Renovating your home is a great option for homeowners for many different reasons. For example, if you’ve fallen out of love with your home and believe it’s time for something new, a renovation could allow you to achieve the desired change you were looking for, without having to move house. A well-planned renovation can also…
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MODERN DESIGN TRENDS
We’ve spoken about trends before, about how construction is no different to any other industry when it comes to trends. They come and go, some last longer than others and some go beyond the ‘trend’ phase and become no-brainers. One trend picking up steam lately has been the modernisation of our homes. Where some houses…
DIFFERENT TYPES OF EXTENSIONS
When it comes to extending your home, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. With extensions, it comes down to a few factors leading to which extension is best for you. Those factors can be the size of your property, the space available to build upon, the style of your property and your personal needs and desires. …
UNIQUE ELEMENTS TO MAKE YOUR HOME STAND OUT
When it comes to renovating your home, you want to make sure that after all the hard work that has gone into making it happen, both from you and the construction company you’re working with, you are left with a space that is utterly unique to you. There are a few ways you can achieve…
ARCHITECTS & PROJECT MANAGERS: WORKING TOGETHER
Architects and Project Managers. At Bespoke Norfolk Group, these two roles are incredibly important to any project we undertake. It’s not a stretch to say that the success of a project is only guaranteed when these two roles work well together. In this blog, we’re going to take a brief look at both of these…
CONSTRUCTION UNDER ONE COMPANY
In our last blog post, we spoke about planning permission and how working with Bespoke Norfolk Group could get you through this process easier and faster. We touched on how the best way to guarantee a smooth running of your project is to work with us from start to finish. Construction under one company means…
GET THROUGH PLANNING PERMISSION WITH BESPOKE NORFOLK GROUP
When it comes to home improvement projects big or small, nothing quite puts people off more than planning permission. What is planning permission? Simply put, planning permission is the process of you asking your local council whether you can commence building work for a particular project. This can be building your home, adding an extension…
WHAT IS THE HELP TO BUY SCHEME?
Buying a home is one of, if not, the biggest investment we will make in our lives. Sometimes, especially in more recent years, buying your own home and being able to call yourself a homeowner has been perceived as nearly impossible. It’s no secret that the UK is currently in the midst of a housing…
PROJECT MANAGER SPOTLIGHT
It’s no secret that Bespoke Norfolk Group has been kept busy with lots of projects having been worked on in the last year alone. And we’re showing no signs of slowing down any time soon. How is it we can keep going at such a pace and keep each project as extraordinary as the last?…
THE SNAGGING PROCESS
It’s a term that has become more mainstream than it once was. Thanks to the rising number of new build homes (50,000 built in the first quarter of 2021 alone) and social media platforms, such as TikTok and Instagram shining light on the subject, snagging is being talked about more and more. But what is…
NEW BUILD WITH BESPOKE NORFOLK GROUP
Unless you have been living under a rock, you would have noticed the rise in new build homes being built all over the place. In the first quarter of 2021 alone, 50,000 new homes were built. Many people have taken the chance to snatch one up for themselves; especially first-time buyers, as a new build…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BARN CONVERSIONS
First of all, what is a barn conversion? Well, it’s exactly what it says on the tin. Converting a farm building into a habitable home has become an incredibly popular and sought-after property venture. With rustic exteriors, high ceilings and beautiful countryside locations, a barn can make for an impressive home. Though, converting a barn…
TYPES OF LOFT CONVERSIONS
It’s no wonder loft conversions have grown tremendously in popularity over the recent years. It’s times like these that highlight how much room we actually have in our homes. Loft conversions are credited as being the smartest, most effective ways of creating extra space in your home. For the simple fact, they use all the…
3 WAYS TO CREATE MORE SPACE IN YOUR HOME
One of the main reasons people fall out of love with their home is that they feel as though they need more space. What once was a decent-sized house just isn’t cutting it anymore, in terms of space. Cramped rooms and cluttered hallways are sure ways to feel suffocated in your home. It’s at this…
WHY CHOOSE BESPOKE NORFOLK GROUP?
