Modern urban living has transformed the way in which we think about the design of our home.

In major cities like London, where there are dense neighbourhoods, traffic pollution and clocks dominate daily life, the home has become much more than a place to live. To many, their home has become their refuge. It is a place to restore balance, reconnect with nature and suppo...

One of the first questions homeowners ask when planning an extension is how much will it cost?

After the volatility of construction prices in the early 2020s, not surprisingly, many homeowners are understandably cautious. Material shortages, labour fluctuations and rising energy costs have created uncertainty across the industry.

Fortunately, now, the London con...

A key consideration when planning a new extension is energy efficiency. With volatile energy prices and regulations in the UK being tightened, homeowners are realising that designing a beautiful extension is not enough and that the question must be “How do we add space without increasing long-term energy costs?”

Whether you are planning a passive house kitchen extensio...

Kitchen islands have long been regarded as a symbol of contemporary living as they are a place to cook, eat, work and connect. However, the idea of the oversized, bulky central island is being rethought.

Whilst kitchen islands remain hugely popular, homeowners and designers are now favouring slimmer, more flexible peninsula-style layouts that are more practical and...

Renovating a kitchen for the first time can feel almost overwhelming. There is much to think about, including budgets, layouts, materials, and rapidly evolving technology.

It is easy, for example, to focus on work surface choices and miss the decisions that really matter long term. A successful kitchen renovation isn’t just about how your space looks on day one, bu...