ARCHITECTURAL & INTERIOR DESIGN SOLUTIONS

Did you know that the cost of building is going up, with the rapidly increasing cost of materials putting the squeeze on building contractors’ margins to the point where they are no longer able to be competitive. So how can you cut costs without compromising your renovations plans? UK market analysis by Turner & Townsend earlier this year found that contractors expect tender prices to increase by 2.9% in 2019, compared to increasing materials costs of 5.3% and rising labour

Many houses in our area of Surrey date from the 19th Century and often much older, and while it’s very possible to build beautiful extensions and additions to older buildings, there are some key points you need to consider to get the best results… Structural safety Ensure the services of a structural engineer when doing anything remotely structural, from knocking down an internal wall to building a single storey kitchen extension. Planning:Always get professional planning adv

As architectural designers, we are lucky to see people’s home dreams turn into reality and we know that with modern day living, space and light are key. Even if you have limited space, there are a few tricks to help you deliver maximum light and room that you can consider when coming up with your renovation plans. Here are a few of them… Increasing natural light Allow for as much natural light as possible. Remember, light coming in from an angle, such as a Velux on a pitched

You want to personalise your home but also to future proof it for potential sales further down the road... here are our top tips on the reno