Here at Bespoke Norfolk Group, we have worked hard to build a reputation to be proud of; one that keeps our clients coming back to us for all of their construction needs. We have built our reputation through our stunning results, exceptional customer service and meticulous attention to detail. Our clients are so impressed with…
HOME EXTENSIONS: IMPROVING LIFESTYLE AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
Extending your home isn’t just about making your property larger. A home extension comes with several benefits that can improve lifestyle and can also lead to you making more money. If you are thinking about adding an extension to your property, whether that be single or two-storey and for whatever purpose, and you are unsure…
DO YOU NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR A SINGLE-STOREY EXTENSION?
Before making the decision to move to a bigger house when the time calls for you to do so, why not try another solution? Extending your property could be a cheaper alternative; it also allows you to stay put in a home and area you feel comfortable in. As well as creating more space, extensions…
WHAT IS A TIMBER FRAME EXTENSION?
Extensions offer a great way to extend your property to give you and your family more space in the home you love. As opposed to moving house after outgrowing your current home, instead, you can simply extend. With permitted development rights, it is now easier to extend your property for most as you won’t require…
WHERE TO START WHEN PLANNING AN EXTENSION
As open plan living becomes more popular, more people are looking to extend their homes to fit around their lifestyles. Extending your property means you can stay in the house you love and benefit from adding extra space. With all that being said, where do you even start when planning an extension? Will you need…
DO YOU NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR A LOFT CONVERSION?
Loft conversions are very popular for the simple fact that they are the most economical way of extending your home without using external space. It is the best way to get the absolute most out of your property. The question on most people’s minds when thinking about converting their loft is whether or not they…
DOES AN EXTENSION ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME?
As time goes on, our lives change, which means we may end up wanting more out of our properties. Whether that is needing an extra bathroom as your family grows, or wanting more bedrooms so you can have guests stay the night more often; whatever your requirements may be, have you thought about extending? Building…
BUILD EXTENSION OR MOVE HOUSE?
It is normal to outgrow your home. Perhaps, you have just started a family and what was an ideal size for just you and your partner, may now be too small for the addition of a child (or children). Or you might be fed up with the small kitchen, maybe you want your own dining…
CAN I BUILD A TWO-STOREY EXTENSION WITHOUT PLANNING PERMISSION?
If you’re thinking of adding a two-storey extension to your home but are unsure if you want to tackle the obstacle of planning permission, then this post is for you. Two-storey extensions are a great way of creating more space for your existing property. Rooms, such as the kitchen can be expanded, making your life…
RENOVATING A 1960s HOME
The growing popularity in mid-century style makes right now a great time to start renovating a 1960s home. In a post-war era, we saw public morale renewed which reflected in the homes that started being built. More experimentation was introduced, leading to new shapes, designs, layouts, and interiors. Features of a 1960s Home Often,…
IS IT CHEAPER TO DO A LOFT CONVERSION OR AN EXTENSION?
Generally speaking, a loft conversion is cheaper than an extension. As opposed to an extension, you’re not building something onto an existing property, you are building within an existing property; most of the infrastructure and framework is already there, you are just building on top of it. As well as trying to be as cost-effective…
IS YOUR LOFT SUITABLE FOR CONVERSION?
Loft conversions are the most economical way of extending a property without using external space. They are a great way to make sure you are utilising all of your property. You could add an extra bedroom, bedroom with en-suite, a home office, or entertainment space. Though most lofts are convertible, it is worth knowing the…
How to Find the Right Builder in Norfolk For You
Finding the right builder for your specific needs can be a challenge. You need to make sure that you have considered a broad selection of factors to get the best results, which can, understandably, take time. Builders come in all shapes and sizes, and they often have varying skill sets and abilities. Finding the right…
The Costs of Renovating a House
Renovating your home can help add a new level of sophistication and bring new life to an older property, but it is not a cheap endeavour. There are many costs associated with renovating a house, and most people don’t understand the details. Given that every home renovation project is unique, it is essential to know…
Innovative House Extensions For Extra Space
A house extension is an excellent way to create extra space in the property and generate additional options for interior design. However, with so many potential house extensions on offer, what do you pick to get the best results? Finding innovative house extensions for extra space can be tricky – but thanks to our network…
How to fall back in love with your home
So you’ve maybe fallen out of love with your current home, and have been struggling with the dilemma of whether or not to sell, and find your dream home, or stay put. Well what if we told you, you could stay put AND have your dream home? If you stay put in your current home,…
Things to do in Lockdown 3.0
So we’re in lockdown again. Sigh. Our third national lockdown, closing schools, non-essential retail and asking us all to stay home to save lives and protect the NHS. We totally understand that by now there is only so much banana bread and box sets you can take. And let’s not even get started on becoming…
Working from home without an office.
