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Dec 4, 2024 | 
granddesignsmagazine.com | Kirstie Pickering |Jason Podesta |Chris Haslam |Joe Stuart
Finding an architect that is happy to bring your exact idea to life can be a huge hurdle in the house building process. It was one that Cat Miller and her husband had to overcome when they started looking for a new home in the desirable area of Hessen, central Germany, that could accommodate their whole family – and they found their dream partner in WeberHaus. At the end of 2018, they found the perfect location, but the layout of the existing house wasn’t what they wanted.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
granddesignsmagazine.com | Chris Haslam |Jason Podesta |Joe Stuart |Hayley Gilbert
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the home is a specific type of technology incorporated into smart devices and home appliances. The tech gathers information (data) and processes it to learn from patterns of behaviour. This enables AI smart devices to perform tasks efficiently. Experts have been experimenting with the potential of Artificial Intelligence since the 1950s. But it’s only since 2022 that it’s become more widely applicable.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
granddesignsmagazine.com | Jason Podesta |Joe Stuart |Hayley Gilbert |Karen Stylianides
Planning a new kitchen? Then you’ve probably already found many useful guides that take you through every step of the process from planning permission requirements, design and layout and finding an architect, builder and kitchen planner. But what about planning to be without a kitchen? When you start thinking about what your dream kitchen might look like, it is easy to ignore the process of achieving it. You will be without a kitchen for what could be weeks and often months.
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Dec 1, 2024 | 
granddesignsmagazine.com | Jason Podesta |Joe Stuart |Hayley Gilbert |Karen Stylianides
Bespoke doors have the power to transform projects. A stunning front door delivers a flawless finish, perfectly coordinating garage doors enhance kerb appeal, and custom internal doors create flow, individuality, and a cohesive tone throughout the space. Planning doors early in the design process unlocks their full potential. Oversized feature doors, pocket doors, area cladding, and creative configurations can flood spaces with natural light or make a bold statement.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
granddesignsmagazine.com | Joe Stuart |Karen Stylianides |Mary Richards |Emily Brooks
Our homes are significant contributors to global carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas emissions. This happens both through the construction process and use of materials, and due to the consumption of fossil fuels for heating and power. The resulting emissions play a major role in climate change and impact our health and wellbeing. Fortunately, there are effective strategies to decarbonise or reduce the carbon footprint existing homes and new-builds.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
granddesignsmagazine.com | Thomas Brierly |Emily Brooks |Mary Richards |Joe Stuart
The average person in the UK uses 146 litres of water per day—that’s nearly the equivalent of two full baths. According to Ofwat’s Senior Director, Paul Hickey, this usage is well above the government target. ‘Under the Government’s Environmental Improvement Plan, we are aiming to achieve a consumption target of 110 litres per person per day,’ he notes. So, how can you start saving money by cutting back on water use in the kitchen?
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
granddesignsmagazine.com | Emily Brooks |Mary Richards |Thomas Brierly |Joe Stuart
Whether contemplating an all-new electric heating system for your home or updating fittings you already have, you’ll get more for your investment by choosing the most energy efficient radiators, fires or infrared panels. This type of project calls for professional installation, both for the safety of your household and to maximise the system’s performance.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
granddesignsmagazine.com | Mary Richards |Thomas Brierly |Joe Stuart |Alice Westgate with
From slat panels to wainscoting, wood panelling is a great way to add texture and visual interest to walls in almost any room. We’ve got everything you need to know, from how to install panelling to your most sustainable choices, plus a round-up of the latest designs. Let’s start off with a really fashionable contemporary look: wooden slat panels. Slat panelsSlat panels are lengths of material – typically felt – with lots of long, thin parallel batons – usually made of wood – attached to them.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
granddesignsmagazine.com | Joe Stuart |Alice Westgate with |Hugh Metcalf |Thomas Brierly
Looking to reduce heat loss? Air leakage is an issue in many properties, leading to significant heat loss with high energy bills. According to a study by Loughborough University, one of the main contributors across UK homes is warm indoor air escaping outside and cool outdoor air coming inside. This impacts comfort and contributes to higher than necessary carbon emissions – as a result of having to turn the heating up to keep warm.
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Aug 15, 2023 | 
mondaq.com | Joe Stuart
Ah marriage. What could possibly make the happiest day of a
person's life even sweeter I hear you ask. Well, although many
of us loathe the thought of tax and anything associated with it,
you may be surprised to hear that love and tax do often come
together to form a harmonious union.
Understandably, once the wedding festivities have come to a
close and the couple are all tired out, the happy couple sit down
and look at how their newfound love has an effect on their tax
affairs going forward.
