ARCHITECTURAL & INTERIOR DESIGN SOLUTIONS

Are you considering spending time and effort moving house? Or would you prefer to spend this effort on improving your home with an extension and or a revised layout? How are you going to arrive at a decision? *A good way to start is to look at the average cost for a single or a double storey rear extension. An extension that you would typically be able to undertake under Permitted Development, would be 6m out from the rear of your property. Compare the costs of such an extens

I recently spent a very enjoyable long weekend with my extended family at a farmhouse near Ledbury called @PegsFarm. The inside was an assault on my design senses, as instead of symmetry or deliberate asymmetry, the walls and floors were not at all plumb or even consistently out of line, making picture hanging decisions difficult! The farmhouse was charming and our host gracious. The monochrome exterior was bold. The farmhouse, I believe dates back to the thirteenth century,

Sometimes simple, inexpensive changes to your home can keep it stylish and functional. A simple metal box, painted, with rolled towels in a basket belies the utilitarian loo rolls stored inside. [Photos: www.kerrymunroephotography.com] #decluttering #DesignClass #interiordesign #housedesign #interiorarchitecture

Best of Houzz 2018

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Check out a huge hanging mirror on Page 77 of the February 2018 edition of Elle Decoration (not shown) which perfectly shows how to increase the use of natural light especially in difficult to reach areas by the the use of a strategically placed mirror. The mirror pivots to enable the homeowner to dramatically direct light to the area where it is needed. #DesignClass #housedesign #interiordesign #interiorarchitecture

Vibrant colours are in! Picture below courtesy of #Dulux. I've just ordered colour samples of Volcanic red, Luscious Lime, Lemon Punch, Teal Ripple, Atlantic Blue and Honey Mustard. #DesignClass #housedesign #interiordesign #interiorarchitecture

One of the magazines that we subscribe to is Elle Decoration. In their regular feature 'Ask an Architect' (January 2018 issue) they talk to Tim Bowder-Ridger, CEO and Senior Partner of Conran + Partners. We would like to share with you some of his comments: 'We are not interested in fashion or flashiness in our designs. We are not designing for our peers, but only for the users of our buildings. The greatest compliment we can be given is for people to take ownership of the sp

When is blue hot and sizzling? When paired with tiny accents of red, purple and mustard: Colours by #Dulux. Arrangement by Bliss Interiors Ltd #DesignClass #housedesign #interiordesign #interiorarchitecture

We are pleased to announce our latest Planning Applications: Property The Works Planning Status Godstone Road, Oxted Single storey side extension Recently submitted under Permitted Development Dewlands, Godstone Rear & side single storey Full Plans recently submitted extension Hurstlands, Hurst Green

When you walk into all the rooms in your home, do you immediately know what the rooms are for? White bathroom suite in the bathroom? What about if you walked into your bathroom and by the style and materials used it would not scream "function" but instead continue the effortless style reflected throughout your home: wooden cladding, wooden vanity unit, streamlined seating, understated drapes? #DesignClass #housedesign #interiordesign #interiorarchitecture

More inspiration from my travels: yellow and lime green working well together in this instance. #DesignClass #housedesign

Look at what I came across whilst having a break on my road trip. The boldness, in terms of colour of the structural arch/beam supporting the balcony of this waterside home whilst also taking on the role of pergola, is an interesting feature. Then to pick out the colour again on the chimney is inspiring - gives the elevation an assymmetrical balance. I also think the the circular turret type construction on the house to the left hand side of the photograph looks interesting.

We have put together a gallery of photographs so that you can see the extent of the quality of drawings we are able to produce: #DesignClass #interiorarchitecture #interiordesign #housedesign

Sometimes it is not possible to properly dress a window with curtains or blinds - they just don't fit in with the overall design. Unfortunately this can leave a 'dark' window at night-time which can feel a little unpleasant and give feelings of insecurity. By installing external lighting you can create a garden picture which can be seen from the window creating a much more inviting and relaxing view. The lighting extends your view which can also make your room feel larger. #D

Recessed floor lighting Often when maximizing floor space, for instance in a loft conversion, we end up with angled ceilings (skeiling) which make lighting the space difficult. We have recently specified recessed floor lighting to a new bathroom built into a roof space creating a dramatic light wash effect to the wall behind the bath. #DesignClass #interiorarchitecture #interiordesign #housedesign

All stairs which have open risers should be constructed so that a 100mm sphere cannot pass through. This can appear to be constrictive in design terms, however by using a small downstand beneath each riser as shown in the diagram below, you have more options to design the riser you want. The downstand also offers a space for lighting, special finishes or colour: #housedesign #DesignClass