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Incorporating Home Gyms and Fitness Spaces

Transform your Surrey or Hampshire home with a stylish, practical home gym. Expert design tips for creating motivating and functional fitness spaces.

Creating a Relaxing Bedroom Retreat | Residential Architects Surrey & Hampshire

Transform your Surrey or Hampshire bedroom into a peaceful, restorative retreat with expert design tips from experienced residential architects.

Do I Need an Architect for a Small Extension?

Find out when a small extension needs an architect. Tips on design, planning, budgets, and making the most of your home improvement project.

Choosing the Right Builder: Tips from an Architect’s Perspective

Discover how to choose the right builder from an architect’s view. Tips on experience, communication, references, and ensuring quality builds.

7 Common Reasons Planning Permission Is Refused

Learn the 7 common reasons planning permission is refused and how to avoid them for a smoother home extension or building application.

Why Planning Before Drawings is the best way

Discover how DMS Architects helps you avoid costly mistakes by focusing on your needs, site, and budget before creating detailed drawings for your home extension...

Planning vs Building Control: DMS Architects Can Help

Avoid fines, delays, and unsafe builds. DMS Architects guide you through planning permission and building control to keep your project safe and compliant.

How Long Does a Home Extension Take? | Expert Guide by DMS Architects

Planning a home extension? Learn the full timeline, key stages, common delays, and expert tips from DMS Architects to help you plan with confidence.

How DMS Architects Help Turn Frustration into Clarity for Homeowners

Understand Hampshire planning rules for extensions, renovations, and new builds. Tips on authorities, local plans, permitted development, and pre-app advice.

Architect vs Technician: How DMS Delivers Both in One Team

Unsure if you need an architect or technician? DMS Architects combines creative design and technical precision to guide your project from vision to reality.

Home Extensions with DMS Architects: Step-by-Step Guide

Discover how DMS Architects supports you through every stage of your home extension project—from first ideas to final sign-off, with expert advice throughout.

What to Expect at Your First Meeting with DMS Architects

Planning a new project? Here’s what to expect at your first meeting with DMS Architects and how we help bring your ideas to life from...