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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 view might be perfect. But does the site work for the home you want to build?Before committing to a building site, t...
14/10/2026

The view might be perfect. But does the site work for the home you want to build?

Before committing to a building site, there’s more to understand than its planning permission.

Access, ground conditions, water connections and drainage can all influence what’s possible, and what it could cost.

In our latest Architects Journal article, we explore the checks that help you move forward with a clearer picture.

Read “Planning a self-build in Northern Ireland: is your site ready to build on?” through the link in our bio or comment BUILD to receive a link in your DMs.

Considering a particular site? Get in touch to discuss your plans.

**Thinking about extending your home? Read this first.** 🏡Sometimes the answer isn't more space. It's making better use ...
13/10/2026

**Thinking about extending your home? Read this first.** 🏡

Sometimes the answer isn't more space. It's making better use of the space you already have.

Before you commit to an extension, there are a few important questions worth asking. From rethinking your layout to understanding your budget, the right decisions early on can make all the difference.

Because a bigger house doesn't always mean a better home.

**Swipe through for 5 questions we'd ask before designing an extension. →**

đź’¬ We'd love to know; if you could change ONE thing about your current home, what would it be?

Thinking about renovating or extending? Our onsite consultations are the perfect place to explore what's possible, even if you're not quite sure what you need yet.

**Get in touch to arrange yours.**

You can steal ONE thing from this house… what are you taking? 👀A — The viewB — The barC — The kitchenD — The terrace We...
07/10/2026

You can steal ONE thing from this house… what are you taking? 👀
A — The view
B — The bar
C — The kitchen
D — The terrace
We have a feeling we know which one is going to win…
Drop your letter below ↓

Some projects are worth keeping under wraps. Until now.We've received the photography from one of our latest completed ...
01/10/2026

Some projects are worth keeping under wraps. Until now.

We've received the photography from one of our latest completed homes, and we couldn't resist sharing a little preview.

Thoughtful details, beautiful spaces and plenty more to discover.
This is just a glimpse. The full reveal is coming soon.

Which detail has caught your eye? đź‘€

Follow to see the rest.

Introducing the Architects Journal.A new space for the questions, ideas and conversations that sit behind our projects.F...
24/09/2026

Introducing the Architects Journal.

A new space for the questions, ideas and conversations that sit behind our projects.

From finding the right site and navigating planning, to designing a home that works beautifully for everyday life, we’ll be sharing practical advice, project insights and some of what we’ve learned along the way.

If you’re thinking about building, renovating or simply gathering ideas for the future, there’s plenty more to come.

The Architects Journal is now live.

Comment JOURNAL to receive the link directly to your inbox!

25 ideas worth stealing for your forever home. 🏡We’ve opened the doors to some of our real SDS homes and pulled together...
08/09/2026

25 ideas worth stealing for your forever home. 🏡

We’ve opened the doors to some of our real SDS homes and pulled together 25 design ideas we think are genuinely worth borrowing; from clever layouts and natural light to materials, storage and the small architectural details that make a home feel considered.

No trends for the sake of trends. Just real homes, thoughtful design and architect-approved ideas you can save for your own build or renovation.

We’ve put them all together in The SDS Edit; 25 Ideas to Steal for Your Forever Home.

Want a copy?

Comment “EDIT” below and we’ll send it straight to your DMs.

Save this for later...your future floor plan might thank you. đź‘€

From dated to considered. 🏡This transformation is proof that you don’t always need to start again.By simplifying the exi...
03/09/2026

From dated to considered. 🏡

This transformation is proof that you don’t always need to start again.

By simplifying the existing exterior, introducing a more contemporary material palette and giving greater consideration to the entrance, glazing and landscaping, this home has been completely reimagined, while still working with much of what was already there.

White render. Natural stone. Dark detailing. Better proportions.

Individually, relatively simple changes. Together, a completely different home and a layout that flows beautifully.

Swipe to see the story unfold →

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

The best design details are often the ones you don't immediately notice. đź‘€

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 đź‘€

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.

đź’¬ 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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