Welcome to the Homeowner’s Guide
Bringing together practical advice, design insights and real-world experience to help you plan your project with confidence.
Written by Sophie McManus, founder of SM Architecture, a Greenwich-based practice specialising in residential design.
Transform Your Home in a Day
A one-day Design Workshop is an affordable, low-commitment way to explore your home’s potential - whether you’re planning an extension, refurbishment, or new bathroom. In just one focused session, we’ll sketch ideas, discuss layout options, and weigh up costs and opportunities so you can make confident design decisions before committing to full plans.
Renovation of an Arts & Crafts home - Unifying Old and New
A full design service, from feasibility to completion, transformed this Bromley conservation-area home - unifying historic and modern elements through glazing, structure and detailing to create a warm, connected family home.
Before You Build: How to Create a Brief That Really Works for You
Most homeowners start by asking, “How big can my extension be?” - but the smarter question is, “How do I want to live?”
Learn how to create a design brief that grows with you, not just your house, and plan a home that evolves over time.
