Loft Conversions have remained fairly popular since I first started designing property & is perhaps even more in demand now than ever before – especially in dense urban areas where the alternative choices for that fourth bedroom are somewhat limited. Note: (22 July 10) For inspiration for Loft Conversions and Planning, we have just added [...]
When looking at residential home designs, whether designing yourself or choosing one, two important parts of you home are the entrance and the living room. Both should be carefully planned.
What could possibly be more exciting for your children then for them to have their own loft playroom? Every journey up the stairs to the loft conversion would be an adventure – their own private kingdom to play, create and have fun. Safety is paramount of course and will be mostly addressed in your building [...]
Here are some images of loft conversion design ideas taken from http://www.channel4.com/
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When looking at home designs, whether designing yourself or choosing one, two important parts of you home are the entrance and the living room. Both should be carefully planned.
Tuscan architecture combines modern and classic elements that make up pure Old World Europe.
Architectural glass is glass used as a structural element, as opposed to merely decorative or inserted in hole in the wall for the sole purpose of providing light and a way to see out. Thus architectural glass doors are doors wherein the glass is an integral structural element of the door.
We have recently added a more comprehensive list of resources for your house extension with our article House Extension Inspiration and Planning Guides Feel free to have a look! (July 2010) There is always a need for the maintenance of our homes but often we are not gifted with the things that are required to [...]
The planning system can be complex, and understanding reasons for refusal can be frustrating. We took a look at this in depth at the planning process and its various stages. Getting planning permission on a piece of land, or for a renovation opportunity, not only transforms the value of that plot, but also gives you [...]
Find over 40 useful websites for house extension planning and inspiration. galleries, advice, planning permission, how-to’s and more
If you are embarking on a building or decorating project at home, the best place to start is to look for inspiration. With thousands of websites available, we have compiled the best resources for your building or decorating project to find the right motif for your home. Housetohome.co.uk Over 4500 rooms to inspire you full [...]
This is a list of beautiful designs for a particular room or space. We just compiled a list of beautiful bedrooms we saw around the net of late. Bedroom with tub A view from the same bedroom (but from the other side) Cream coloured bedroom Artistic, with Wall Art Very Modern, check out how the [...]
Even small or city roof tops, where space is a premium, can be transformed into fabulous areas for summer dining and entertaining. Roof gardens and raised gardens can add value to your home and give it a whole new angle
Having swimming pool in your own house will be very great thing. But there are some important factors that you have to consider before building it. Some of the factors are the location, design, construction, landscaping, lighting and the most important thing is the safety factor. The main thing in building it is the design. [...]
According to their position, stairs are categorized as follows: Interior Exterior According to their function, they are categorized as follows: Main stairs Service stairs Portable stairs According to their construction, stairs are categorized as follows: Stone stairs Timber stairs Concrete stairs Iron and steel stairs Stairs from modern materials Stairs are classified according to their [...]
Making a loft into a comfortable and usable living area is a one of the best and cost-effective ways to develop your house and avoid using any additional space from your garden (as in a home extension). Loft conversions are by far the first choice of most homeowners to create another bedroom, office or bathroom. [...]
Find over 40 useful websites for house extension planning and inspiration. galleries, advice, planning permission, how-to’s and more
“We knew we would have lots of work to do, but we didn’t care, because we fell in love with its shape, the land, the view,” Roseline Glazer says of the shingled cottage on Martha’s Vineyard that she shares with her husband, Bill. Originally built by Roger Allen in 1930, architect Joseph W. Dick helped [...]
By digging down into the cellar or basement, you can create an additional floor running the entire length of your house, and that opens up a wealth of opportunities for a bigger and better home. Why do a Basement Conversion? In the northern United States and Canada, many homes are built with basements that are [...]
Courtyard is the great way to show intimacy in your garden. Courtyards are generally defined by a boundary wall around the courtyard. There is much more you can do in your yard. You can add warmth to your yard by adding features in it. Courtyard can be a place where you can enjoy your evening [...]
This is a collection of amazing Black and white room refurbishments we pulled from around the web. Black and White home refurbishment is currently on the “up” in home interior design. In London, interior designers are seeing a definite increase in black and white interior requests. Use this gallery for inspiration for your home design [...]
There are unlimited possibilities to decorating a wall, you can use the traditional wall art, sconces, wall vinyls and tapestries. The world of interior decor has evolved into an infinite array of options. You can turn just about anything into art and create a unique home. Here you will see a selection of unique wall [...]
Making a loft into a comfortable and usable living area is a one of the best and cost-effective ways to develop your house and avoid using any additional space from your garden (as in a home extension). Loft conversions are by far the first choice of most homeowners to create another bedroom, office or bathroom. [...]
Find over 40 useful websites for house extension planning and inspiration. galleries, advice, planning permission, how-to’s and more
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