How to design a self-build house

You’ve decided to take the plunge and build your own home and have successfully secured a plot of land — but now what? Our starter guide is here to help

WORDS: NATASHA BRINSMEAD

You might have plenty of ideas of what you want your new house to look like and you may know what you do and don’t like in terms of house styles, but actually coming up with a design can be a pretty complicated task that can seem a little overwhelming to begin with. Our useful checklist explains the main considerations you’ll need to take into account and explains those factors that will influence the kind of house you end up with. Spending the time getting the details right in these initial phases will set you off on the right path to creating the home you’ve always dreamed of. WHO WILL DESIGN YOUR HOME? One of the first and most important decisions you will need to make at the beginning of…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2024

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