plan kitchen/dining area downstairs, and moving the stairs… Read more »

Ex council house renovation – a before and after transformation

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The client, Bernadette was looking for an architect for an ex council house renovation – to transform her out-dated, tired council house into a modern, light-filled home. After registering her project on Design for Me, with just a few key details, we matched her with the best candidates and she received interest from a number… Read more »

Home renovation architects and interior designers

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Home renovation architects and interior designers – inspiration from Design for Me’s design pros Thinking for undertaking a home renovation project? You are in the right place to get some design inspiration and get matched with the perfect home renovation architects or interior designers for your project. Click on the images below to see their full… Read more »

Should You Move Out During a Renovation or Extension?

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Should You Move Out During a Renovation or Extension? Renovating or extending your home can be an exciting journey, but it’s not without its challenges. One of the biggest questions homeowners face is whether to stay put or move out while the work is being done. Both options have their pros and cons, so understanding… Read more »