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WELCOME In the stress stakes, which comes first – improving or moving? For most, the answer is increasingly the latter. If your house isn’t what you want it to be, maximise it: an extension could bring in much-needed light, or reconfiguring two rooms into one could create that sought-after space you crave. Clear clutter and commit to built-in storage.

Whatever you do consider this guide your ultimate source book before renovating begins and learn to love the home you’re in – or the one you’re going to build.

FEATURES

BUSINESS PROFILES 18

COTTERELL & CO

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DENHOLM ARCHITECTS

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DEVELOPMENT DIRECT

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KITCHENS INTERNATIONAL

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Build your own

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MURRAY & MURRAY

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05 INTRO

The beginnings

11 STORAGE

Think outside the box

33 BUDGET

Money talks

35 PLANNING

Making the most

44 RADIATORS Cool ideas

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47 TILING

Contemporary designs

CASE STUDIES 06 FACTORY FLOOR

Big changes to an industrial building

14 LET YOUR GARDEN GROW

An extension brings new ways to live

40 KNOCK OUT

A 1930s detached house opens up

11-12 Claremont Terrace, Glasgow, G3 7XR Tel: 0141 567 6000 Fax: 0141 332 2153 www.homesandinteriorsscotland.com

48 LIGHT THE WAY

A former shop is now a bright home

Cover images: www.shutterstock.com All photography: Shutterstock (unless credited otherwise) Editor: Gillian Welsh Design: Barry Lochhead; Abbie Bunton Contributors: Fiona Reid, Judy Diamond, Rosie Duncan

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INTRO

Starting from scratch

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or most people, the thought of tackling a project – whether a completely new build or an extension to an existing house – elicits a mix of excitement and trepidation. There is the thrill of getting the home you want, and the terror of the pitfalls and challenges you’re likely to encounter along the way.

Obviously, planning is key to the process, from the budget to getting the right team of people to work with. Paul Rogers, of the all-trades building contractor Gloss (www.glossprojects.co.uk), has tackled everything from new-build houses to loft and basement conversions, and offers some fundamental advice: “Ask yourself, can you afford the project? How are you going to finance it? How does the work affect the value of the property? Can you put up with the disruption if you’re having work done to your existing home, or do you have to move out (and factor the cost of this into the budget)? And do you know anyone who could recommend a good architect or builder?”

Finding the right architect and builder is crucial. The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) is a great resource for contacts. Indeed, John Langley, of the Perthshire-based JML Contracts (www.jmlcontracts.co.uk), who has over 25 years of building and civil engineering experience, highlights the importance of working with a good architect. “You can have the best builder, but a poor design will always be a poor design no matter how well it is built,” he says. “Ideally, you want someone who is both creative with a good eye for detail and has a practical side, so that your budget can be realistically maintained.”

You also need to be realistic about whether or not you can manage the project yourself. “Probably the only positive in project managing yourself is cost saving,

but this may be a false economy if you don’t have the experience necessary, especially if you choose the wrong team,” says Paul Rogers. “The budget can get out of control, the building schedule might not be properly planned or adhered to, and you could be dealing with poor quality of workmanship or incorrect material specifications. Most good builders should project manage as part of what they do.”

John Langley agrees. “We learn something new from every house we build, whether it’s how to use a new technology or what to do with a new building material. For a client to manage a complicated, expensive project with no prior experience is a big ask. Any savings – or theoretical savings – can swiftly be lost if the person in charge is not on top of the project.”

"There is the thrill of getting the home you want, and the terror of the pitfalls and challenges you're likley to encounter along the way"

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LOFTY AMBITIONS The conversion of a former factory building has produced a home that is light, bright and full of character

DETAILS What A two-bedroom home in a former industrial warehouse Where East London Architect Chris Dyson Architects, 020 7247 1816, www.chrisdyson.co.uk Construction time Five months

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THE BRIEF To change an old industrial unit into a warm and welcoming family home while retaining as much as possible of the character that makes such a place unique. There was also the opportunity to create a roof terrace that would both give the owners some much needed outdoor space and allow light to be brought into the heart of the ground floor.

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CASE STUDY

[Left] The living-dining area on the middle floor. [Right] Metal-framed Schueco doors provide access to the roof terrace, with the new rooflight just visible beneath the mesh steps. [Far right] The ultra-slim courtyard lets light into the ground floor

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onverting a warehouse into a home throws up all sorts of issues for an architect. How do you make an industrial space feel cosy?

How much of the building's past should be left on show in its new incarnation? How do you bring light into rooms that measure 50 foot from one end to another?

All these questions and more had to be addressed by Chris Dyson when he took on the job of making a family home out of a long, skinny, three-storey former industrial unit.

He also had to deal with the fact that the building was overlooked by neighbours on both sides and by a block of flats to the rear. Its small courtyard was more or less filled by an old shed, which blocked the light entering the room at the back. Armed with a budget of ÂŁ120,000 and a timescale of just five months, he and the builders (and project managers) at Athena Construction got to work.

Several decisions were easy. He would retain the concrete floor on the ground

level, where the master bedroom was to be, and simply give it a polish. The original floorboards on the two upper levels were worn and scarred but they were a wonderfully characterful feature. Stained in a dark gloss, they stayed. The brick walls were cleaned up, sealed and left exposed, a suitable backdrop for the owners' battered leather sofas and metallic storage. Timber was scrubbed then coated in Danish oil.

Once the old shed had been demolished, the courtyard was cleaned up and paved.

The bedroom's timber-framed windows were replaced by full-height clear glass doors by SunSeeker to provide light and ventilation as well as access to the outside space. Similarly, full-height glass panels now bring light into the en-suite.

The ground floor extends much further to the rear than the two floors above it, so there was scope to create a roof terrace, accessed from the middle level where the kitchen, dining area and main living space can be found. The architect was keen to bring as much light as possible into the ground level, so there are two rooflights. The one above

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CHALLENGES The main challenge was making the building feel like a home without entirely losing its industrial character. Subtle but signiďŹ cant changes to the way light was brought in went some way towards solving this issue.

Dealing with being overlooked on all three sides was another problem that needed addressing if the owners were to make use of the new roof terrace.

The addition of iroko timber screens gave the requisite privacy without creating too much visual bulk.

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the bedroom, supplied by Compass Glass, replaces an old leaky skylight. Now lying flush with the terrace’s new, natural limestone surface (sourced from Gareth Davies Stone), its non-slip finish means it can be walked on, extending the amount of usable space.

The other, ingeniously, has been created to sit under the steps that lead out on to the terrace. These steps have been constructed from a lightweight galvanised metal mesh that allows the light to filter through to the sitting area below.

The doors to the terrace were originally timber-framed windows.

These have been replaced with double-glazed steel-framed doublepivot doors by Schueco that look much more in keeping with the warehouse-style façade.

This outdoor space needed shielding from the gaze of neigh-

bouring properties on all three sides. To this end, Chris designed new timber privacy screens. The one at the rear is of spaced slats, to reduce the bulk of the screen, but the two on either side are hardwood slats butted against each other to form a solid screen that will block sound as well as views in and out. Both are made of lacquered iroko battens. A glass balustrade at the end marks the boundary of the void leading down to the old courtyard.

