Berkeley & Brown Planning and Architecture

13/06/2026

Take a look at these tile pattern tricks designers use to make any space look bigger in your home.

Via Homebuilding & Renovating

https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/home-improvements/tile-pattern-tricks-to-make-a-room-feel-bigger

Interior designers reveal the tile pattern secrets that make any small room feel larger, from fewer grout lines to smarter layouts and bolder colour choices.

06/06/2026

We loved working on this project in Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire

Detached 5 bedroom house

Originally a 3 bedroom house converted to a beautiful 5 bedroom house with a great family living space.

The ground floor includes a kitchen/dining/snug area to the rear with a boot room and store off this.

Upstairs has been extended to include 2 bedrooms with a shared en-suite.

Building Type: Two storey side and part single storey rear extension

Status: Built project completed in 2024

30/05/2026

If you have a small living room, take a look at these 54 ideas to help make your space look stylish and elevated.

Via Ideal Home

Take inspiration from these compact living spaces that make the most of every inch – and yours can, too

23/05/2026

Berkeley and Brown offer the full design package from concept through to completion.

We have a well developed and long-standing inspirational style in construction, the built environment, design and multimedia, from the intimate scale of a residential street to the strategic design of large-scale urban regeneration and mixed-use developments.

Our Architectural Services:

Surveys & CAD drawings
Planning Application drawings
Pre-Application Submissions
Feasibility Appraisals
Permitted Development
Planning Appeals
Enforcements
Drawings for Building Regulations
3D perspectives and CGIs

We also provide Project Management services:

Project Co-ordination from Concept to Completion
Preparation of Schedule of Works/ Bills of Quantities/ Tender Documentation
Procuring Contractors/ Sub-Contractors, including Structural Engineers and SAPs surveyors
Drawing up Small Works Contracts
Managing the build

Sectors:

Conservation Conversions
Residential
Commercial
Offices
Redevelopment
Extensions
Luxury/ New Build houses

Please contact us to arrange a no obligation meeting where we can go through our services in more detail, provide you with recommendations on how to move forward with your ideas and answer any questions you may have.

16/05/2026

How long could a home renovation take?

"As with any build or renovation project, timelines will depend on the extent of work involved and the condition of the property, but there are some general patterns that come up repeatedly."

Find out more about how to realistically plan timeframes for your renovation project from & Renovating

https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/renovation/how-long-does-a-renovation-take

Build expert Mark Stevenson explains house renovation timelines and what can set them back

09/05/2026

If you are thinking about a kitchen extension, follow these 11 simple, practical steps to make sure you maximising your options and your space.

Find out more from Ideal Home

If you're dreaming of a bigger kitchen, follow our guide

02/05/2026

Take a look at these inspirational, effective ideas from Homebuilding & Renovating to transform your outdoor seating area into a relaxing haven.

https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/outdoors/garden/cottage-garden-patio-ideas

Transform your seating area into the perfect resting place with these cottage garden patio ideas that won't fail to inspire you

18/04/2026

Looking to upgrade your bathroom this year? Take inspiration from these Scandinavian style ideas to bring a Nordic calm to your space.

Via Homebuilding & Renovating

https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/bathroom/scandi-bathroom-ideas

From Nordic soaking tubs to sauna-inspired showers, these are the Scandi bathroom ideas our editors can't stop thinking about.

11/04/2026

As it starts to warm up, take a look at 2026's striped garden furniture trend.

Invest in your garden this spring.

Find out more from Ideal Home

https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/striped-garden-furniture-trend

‘Stripes feel joyful, optimistic and unapologetically summery’