new homes

The first 10 things I look for (and can see) in a house plan

  • Posted on: 19 March 2015
  • By: Jennifer

Over the years, I have looked at literally thousands of house plans, some over and over again.  My customers have often been surprised by what I can see in a plan after just a few minutes as many people do find it hard to visualise in three dimensions what is shown on a floor plan.

So what can I see and what do I look for?

What the papers won't tell you about the Oxley 26

  • Posted on: 11 January 2015
  • By: Jennifer

Yesterday I grabbed a copy of the Daily Telegraph’s Home lift out included in the Saturday paper. I hadn’t looked at this for a while so I thought it might be useful. Upon browsing I found all sorts of fun stuff including how to deal with a slopey backyard, a New York apartment decorated to the nines and a little piece on being at home with Jules Sebastian. Then there was the review of a new home design where what's left out can make a big difference...