Equipped with authentic factory lighting, cast-iron radiators, exposed pipework and the scars and scratches of a lifetime of hard labour, the interior could have looked too harsh and rough to be a family home. But Chris's determination and skill in bringing light into the heart of the building has given it warmth and style and made it a very desirable place to live.

“The ground floor extends much further to the rear than the two floors above it, so there was scope to create a roof terrace”

[Top, left] The ground-floor space with its polished concrete floor. The sliding glass SunSeeker doors to the rear are a new addition, letting light from the tiny courtyard into the bedroom and en-suite. The ingenious new rooflight brings in even more daylight. [Above, left] The roof terrace is now paved with natural stone, and the walk-on rooflight by Compass Glass lies flush with the surface. [Above, right] A view through the dining and living area

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Used all year round, the contemporary steel-frame garden room is a subtle yet striking addition. The material used to construct it contrasts with the material of the existing house, but the scale and mass of the room respect the original eaves. Its laminated timber floor matches the floor of the kitchen and dining room, allowing the space to flow. The landscaped garden, designed by Martin Watt Gardens, is a beautiful view

THE BRIEF To design and build a garden room extension measuring at least 20 square metres for less than ÂŁ30,000. The room is designed to melt into the garden landscape, so the space is as minimal as possible. The structure and glazing work together to achieve this. The roof overhang works several ways: drawing the eye down towards the garden and away from the sky, when viewed from inside.

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DETAILS What A garden-room extension Where Barnton, Edinburgh Architect Niall Hedderwick, Capital A Architecture, 07843 223533, www.capitalA.co.uk Structural engineer McColl Associates, mccoll-assoc.co.uk Main contractor S. Ewing and Sons Ltd, www.sewingandsons.co.uk

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hoever came up with the expression ‘necessity is the mother of invention’ might have had this glass-walled garden room in mind. Niall Hedderwick, of Capital A Architecture, certainly faced a conundrum when he was commissioned to extend the house, in the Edinburgh suburb of Barnton. The owner wanted an elegant, contemporary garden room of at least 20 square metres, with lots of glass, for under £30,000. This, says the architect, was “a serious challenge but also an opportunity to try something different. If we used the

normal construction method of timber frame with masonry walls and tile roof, the cost would easily be at least £35,000. And it would also struggle to be either elegant or contemporary.”

Fortunately, the client had worked for a structural engineering firm and had a good grasp of the construction industry. “She appreciated my concerns,” recalls Niall, “and she also had a welldeveloped aesthetic sensibility. During our discussions we got round to talking about mid-20th-century modern architecture.

That’s when the solution hit me: a simple steel frame would solve both problems; it could be affordable and elegant. I worked very

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CASE STUDY CHALLENGES The amount of glazing posed a problem when complying with Building Standards. To limit heat loss, the regulations strictly limit the amount of glass in an extension. To get around this, the garden room is ‘thermally isolated’, with its own, separate heating system and an external-grade door between it and the house.

And when the old timber patio deck was stripped out, a manhole was discovered right under where a foundation pad was to be located.

The drainage was moved – this was the only unexpected cost in the project.

closely with structural engineers McColl Associates. I came up with the initial structure, including the steel frame and cantilevered roof, and McColl’s helped me finalise this design.”

Steel and glass are expensive materials to buy, far more so than timber, brick and roof tiles. But if steel and glass are designed correctly, they can have one huge advantage: speed.

In this case, the entire steel frame was built in one day and the glass was installed in one afternoon.

“Because the garden room is supported on four steel posts, it only needs four modest foundation pads,” says Niall. “If it had been built using conventional methods, the foundations would be massive, extending under the entire perimeter wall. Building using a steel frame allowed the foundations to take less time and use less material. Conventional foundations usually cost about 20–25% of the overall budget, but these cost just 1%.”

Reducing the number of materials meant fewer tradesmen were required. “A conventional building needs a joiner to build the frame, a brickie to build the outer masonry wall, a plasterer to render the outside and a decorator to finish the inside. If the wall is made entirely from glass, however, it just needs a fitter to install it. Job done. This requires less co-ordination and management by the builder, further reducing the costs. The most important tradesman here was a good joiner who took his time to really understand the design before starting work.”

The materials were deliberately chosen to contrast with the existing house but the scale and mass of the room respect the eaves. It’s a simple design decision that works to visually unify new and old. By providing a sheltered, intermediate zone on the outside, it also caps off the garden room, making it appear larger, framing an elegant, horizontal proportion.

The owner is delighted with the finished results – and with the fact that the whole project came in under budget, at just £27,000 including VAT. She now has the elegant, contemporary space she wanted – and something unique into the bargain.

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“Conventional foundations usually cost about 20–25% of the overall budget, but these cost just 1%”

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LET THERE BE LIGHT Lighting can make or break the look of your home, so work it into your plans when changing the decor of a room

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hat is your design ethos?

“The goal for me with any project is to provide lighting solutions that fit the customer’s vision – we aim to translate their ideas into reality,” says Ruth Lindsay, lighting designer and manager of the Glasgow branch of Cotterell & Co. “Coming up with a functional, textured lighting scheme that incorporates flexibility to vary the mood is at the heart of my process. The positioning of each light is key to the impact it has on the space. I aim to expand the client’s vision, offering them designs that play with light and shadow, layering different qualities of light to create a textured feel.”

“I aim to expand the client’s vision, offering them designs that play with light and shadow”

Are you working on any product or design innovations?

“There are major changes under way in how lighting is powered. The traditional technologies of incandescent (ordinary) and halogen light bulbs are being replaced by more energy-efficient lookalikes. In the future, almost all lighting will be powered by LEDs (light-emitting diodes). LEDs consume very little power and are bright and exceptionally long-lasting. The first wave of them has been aimed more at commercial installations, but the domestic consumer is starting to reap the benefits now.

“There are LED bulbs for almost every type of fixture, and they come in a variety of colour temperatures, such as Cool White (quite a blue effect) and Warm White (more like the effect you get from a traditional light bulb).

The challenge for the lighting industry is to incorporate and design LEDs into decorative light fittings, rather than principally producing replacement bulbs.”

What inspires your designs?

“I find inspiration in the details of each project, and very often my clients will have so much enthusiasm for their project that it is infectious!

A customer might bring a particular painting or object to a meeting with us and that can trigger all kinds of ideas. I think it’s really important to be led by your client and then stretch

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their thinking to create unique spaces. It’s my job to enhance rather than dominate the architecture.”

Tell us about your biggest design challenges “There are several parts of the design process that present challenges, such as the obligation to have a high percentage of low-energy lighting – that’s sometimes incompatible with the needs of the scheme. Not many decorative fittings look good with low-energy lamps! This situation will improve as the LED replacements fully evolve.

