FREE design consultations available at designjunction!
News flash! We have lots of free design consultations available at designjunction next weekend, so if you've got a dilemma, you could talk to a Houzz pro for 30 minutes, and find a solution to your house woes, without spending a penny!
Let us know below which slot you'd like to book and we'll secure a consultation for you. Consultations are offered on a first come, first served basis, so be quick! The following slots are available, with the type of pro available within brackets.
Our free consultations will be offered either at Granary Square, King's Cross, London, or the Houzz office, 10-minutes from King's Cross station.
22 September (Thursday)
3 slots at 11.30am-12pm (interior design)
2 slots at 12pm-12.30pm (interior design)
1 slot at 12.30pm-1pm (interior design)
2 slots at 3pm-3.30pm (1 for architecture, 1 for interior design)
1 slot at 3.30pm-4pm (1 for architecture)
2 slots at 4pm-4.30pm (1 architecture, 1 interior design)
1 slot at 4.30pm-5pm (1 kitchen design)
1 slot at 5pm-5.30pm (1 kitchen design)
23 September (Friday)
1 slot at 11am-11.30am (building/architecture)
2 slots at 11.30am-12pm (1 for build-and-design, 1 for architecture)
2 slots at 12pm-12.30pm (1 for interior design and 1 for build-and-design/architecture)
1 slot at 3pm-3.30pm (architecture)
1 slot at 3.30pm-3pm (architecture)
2 slots at 4pm-4.30pm (1 for architecture and 1 for kitchen design)
24 September (Saturday)
1 slot at 12pm-12.30pm (interior design)
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Comments (21)ksgrant . . . . . I was on a very tight budget, but knew I was going to hit a wall and need a designer consult. I had space plan drawings for my kitchen and used the design services (free w/ cabinet purchase, CAD) to complete the space. I also had very specific inspiration photos that reflected the same perspective as the space, i.e. window placement over sink (light), position of appliances, prep sink. I paid close attention to how I intended to use the space, needed prep space for a least three cooks. I read a lot about the "triangle". Mostly I spent a lot of time with the plans and considering materials in relation to the inspiration photos. For instance, I wanted soapstone but it was out of budget and went with honed black granite to get the same look. Another example is that I wanted the kitchen to have some of the same elements as the old one to reflect the period of the house, so I had venting added to cabinet piece in front of the sink. Houzz was not available at the time, I would have posted some plans/materials here for more input and suggestion. Feel free to email me at tirgoddess.com for any other questions, happy to help. More than anything, take your time and do your research....See MoreOur Kitchen Design - what's wrong with it?
Comments (64)Although the kitchen is white, it is set into a return where there is little direct light from the very large window which casts shadows in the space making even a white kitchen look sombre by contrast. I would suggest more powerful down lights at least 13W that would highlight and reflected off the stunning gloss units. Additionally you could add plinth lighting under the kitchen units. Cool white to keep it minimalist or RGB ribbon (red, green, blue, which would allow you to colour mix) which can give the kitchen a whole spectrum of characters depending on the colour you choose or both RGB and W to keep your options open. Ribbon light is also a low cost way to improve this space. Ensure you get nothing lower than 9W per metre as it may not have enough light output against the natural light from the window....See MoreBest SmartHouzz feature? Tell us and win a £2,000 John Lewis gift card
Comments (538)The smart compact kitchen is an ingenious use of limited space! We love the innovative design and the different levels and widths of the shelves make it both interesting to look at and functional. The makeshift breakfast bar is a great addition as it gives the end user flexibility to create more space when necessary. We LOVE it!...See MoreHave you ever hired an interior designer?
Comments (11)Hi JA, We have two dogs and have just moved to a house that requires renovation including structural from top to bottom (and it's 5 bedrooms and 3 floors) We hired Gina from Create Perfect (on here) and she's been absolutely amazing. She prevented us from spending a fortune in unnecessary extensions and showed us how to reconfigure our space through working with a structural engineer to get the space we needed without extending. We were given 3D images of different layouts and floor plans with advantages and disadvantages of each to help us visualise and prioritise what was important to us. She created 3D images of all of our rooms and even shopping lists of the suggested items we should buy. (I've attached a few pics to try and show you what sort of thing you get) She was available 24/7 literally and was more help than I could ever have imagined beforehand. The cost was remarkably reasonable and a fraction of what we're spending on the house. We also benefitted hugely from here trade discounts, which she was happy to pass on. A good designer with me a huge help not only with decorating schemes but the plans and layout for your house, they will also put a high emphasis on what you need and design around it (including pets) so you get a house that fits your lifestyle and doesn't just look like a show room. Best decision I could possibly have made to hire Gina (Create Perfect in here) and can't recommend highly enough the advantages of getting a good designer on board; it made the whole process fun too! Pick the right person and they will be a pleasure to work with and super respectful of your budget and lifestyle. Good luck with your project...See More
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