Open-plan kitchen and dining room opening onto a cobbled courtyard in Lytham St Annes

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Planning a home, explained

Practical advice for the decisions that shape an exceptional home.

Red brick and slate exterior of the Lytham St Annes home across landscaped lawns

How much does it cost to build a house in the UK?

What really shapes the cost of building a house in the UK, from the plot and design to specification and interiors, and how to keep your budget in hand.

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Bespoke navy kitchen island beneath a glazed roof lantern in the Lytham St Annes home

Open-plan kitchen and living spaces: designing one that works

How to design an open-plan kitchen, dining and living space that works every day: zoning, islands, natural light, sightlines and storage.

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Beech Rock in Bowness-on-Windermere: Lakeland stone and cedar-clad new build home set among mature trees

Building your own home: from finding a plot to moving in

A clear guide to building your own home in the UK: finding a plot, planning permission, design, construction and handover, and when to use a design and build firm.

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Begin your project with a private consultation

Tell us about your plot, your plans or the home you have in mind. We will take it from there.

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