“There is a trend for architecture to include a lot of glass – full glass walls, for example. This presents particular issues for lighting in terms of limiting the locations for fixtures and the fact that these glass walls can make you feel as if you are at the mouth of a cave at night! The trick here is to light something on the outside to stop the feeling of the big black night outside the glass. Dimming low-energy lamps is not always possible and so the switching plan becomes crucial to allow flexibility. Although these are

technical challenges, they do have a major impact on the design process.”

What should clients know about your business?

“Cotterell & Co is a family firm with family values. A tradition of excellent customer care and innovation helps us endure in a challenging commercial environment. We are lighting specialists with a team of knowledgeable staff who we are very proud to say are all long-term employees.”

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FIVE WORDS THAT SUM UP YOUR BUSINESS:

Always go the extra mile

[Clockwise from above left] Crisp and cool Ice low-voltage shower light; soft industrial trend-spun steel pendant in black; bespoke fantasy Antler ceiling light in cloud white; French gold baroque chandelier with gold lined black shades; Italian gold Ghost chandelier in wire

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[Left] External veranda with glazed rooflights. [Below] A pallette of materials including zinc cladding, natural timber and slate. [Right] Clean lines created using graphite grey aluminium windows and doors

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hat is your design ethos?

“As designers, our aim is to make people feel comfortable and happy in the space where they live,” says Jimmy Denholm, Partner and Principle Architect of Denholm Partnership Architects.“What we do centres on building good relationships. We work closely with clients, contractors, planners and each other to design buildings that are appropriate and inspirational but which look effortless.”

What inspires your designs?

“People, location, light, colour, scale and balance are all sources of inspiration.

We are fortunate to work in areas of outstanding natural beauty, among lochs, mountains and rivers, all of which inspire our designs to respond organically to their natural settings, optimising views, topography and orientation, and by using materials to create buildings that truly fit into their landscape.”

What are your biggest design challenges?

“Every project has its own set of challenges. It could be the brief or the budget. It could come from the planning policies. But rather than seeing any of these as obstacles, we see them as opportunities to explore ideas more fully and to think more creatively to come up

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with imaginative solutions. Overcoming them is a satisfying element of the job.”

What should potential clients know about your business?

“We listen well and ask lots of questions.

Understanding the client and getting to grips with their ideas and how they live is our starting point. When we design buildings, we try not to impose a ‘style’, but our work has an identity and a character that have become synonymous with quality. The framework we create should generate a sense of longevity so that it can evolve and get even better over time. Our approach to interiors is never formulaic – we use a sometimes surprising mix of elements, but the outcome is always entirely fresh.”

11 Dunira Street Comrie, Perthshire PH6 2LJ 01764 670899 admin@james-denholm.co.uk www.denholmpartnership.co.uk

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BUSINESS PROFILE FIVE WORDS THAT SUM UP YOUR BUSINESS: Quality, individual, considered, approachable, focused

“Understanding the client and getting to grips with their ideas and how they live is our starting point”

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“Once the perfect spatial layout has been found, the rest of the design should simply fall into place”

SPACE PERCEPTION A determination to find the perfect layout has helped Development Direct to create award-winning kitchens and bathrooms

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hat’s your design ethos?

“Our ethos is one of uncompromising customer service,” says Colin Wong, creative director of Development Direct. “Our business has grown primarily through word of mouth and our emphasis on design has won us many industry accolades – and happy clients throughout Scotland. These accolades have culminated in an invite to judge at this year’s prestigious Designer Kitchen & Bathroom Awards in London.”

London for some boutique apartments where I’m trying to create a floating island concept – resulting in a lot of interesting chat with engineers. I’m fairly convinced it will all come together in the end. When the design journey is tough, the end result is often all the more rewarding.

“I am also working on my own personal range of kitchen furniture, which is a labour of love. My biggest challenge is to be totally original. I don’t want to create something that looks like a hybrid of other designers’ visions.”

Are you working on any product or design innovations?

“I’m working on an amazing project in

What inspires your designs?

“Travel to the most obscure places and experiencing local sounds, smells and

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FIVE WORDS THAT SUM UP YOUR BUSINESS:

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Individual, creative, inspirational, amiable, uncompromising

cultures that are a total contrast to home.

My most memorable designs are often created days after I return home, when my senses and memories are still vivid and the designs flow naturally.”

[Clockwise from above left] Minimal urban design at its best, enhancing and embracing the stunning views; this kitchen’s focal strength is created by the introduction of steel blue lacquered furniture which sits architecturally proud in a moody backdrop of dark wenge; atmospheric internal bathrooms combat the lack of natural light with textural subtleties and wispy photographic feature walls

Tell us about your biggest design challenges “It can be tricky trying to undo a client’s mindset when they’ve been influenced by architects, TV shows and other designers.

Every space has its own optimum layout that will enhance the mood of the client when they are in that space. Once the perfect spatial layout has been found, the rest of the design should simply fall into place. I rarely even think about specification until the space is optimised. This results in a much more considered design.”

What should potential clients know about your business?

“We have built up a reputation on uncompromised original design which led to the introduction of our full in-house building division. This has allowed us to take designs from the drawing-board to fruition, including extensions and full homes.”

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Every design produced by Kitchens International is unique, as the company endeavours to give its customers a truly bespoke solution

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hat is your design ethos?

“Our ethos is to create a bespoke design for every client – as a completely independent company, we are able to adapt to whatever is required,” says Paul O’Brien, Brand Director at Kitchens International. “Our team are skilled in all types of kitchen design and begin every process by looking in detail at how the room will be used. From there they design a kitchen to perfectly suit the client’s needs and budget, often including innovative elements that the client would never have dreamed of.”

Are you working on any innovative designs?

“One of our best (which won the KBB Review Award 2014 for Best Kitchen Design in the £30-50,000 category) is a stunning refurbishment of a 13th-century

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house in Fife. Here, three dingy vaulted cellars were transformed into a stunning dining kitchen. We used cantilevers to retain visual width and curves on a long island to produce a warm, functional, contemporary kitchen. It looked stunning.”

What inspires your designs?

“Our clients are our biggest inspiration.

Our designers listen to what they want, building up a picture of their life and family so the kitchen will reflect their needs perfectly. We have excellent relationships with many clients which have often turned into long-term friendships. We are also inspired

by Scotland’s stunning scenery and architecture.”

Tell us about your biggest design challenges “With no formal national training offered

by colleges or the government, it is hard to learn the art of kitchen design.

To counteract this, we created our own Training Academy, where we recruit new, young designers and train them in-house.

Refurbishing older houses and re-siting

East Mains Industrial Estate 11 Youngs Road Edinburgh EH52 5LY 0845 074 0022 info@kitchensinternational.co.uk www.kitchensinternational.co.uk

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Passionate, trustworthy, inspirational, professional, forward-thinking

[Left] White Corian work surfaces, a curved island and a tall bank of units bring this converted cellar kitchen to life. [Above, left] This open-plan Stoneham kitchen features an enormous island in Strata Black Walnut furniture. [Above, right] This Kitchens International Leicht Avance kitchen incorporates some revolutionary design elements including a hung island (on a steel frame). [Below] This stunning Kitchens International Stoneham kitchen has a Darwin anthracite oak island

“We back up our customer care with a belief we can make it happen” kitchens in new areas of the house can also be challenging, but it is these challenges that our designers relish and win awards for.”

