Ramifications of selling a home without municipal approved building plans
The reality is that if alterations and additions have been carried out on a property without municipal (local authority) approval and the property is then sold, it can become quite a complex legal matter.
Read moreCushions and pillows
Cushions and pillows are among the most basic and effective aspects of décor in any room, whether it be a lounge, bedroom or dining room. Cushions and pillows are more than just decorative though, they have a functional role to play in that they lend comfort to furniture, or allow for a good night’s sleep.
Read moreClient and Business Relations
Building Credible relationships in the world of business is always ideal and the best way to ensure you get a referral for future work.
Read moreInterior Design
There are no set guidelines to designing a room, there is only a creative outlook that people have to imagine before it is together. There are however a few tips and ideas that can help add the look that you want to your room.
Read morePrinting on Canvas, Where do I start?
You can do your own sketch of sizes and ideas you have to see if it will work for your wall space
Read moreRENOVATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
Drawings should be put in place inspected by an assessor and be approved before any project starts. Building an illegal, foreign or not recognised structure by the municipality is totally unacceptable, free advice must be given to consumers of the services and products.
Read moreNew Kitchen Look
With the advent of 3D design technology it has become far easier for kitchen designers and architects to effectively communicate ideas with their clients…or has it?
Read moreIf you’re selling your property, then consider this …
Have someone with a fresh pair of eyes, point out areas of your home that need work and consider the following.
Read moreSteps to achieve Feng Shui in your home
The benefits of ensuring that your home subscribes to the doctrine of Feng Shui are numerous. Feng Shui is the practice and belief that manipulating your living environment can improve your overall life. The benefits, according to practitioners of Feng Shui, include increased harmony in one’s life, increased prosperity, and good health.
Read moreBuilding Project Managers
Generally, you will need to speak with a building project manager if you plan to build, extend or renovate your property. Project managers can be architects, interior designers, surveyors, engineers, or project consultants, amongst others. Essentially, the job of a building project manager is to give advice or to undertake tasks that are in relation to the building industry.
Read moreColour Consultants
As a client, you should be ready to show your Colour Consultant personal artifacts such as fabric, rugs and other décor items that will help them understand you as a person.
Read moreBad Feng Shui factors to avoid in home design
According to practitioners of Feng Shui, bad Feng Shui design implements in the home can have a detrimental effect on the homeowner’s general life and well-being. Bad Feng Shui causes a sense of disharmony in the home, can increase stress and conflict and can negatively impact one’s overall health by blocking and distorting positive energy.
Read moreFrom Concept to Construction: How Drafting Services Streamline Home Improvement Projects
Learn how drafting services turn home improvement dreams into reality with precision and expertise
Read moreColour Consultants
When it comes to choosing a new a colour for your house it is important to know which ones will benefit yoour mood and the room. This can be helped with knowing how to use the differnt colours, this is what colour consultants do, but colour it's quite simple, but it's not easy. In short, a color consultant specializes in the complex effects of color and creates color solutions for a client's goals.
Read moreHow to choose an Architect in South Africa
Ensure that your chosen Architect keeps you informed as the design process unfolds/progresses and that he or she adheres to the proposed project deliverables or design milestones/timelines.
Read moreThe Role of a project manager
The project manager will be responsible for general liason between the field and the architect and owne
Read moreDEFECTIVE BUILDING DEFECTS
A common risk is the construction/ addition of unauthorized building structures which may add to the structural burden
Read moreHow to design a more Eco-Friendly Home
For any building to receive a certificate of occupancy, every professional involved - from the designer to the builder - needs to comply with SANS standard 10400-XA building standards
Read more6 Mistakes to avoid before you build
Set your budget or get assistance in setting it, be realistic and have a 10% contingency fund
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