Finding a suitable set of house plans can be a long and expensive process. First of all, the selection of the architect can be enough to frustrate a new home owner from the get go. Creating house plans that incorporate a variety of different factors including the actual land restrictions, the homeowners living considerations and [...]
Find over 40 useful websites for house extension planning and inspiration. galleries, advice, planning permission, how-to’s and more
Here are some images of loft conversion design ideas we found on the net of late which may assist in your planning for a new loft. Take the time to browse through our many articles and inspirational loft conversion galleries to fully understand what you want before calling in an architect or builder. There is [...]
Here is an interesting case study on a very unique country cottage rebuild. “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, [...]
You may think this is a boring post. Oh well, it is late at night and I enjoyed this website called ashleyfurniture.com so here goes. This is an American company which has a great furniture range and is worth a mention. Here are some images from their website. Chairs and ottomans Choose the best style [...]
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 [...]
Modern Showers and Creative Shower Heads If you want to enhance the beauty and functionality of your bathroom then it is good idea to install a modern shower. Modern bathroom showers are available in various sizes, shapes and styles. A shower should be selected according to the needs of a family. Most common showers which [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Here are some of the prices we have collected on building costs here in the UK. The prices are based upon user input and personal experience and are guides to the rough pricing rather than exact figures that you will pay. If you have any of your own data to feedback to us then please [...]
Ever wonder how the stars you see on TV live? Though most are private about their homes, you can find some inspiring images of celebrity homes of the some of our favorite stars.
Home design and decorating has a vast many categories and “genres”. One which came to our attention was the use of graffiti when decorating. Graffiti can be associated with a decadent society or other things but in this day and age, the use of graffiti is become more and more prevalent in art, branding, marketing and interior design.
With modern technology advancing and new software being released every year, all with the goal in mind of providing better visual services for planning and inspiration, almost every industry has been effected by these software advances. Manual drawings and sketches are becoming a thing from the past, and these days anyone looking for a full [...]
Working with the elements You can add all sorts of interesting aspects to the designing, building, refurbishing and decorating aspects of your home by bringing outdoor elements inside your home. Window Light Consider an empty room with a window. One approach is to fill it with some functional furniture, decorate the window with curtains and [...]
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