While most homeowners allow for obvious expenses like contractor fees and materials, there are many hidden costs in home renovations that are easy to overlook. These unexpected renovation costs can add thousands to your budget if you are not prepared. Below, we cover the most common areas homeowners forget to budget for. Image above… Read more »
Renovating your home is exciting, but costs can escalate quickly. If you’re working with a limited budget, you might be wondering: can I really afford to hire an architect? The truth is, using an architect (or architectural designer) can actually help you save money by avoiding costly mistakes and ensuring a high quality of design… Read more »
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 »
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 »
If you own a Grade II listed home you are probably aware that renovating, altering or extending your home will involve more red tape than usual. Not only this, you will be more restricted in what you can do. The privilege of owning listed property comes with a responsibility to protect its special qualities. However,… Read more »
More of us are working from home than ever before, which makes thoughtful home office design increasingly important. Whether you are carving out a corner of your living room or transforming a spare bedroom, the way you design your home office can have a huge impact on productivity, comfort and overall wellbeing. The challenge? Many… Read more »
Planning an extension, loft conversion or renovation and not sure whether to hire an architect or a builder first? You are not alone. Getting the order right can save you money, reduce risk and make the whole process far less stressful. This guide explains how architects and builders differ, when to bring each one on… Read more »
For domestic building projects it’s always worthwhile using a design professional. They can help you find the best solution for your brief; they will advise you on where to spend your budget and where to save; they’ll guide you through the maze of planning, building regs, freeholder consent and party wall issues; they can even help you appoint… Read more »
Need bathroom design ideas? Here is some bathroom inspiration brought to you by designfor-me.com‘s designers! Whether you have a small space for an en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower or a larger room able to host a freestanding bath, our designers have the solution! Take a look! Showers Walk in Shower by Rui,… Read more »
Making your home new again can appear like a big task, especially if funds are limited. But, you can enhance the attractiveness and usefulness of your house without spending much money. This write-up will delve into some cheap home improvements that not only make living more pleasant for you but also increase the worth of… Read more »
