Extending your home is an exciting investment, promising extra space, enhanced functionality and a potential boost in property value. However, like any renovation, you need to allocate your budget carefully to hit the right balance. Certain elements demand a higher spend to ensure quality, durability...
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Hiring an architect is a big decision that can significantly impact the outcome of your project. From design expertise to project management, the right architect will help turn your vision into reality while handling technical aspects and navigating regulations. Here are eight essential questions to...
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With the days getting shorter and darker evenings setting in, the areas of our homes that lack natural light become all the more noticeable. Since the hallway is often the first space anyone sees when they step inside, creating a warm, inviting feel is key...
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If you’re thinking about expanding your home, you’re likely considering two main options: building up (vertical extension) or building out (horizontal extension). Both have distinct benefits, costs and considerations, so it’s important to determine which is best for your needs, property type, and lifestyle. Here...
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The rise of smart home technology has transformed the way we interact with our living spaces, making our homes more efficient, secure, and comfortable than ever. Integrating smart tech can enhance your home, help reduce energy consumption and increase property value—all at the touch of...
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Open plan extensions have revolutionised modern living, transforming how we interact with and enjoy our homes. By blending kitchen, dining, and living areas into a single, open space, these extensions maximise natural light, enhance sociability, and offer a highly versatile layout that suits many lifestyles....
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With winter just around the corner, what better time to explore the best options for heating your home extension. Whether you're adding new space to your home or upgrading an existing one, heating plays a crucial role in keeping it comfortable and energy efficient. The...
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A successful renovation goes beyond immediate upgrades – it’s about ensuring that your home remains functional, comfortable, and valuable for years to come. Futureproofing involves making smart, forward-thinking design choices that blend lasting style with practicality. Whether you're building from scratch or updating an existing...
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Building a home extension can be a very exciting project with the potential to add significant value to your property. Some of the benefits include increasing living space, maximising natural light, improving energy efficiency and creating more storage, to name a few. However, extending is also...
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The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home, and its design continues to evolve, blending style, functionality, sustainability and the latest technology. As we look toward 2025, several exciting trends are emerging, shaping how UK homeowners will approach kitchen design. Whether you’re planning...
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When designing a home extension, one of the most important considerations is how to maximise natural light. Natural light not only makes your space feel bigger and more inviting, but it can also have a positive effect on your wellbeing, improving your mood and even...
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Designing a bathroom that strikes the right balance between style and functionality can feel like a challenge but with the right approach, it can also be an exciting opportunity to create a space that’s practical and beautiful. Whether you’re working with a small family bathroom...
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Upgrading your kitchen can be one of the most exciting parts of home renovation project. As the heart of the home, the kitchen is often considered the most sociable room, where meals are prepared, families gather and the most time is spent. However, transforming this...
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Creating a garden room in your home is the perfect way to blend the beauty of the outdoors with the comfort of indoor living. Whether you’re designing a productive home office, a stylish home bar or a serene meditation space, these ideas can help you...
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Converting a loft is one of the most efficient ways to maximise your living space and add value to your home. Whether you’re after a new bedroom, home office or simply a cosy nook, a loft conversion can transform an underutilised area into something spectacular....
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Extending your home can be an exciting adventure, providing you with extra space and a fresh look. But what about your garden? Enhancing your outdoor space to complement your new home addition can create a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living, adding to the...
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Biophilic design has become increasingly popular in recent years as more of us seek to connect with nature. The trend is fuelled by several factors, like our rapid technological growth, a greater focus on sustainability and a deeper understanding of how being in nature benefits...
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Home extensions are a popular way for homeowners to add both space and value to their properties. Whether you’re looking for a larger kitchen, an extra bedroom or a new office space, extending your home can be an exciting and highly rewarding project. However, embarking on...
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What’s trending in the world of architecture and design? This season, it’s all about embracing sustainability, creating innovative designs and building versatile living spaces. From eco-friendly materials to smart home technology, homeowners are transforming their spaces to be both stylish and functional. Whether you’re planning a...
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A basement conversion is an excellent way to increase your home’s square footage, optimise vertical space and boost property value by up to 15%. They are therefore sound investments for the future, especially if upward or outward extensions aren’t feasible. Whether you’re starting anew or...
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Did you know that the right glazing can boost your home value? Choosing the right glazing is crucial for your home extension. Because glazing goes beyond just windows and doors; it can dramatically change your home’s aesthetics and functionality, making it a worthwhile investment. The...
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Is there a best time of year to renovate your home? Seasonal changes can significantly impact the cost, efficiency and overall experience of your renovation. Factors like weather, supply chain, labour costs and demand can all play a role. Whether you’re looking to update a single...
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An energy-efficient home offers lots of benefits beyond environmental impact. Reducing your energy usage can also greatly lower your household bills and significantly increase your home’s resale value. Prioritising energy efficiency in your home extension is therefore essential. When it comes to energy conservation, it’s crucial...
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Whether you’re planning a modest side addition to your kitchen, or opting for a full-on rear extension, home renovation can be a bit daunting, especially when you’re just starting out. Regardless of scale, projects like these can be expensive, time-consuming and often stressful, so thorough planning...
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A kitchen extension can transform your home, adding valuable space and enhancing your living environment. However, it's a significant investment that requires careful planning and execution. To help you avoid common pitfalls, here are 10 mistakes to steer clear of when planning your kitchen extension. 1 -...
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Life may be more expensive than a decade (or year) ago, but don’t let that deter you from building your dream home. Extensions can be costly, but they can also offer enormous benefits, such as increased living space, storage space, more natural light and even improved...
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In addition to creating more living space, a loft conversion can become an excellent opportunity to better insulate your home. Better insulation can help you to ensure your space is warm and cozy whilst helping to reduce energy bills. With an energy efficient loft conversion,...
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Following the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdowns in the UK, many office buildings were left deserted; relics of a time when we would enter an office without the need to social distance. The need to isolate from others saw huge swathes of the population working...
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Our Green Agenda One of the greatest challenges faced within the Construction industry is the environmental impact of our profession. Currently the construction sector contributes heavily to the climate crisis; with sources calculating that buildings are responsible for almost 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions: 28%...
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good design are plenty; as proven by the positive impact of buildings such as Maggie Centres. With the potential to improve productivity, mood, social interaction, physical and mental health; designers must continue to work on behalf of the public to optimize our collective quality of...
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'If all of your tools for living are well designed, you will not need much' Using minimalism to design and decorate your property can allow for optimum space whilst improving your quality of life. Minimalism in art refers to abstraction typified by simple geometry. This concept refers to...
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How do we define Net Zero Energy? More importantly, how can we work towards Net Zero Energy as a standard?...
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Advice on retrofitting your Victorian property. From insulation and glazing to mechanical systems & PV there are a range of methods....
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