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27/11/2017 | 3 Mins read

Utility Space – your most important room

I visited a site recently where the rooms in the house were really starting to take shape and despite the wonderful extension and additional space created, the one room…

#Before and After
22/11/2017 | 3 Mins read

A Home Should Evolve

Social media has become ‘the’ source for inspiration for anyone doing a home renovation project. From creating ideabooks and connecting with design professionals and suppliers on Houzz, to curating moodboards on…

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15/11/2017 | 3 mins read

Practical planning

Don’t forget about the practical things when you’re planning the renovation of your home. There is so much to consider when you are planning a refurbishment that it can…

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1/11/2017 | 4 read

Cabin Fever

Having time off is wonderful but this time of year with the days being short and the particularly inclement weather the break might have left you feeling a little…

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25/10/2017 | 2 mins read

Flat Roofs

Flat roofs can strike fear in the hearts of many people but they have come a long way from the problematic, leak prone versions of the 1980s. Nowadays, a…

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17/10/2017 | 3 mins read

Wardrobes

You can never have enough storage and this is particularly true when it comes to storing clothes. The funny thing about it is that most wardrobes are pretty poorly…

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9/10/2017 | 3 mins read

5 reasons why you should hire an architect

Involving an architect in your home renovation or extension project isn’t just a good idea it’s essential. OK, as an architect I would say that, but a well-designed home…

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4/10/2017 | 3 mins read

Light and Space

Our plans for our homes have changed dramatically in recent times. In the last 6 months in particular I have noticed how people are finally accepting for one reason…

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27/09/2017 | 3min read

8 reasons not to be afraid of colour

The colour you paint your walls can have a dramatic effect on the value of your home. This is according to a recent report carried out by Market Watch….

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31/08/2017 | 3 mins read

Budgeting for your project

Planning a renovation or extension to your home can be a daunting process. There is so much to consider and for many people it can be hard to know…

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