When you are trying to arrange the furniture in your living room, there are a number of different factors you have to take into consideration. You will want to look at the size of the room itself, for a start, as well as the colour of it, and how much light it receives. Also, your...

Non-Equity Housing Cooperatives – The Legal Stuff There are many benefits to starting up Housing Co-operative; however the decision should not be taken lightly. There are many legal obligations to fulfil – especially if you intend to apply for grants. This article gives a quick introduction to some of the legal requirements that may be...

Converting your loft is a more cost effective and less stressful alternative to moving house. With the recent falls in property prices increasing numbers of people are now opting to maximise the space in their homes, rather than moving. Making use of the otherwise wasted space in your loft is a great solution to your...

Financial assistance What sort of work is covered by the scheme? Depending on your circumstances, there are grants to help with loft and cavity insulation, installation of reflective radiator panels and thermostatic valves, draught proofing, jackets for hot water cylinders and compact fluorescent light bulbs. You may even be eligible for a complete new central...

Should I Extend My Home? In recent years the housing market has slowed, leaving many homeowners trapped in unsuitable accommodation. With banks unwilling to lend and worse many people trapped with negative equity, sometimes the only available option is to make the best of your existing home. The majority of UK homes can be extended...

Homes across the UK are shrinking. A report published by the financial services company LV stated that on average most British families are living in houses that measure only 96.8 square metres. The Royal Association of British Architects (RIBA) has recently raised concerns about the increasing lack of storage space in the average British home,...

How we design the spaces we live in defines our quality of life. Here are a few of the ways in which the characteristics of a home – and more specifically, a home’s interior – can affect the lives of individuals and family units, for better or worse. It all starts with a bed It...

Mountain SanctuaryPerched on a mountainside overlooking the Irish Sea is a beautiful piece of land that is hosting the emergence of a new family home. The building presentation is relatively simple, primarily due to a smorgasbord of planning restrictions and limitations. However, using these imposed boundary conditions as a frame within which to play we...

The New Wave in Architecture There was a time when the thought of designing your own house through art software was simply a far fetched dream. However, that’s certainly not the case anymore. Now, there are home design software products on the market that allow you to get all those great 3D effects. In fact,...