When your house has the wrong sort of space (and what to do about it)

Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been to see about a dozen people to help them solve the same kind of problem. All the houses had a series of small-ish rooms that felt dark and disconnected from other parts of the house and had limited access to the garden. Basically each homeowner had the […]
How long does it really take to build an extension?

So you’ve decided to have work done on your house. This isn’t something you do every day so it’s normal to have zero knowledge about how long these things generally take. I’ve seen hundreds of construction projects from an early idea through to the shiny polished end result, so let me give you a quick […]
How to fix up your house – without divorcing your partner!

Are you one of those couples who can’t agree on what colour to paint the lounge, let alone whether to extend your home? You’re not alone. Let me tell you a story. Last week I went to see a lovely couple. They contacted me as they wanted to extend their house to create a larger kitchen/living […]
A dated bungalow re-imagined
Makeover for listed building and former tea room
Fabulous town house with mezzanine
Stunning four-storey townhouse with views
Small extension to Victorian terrace
Makeover for Edwardian seaside home
10 Step guide to remodelling or extending your home

You’re reading this because you have a plan to change your home. You want to improve it. Maybe you need more space, want to change the layout or are thinking about extending. Do you need more light? Perhaps you have a couple of small, dark rooms that you want to transform into a light-filled open-plan […]