People often assume that swanky, architectural looking buildings must cost a fortune. That is not always the case. More often than not, it is clever design and careful thought at the early stages that make the biggest visual difference without actually increasing the build cost. When decisions are made with intention, small details can transform something modest into something that feels refined and bespoke. The following project examples are not just case studies but lesso

A bit of context, our New Forest home was a 5 bedroom house with cramped living space and bedrooms only used for Christmas family get togethers. Kids had flown the nest so our design brief was to optimise the living & entertaining space without compromising the overall feel of the house.  With an open mind, we invited Charlotte and Alex from artie+co to suggest options to remodel a home that had little spent on it for 15 years. After a number of design reviews we agreed an  a

When our client first came to us, the brief was simple: they wanted a kitchen that felt bespoke and tailored, but without the hefty price tag. Many people assume that a unique-looking kitchen automatically comes with a huge cost— but we believe the best way to design is to invest thoughtfully in a few key areas. Sometimes it’s the ironmongery, sometimes a statement piece like an island, and sometimes it’s the flooring. Everything else can be modest but still carefully co

Bathrooms are often one of the most expensive rooms to renovate, but this project proves you don’t need deep pockets to create something that feels calm, thoughtful, and bespoke. The original layout had the bath running lengthways, which made poor use of the space and left the room feeling narrow and awkward. We reconfigured the layout to make it more efficient, but did so in a way that avoided major plumbing changes—keeping the budget under control while still achieving