In our last blog we discussed the future of working from home, and how it is mostly likely set to continue for a lot of companies. With that being the case, how set up for this new ‘normal’ are you? Some of us might have the luxury of a spare room or home ‘office’ already…
Will working from home continue?
The bottom line is – Only 7% of British workers want to return to the office full-time after Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. 18% say they would now choose to work from home every day, and 32% say they’d like to be at home most days. This is an excerpt from a recent article in The…
Renovation of a Railway Station House
Our latest blog is a particularly exciting one for us. It’s not often that you get to work on a property with such amazing character, but over at this latest project phase completion, we have been working on the renovation of an old railway station. Steeped in history, this railway station in Norfolk was first…
House extension in Norfolk creates the perfect getaway space
Extending a home can open up many opportunities, not just to enhance your living experience, but also in terms of home run businesses. In this coronavirus world, with more and more people working from home, many are finding it hard to find the disconnect between home space and work. By having an extension built onto…
Extension for a lovely cottage in Wretham, Norfolk.
Building an Extension is not just about adding an extra room to a house. For some homes they already have the luxury of having each room serve its purpose well, and an Extension might just add more of a ‘social space’ for the family to the property. However in some cases, particularly older properties like…
Renovation and Extension of a Conservatory
Our latest blog takes us to a property over in Gaywood, King’s Lynn. Here our clients had originally purchased their home some years back with an optional conservatory, which they had found that over time, they began to use much less. Whilst the extra space was a welcome addition to the home, they increasingly found…
Bespoke Norfolk Group partner with Norfolk Charity, Nelson’s Journey
Bespoke Norfolk Group are delighted to announce that we have selected Nelson’s Journey, the leaders in supporting bereaved children and young people in Norfolk, as our first ever charity to collaborate with. We believe the work they do is incredibly important in our community and resonates particularly strongly with many of our customers and staff.…
Extension & Renovation in Attleborough, Norfolk
Bespoke Norfolk Group recently completed on the extension and renovation of parts of a lovely cottage in Attleborough, Norfolk. Being an old cottage, the property had plenty of character with a small winding staircase at the front of the property, and small rooms which needed to be adapted to better suit the living requirements of…
Adapting a home for disabled access
Whether you are creating a home from scratch or adapting an existing home, it’s important that you take the time to think about what you need from that home both now, and in the future. For those who have a disability, it is incredibly vital that a home is both functional and comfortable and if…
Extension to a property in Hingham
This next featured project is something we completed on this year, but for our clients, has really been 10 years in the making. This fabulous traditional property in Hingham, was bought 10 years ago by our clients, with some existing plans to extend, knowing that they would either have to complete the expansion work one…
Bespoke Norfolk Group Drawing Package
One thing that we feel sets us apart from other construction companies is our ability help you create an initial plan. If you have an idea in mind, but need some help with the execution, then you’ve come to the right place! Bespoke Norfolk Group have developed a ‘Drawing Package’ to cover everything you will…
New Build at Long Four Acre – Bracon Ash
Finding the dream home can take a long time, and for our next clients – this is has been part of their plans for the best part of 30 years! In the 42 years they have spent together, our clients have lived in a few homes in the Costessey area of Norwich, have grown a…
Blackwood Norfolk – Renovating a luxury holiday let
Tucked away in a beautiful secluded woodland location in West Runton, is one of our current renovation projections, soon to become a luxury holiday let. Bespoke Norfolk Group were contacted by the clients, Sarah and Daniel, to take their existing building and renovate it into what can only be described as a work of art.…
Renovating a family home
Renovating one of the coveted Victorian terraced houses in the Golden Triangle area of Norwich is no mean feat, so for our new clients, Lucy & John, we cannot wait to see their vision come to life. For the purpose of this blog, we join the project at two weeks into the renovation. John and…
How do I get through Planning Permission?
So, you’re thinking about either building, or extending your property, but you need planning permission and you have no idea where to begin? Don’t worry, it can be a very daunting process! If you are unsure whether or not you need planning permission, the basics are that generally, if you want to either build something…