Space Planning in Glasgow, Glasgow City

“XS interiors provided an in-home review for several rooms. Whilst we had the majority of our soft furnishings and colour scheme in place, we had little in the way of lighting, art and other key pieces to make our public space more welcoming and luxurious. In our lounge we did require some furniture and Loraine understood our style to a tee. It was all turned around within a week and the in-house professional team undertook a seamless install. The latter does require a little on-cost, but it takes all the hassle away and you also have the room styled, maximising the precious things you already have. At every stage the service was professional, creative and crystal clear - particularly re: cost. Fantastic!!”

“I have hired HOKO design now for 3 commercial projects of mine and they have always been a delight to work with. The guys are very professional, polite and most of all honest. They listened to all our requirements and wishes and do there best to meet each and every request. They made my life easier by chasing up local councils and going out there way to make sure we got our warrants for our sites. I am now looking to make a extension to my house and I would only use HOKO design for all my design and planning needs. Can not recommend these guys enough for there bespoke 5 star service that no one else in Glasgow can offer. Keep up the good work guys great team.”

“Karen was an absolutely fantastic architect and project manager for our bungalow extension. From the first time I phoned her for some advice prior to buying our property through the design, planning and building warrants phase and then the build itself she was utterly invaluable. Whilst taking heed of our wishes she designed a fantastic family home that catered to all our needs. She coaxed us through a process that was daunting and made it seem relatively effortless. As project manager to the build she attended weekly meetings and ensured all ran to schedule and as smoothly as possible. I could not recommend Karen more highly. Hiring her for our extension was one of the best decisions I've ever made.”

“Davide Rizzo is a talented and creative architect. He developed our ideas into a workable plan, and saw the project through planning permission, construction, and ultimately completion. Davide listened closely, and suggested his own ideas, with the result that the extensive renovation exceeded our hopes and expectations. Davide was always responsive and available for ongoing discussions at all stages. We can give Davide our highest recommendation, and would be pleased to work with him in the future.”

“Anna was a total pleasure to work with from start to finish. We had a fairly tight budget for this project which involved knocking through a wall between our existing kitchen and lounge, designing and building a new kitchen, dining area, bathroom and dressing room and generally refreshing the colour palette and decor throughout. Anna's brilliant design solutions, meticulous planning and attention to detail made the very best use of limited cash and the end result looked a million dollars. Her brief was to bring light and a feeling of space into a rather dark north facing period flat. Her ideas were bold but the results completely transformed our living space. We rarely used our previously dreary lounge but knocking down the wall meant light from the south facing large kitchen windows was able to flood through breathing new life and energy into the space. It felt like a new home. Anna's not only got great style but also, she's genuinely interested in getting to know who she's working with, taking time to find out about how the space she's transforming is going to be used and really thinking about how to make everything flow. She was also great fun and made the whole experience feel collaborative, never imposing her taste or superior 'designer' knowledge on everything but simply guiding me through the process and being genuinely excited to share the extremely enjoyable and rewarding journey.”

“NVDC are a very professional and accomplished architect's practice whom I have hired on a number of different projects, ranging from the high end refurbishment of a property in Glasgow in 2009, a complete house refurbishment in Wimbledon in 2012 which involved structural changes and more recently an ongoing project involving the design of a rear two storey extension to my house. Their attention to detail, creativity and ability to interpret from a rough sketch of what we were trying to achieve to a full set of architectural plans has been very impressive. NVDC have always exceeded my expectations and also assume responsibility for resolving many of the complications involving planning regulations, structural engineering and the builders you choose to realise your project. I am certain that without the guidance and services of NVDC, our projects would not been as successful in coming to life as they have been. Thanks!”

“Mr Clark was recommended to us by our Builder when we decided that we wanted a large extension built. After meeting with Mr Clark we were happy to employ him as our Architect for our project. He is clearly an experienced Architect and provided us with suggestions and ideas throughout the process of having the plans drawn up. Mr Clark is very approachable and listened very carefully to what we wanted to have included in our extension. He was able to put our thoughts and ideas into the drawings which made us feel part of the process. Any issues with the drawings were very quickly and professionally dealt with by Mr Clark. We were also very grateful to him for overseeing the administration side with the Planning Department and working closely with our Builder and Structural Engineer. He contacted us regularly to give us updates on the drawings and the planning process. We thought that his professional fees were extremely good value and would have no reservation in recommending Mr Clark as an Architect.”

“CHG did the initial design for a garage conversion into what has become a fabulous party/additional accommodation space. We went through a number of possible designs and I am really happy with where we ended up. Katie and Marcelo complement each other well in terms of design/layout ideas. Obtaining a building warrant has been a fraught process for reasons outside CHG's control but they have persevered and have been very effective in their dealings with the local council”

“Sam was exceptional with the redesign of my bathroom, I’m absolutely chuffed with the quality and attention to the finer detail. He took on board absolutely everything that spilled out of my head and delivered a plethora of options that I couldn’t even fathom before we started, firstly with numerous layout drawings to help envisage what we could do with a somewhat small space, then bringing it all to life with a variety of detailed 3D elevations, and there it was, the bathroom of my dreams! Sam was great throughout the whole process, really engaging, attentive and diligent, and was always happy to transcend expectations, keeping me updated and offering nuggets of great advice throughout. He’s also a really nice guy as well, always a bonus! Thanks Sam for delivering at least one great thing from 2020!”

“I had a fantastic time working with Silvia over my 6-month assignment. I lack all artistic/design talent, so I relied on Silvia 100% to: 1) help me understand my budget and develop a staged timeline, 2) understand my different tastes and come up with a design that is appealing 3) make sure the design is as beautiful as it is functional, and will be able to last for years to come through several stages of life, and 4) complete the project on time and within budget, despite my crazy life and schedule. Silvia brought a tremendous amount of creativity and suggested ideas/layouts/colors that I had never thought of or imagined before....and while it sometimes took me a while to get comfortable with these out-of-the-box ideas, I never regretted implementing any of them. It's very satisfying to walk into my house and feel like the space truly reflects my unique personality, and not some design catalogue. All my friends/visitors immediately comment on the beauty and uniqueness of my interiors, ask how it all came together and start considering hiring a designer themselves. I am a busy professional, and Silvia was incredibly patient with me to make decisions, find a time to meet, and even helped oversee furniture deliveries, paint jobs, handled tailoring, returns, and installations...I honestly couldn't have done it on my own without her expertise, hard work, professionalism and kindness. Silvia is also just a fun and energetic person to work with. Dealing with budgets, contractor and delivery people is highly stressful, and she was always on top of it, always patient, always willing to go the extra mile to make sure everything was handled properly, within timelines and budgets. I couldn't speak more highly of Silvia. I love my house and hope you get an opportunity to work with her!”