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How to plan and design an extension without an architect

Many people think they need an architect to add an extension this is not the case. In this project we as interior designers designed extra s

How to access affordable interior design help remotely

Get affordable award winning interior design help remotely, without us visiting your home. From a room revamp to extension and space layout

What external doors to choose for your extension

What external doors should you add to your extension? French, Bi-fold or sliding doors? We explain the benefits of each to help you make th

How moving the kitchen made the most of a 1930’s semi

Here's how we relocated a kitchen and redesigned the ground floor layout, to give a 1930's home the perfect flow.

How large a home extension do you need to build?

A few weeks ago, the permitted development regulations changed, allowing homeowners to build larger single storey rear extensions onto th...

Helping you to visualise your home renovations in 3D

As well as designing your home renovation and interior design, we bring it to life with our 3D room visualisations so you can see what the e

What roof windows max the light? (extension & conversion)

Although we are seeing lots more glazed extensions on Instagram and Pinterest recently, the reality is that the more glazing you have the...

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