Loft conversions are becoming increasingly popular with the UK population. This is because they allow you to make great use of what may have been wasted space. If you’re looking for a loft conversion, BDS Architecture can help, as our team of experts can offer comprehensive advice. For more information, continue reading.
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Looking for a Loft Conversion in Derby? We Can Help!
Topics: Loft Conversion
Why Choose a Designer that is Involved in the Whole Process of House Extension
If you are planning a house extension, you may be wondering at what stage to include a designer in the project. There are many benefits to choosing a designer that is involved with the whole process of the house extension, some of which we outline below…
Topics: Architectural Designer, Extensions, planning permission
Are you looking for the perfect home? As BDS Architecture, we can make your dream your reality!
We are a small, local family business, and we’ve been transforming homes in the Derbyshire area for over 15 years!
We’re an all-inclusive home development company and we work with you from the very beginning to create and build your ideal home.
First established 20 years ago by Tim Foster, an experienced designer with a construction background, BDS Architecture employs a team of dedicated, expert architectural designers, and works with a wide network of planning teams, builders and surveyors - all aspects of your home development plan are covered by BDS!
Topics: new house design, self-build
How Different Planning Policy Tiers Can Impact Your Self-Build Home Design
Planning permission is a requirement for anybody who intends to carry out developments or major improvements to existing structures. It is imperative that a self-build planning policy is watertight in order to gain planning permission prior to the commencement of any construction – however, the process can be confusing, particularly when different planning policy tiers are taken into account.
Topics: new house design, self-build
How 3D Visualisation Can Save You Thousands On Your New Home
Taking care early on in a project can save you time when it’s needed most. But with so many variables and elements to consider, some of the most pressing issues can get lost in the mix or missed entirely.
So, what exactly is 3D visualisation and how can representing your architectural design help you save serious money when it comes to building your home?
Topics: 3D Visualisation
Here at BDS Architecture, we recently shared some top tips to maximise light and brighten a dark room (if you haven't yet checked out these tips, click here). These ideas, such as decorating with light colours and using mirrors to reflect light around the room, can really make a huge difference to the look and feel of your home, but they're not the only options. In fact, there are actually even more ways to maximise light and make your home feel more open, airy, and spacious, and we're going to show you how.
Here are 4 more tricks to maximise light and brighten a dull, dark room:
Topics: Maximise Lighting
Loft Conversion Or Extension: Which Is Right For You?
A loft conversion or an extension are both ideal choices for people who want to expand the available space within their home for a number of different reasons. But which is the right option?
Topics: Extensions, extension with a view
Renovating A Period Property - Is It Worth It?
All renovations are large projects that should be seriously considered before they're undertaken. When you're dealing with the renovation of a period property, however, even more careful thought needs to be applied.
Topics: renovation
Is It Better To Move House Or Extend Your Home?
There comes a time in most homeowner’s lives when they simply need more space. More space may be required, for example, if a homeowner is expecting another baby or looking to start a room sharing business. This leaves a homeowner with only two options - extend or move house.
Topics: Extensions, new house design
A leading team of surveyors have recently predicted that UK house prices will have risen 6% since the start of the year to the end of it. With buyers now being supported further and able to once again consider purchasing new homes, The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has suggested that more than £16,000 could be added to the value of the average UK home.