30 September 2019 Whilst Space, Light and Storage are the Trinity of good house design, it is important to remember the planning and regulatory issues which apply when refurbishing or extending your home. The most 4 important issues are: 1. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS What: Normally known as “Planning Permission.” Scope: The Planning and Development…
14 February 2014 The Home Renovation Incentive Scheme offers homeowners the opportunity to avail of tax credits in respect of work to their home carried out by qualified Contractors. In the thrill of finally being able to start that long postponed-work, it is important to remember the planning and regulatory issues which apply when undertaking…
You are about to embark on that long-postponed project and to avail of the Home Renovation Incentive Scheme. You know your project will benefit from the skills and expertise of an architect. But how to choose the right one? We answer the questions people ask about choosing an right architect for your project… 1. My…
“An Architect is the Magic Wand in your Building Project… “ Learn how to work that wand to its full potential with these Tips for Working with an Architect on your home building project… Word of mouth is always the best source for any professional. Choose an architect based on their previous work (ask to see…
01 May 2012 Living in chaos? Demented by mess and disorder? Here are some of my tips for keeping on top of things inspired by living in an open plan home…
21 February 2012 Are you defeated by a particular room in your house? Is there a room in your house that is unloved and abandoned? I love the challenge of a problem room! Here are some ways to get your head around that problem room…
22 June 2011 I am continually struck – both in my own and in clients’ homes – what a profound effect the placing of furniture can have on how you feel about, and use, a room…
Buy the best you can and with an eye to the timeless, not fad or fashion.
Use existing room features as reference points and work with these to provide lines of symmetry and balance – windows, fireplaces, alcoves etc.
Space and light and order. Those are the things that men need just as much as they need bread or a place to sleep – Le Corbusier, Architect
