Graeme Bowie Designs - Architectural & Planning Consultants

02/02/2024

Having an older house does not preclude you from having a beautiful, modern addition to your home. This 'mostly glazed' extension to a listed building was one of our projects where old & new converge. We relish the design process, but where our expertise comes in particularly useful is persuading the planning department & historic buildings advisor that this modern extension is in keeping with an 1830's property. Graeme Bowie Designs really can make your grand designs a reality - get in touch today.

01/02/2024

What do you do to carry on day-to-day life among the chaos of a building site? No matter the size of the project – whether you’re planning a modest kitchen revamp or building a large extension – be prepared for major disruption. Find out how to reduce disruption when extending your home: https://buff.ly/3QQW83S and make sure Graeme Bowie Designs are there to make your grand designs a reality.

31/01/2024

What type of extension would best suit your home; side return? wraparound? rear? Find what you need to know about the differences here: https://buff.ly/3SsXW5k and remember that Graeme Bowie Designs will make your grand designs a reality. Get in touch now!

30/01/2024

Are you at the conception stages of an extension build? Make sure it runs smoothly - get in touch with Graeme Bowie Designs, we'll make your grand designs a reality, but as a start you might like this handy timeline tool: https://buff.ly/48KwKo0

29/01/2024

Building an extension on your property can be an exciting experience, unleashing a world of new potential and opportunity for your home. However, there are many potential pitfalls and mistakes throughout the complex process, especially for first-timers: https://buff.ly/46BnwZF Make sure you have Graeme Bowie Designs to make your grand designs a reality.

26/01/2024

Building an extension is a journey. Here's how to navigate your way through plans, costs, trades and more with this helpful beginner's guide: https://buff.ly/36EHshg

And when you're ready to dive in, get in touch with us here at Graeme Bowie Designs - we'll show you how we can make your grand designs a reality.

25/01/2024

This is a wonderful example of a barn conversion and extension by Graeme Bowie Designs. Look at those high ceilings creating a gorgeous, spacious living area. Get in touch to discuss extending your home because here at Graeme Bowie Designs we can help you make your grand designs become a reality.

24/01/2024

What kind of improvements are you making to your home? Grand Designs Live comes to us at Excel London this May. But don't worry if you can't make it - you can go on their virtual tour in your own time: https://buff.ly/4286zVU

How are your grand designs going? We can help you make them a reality - get in touch below.

23/01/2024

It's not really the size of your extension but how you build it. While some single-storey extensions can cost upwards of £100K, others, like the ones mentioned in this article, are much more affordable:

Graeme Bowie Designs really can make your grand designs a reality - get in touch today.

If you're looking to extend your home, here's what a budget of £30,000 could get you, including conversions, extensions, and more.

22/01/2024

A side return is normally a small, wasted strip of land and is a great use of space for an extension, transforming the rear of your home without using much of your garden. But what potential does it have? Read this article for answers to so many questions that you'll have before starting your extension: . And remember - Graeme Bowie Designs can make your grand designs a reality - get in touch now.

We chat about side return extensions and share some of our very favourites to give you inspiration.

19/01/2024

Home extensions are not reserved for the larger properties; you can live in a terraced house and still expand your living space. Take a look at these photos for a clue about the different ideas people employ in their side return extensions - there may be one you haven't thought of: and get in touch with Graeme Bowie Designs today - we can make your grand designs a reality.

Are you planning a side-return kitchen extension? There are lots of ways to maximise your space. Read on to discover what they are

18/01/2024

There are several ways to increase the value of your property, here you can get your inspiration - - and at Graeme Bowie Designs your grand designs will become reality! Get in touch today and find out how we can help you.

From sprucing up your garden, paving over the driveway or making it more open plan, Griggs Homes gives their top 10 tips to increase the value of your home.