What should potential clients know about your business?

“Our reputation is built on total customer care from the moment a prospective client walks into the showroom until the kitchen is completely fitted. We back up our customer care with investment and a belief we can make it happen. As one of the few companies to employ all the staff required to design and fit kitchens, we are as passionate about the design as the minutiae of installation. This is the principle upon which the company has been built and endorsement of this service is plain to see from the huge number of referrals from past clients.”

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Meet your makar Determined to give its clients inspiring homes, this Inverness-based firm focuses on achieving the highest standards at all times

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hat is your design ethos?

“Successful projects are the result of a clear understanding of our customers’ desires and requirements, together with an intimate appreciation of the unique characteristics of a site or place,” says Neil Sutherland Managing Director of MAKAR. “Design is a problem-solving activity. The process we follow avoids compromising our customers’ needs and the special features of a place while delivering simple and elegant solutions. For us, good intentions are not enough; we are only satisfied when the intended design is a delivered reality enjoyed by the customer.”

Are you working with any design innovations?

“We are particularly experienced in the use of locally sourced timber in our work.

Timber is the only renewable construction

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material and it is abundant yet undervalued across Britain. At present we are undertaking research into increasing the use of timber and timber products in the houses we build while decreasing the embodied energy to whole house systems. The most significant innovation we are perfecting at the moment beyond healthy sustainable materials is our offsite manufacture processes. This unique way of working and delivering homes and places aims to give the customer certainty over quality, programme, workmanship and cost.”

What inspires your designs?

“We are inspired by helping our customers to produce beautiful, healthy and comfortable living environments. Our customers have one thing in common: they are all dedicated to living in highquality, inspiring places. At MAKAR, we believe the way in which we design,

manufacture, assemble and hand over houses is significant to the overall success for all those involved with a project. We therefore believe in creating meaningful work for our teams of designers, manufacturers and tradesmen. The inspired work of skilful people leads to inspired outcomes.”

Clachandreggy Dores Road, Torbreck Inverness IV2 6DJ 01463 709993 info@makar.co.uk www.makar.co.uk

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MAKAR designs and delivers architecture

[Clockwise from left] Caldwell Grace House, Comrie, Perthshire; Di Rollo House, Ullapool, Sutherland; Onwin House, Balnafoich, Inverness

Tell us about you biggest design challenges “Houses and environments fit for the 21st century are quite different from those of even a few decades ago.

There has been a revolution in the quality standards in relation to energy performance and comfort over the last few years. The challenges we face are related to encouraging the many organisations, officials and groups involved in the built environment to aim for the highest standards at all times. We believe there is a connection between the means and the ends, and that it is only possible to have different outcomes if processes evolve and are utilised in design, manufacture and delivery.”

“Our unique way of working aims to give the customer certainty over quality, programme, workmanship and cost”

What should potential clients know about your business?

“We are unique in offering a one-stop shop for high quality design leading to the drama-free delivery of inspiring houses and places. Our business is customer-focused and we exist simply because we believe great houses and places are essential to healthy lifestyles and encouraging human potential.”

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MADE TO MEASURE Bespoke cabinetry, in the kitchen or elsewhere in the house, guarantees the very best use of space, says Gillian McCollum of Murray & Murray

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hat is your design ethos?

“As a truly bespoke manufacturer, there is only one consistent design ethos that runs through each of our projects and that’s the use of the best quality materials and craftsmanship available,” says Gillian McCollum of Murray & Murray. “As our cabinetry is built to last a lifetime, our focus lies in the longevity of the product as well as the aesthetic, rather than always following fashion.”

Are you working on any product or design innovations?

“It’s not exactly a design innovation but something we’re currently working very hard on is securing the right location to open an Edinburgh studio. This is our 25th year in business and we feel the time is right to establish a foothold in the capital.”

their family and their home. We combine this with our extensive knowledge of innovations, both developed in-house with our cabinetry and within the marketplace of new products.”

Tell us about your biggest design challenges?

“The biggest design challenges tend not to be how to fit everything into a small space – that’s relatively easy for us as we can make our cabinets any size to fit the available space. What’s more challenging is how to create a well-functioning workspace within a very large room. We find zoning these larger spaces relative to their functions the most effective way to organise the kitchen – and, of course, introducing smaller prep sinks and refrigerator drawers within these zones also helps to make things work more efficiently.”

What inspires your designs?

What should clients know about your business?

“We develop very close working relationships with our clients, so more often than not the development of a design is born from getting to know their personality,

“We are fortunate to have a team of very talented designers and craftsmen with an abundance of experience and, importantly, a can-do attitude towards even the most

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“A large portion of our work comes to us through referral not only from previous clients but also from architects, building contractors and interior designers who enjoy working with us and know how well we take care of their clients."

2-3 Boston Road, Viewfield, Glenrothes, Fife KY6 2RE 01592 774363 enquiries@murrayandmurrayco.uk www.murrayandmurray.co.uk

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A DESIGN FOR LIFE Architect-led pre-designed homes will make high-end contemporary house design much more affordable

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hat is your design ethos?

“We believe good design results from a creative and collaborative process,” says Farahbod Nakhaei of NVDC. “We apply our expertise and imaginative skills to each project through meaningful consultation with our clients, and we seek to deliver inspirational design that fulfils their needs. We also believe that architecture can be genuinely lifeenhancing, so we strive to achieve this with every project.”

Are you working on any product or design innovations?

“We are in the process of creating a range of architect-led, pre-designed homes that will make high-end, contemporary house design accessible and affordable to a much wider range of people. Choosing a pre-designed home is cheaper and faster as the design drawings have already been created and the structure has been approved by engineers. Our range of options will provide extraordinary, lifeenhancing dream homes that are costeffective to build, so that more people

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can live in homes of high quality and inspirational design.”

What inspires your designs?

“People and places inspire our work. Our passion is the creating of homes and work spaces that people love to be in. We strive to deliver the best architectural solutions that will complement their setting and fulfil their functional demands, but most importantly we seek to enhance people’s lives and contribute to the architectural heritage of a place – essentially to change things for the better.”

What should clients know about your business?

“NVDC was established in the 1990s and has grown into a successful architectural services firm. We’re still a small team of architects, however, and are very approachable and hands-on. Our focus is on making bespoke house design as accessible as possible, and over the years we’ve developed our expertise in the design, build and renovation of exceptional homes.”

Tell us about your biggest design challenges “Every project brings its own challenges.

Designing and building a house from scratch is a highly complex process as we seek to deliver on our clients’ aspirations for an inspirational home, while at the same time managing the many requirements of planning and building control. It’s a challenge we relish and one we are well equipped to meet – every project hones our architectural skills and further develops our creative capabilities.”

