Building your own home is exciting and demanding in equal measure. A clear brief, a realistic budget and the right team matter far more than any single design decision.
Begin with the plot and the way you live
Before you think about style, think about how you want to live. Where does the morning light fall? Which rooms do you use every day? How do you want the house to meet the garden? Good answers to those questions shape a better plan than any mood board.
- Write a short brief: how you live, what you need and what you love
- Set a budget with a sensible contingency
- Speak to the planning authority early
- Choose an architect and builder you trust, and who trust each other
The best houses are designed from the inside out.
Talk to the neighbours
Early conversations with planners and with the people next door can save months later on. A scheme that respects its surroundings is usually quicker to approve and easier to live with.
If you are thinking about buying a plot, or about selling a home with potential, we would be glad to talk it through.
