I know just how tough it can be.. Renovating an old terraced house, trying to drag it kicking and screaming into the 21st century, is never easy – especially when you are on a budget. The layout, the room sizes, the darkness, the damp... there are so many problems to fix and so many areas to modernise. It is a complex problem, but as architects we are trained look at a … [Read more...]
How To Increase The Size Of Your House By 60% With A Basement
Call me lazy if you like.. Perhaps I am, or perhaps I am just playing favourites. Here we are again with the fourth and final instalment of our series of articles dissecting your favourite TV shows, uncovering pearls of wisdom hidden beneath the waffle. We have returned to Sarah Beeny and her insightful and entertaining show: Double Your House For Half The Money In … [Read more...]
13 Rebellious Basement Man Cave Ideas Every Man Needs In His Home
Ok, this post is firmly for the boys. If you've been in need of some man cave ideas then we've got a treat for you today. Sometimes a man needs time to himself and there isn't a better place to do that in your home than a basement to get away from it all and chill out with a beer or two. Basements offer us so much more than just a place to store your tools and … [Read more...]
12 Small Garden Ideas Perfect For City Living
Are you planning some work to your back garden and need some ideas? It's been awhile coming but we are now going to visit your back garden with some great small garden ideas! No matter how much space you've got out back there are always a few things we can do to make it a place that's a joy to be in. We spend so much time thinking about kitchens and bathrooms, choosing … [Read more...]
11 Insanely Clever Loft Stairs Ideas You Can Copy For Your Home
Need A New Loft Stairs For Your Existing Loft Or A New Loft Conversion? Loft stairs are one thing that need a bit of ingenuity when planning one. And it doesn't matter if it's just for a loft for storage or a loft conversion stairs. And this is because they can ruin the footprint of the floor below your loft. In this blog post we're going to share with you what we … [Read more...]