Clydeway House, 813 South Street, Glasgow G14 0BX 0845 548 9860 farahbod@nvdc.co.uk www.nvdc.co.uk

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Innovative, imaginative, creative, collaborative, effective

“We’ve grown into a successful architectural services firm, but we’re still a small team and are very approachable and hands-on”

[Clockwise from top left] A brand new bespoke extension to a family home in Dunblane creates an open-plan family space; conversion of an A-listed townhouse to form five high-end apartments; designs for a large modern family home in the highlands creating a modern vernacular that takes its cues from the architecture of the Scottish countryside

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Staying on track

Taking a realistic approach to the budget and giving yourself a contingency fund will prevent your project running out of money halfway through

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e have all watched the television programmes where some poor exhausted self-builder or renovator explains how they’ve run out of money – long before the project is completed. It happens.

But it doesn’t need to happen. “It sounds obvious, but without the right experience a lot can be missed off a budget that can have a dramatic impact on the final cost,” says Paul Rogers of Gloss (www.glossprojects.co.uk). “If a project is costing at least £100,000 or more, employ a quantity surveyor.The money you spend on a QS's fees will be saved by using his or her skills.”

squeeze everyone down on price as this can lead to a lower specification finish.

Rogers also advises having a contingency fund of up to 10% of the value of the project when tackling an older building, as problems or issues are very often only unearthed once the work starts – and you’ll need to have the funds ready to deal with them. And, he stresses, “Be realistic about what you can afford. Fancy finishes can be added at a later date if the budget doesn’t fit – finishes such as flooring or bathroom suites, for example, which are relatively easy to upgrade.”

"Some people will think nothing of spending £40,000 on a kitchen, but 'cannot afford' to insulate their loft" Remember, you get what you pay for. “If some slate tiles are half the cost of others, there’s a reason; similarly, if one electrician is charging half as much as another, you need to ask yourself why,” says John Langley of JML Contracts (www.jmlcontracts.co.uk).

Langley also advises against trying to make savings on the fundamental elements of a project – foundations, roofing, plumbing and electrics – in other words, all the factors that it will be difficult to upgrade fur ther down the line. “We would say that to build a high-quality house with all the high standards of fixtures and fittings, you will be spending in the region of £1,200 to £1,400 per square metre,” he says.

Again, don’t skimp on your architect, or try and

And how will an eco-approach affect your budget? “It is possible to build a genuinely ‘green’ and energy-efficient house for the same cost as a normal, good quality house,” says Chris Morgan of Locate Architects (www.locatearchitects.co.uk). “It’s all about priorities. Some people will think nothing of spending £40,000 on a kitchen but ‘cannot afford’ to insulate their loft. People who genuinely believe there’s a problem with climate change, energy consumption and future energy costs will look at the longer-term and make choices based on those concerns.”

Get the bones of your building right, in other words. Think long-term. Quite simply, good bones will last.

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or some people, building their own home from scratch is the ultimate dream. As with any project, finding a good architect and builder is crucial to the smooth running of the process and the quality of the finished result.

“Find someone not only whose work you like, but who you could imagine getting on with and working with for an extended period of time,” says architect Wil Tunnell of WT Architecture (www. wtarchitecture.com). “There are a lot of hurdles and challenges for everyone

to get through in that period. Talk to previous clients and gather their experience.”

Paul Rogers of Gloss (www. glossprojects.co.uk) agrees that it’s crucial to do your homework at the outset. “Get references, look at earlier work, and speak to former clients,” he says. “Also try and visit a current building site to see how it is run. Is the site tidy and well managed? Do the tradesmen look professional? You are going to let these people into your lives and spend a lot of money. Make those calls.”

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t sounds obvious, but it’s also important to have a firm idea of what you want from your new home. “Conversely, don’t go in with too many preconceptions,” says Wil. “Let the architect do their work and don’t limit your own ideas.You aren’t going to an architect for a product; you’re going for a service. I always say, you can go to a high street shop for a suit or you can go to a tailor, but there’s no point in going to a tailor looking for the exact same suit that you’d buy on the high street.

“If you want a product there are plenty of ready-made kits and systems that can provide you with that. If you simply need planning permission go to a technician or a draughtsman. An architect can bring something extra and design to your specific needs; both the needs of you as a client and for the demands of the site,”continues Wil. As well as having clarity of budget, it’s also crucial to have a sense of priorities when you’re designing and building your own home. “Often designing a building is a case of balancing compromises,” adds Wil. “That sounds negative but you can’t have everything you want unless you have an unlimited budget - but you can still achieve much more than you’d possibly expected.” Define those things that you’d like, but most importantly, define those things that you need.

“As well as having clarity of budget, it’s also crucial to have a sense of priorities when you’re designing your own home”

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MAKING THE MOST Look at what you’ve got – some carefully considered alterations could be the answer

[Above] Capitalise on garden views by opening up windows and building window seats.

[Right] Take advantage of garden space by converting the back or side of your house. Bring the light in with a simple, modern glass-filled extension

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oving house to gain the space you need isn’t always an option. There are many reasons why people might choose to stay put: location, schools, amenities, and family connections. It might be a great garden. Equally, it might be the cost and upheaval associated with moving.

Between estate agents’ fees and stamp duty, selling comes at a price. More people are now reconsidering what they have, and either extending or reconfiguring their homes to achieve the space they need.

Paul Rogers of Gloss (www.glossprojects. co.uk) has tackled many extension projects, and also converted the attic space of his own home to create an additional bedroom suite. With an attic conversion, he says: “You have to ask, is the roof suitable? Can the building take the added weight and structure? And can you fit what you want in the space available?

Most attic spaces are smaller than you may imagine but some inventive design can see you utilize that space efficiently.”

He cautions homeowners to consider the cost of changes – any changes – in relation to the end value of the property.

“Will the money you spend on the works increase the value?” Paul asks. “Ask a local estate agent for an estimated value after the work.”

Before you start, check whether there might be any restrictions on the work you can do. If the building is listed or is within a conservation area, for example, this can impact on your plans. Check your property’s history via your local planning portal, which will detail whether previous owners have applied for planning permission, and you can also check whether neighbouring houses have been approved for alterations.

“Extensions need a good contingency as you always find things that are unexpected once you get started,” says John Langley of JML Contracts (www. jmlcontracts.co.uk), who transformed his own farmhouse in Perthshire with a super-insulated SIPs extension clad

in reclaimed local stone to match the existing building. Langley launched a second company last year called JML Garden Rooms (www.jmlgardenrooms. co.uk) designing and building standalone structures – again constructed using SIPs – that give homeowners that flexible additional living space separate from the main house. “Our garden rooms cost less to build than an extension, generally don’t require planning permission, and can be built in approximately three weeks,” he says.

“The first thing is to be sure that you need an extension at all,” says Chris Morgan of Locate Architects (www. locatearchitects.co.uk). “An alternative can be to have a good clear-out and perhaps some form of internal alteration to create one large room from two small ones. A new window in a dark room is cheaper than a conservatory. Make sure you’ve insulated and improved the original house as far as practically possible before investing in a new space.”

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s more and more people are now considering sustainable features when designing a new home, the question is often where to start. Should you invest in renewable technologies such as photovoltaics? Or splash out on a ground-source heating system? “Everyone has a different idea of what an ‘eco house’ is,” says Chris Morgan of Locate Architects (www.locatearchitects. co.uk), which specialises in sustainable development and ecological design. He breaks the subject down into three categories: energy, health and resources.

