WHILE building your own home is an exciting prospect, navigating the complexities of the British planning process can be a real turn-off for many prospective self-builders. Steve Mansour, Group CEO at CRL, talks you through the process and explains the types of permissions a self-build project will need.
WITH government moves to encourage self-build and the influx of TV programmes like Grand Designs the UK public’s desire to construct their own homes has literally gone through the roof.
Barrier-SABCO is a new balustrade system offering the sophistication of frameless glass that can be specified for both Commercial and Residential projects. The result gives a hi-tech, sleek and minimal finish and offers the perfect cost effective solution for Frameless glass providing an installation that’s designed to be simple to install and achieve BS EN 6180:2011*.
Barrier-SABCO, developed by Sadev of France is introduced and stocked by Barrier Components Ltd, architectural hardware supplier for 27 years who specialise in the supply of high quality hardware products. Two years in the making, Barrier-SABCO has been created and tested both in house and independently and is now available at Barrier Components in Essex.
Bill Davies designs bespoke fitted and freestanding furniture to individual commission, working for Interior Designers, Architects, Developers and of course for individual Private Clients. Projects range from individual pieces to complete apartments; styles and finishes from traditional to cutting-edge. Bill has 35 years hands-on experience of designing and installing bespoke furniture
Not in the shops!
The Travelling-Desk® is a patented, new invention: an attaché case and a writing desk, in one! It is light and elegant, lighter than an equivalent leather bag, but can carry a lot: your pens, papers and books of course, but even your laptop or new iPad; your toothbrush, a water-bottle, a chocolate bar, your perfume – all your favourite things. On the right day you can add your pajamas! It is indeed also an overnight case.
Inspired by the natural world, Nottinghamshire based self-taught artist T.A.G. Smith creates unique realistic sculptures using the natural characteristics of different woods. From the age of fourteen Tom has gradually been teaching himself and developing a technique known as ‘intarsia’. Intarsia is a woodworking technique that is similar to marquetry and uses pieces of wood of different size, shape and species to create a picture which is like a mosaic but with an illusion of depth.
Domestic lifts specialist Stiltz has launched a stunning new range of lifts for homeowners looking to improve their lifestyle.
The futuristic home lifts have an unrivalled ability to fit into spaces other lifts cannot which means they can be installed practically anywhere in a two-storey house.
A new online Cladding Visualiser tool from Dura Composites is helping builders, contractors, developers and architects to picture the possibilities when it comes to composite timber cladding.
The simple to use tool allows users to select from sample commercial and domestic projects which utilise both vertical and horizontal cladding in a range of designs. With one simple click of the mouse, clients can explore differing width options and a wide variety of colours to suit a variety of project needs.
RotoQ is a clear design, high-quality stable workmanship and high levels of energy efficiency. Our latest-generation of favourably priced timber roof windows will win you over with their clever details and ergonomic handles. But it is possible to raise e ven the highest level of convenience:with the wide range of Roto accessories that you can easily retrofit without using a lot of tools.
Rugsdirect.co.uk is a leading supplier of rugs in the UK and showcases some of the best designers. The Vintage collection by Louis De Poortere is one of the best-selling ranges and each one features a stunning patchwork design in a spectrum of vibrant colours to appeal to fans of both modern and traditional rugs.