by alex@dorweb.net | Feb 11, 2026 | Carpentry
From bespoke garden rooms used as offices, gyms and yoga studios, to complete landscape transformations with terraces, planted borders and structural pergolas, the Dorset garden has changed dramatically in recent years. With more of us working from home, and the... 
by alex@dorweb.net | Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
The kitchen is still the heart of the home, and 2026 is shaping up to be a fascinating year for kitchen design in Dorset. The grey-and-white palette that dominated the late 2010s has given way to warmer, more characterful spaces with sage greens, warm clay tones,... 
by alex@dorweb.net | Jan 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
How long does a house extension actually take in Dorset? From the first phone call to handing back the keys, most single-storey extensions take 6–9 months end-to-end, including design and planning. The build itself is typically 10–16 weeks on site. Here’s a... 
by alex@dorweb.net | Jan 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Costing a house extension in Dorset in 2026 is more nuanced than a simple “£/m²” figure. Material prices have stabilised after a turbulent few years, but labour, design fees, planning costs and energy-performance upgrades all affect the bottom line. This... 
by alex@dorweb.net | Jan 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’re planning a house extension in Dorset, one of the first questions is usually: do I need planning permission? The answer depends on the size and type of the extension, the rules in your area and whether your home falls inside a conservation area, AONB or... 
