We are very pleased to announce that Josh has been Shortlisted as a Finalist in two categories for the West of England LABC Building Excellence Awards 2018 for one of his design projects; which he also fully project managed. It’s a great achievement in itself, particularly as we’ve been informed that competition has been stronger than ever this year and being shortlisted is a great accomplishment. The Awards will be held in July.
The main reasons people appear to want to move house are varied; to step onto the housing ladder, through necessity/change in circumstances, job relocation, down/up-size or change in lifestyle. With the cost of moving and an apparent shortage, it seems, of new property coming onto the market, we have noticed an increase in enquiries from people wishing to stay in their homes, and looking to remodel or extend; they enjoy their homes, don’t really want to have to move, and just want to make their property work for them.
Open plan living has certainly become more popular; practical, open and light living/family space combined with kitchen/dining, offers a much more sociable way of living. Of course, additional bedrooms and bathrooms and/or en-suite’s also remain on the majority of peoples’ hit lists.
Josh’s experience encompasses a period of in excess of 20 years and covers a wide range of property types, from Listed and period properties to new homes and full renovation projects. Offering a professional and tailored design service, Josh works on every project himself, so each client can be assured that their project receives a bespoke service from beginning to end. It is his ambition to make the world of design accessible to all and he believes that good design should not be a luxury.
Josh says: “The design process is a complex procedure, and as a designer I instinctively use a multitude of technical and creative skills to form each unique design. Professional training, experience and knowledge of styles, function of spaces, human proportions, etc., give me the ability to process this information, not forgetting the ability to observe, listen and ask the right questions.”
Josh offers a FREE initial consultation, so if you need to extend or remodel your home, update your home with new colours, lighting and soft furnishings and need some advice, or anything in between, do give us a call to discuss your requirements, we are always happy to assist. Tel: 01531 890860 or email: info@joshthomasdesignhouse.co.uk
Whilst we have always received enquiries from further afield, including London and Birmingham, we have recently started advertising in and around the Cheltenham area.
Being situated on the Herefordshire/Gloucestershire border means that we are in an ideal situation within easy travelling distance of Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and the surrounding areas.
If you have a query and would like to get in touch, please email: info@joshthomasdesignhouse.co.uk or telephone: 01531 890860 to discuss your requirements.
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After a short (!) break from the blog, we are pleased to announce that our interesting and useful nuggets of information, inspiration and updates are back.
We have moved (permanently) and now operate from a new premises on the Herefordshire/Gloucestershire border, just a few miles from the popular market town of Ledbury and within easy reach of Hereford/rural Herefordshire and Gloucestershire (about 30 minute drive from Cheltenham), and beyond.
Josh is as busy as ever, though always happy and on hand to deal with any enquiries relating to interiors, remodelling, improving and extending current abodes (beats moving house), or for designing something completely new to you, your own “Grand Design”.
So if you need to extend or remodel your home, update your home with new colours, lighting and soft furnishings and need some advice, or anything in between, do give us a call to discuss your requirements; we are always happy to assist. Tel: 01531 890860.
We are also delighted to announce that we will shortly be re-taking up the mantle for interesting and original pieces of furniture and “things” as and when we come across them (coming very soon …), which will be available to view on our website, so keep your eyes on: www.joshthomasdesignhouse.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you.
Josh and Petra
The last couple of years have been an extremely busy time for me with a variety of approvals granted, projects completed and many ongoing projects well underway, not to mention the taking on of new projects; both large and not so large – all are equally important. Contrary to belief, smaller projects are not necessarily always easier than their larger counterparts, and can certainly be more challenging.
Amongst my current ongoing projects, I am now 3 years into a complete renovation and design project of an old Listed farmhouse and associated barns and outbuildings.
Planning and Listed building consent have successfully been granted to develop the property to provide family accommodation in the original farmhouse, a detached annexe; utilising a traditional old stone forge and a specialist training centre to be housed in the stone barns.
However, such a project is not without its issues. Without a doubt, preparation, careful liaison with all parties involved; including Planning and Conservation departments, provision of ecological and other reports, along with knowledge of how to put together such a proposal, go a long way to reaching a successful conclusion with this and any project.
Things are starting to take shape. With the detached annexe, phase I, nearing completion, things are underway to look to commence phase II, development of the barns to create a specialist training centre, later on this year.
For those with a project in mind, large or small, please do not hesitate to get in touch. It is certainly worth discussing the options available to you.
Thanks for reading!
Josh