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
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The Old Forge York – The Master Bedroom Suite
In our 2nd blog about the Old Forge, we talk through our design for the second bedroom and bathroom, giving it the glamorous and feminine fe
The Old Forge York – A Holiday Let with a Difference
Read how we helped implement the designs for turning an old barn into a stunning two-bed holiday let, and the end result.
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 To Convert A Garage Into An Accessible 2-Bed Cottage?
Find out how we helped convert a double garage into a 2-bed home. The design options, final layout, accessibility considerations and end re
Heating Interior Design Dilemmas with Best Heating
Getting the right heating is an important part of home design. We answer some interior design dilemma questions from customers of Best Heat
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.
What We’ve Learnt From Interior Design Masters
Have you been watching Interior Design Masters, the BBC2 series? As interior designers ourselves, here is what we enjoyed and learnt from t
How to incorporate a granny annex into a family home
If you want to incorporate a granny annexe into your home, read how we designed this for a family, alongside creating a home office and util
How to create an Open Plan Kitchen and Living Space
Read how we helped create a modern family open plan kitchen living room interior design with an industrial mood and strong colours
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...
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