Creating a unique conversion like Rebecca and Tom’s, or building an extension that isn’t just a simple box on the back of the house, takes planning, forethought and usually the help of an architect who can see development opportunities that a regular homeowner would probably never dream of.
‘A lot of people don’t utilise the services of a designer or architect, so the result is often a standard solution,’ says Jude Tugman, managing director of Architect Your Home. ‘Good design doesn’t have to cost more, but it will give you a better outcome. It’s important that any extension complements the house as a whole. Work out what you want your renovation to do for you. Adding a conventional rear extension with sliding doors isn’t hard, but the result isn’t always…
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25 Beautiful Homes (Digital) - 1 Issue, Jun-2018