Kitchens6 min read
Seven Details That Make a Kitchen Feel Expensive
Alignment, shadow gaps and consistent reveals do more for a kitchen than any single expensive material.
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Notes from
the building site.
Renovation9 min read
How to Plan a London Renovation Budget
A realistic budget is built in layers: structure first, finishes last, contingency never touched until it must be.
Materials7 min read
Choosing the Right Worktop for Your Kitchen
Stone, sintered surfaces and timber each behave differently in daily use. Choose for the life of the household.
Extensions8 min read
What to Know Before Starting a Loft Conversion
Head height, stair position and structure decide the outcome long before any finishes are selected.
Lighting5 min read
Why Lighting Should Be Designed Before Construction
Lighting is architecture. Designed after first fix, it becomes a compromise you live with every evening.
Gardens6 min read
How to Make a Small London Garden Feel Larger
Fewer materials, longer sightlines and considered screening will always outperform clever furniture.
Materials7 min read
Matching Stone, Timber and Metal Finishes
Undertone, sheen and grain direction determine whether a palette reads as designed or assembled.
Philosophy5 min read
The Difference Between Expensive and Well Designed
Cost buys material. Design buys resolution. Only one of them is noticed every single day.
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