Do I need an architect if I want to build a house in South Africa?
A professional that is registered with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession must submit the building plans before extending, renovating or building a home.
Renovation includes extension to four bedrooms and additions of en-suites for each; relocation of main entrance and new overhang; complete kitchen gut, relocation of new kitchen; more open concept flow between kitchen dining and living room; L-shaped stoep addition with stack doors. Plans drawn up waiting council submission. There is going to be quite a bit of demolition to get to open flow I desire. Looking for interior design services for modern farmhouse for entire house including the renovated spaces. House is square meters. Would need conceptualisation of interior finishes, furniture and related layout, 3D renders of the spaces and supplier list.
I am looking to redecorate my lounge and main bedroom only as budget is limited. Happy to consider trainees, junior members of a design team or freelancers as long as they have a good eye for colour and can put a room together. Lounge is 5m x 8m (4 large windows, loads of light) Bedroom 3.5m x 5m Sourcing for decor items from retail outlets preferred. I am not looking for bespoke custom made furniture at this point as my kids are small (4 & 7) and will ruin beautiful, expensive furniture. I've attached pictures of some styles I like.
Redo the house . It will be an empty shell. I have 2 properties that must be renovated . the first house has 1 Kitchen 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms ,1 lounge ,1 dinning , 1 small study and 1 double garage . The other house has has 4 bedrooms ,1 kitchen ,2 bathrooms , 1 lounge , 1 dinning room, 1 tv room small and 1 double garage .
I'd like to explore costs with helping me update my lounge/kitchen area: 1) Right paint colour for lounge / kitchen area. 2) How to lighten dark furniture in room by mixing - all furniture is dark 3) Artwork for lounge walls -make it feel more homely 4) Suggesting and updating lighting fixtures 5) Updating lounge curtains - advice on if I can modernise them without having to buy new ones? 6) Storage options
I have purchased a house that has recently been built. I would like ideas on furnishing and decorating. So I have bought a brand new home, the kitchen has been designed by the owner already but not built yet. he also designed the cupboards for the bedroom but allowed me to make changes. I’m not sure how decorators work in terms of costs. Kindly send me infor via email or what’s app as I’m at work and cannot speak. I would like ideas for bedroom, lounge, dining area and a bachelor pad decorating.
We have bought a newly renovated stand alone house in Craighall. it has 4 bedrooms, two lounges and a dining room. My wishes: to have the home professionally decorated into a stylish, but comfortable home. It needs to be homely, but not basic. I generally like the traditional classic look but this house has modern elements and hence my need for assistance so that it doesn't look confused. The look needs to be sophisticated, but also functional because we have a toddler and family may still grow. Obviously it needs to be cost effective. Expectations: Never having used the services of interior design before, I am expecting collaboration on ideas, advise and sourcing right through to seeing to delivery and staging of the furniture and pieces. Regards
I’m looking for someone who can understand small spaces and maximize the use of it. Looking for simple, exquisite, modern And functional design. Have a small space so need it to be homely and practical and have the necessities. It’s currently a bachelor pad and need it to be more livable since we’re now spending more time at home.
House is open plan two-storey building (5 bedrooms main bedroom has en suite and a walk in closest , 5 bath, flatlet which has kitchen bath ). I’d like to have the home professionally decorated with a comfortable modern interior look. Work includes new kitchen, 3 bedroom cupboards +main walk in closet remodelling, entire floor tiles replacement and completely new furniture. A single garage to be converted into a gym. The look needs to be sophisticated, but also functional because we have a toddler and two grown teenagers. Desire cost effective project. I would like a collaboration on ideas, advise and sourcing right through to seeing to delivery and staging of the furniture and pieces. Thanks
I have recently bought a house that needs a face lift. It is currently a 3 bedroom place but looking into turning it into en-suite bachelor flats with kitchenettes. This renovation will involve putting up a 2 dividing dry walls and construction of 2 bathrooms and 3 kitchenettes. I prefer email communication.
I just need my apartment to look awesome inside, i don't have furniture at the moment but I am willing to know how to put in some furniture with the help of a designer, because my dinning room is together with the sitting room, so i need to know what to do in those two places downstairs, and upstairs i need to change the color of my closet they yellow so i need to know what color can i use to all three bedrooms, and also on my two bathrooms change can i do for the mirrors and those three sinks.