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Could an annexe be the right solution for your family?As our loved ones get older, finding the right balance between ind...
06/07/2026

Could an annexe be the right solution for your family?

As our loved ones get older, finding the right balance between independence and support can be challenging.

A garden annexe can be an excellent way to keep an elderly relative close by while giving them the privacy and independence of their own space. However, before any work begins, it's important to understand the planning permission requirements, building regulations, and technical drawings needed to make the project a reality.

If you're thinking about creating a garden annexe for a family member, professional advice at the start of the process can save time, money, and unnecessary stress.

Visit our website designlivingspace.co.uk to book a free telephone consultation and get expert guidance on planning permission, building regulations, and the technical drawings needed to move your project forward.

✨ Flat Roof with Roof LanternA roof lantern sits proud above a flat roof, creating a beautiful glazed feature that draws...
27/02/2026

✨ Flat Roof with Roof Lantern

A roof lantern sits proud above a flat roof, creating a beautiful glazed feature that draws light down into the heart of the room.

Why homeowners love it:
• Floods the space with vertical light
• Creates a focal architectural feature
• Enhances the feeling of height and openness
• Perfect for contemporary or transitional designs
• Ideal over kitchen islands or dining tables

A roof lantern works particularly well when you want to make the extension feel like a statement addition — light-filled, elegant, and connected to the garden. The elevated glazing also helps light travel deeper into the room compared to standard flat skylights.

☀️ Pitched Roof with Skylights

A pitched roof with integrated skylights offers a softer, more architectural feel. The slope naturally adds height and can help the extension blend seamlessly with traditional properties.

Why it works beautifully:
• Adds character and structure internally
• Excellent rainwater drainage
• Allows for vaulted ceilings and exposed beams
• Can feel more in keeping with period homes
• Skylights can be positioned strategically for directional light

Skylights in a pitched roof often create a more subtle light effect — washing light across walls and ceilings rather than creating a central glazed feature.

💭 So, Which is Right for You?

It depends on the feel you want to achieve:

• Want a bold, contemporary centrepiece with maximum overhead light? → Roof lantern.
• Prefer architectural character with a softer, vaulted feel? → Pitched roof with skylights.

Both options can completely transform a rear extension — the key is aligning the roof design with the overall style of your home and how you want the space to feel day-to-day.

At Design Living Space, we help you visualise both options so you can choose with confidence.

Thinking about extending? Let’s design it properly from the top down.

Your ideas. Thoughtful design. Planning approval.We help first-time extenders turn ideas into approved designs.Visit des...
08/02/2026

Your ideas. Thoughtful design. Planning approval.

We help first-time extenders turn ideas into approved designs.

Visit designlivingspace.co.uk to book your free telephone consultation.

"Is this your forever home?"When it comes to design...If it isn't your forever home, then we can look at designs that wi...
06/02/2026

"Is this your forever home?"

When it comes to design...

If it isn't your forever home, then we can look at designs that will still meet your needs, but also give you maximum return when you come to sell.

If it is your forever home, then we can look at designs to give you the maximum benefits to yourself. For example, we could say, don't be afraid to lose a bedroom in order to create a master bedroom.

This ensures there are no 'I wish we had/hadn't have done this' scenarios, when the build is complete!

28/01/2026

Getting permission to build can take time!

Typically, 8-10 weeks to obtain permission and then you have to factor in the design/concept stage before hand.

If you are hoping for a build this year, we strongly advise you contact us to discuss your potential project and get the ball rolling, as good builders get booked up quick 🧱👍

A recent chimney breast removal.... can you spot the mistakes that were made by the previous trades? Comment below.... ...
26/01/2026

A recent chimney breast removal.... can you spot the mistakes that were made by the previous trades? Comment below....

Are you looking to extend your property this year? Book your free telephone consultation at designlivingspace.co.uk.
16/01/2026

Are you looking to extend your property this year?

Book your free telephone consultation at designlivingspace.co.uk.

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