Design Tips and Principles

We are sharing with you our design tips and principles we use. We invite you to share which is your favourite, which one you find least helpful and which one you would introduce. In architecture and design one always learns something new. We would be happy to hear from you.

DESIGN TIP #1

Ten Design Tips and Principles

We love light. We strive to introduce light everywhere possible. It is easier to close the shutters and draw a curtain than build a window.

DESIGN TIP #2

Ten Design Tips and Principles

External spaces form part of the house. We always seek to establish a connection between indoors and outdoors.

DESIGN TIP #3

Ten Design Tips and Principles

The kitchen is the heart of the house. Then the island unit is the pacemaker. Make sure the layout allows for one.

DESIGN TIP #4

Ten Design Tips and Principles

When choosing tiles  look for high slip-resistance. Large format tiles makes the room look  more spacious.

DESIGN TIP #5

Ten Design Tips and Principles

Design for the future.  Don’t follow trends. They pass.

DESIGN TIP #6

Ten Design Tips and Principles

Incorporating storage in all odd angles and utilise space under eaves.

DESIGN TIP #7

Ten Design Tips and Principles

Skylights are an excellent solution to deep and prolonged spaces. Skylights allow for natural light to wash the building

DESIGN TIP #8

Ten Design Tips and Principles

Allow for ample design time. It costs less to make changes on paper than making them later on site.

DESIGN TIP #9

Ten Design Tips and Principles

Allow for 8-10% in your budget for the unforeseen or caveat. Working with your architect to meet your budget should be part of the early design discussions.

DESIGN TIP #10

Ten Design Tips and Principles

Any building can be converted. Any! A smart layout, adjustment to the services to meet contemporary needs may save instead of building new.