“Saving energy and cost makes sense, and the main way to achieve this is by improving the fabric of the building with better insulation, better windows and better airtightness, and considering heat recovery on the ventilation.Then, and only then, consider potential renewable sources of heat and electricity,” he suggests.

Where materials are sourced from is key. “Every single material and component comes from somewhere, is made by someone and has to be transported, using energy along the way,” Morgan says. “The choices we make about materials can make a vast difference to the ‘embodied’ energy of the house, along with the landscapes and economies both far and near that have contributed to your home.” He suggests using locally sourced timber, or re-using elements such as paving slabs rather than buying new energy-intensive concrete slabs from a builder’s merchant.

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The company has its own processing factory in Perthshire, where kits are manufactured off-site, reducing time on-site.

As Langley says: “Building with SIPs allows us to specialise in building sustainable, Passive and low-energy homes without clients having to spend large amounts of money up front on things like ground-source heat pumps, pellet boilers, air-source heat pumps and other ‘bolt-on’. renewables.”

If you are interested in exploring renewable technologies as an option, the Energy Savings Trust (www.energysavingtrust.org.uk) offers a wealth of information on the topic, and it’s also worth looking at the Home Energy Scotland renewables loan scheme. For more information on it, call 0808 808 2282 or visit www.greenerscotland.org.

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THE BRIEF To create a new contemporary light-filled open-plan living, dining and kitchen area in the ground floor of a 1930s detached house. It was vital that the resulting generous family-friendly space would have direct access to the rear garden.

[Top left] The glazed doors, from AWD Ltd, slide open to the garden. [Top right] Copper pendants from B&Q hang above the Silestone-topped island, with is accessorised with bar stools in white leather and oak from Habitat. Sam Ward of Eyeline Kitchens in Kilsyth designed, manufactured and built the bespoke units. [Centre] A view through the dining room to the lounge area. [Above right] Embedded in the ceiling above the dining room is a clear glass rooflight which evens out the daylight that pours in through the glazed wall of sliding doors. [Above left] Another view of the minimalist kitchen

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What An extended 1930s detched house Where Glasgow Architect The Architect Room, 0141 942 7155, 07947218488, www.thearchitectroom.co.uk Structural engineer Gordon Cumming

OPEN SEASON What started off as a straightforward extension ended up in a complete reshuffle of the interior – with splendid results

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t's all very well having a lovely back garden, but if you can't see it, never mind access it easily, it really will be space wasted. That's what Gail and Martin Smith were beginning to think about the garden attached to their house in Glasgow – sometimes they'd forget it was even there. And that was a shame: with three children under ten, they could really have benefited from wide open spaces in which to run around and let off steam.

James Munro at the Architect Room was commissioned to bring the 1930s detached villa up to date, equipping it with a stylish yet functional new extension that would house the kitchen-dining room and provide a new living area, and which would also open up the property to the glorious green spaces surrounding it.

His first task was to deal with the existing floorplan, a jumble of cramped small spaces with no flow and little natural light. This was partly the fault of an extension that had been added in the 1960s, which had blocked the

daylight and done little to enhance the quality of the interior.

A radical reconfiguartion of the ground floor was called for. With a new L-shaped extension added (covering 32.2 square metres), the kitchen is now able to take centre stage in the heart of the house, and is accompanied by a highly functional utility room. The kitchen is open to the dining area, where the children can often be found, drawing and playing at the dining table.

Beyond it is a large expanse of glazing through which the garden can be seen in all its glory.

The living area, to the left of the kitchen, has an open, airy feel too, looking out to a patio area through the same massive glazed sliding doors, which were supplied and fitted by Glasgow firm AWD Ltd. The patio is protected by a discreet glass roof, supported by massive timber beams, from Jim Reilly Builders of Clydebank.

This visually and physically extends the living space right out on to the lawn, and has proven its worth many

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CHALLENGES The biggest challenge was undoing the problems that had been created when an extension had been added to the house in the 1960s. While it created more room, it diminished the light both inside and out – in the latter case by overshadowing the patio.

The architect was obliged to rethink the entire layout of the ground floor, but once this was done a much more flowing space was achieved that has improved life for the whole family.

“The existing floorplan was a jumble of cramped small spaces with no flow and little in the way of natural light” FLOOR PLAN

times over the course of the summer.

Engineered European oak planks from Murray Timber Products, fitted by Martin Flooring throughout the downstairs, unify the open-plan area. Extra daylight had been brought in through a clear glass slot in the roof above the dining area.

Of the total budget of £88,000 (excluding VAT), some £63,000 was spent on the build, with £14,500 going towards the new kitchen, which Sam Ward of Eyeline

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THE BRIEF The house had previously been extended twice, tripling its square footage but at the expense of natural light. The clients wanted a reorganisation of the interior, making it more suited to 21st-century living but without compormising its original features.

They also wanted to have a flexible living-dining-kitchen that would feel open and spacious.

FRONT AND REAR ELEVATIONS

[Above] The shop front on Earlsferry high street is C-listed.

The architects had it repainted in a colour scheme more appropriate to its surroundings and refurbished the original sash-and-case windows. The rear of the house [right] is where the major changes have taken place, with the demolition of one extension and the construction of another. Storke Horizont glazed sliding doors bring much-needed light indoors

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DETAILS What A former shop, now a four-bedroom home Where Earlsferry, East Neuk, Fife Architects Arka Design Studio, www.arka.co, and Murray Russell Architects, www.murrayrussellarchitects.co.uk Contractor Morris & Spottiswood, 0131 334 1800, www.morrisandspottiswood.co.uk

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STREET STYLE Behind this nicely unimposing façade is a thoroughly contemporary house with an impressive open-plan living area Photography Paul Zanre

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ith its sandy beaches, impressive cliffs and clear blue waters, the East Neuk of Fife has been a favourite summer destination of East Coast Scots for generations. But before they were given over largely to holidaymakers, these villages were thriving communities in their own right, with working harbours and bustling high streets.

Today, the high street of Earlston (the western continuation of Elie) is not quite as busy as it once was, since many of its shops have been converted into houses.

They make solid properties, if not especially spacious ones; the owners of this particular

one weren’t the first to decide they could do with a bit more room. Originally a store with two rooms above, it was extended for the first time in the Victorian era, when its footprint was doubled, and then again in the 20th century, when a single-storey extension tripled the floor space of the house. And there was still a substantial garden of over 40 metres in length at the back.

Unfortunately, the addition of this later extension had left the living room and kitchen with little natural light. The owners brought in Claire Sutherland of Murray Russell Architects and Karen Hamilton of Arka Design Studio to solve this problem and make the house better adapted to life in the 21st century.

