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
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 […]
Best of Houzz 2025 Winner
Home & Design Journal: Best of Houzz 2025 – A Recognition of Thoughtful Design We’re delighted to share that CARL Architect has been awarded Best of Houzz 2025 for Design & Service. It’s an honour to be recognised, especially as this award reflects both the quality of our work and the experience we provide for […]
Design for the Weekend: Transforming a Portland Terrace House with Stunning Coastal Views
This week, I ventured into Portland, Dorset, to explore a charming terrace house with breathtaking views over Chesil Beach and Lyme Bay. Nestled on Mallams, this property, though needing some work, offers an exciting renovation opportunity with its two bedrooms, an attic room, and an additional garden plot with rear lane access. Upon first glance, […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
To Rennes and Back. How is it that French cities are so good? Rennes, a city that may not be on the typical tourist map or in the top ten French cities by population, is a hidden gem. It may not boast a grand cathedral like Rouen, but it offers a unique experience, almost like […]
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 […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Introducing Ralph. I’ve made two videos this week. They are pretty easy to do now that I have the lights and camera mount bolted over my desk, along with the correct software running smoothly. Every time I make one, I think, ‘I could make one a day,’ but then Wednesday comes around again, and I […]
