Posts by Craig
In and out living this autumn
Extending the Seasons: In-and-Out Living for Autumn and Winter Shorter days. Longer shadows. A quiet retreat from summer’s colour. Autumn and winter bring their own kind of beauty — but also the urge to hibernate. According to recent studies, most of us spend less than an hour outdoors per day during the colder months, which…
Read MoreA dream worth waiting for
Great homes aren’t built in a rush. And the best builders aren’t instantly available. At Excel Home Design, we understand how exciting it is to take that first step toward your dream renovation — but also how frustrating it can be when the builder you want has a long lead time. It’s tempting to keep…
Read MoreHeather Court
“We wanted somewhere where we could see the views all year round” Project Background We were delighted to visit our wonderful customers Liz and Nate for a look around their completed Sunroom extension as they prepare for Christmas. This stunning development is a project we feel epitomises our vision of “Designs For Living”. From the…
Read MoreHazeldene Full Property Renovation
Full property remodel and rebuild, including kitchen, sunroom, and two bathrooms Project at a Glance Location: Hazeldene Clients: Janet & Phil Scope: Full property remodel and rebuild, including kitchen, sunroom, and two bathrooms Special Features: Vaulted sunroom ceiling, six Velux windows, bifold doors, made-to-measure kitchen, underfloor heating, bespoke fitted bathrooms Timeframe: Full rebuild due to structural issues, delivered to…
Read MoreCreate your vision, build your dream
Virtual Walkthroughs are now available. For many, visualising your dream home is a vital step towards your future bliss, one that motivates us to work hard every day to achieve our dream. Creating that crystal clear picture is one of the most important steps in the process of home renovation. With our mission to create…
Read MoreMeadow View Project
A bright, modern transformation for family living and entertaining Setting the Scene When Matt and Emma first approached Excel Home Design, they had a clear vision: more space to live, relax, and come together as a family. Their home needed a transformation that was both functional and beautiful — something light-filled, modern, and made for…
Read MoreSummer Staycation
The Summer Staycation Starts at Home: Why a Sunroom Is the Ultimate Seasonal Upgrade The Summer Staycation Starts at Home. Six ways a bespoke sunroom can make your home feel like a holiday – all season long. Summer is here — and while there’s always excitement in escaping for a week or two, the real…
Read MoreTylagarw Cottage
Design-led transformation with intelligent planning, VR walkthroughs, and light-filled living. Project at a Glance Location: Tylagarw CottageClients: Aseem & NazScope: Kitchen extension, sunroom, boot room, master bedroom with en suiteSpecial Features: Vaulted ceilings, bifold doors, two roof lanterns, LED lighting system, AI visualisation, VR design suiteTimeframe: Fixed 6-month construction window due to restricted rear access…
Read MoreAnnual Review 2022
Annual Review Creating visions, building dreams. Light-filled sunrooms. Chic kitchens. Spacious living areas. It’s such a buzz when we connect with the vision our customers have for their dream home. This past year has blessed us with more stunning projects that were a pleasure to build. Understanding that vision, and bringing it to life tangibly,…
Read MoreAnnual Review 2021
Stepping out in 2021 Proving itself to be a more challenging year than we all hoped back when the pandemic first cast its long shadow on the world, 2021 confirmed that our home environment continues to be essential to our well-being. Maximising space, light, the outdoors and technology are all critical themes for optimum home…
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