Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Designing Homes, Not Houses. A house is just a structure—a collection of walls, a roof, and rooms. A home, however, is something entirely different. It’s a place that feels uniquely yours, somewhere you feel at ease and where your life unfolds. Designing a home means looking beyond bricks and mortar to create spaces that resonate […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
The Short One. Not much to say this week—I’ve hit the wall. It’s been a busy one. Three new interesting projects have kept me occupied, along with a planning department that refuses to accept it’s a public service funded by, well, us—the public. There seems to be a clear misunderstanding of “servant” as in civil. […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Architecture Shapes Lives. When a client first approaches me about their home, we often start with the practical details. They may need extra space for a growing family, a kitchen suited to hosting friends, or a dedicated home office instead of sharing workspace with the dining table. All valid and important—but as we talk further, […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Light Matters. Walk into a room filled with natural light, and you can feel the difference instantly. The space feels brighter, larger, and more inviting. But light doesn’t just shape how a room looks—it profoundly affects how we feel, think, and live. For anyone considering extending or remodelling their home, understanding the role of light […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Norman who?. After speaking to a group of students this week and seeing many blank faces when I mentioned Renzo Piano and Norman Foster, I figured it might be time for a refresher. Here are six architects from the last 100 years who everyone should know about. 1. Frank Lloyd Wright (American – 1867–1959) Wright […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Sketching a New Tomorrow. Last night, while chatting with my friend Oliver, I stumbled upon an idea. We were discussing cities—what they are, what they should be—and before long, I was drawn into a vision. This morning, I woke up with that idea still buzzing in my head. By the time my tea had cooled, […]
Design for the Weekend: A Trip to the Lakes
Welcome back to my home redesign series! This week, I’m tackling a stone-built home in Kendal with a quirky layout and charming features. This house presents a unique opportunity to create a bright, open-plan living space that is both functional and inviting. Upon first glance, the house’s current layout is far from ideal. The kitchen, […]
How can you increase your property’s value in 2024?
If you’re considering selling your property or looking to enhance its value for the future, now is the time to explore practical strategies to elevate its appeal. With the UK’s property market expected to remain competitive in 2024, increasing your property’s value will be beneficial to attract buyer attention and secure the best possible market […]
Design for the Weekend Bonus Episode
You Won’t Believe This Genius Fix for Awkward House Layouts! Welcome back to my home redesign series! In this episode, I tackle a unique challenge: an end-of-terrace house with a less-than-ideal layout. Imagine having your TV right next to the toilet—it’s a design disaster! Join me as I explore simple yet effective ways to transform […]
Design for the Weekend
Transforming a Cramped Terrace House: Smart Layout Solutions. Welcome back to my home redesign series! In this episode, I tackle a challenging terrace house layout with practical and innovative design solutions. The goal is to reconfigure the space to create a functional and inviting home without extending the property. One of the first issues we […]