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“Inserting a steel structure allowed us to remove the existing walls that divided the rear area and give complete flexibility to the space�

[Top] Light filters into the dining area from the rooflight above the new staircase. [Above] The kitchen, a Pronorm Classicline in high-gloss magnolia, was installed by Complete Home and Interiors. The work surface is 20mm Caesarstone in Ginger. The sink, a Stark SK50 stainless steel undermount, is paired with an Abode Atlas AT1053 chrome C spout tap. [Opposite, top] An Auldton woodburner in the living area. [Opposite, below] Side view of the hall staircase

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“In order to create a flexible livingkitchen-dining space that was as open as possible and maximised natural light, we realised we’d have to demolish the existing extension and replace it with a smaller addition facing the rear garden,” says Claire Sutherland. “The original cottage, which is C-listed, and the Victorian extension were retained. We reorganised the layout to make space for four bedrooms, three bathrooms and lots of good storage.”

The original staircase at the front of the property was replaced with a new central feature stair with a large rooflight above to bring natural light deep into the plan.

Getting rid of the existing rear extension made a big difference too, as Karen Hamilton explains: “The way things were, the views to the garden were blocked.

Now, the outlook has been dramatically improved and much more natural light has been let in. Inserting a steel structure allowed us to remove the existing walls that divided the rear area and give complete flexibility to the space.”

In the new space, measuring a substantial six metres by almost 12 metres, the kitchen is open to the flexible living-dining area.

“There is a solid wall panel to one end of

the kitchen island which on the other side forms the back wall to the Auldton woodburning stove,” points out Claire.

Beyond that, full-width glazing facing the garden, including 4m-wide Storke Horizont sliding doors along with 5m-long strip roof lights, flood the space with natural light – without compromising the neighbours’ privacy. The rooflights nearest the kitchen and dining areas open by remote control to ensure good ventilation.

Getting the right balance between the old and the new was key: “The listed front elevation was repainted in colours more appropriate to the streetscape, and the original sash-and-case windows were refurbished,” says Karen. “You enter through the original ‘shop’ door and now get a view through the entire depth of the house to the rear garden. Traditional interior features such as skirting boards and picture rails were retained while finishes to the rear are simpler and more contemporary. Light finishes and timber flooring (Boen’s Oak Andante) used from entrance hall through to rear living space unify the old and new parts of the house.”

It’s a harmonious solution that has given this family home a new lease of life.

CHALLENGES The biggest challenge was how to bring sufficient light and fresh air into the new kitchen-dining area.

Inserting rooflights in two separate sections of the building proved to be the solution.

Access was another issue with the potential to cause hold-ups and problems – all the materials necessary for the construction had to be delivered to this narrow old street and come in via the front door.

Expert management and co-ordination was required by the contractor to overcome this successfully.

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LISTINGS Architects

Denholm Partnership Architects 11 Dunira Street Comrie, Perthshire PH6 2LJ

NVDC Ltd

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813 South Street, Glasgow, G14 0BX

Clachandreggy, Torbreck, Dores Road, Inverness, IV2 6DJ

0141 959 8752 enquiries@nvdc.co.uk www.nvdc.co.uk

01463 709 993 info@makar.co.uk www.makar.co.uk

01764 670 899 admin@james-denholm.co.uk www.denholmpartnership.co.uk Denholm Partnership Architects’ buildings aim to explore and express sympathetic design and materials for the rural Scottish landscape whilst responding to the evolving needs of modern living.

MAKAR integrates architectural design, specialist off-site manufacturing and on-site construction to deliver a complete design and build service to clients.

NVDC is an architectural practice based in Glasgow with projects throughout Scotland and UK. We have over 25 years’ experience in Residential sector from bespoke one-off houses to large housing developments, as well as extensions, conversions, conservation and remodelling work.

Bathrooms

The Bathroom Company

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32 Leonard Street, Perth PH2 8ER

We specialise in the art of transforming ideas, spaces and high quality materials into bathrooms across Scotland.

To discover how we can create a bathroom that will delight, visit us in Perth or call one of our team.

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William Wilson Bathroom Showrooms

29 Loanbank Quadrant, Govan, Glasgow G51 3HZ

27 Ballantine Avenue, Hillington Park, Glasgow. G52 4RL

Specialist manufacturers of Selkie Board® waterproof wall panel system and Selkie Stone - a luxurious stone effect wall panel - the natural alternative to tiles. Available from Rearo’s own branch network or from leading bathroom retailers.

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LISTINGS Bedrooms

Bifold-doors

Conservatories

SIDEY Homeslide Door Systems Unit 5 Almond Rd, Middlefield Industrial Estate Falkirk, Stirlingshire, FK2 9HQ

01324 630 391 www.homeslidedoorsystems.co.uk • Free Home Surveys • Installation/Fitting Service • Five Year Guarantee • Fitted Furniture • Home/Offices • We will beat any like for like quote

Doors

Urban Front Ltd

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19 Feus Road, Perth PH1 2AS

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Aluminium Bifolding & Sliding Doors

by Ayrshire Agencies.We manufacture, supply & install aluminium bifolding doors throughout Scotland.With over 20 years of knowledge and experience, we are proud of our reputation for quality.

Leading Manufacturers and Installers in the industry, in Scotland. Our product range consists of the supply and installation of Windows, Doors, Kitchens, Conservatories, Sunrooms & Roofline. Visit our showrooms in Perth & Dundee, open 7 days a week.

Flooring

Unit 4, Chesham Business Park 33 Townsend Road, Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2AA 01494 778787 info@urbanfront.co.uk www.urbanfront.co.uk

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LISTINGS House builders

Oakhill Homes

01236 725 077 07778 529 545 oakhillhomes@btconnect.com www.oakhill-homes.co.uk Oakhill Homes provide expert project management tailored to your self-build plans. With 30 years of building bespoke homes you can rely on our knowledge, skill and solution focused approach.

Interiors

Rob Roy Homes Dalchonzie, by Comrie Perthshire, PH6 2LB

01764 670424 mail@robroyhomes.co.uk www.robroyhomes.co.uk The market leader in the design, construction and manufacture of high quality and energy efficient timber frame buildings. Whether a one-off self-build or a multi-house development, each project is delivered to the highest standard.

Dulux Design Service Edinburgh & Central Scotland

0333 222 7021 info@duluxdesignservice.co.uk debbie.duluxdesignservice.co.uk A bespoke and flexible full house interior design service.

• Interior design and colour schemes • Space planning and project management • Finishing touches – fittings, furniture, lighting, flooring and furnishings

Kitchens

Murray & Murray

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Pieve Interiors

2/3 Boston Road, Viewfield, Glenrothes, KY6 2RE.

9 Lawn Street Paisley PA1 1HA

01592 774363 www.murrayandmurray.co.uk

0141 258 7082 pieveinteriors.co.uk

Murray & Murray are recognised as one of the leading Scottish designers and manufacturers of high quality handmade bespoke kitchens and interiors.

German Kitchens Charles Rennie MacKintosh Traditional Kitchens Bathrooms & Wet Rooms

Cameron Interiors

Glasgow - 458-462 Crow Road, G11 7DR. Edinburgh - 31 Dundas Street, EH3 6QQ. 0141 334 9532 & 0131 556 2233 info@cameroninteriors.co.uk www.cameroninteriors.co.uk What sets Cameron Interiors apart from other kitchen and bedroom companies?

