Here's what some of my clients say about their experience. 

"We are absolutely thrilled with the result. It looks great from the outside, but inside the sense of light and space is TARDIS like. It's like having an extra room, and transforms our use and enjoyment of the new space. So great design thanks! If you'd like to come and see, or show a new client, let us know."

TONY & RUTH H

"Anyway, you must come over to see it. We are absolutely delighted and I am sure you will be pleased with the final outcome."

MIKE B

"Thank you so much for all of your work on our renovations - you have been absolutely brilliant at every stage and we really appreciate it. We were so impressed with your design ideas, your responsiveness and the way that you led us through the whole process of obtaining planning permission, and liaising with the engineers and building control."

ALICE & STEWART H

"Thank you very much for your excellent prompt and professional service. We will certainly recommend you to anyone we know requiring plans to be drawn up."

RICHARD P

"Again thanks a million for everything. We have really enjoyed working with you and appreciate all your help. We will stay in touch."

KAREN U

"Thank you for the enclosed copies of the revised drawings, I am very pleased with them, I was most surprised to hear from you so soon. Can I keep up with all this speed & efficiency I ask? I will have a good try. Thank you also for the enclosed calculations and 'blow-ups', they came out well." 

COLETTE H

"If you're passing, do look in. In any event, once we're all straight, furnished & carpeted I'll give you a call and you can come over for a drink or two." 

CHRIS

"Paul & I would like to thank you for your services and the excellent plans you have drawn up. We look forward to seeing these 'in real'."

JANE G

"Upstairs is all done and looking lovely, many thanks for your expertise on this, it all worked perfectly."

JAMIE M

"Thank you very much for your excellent work - and patience! I have proposed to have Direct Design included in a directory of specifically & personally recommended service suppliers." 

JOHN W

"We are just about finished, all moved into kitchen and utility, but a few finishing touches to go. The usual anxieties and delays with co-ordinating so many trades, but overall a great success and we are delighted with the result. Your designs came out wonderfully well, and our builder worked very strictly to your excellent plans, and all positive from the building inspectors. What is so pleasing is that it looks so good from all angles outside, a really substantial and sympathetic building, not looking at all like a 'modern extension'. The roof looks fantastic, and inside we've got a great gabled ceiling above our dining area. Privetts proved a good choice for the windows and doors. Potential issue when they quoted a 8-10 week lead time, but fortunately they got it done much quicker. Thanks so much for a great job!"

MRS R HARRIS

"Thank you for your help & for all the wonderful thoughts you put into the plan.

TAMMY

"I've been meaning to drop you a line for ages to say thank you for your part in our building project! Now we are living in the 'new house' and enjoying the space we really wanted you to know how much we appreciated your work! Your attention to detail, combined with Colin's high standard of execution has resulted in a really lovely looking and practical build! We love it! Thank you so much for your excellent plans!... and advice!"

KATHERINE & DAVID L

"Thanks - if you ever need a reference or testimonial, we’d be happy to provide. Let us know if you’re in the area."

CARL H

"It looks absolutely fab and we have had nothing but compliments on it. So pleased - thanks for designing it."

NICOLA G

"We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome! With your plans and Roly’s building skills the house is looking better than we ever thought possible. We’ve had lots of positive comments – even the postman said how good it looks. Pics attached. We love the door! Now the interior decoration and furnishing starts…. Feel free to pop in for a cup of tea and to admire your great work."

PAUL & CAROL I

"Many thanks again for your honesty when we first started our project. Our budget worked great. Without your help we would never have had our new wonderful extra room."

BRENDA & BRUCE P

"Very many thanks for your helpful letter of 1st May. Your comments are very useful. We have been very impressed by the style and speed of your services."

PAT & ANDY W

"Thank you very much for all your very prompt work and your input on our drawings."

MAUREEN W

"Many thanks for your help in getting this far. Couldn't have done it without you."

ANDREW & LYNDA P

"Many thanks for your prompt and efficient service."

GERALDINE W

"I was very pleased with the drawings and have appointed the builder who will start on demolition next Monday."

MIKE W

"Many thanks for your thoughts during our conversation at lunchtime today. I very much appreciate being able to draw upon your expertise. Please find enclosed a cheque in settlement of your account - well earned!"

CHRIS B

"Once again thanks for everything. We have been so pleased with your plans and designs and know we are in very safe hands."

MRS L COOKE

"Many, many thanks for your super work once again. It is not only functional, but looks so much part of the main bungalow...Lovely to hear from you! Would love you to call in and see your finished work, it really has come out well. One of the best compliments was, 'it looks as though it has always been there'. So again, many thanks for being on our wavelengths and understanding what we wanted."

THE PRESTONS

"Thank you for the 'certificate of completion' which is safely filed away! I'd like to thank you for an excellent job. I'm delighted with my new bedroom - solved the arguments over occupancy."

ALISON E

"Just a quick note to thank you for your work on our extension design. The complicated roof worked particularly well, especially the valley details and the trimming at the top of the stairs. Once again, thank you."

RAY K (BUILDER)

"Hi Rick, got the plans, they look great! .....generally it looks like a really good balance between getting usable space in a cost-effective manner."

STEPHEN G

"OMG!!!! AMAZING. We love love love them. Please continue........Thank you again for a magnificent job, can't wait to start, fingers crossed for planning."

KIM L

"Hi Rick I love the room layout of the design. I think it makes for a proper amazing house with loads of space for realistic living as well as a lot of luxury!" 

CLAUDIA B

"Lovely to hear from you. The house is beautiful! Thank you so much for your design, it works perfectly for us."

 KATE H