Slemish Design Studio Architects

Slemish Design Studio Architects Award Winning Architects in Residential + Commercial architecture. Covering all of UK & Ireland. Architects & Planning consultants in Ballymena, Co.

Antrim, Northern Ireland. Covering all UK and Ireland. Specialists in residential architecture

The best design details are often the ones you don't immediately notice. 👀A carefully framed view. A sightline that make...
25/08/2026

The best design details are often the ones you don't immediately notice. 👀

A carefully framed view. A sightline that makes a space feel bigger. Daylight borrowed from another room. Storage designed into an awkward space. A garden that feels like part of the interior.

Individually, they're small decisions.

Together, they're what make a home feel right.

Swipe through for 7 details you might have missed in this home →

Which one did you notice first?

We’re taking you inside one of our recently completed homes in CONSIDERED LIVING — The Galway House, our new digital des...
19/08/2026

We’re taking you inside one of our recently completed homes in CONSIDERED LIVING — The Galway House, our new digital design book.

Inside, we share the thinking behind the finished photographs, from colour, light and material choices to the small architectural decisions that make a big difference.

Plus, 7 ideas to steal for your own home 👀

If you’re planning a new build, renovating, or simply love good design, this one’s for you.

Comment GALWAY to get your free copy straight to your DMs.

Save this post for your future home 🏡

There's something about homes that feel effortless.The reality? They rarely are.Behind every simple roofline, perfectly ...
05/08/2026

There's something about homes that feel effortless.

The reality? They rarely are.

Behind every simple roofline, perfectly proportioned window and seamless connection to the landscape are hundreds of thoughtful design decisions.

The best architecture is often the architecture you don't notice, because everything just feels right.

💬 What's your favourite feature of this home? The dramatic glazing, the clean gables, or how naturally it sits within the landscape?

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Before you make a design decision, ask yourself one question...Will I still love this in 10 years?The best homes aren't ...
30/07/2026

Before you make a design decision, ask yourself one question...

Will I still love this in 10 years?

The best homes aren't designed around trends. They're designed to make everyday life easier, year after year.

💬 What's one feature in your home that's stood the test of time?

When most people start planning their forever home, they think about kitchens, bathrooms and Pinterest boards.We ask a d...
28/07/2026

When most people start planning their forever home, they think about kitchens, bathrooms and Pinterest boards.

We ask a different question first...

✨ What does your perfect Sunday morning look like?

Is it coffee in the sunshine? Pancakes with the kids around the island? A quiet corner to read? Opening the doors to the garden?

The answers to that one question often shape everything that follows, from the layout and flow to where the light comes in and how your home feels every single day.

Because great homes aren't designed around trends.
They're designed around the lives lived inside them.

This is one of the first exercises in The Forever Home Blueprint, our free planning workbook to help self-builders and renovators design with purpose.

📖 Comment BLUEPRINT to Download your free copy.

💬 We'd love to know... what does your perfect Sunday morning look like?

When you're building your forever home, every decision feels like a big one.Should you spend more on the windows? Is und...
21/07/2026

When you're building your forever home, every decision feels like a big one.

Should you spend more on the windows? Is underfloor heating worth it? Do you invest in better insulation now or upgrade the kitchen later?

The truth is, not every part of a self-build deserves the biggest slice of your budget, but some things are worth investing in from day one.

That's why we're sharing the five things we'd always prioritise. Not because they're the most expensive, but because they're the decisions you'll thank yourself for years down the line.

💾 Save this post for when you're planning your self-build, and let us know...

What's one thing you'd never compromise on in your dream home?

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We believe the best homes aren't designed around trends, they're designed around character. Character isn't something yo...
16/07/2026

We believe the best homes aren't designed around trends, they're designed around character.

Character isn't something you can order online or add at the end of a project. It comes from creating spaces that reflect the people who live there and leave room for life to unfold.

It's the original fireplace you chose to restore. The reading nook that becomes everyone's favourite spot. The artwork collected over the years.

As architects, our role is to create the backdrop for those moments, to design homes that feel timeless, personal and lived in from the day you move in.

Because the most memorable homes aren't the ones that follow every trend. They're the ones that tell your story.

🤎 We'd love to know...

What's one thing in your home you'd never replace, no matter the trend?

We’ll be taking a short break over the July bank holiday.Our studio will be closed on Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th July ...
10/07/2026

We’ll be taking a short break over the July bank holiday.

Our studio will be closed on Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th July 2026, and we’ll be back as normal from 9am on Wednesday 15th July.

Wishing everyone a relaxing break.

Social media is full of picture-perfect homes, viral trends and "must-have" features.But after working with self-builder...
08/07/2026

Social media is full of picture-perfect homes, viral trends and "must-have" features.

But after working with self-builders and homeowners for years, we've learnt that great design isn't about following what's popular, it's about creating a home that works for you!

Here are a few things we'd love to see normalised again.

Which one do you agree with most? Or what would you add to the list?

👇 We'd love to hear your thoughts.

If you're planning a self-build or renovation, don't forget to save this post for later.

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