Do the school holidays fill you with dread?

Do the school holidays fill you with dread?

School holidays can feel chaotic and suffocating, even if you’re looking forward to it. The school break means having kids underfoot day and night, making a mess, asking for food – and wanting their friends over too. With your space already feeling cramped...
5 Design Tips for Multi-generational Living

5 Design Tips for Multi-generational Living

Britain is facing a housing crisis with UK government targets to build 300,000 homes a year still to be met. With adult children back home with their parents as they try to get on the housing ladder, elderly relatives in need of support and the rising cost of living,...
Energy-efficient home extensions

Energy-efficient home extensions

The volatile state of utility prices has made us more aware of our energy consumption and household bills. When it comes to a home extension, incorporating energy-efficient features is more important than ever. An architectural design expert takes these important...
The best of both worlds

The best of both worlds

Modern extensions to enhance old houses What do you love most about your period property? The original features – the high ceilings, the stained-glass windows, the large open fireplaces? It has charm and it has soul, which is why many older homes command higher...
5 Ways to Save Costs on Home Improvements

5 Ways to Save Costs on Home Improvements

You may well have read how the surge in construction projects and renovations in the past year has led to rising material costs and shortages of items ranging from timber and concrete to taps and roof tiles. This has meant increased lead times for builders and...