The answer is simple - people. From our designers to our tradesmen, at Cameron Interiors we only offer excellence.

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LISTINGS Kitchens contd.

Development Direct

Dimension & DMI

Kitchens International

0131-3372579 kitchens@developmentdirect.co.uk www.developmentdirect.co.uk

01563 529463 www.kitchensayrshire.com

01506 862 786 www.kitchensinternational.co.uk

Making the best kitchens in the world affordable to all! Finally there is no need to choose between what you need and want! Our kitchens allow you to have it all and at a price you can afford.

COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF WE WONT DISAPPOINT!

Every kitchen, every new space we create, is designed to the unique characteristics of your home and your personal taste. Everything is impeccably planned, designed, crafted and finished.

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23 West Shaw Street Kilmarnock KA1 4BS

51-57 Dalry Road Edinburgh, EH11 2BX

Development Direct is a family-run multi award winning kitchen & bathroom studio based in the west end of Edinburgh. Offering an unrivalled bespoke service where emphasis on creating inspirational kitchens & bathrooms is at the forefront of the company’s ethos.

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Lighting

Murray & Murray 2/3 Boston Road, Viewfield, Glenrothes, KY6 2RE.

01592 774363 www.murrayandmurray.co.uk Murray & Murray are recognised as one of the leading Scottish designers and manufacturers of high quality handmade bespoke kitchens and interiors.

Cotterell & Co

glasgow@cotterellandco.com edinburgh@cotterellandco.com newcastle@cotterellandco.com www.styleandlight.com Cotterell & Co supply all types of domestic and commercial lighting, plus furniture, mirrors and home accents including our own exclusive Cotterell & Co brand of lighting and furniture, and offer a complete lighting design and specification service to both domestic and commercial clients.

Paint finishes

Dulux Design Service Edinburgh & Central Scotland

0333 222 7021 info@duluxdesignservice.co.uk debbie.duluxdesignservice.co.uk A bespoke and flexible full house interior design service.

• Interior design and colour schemes • Space planning and project management • Finishing touches – furniture, lighting, flooring and furnishings

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Stairs

Raid Systems Ltd

25 Dalziel Street, Hamilton ML3 9AU 01698 282624 homeintegration@raidsystems-ltd.com www.raidsystems-ltd.com Raid Systems will help you find a solution that will fit around your lifestyle, custom made for your needs.

Stoves

Stockwell Ltd

Dowling Stove Design

01236 451074 sales@stockwell-ltd.co.uk www.stockwell-ltd.co.uk

T: 01988 402 666 www.dowlingstoves.com

42 Grayshill Road, Westfield Court, Cumbernauld G68 9HQ

Dowling Stove Design Dowling, Unit 3, Bladnoch Bridge Estate, Newton Stewart, Scotland, DG8 9AB

Multi-Fuel and Wood-Burning Stoves, We specialise in quality custom built Craft Built in Scotland. We build by timber stairs manufactured to our 1 hand, in the heaviest gauges of steel customer’s specifications in anyDowlingStoves style - HIS - linda.indd used on the domestic stove market. and timber, while offering a wide range There are eight basic models that we of benefits of working with stockwell now offer; each radically different from ltd. anything else on the market.

The systems we work with can be integrated as part of a new build, renovation or retrofit project.

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Timber-frame

Scottish Stove Centre 63 Main Street Croftamie

By Drymen, Glasgow G63 0EU 01360 661 112 info@scottishstovecentre.co.uk www.scottishstovecentre.co.uk Quality brands including Chesney’s, Robey’s, Clearview, Charnwood, Jotul, Scan, Euroheat, Hwam, Stuv, Jetmaster, Everhot, Aga, Rayburn, Lohberger, HDG Biomass Boilers and many more.

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Rob Roy Homes Dalchonzie, by Comrie Perthshire, PH6 2LB

01764 670424 mail@robroyhomes.co.uk www.robroyhomes.co.uk The market leader in the design, construction and manufacture of high quality and energy efficient timber frame buildings. Whether a one-off self-build or a multi-house development, each project is delivered to the highest standard.

Scotframe Timber Engineering Limited Inverurie Business Park, Souterford Ave, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51OZJ 01467 624440 inverurie@scotframe.co.uk www.scotframe.co.uk Scotframe supply more timber frame kit packages to Self Builders in the UK than any other manufacturer. They provide their customers with a unique, personalised one-stop shop service.

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LISTINGS Timber-frames contd.

Vacuum systems

Windows & doors

Timber Design & Construction

Beam Vacuum & Ventilation

Woodside, Mid Road Kirriemuir DD8 4PJ

Opus Business Park, 35 Aughrim Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BB, NI

07919 876 563 gaetangoub@hotmail.com www.timberdesign.co.uk

0800 78 38 231 info@beamcentralsystems.com www.beamcentralsystems.com

Bespoke oak frame buildings for extensions and new build.

Nationwide suppliers & installers of: Beam Central Vacuum Systems Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery.

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REHAU Ltd

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The refurbished showroom many of which are fully working models. which many people will remember as With utility Volvo providers 60% price rises for gas, oil Drymen has forecasting been completely & re-fitted electricity,and nownow could be the right time showcases over 100to install a ‘green’ ‘renewable energy’ wood-burning stove. Improved design appliances many of which are fully and testing results in efficiencies of 87% in some cases and working models. many units have the ability to burn logs in a ‘Smoke Control Zone’ while still complying with the Clean Air Act. With utility providers forecasting 60% price rises for gas, oil & electricity now could be the right time to install a “green” “renewable energy” wood With nearly 70 years of installation experience, Scottish burning stove. Improved design and Stove Centre offers unrivalled expertise. From choosing testing results in efficiencies of 87% your stove, to designing your fireplace or ingle opening, With 70 years of installation experience in some cases and many units have ournearly knowledgeable sales team look after your project from Scottish Centreand offers unrivalled the ability to burn logs in a “Smoke Control Zone” start toStove completion when it is timeexpertise. for your stove to be to installed, ourstove, professional highly-skilled engineers From choosing your designing your fireplace while still complying with the Clean Air Act. make every ensureour the knowledgeable best possible installation or effort ingle to opening is carried sales out toteam your look complete do not use aftersatisfaction your project(we from subcontractors). start to completion and when it is time fordeveloping your stove to be installed ouraround HDG have been wood boilers for “professional” highly skilled engineers 3 decades, and have brought many highly innovative make effort toduring ensurethis thetime. best With inventions ontoevery the market efficiencies of 91%, burning is timber toout produce possible installation carried fully centra heating and hot water has never been so to your satisfaction (we do not usecost effectiv subcontractors).

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Scottish Stove Centre, located 20 minutes north of Glasgow & 20 minutes south of Stirling, in the hamlet of Croftamie by Drymen, has established itself as the market leader for log/ multifuel burning stoves. The refurbished showroom, which many people will remember as Drymen Volvo, has been completely re-fitted and now showcases over 100 appliances, many of which are fully working models.

63 Main Street, Croftamie, Quality Brands Including: Chesney’s, Robey’s,

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Jetmaster, Everhot, Aga, Rayburn, Lohberger