Site progress – open plan kitchen, dining, living

Covid has slowed site progress on one of our Peebles jobs but we managed to safely visit today and take a couple of pics of where things are at. We can’t wait to see this open plan kitchen, dining, and living area complete. With the herringbone timber floor uncovered and furniture in place, it will… Read more »

Kitchen Inspiration – Part 4 – splashback

While many think of it in a purely functional capacity, there is one element of your new kitchen where you can really make a statement. The humble splashback. Or ‘backsplash’ if you are reading this from over the pond. It doesn’t have to be a foot-high section of bland white tiling or a 100mm high… Read more »

Kitchen Inspiration – Part 3 – Detail

Now that we have the primary elements of the kitchen sorted – cabinets and worktops – we can start to have a think about the ‘detail’. A great way to either to reinforce the style of a new kitchen or as a simple way to upgrade or bring new life back into an existing one,… Read more »

Kitchen Inspiration – Part 2 – worktops

So, in our series of Kitchen Inspiration posts, last week we looked at cabinet finishes. This week we’re getting excited about worktops. Apart from appearance and cost, in choosing your worktop think about what it will have to deal with. Are you likely to put hot pans directly on to it or use it as… Read more »

House in the Lakes : Renovation

House in the Lakes : Renovation Situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park and with a Bat survey required, Planning Permission could have been a little daunting for this project, but all went through without a hitch. Building Regulations Approval in now in place. We will shortly go out to tender, with… Read more »

Finished Pieces

The last couple of weeks have seen the fruition of many hours of work with a number of our Scottish projects coming to completion.  We are delighted with the results but more importantly, our clients are too! Attic Conversion: Double height entrance hall In Bemersyde, the stunning views across the Borders countryside inspired our clients to take action. cb3 design… Read more »