Contemporary 1950 - Present

The Future

A new house is expected to last for several generations. The reality is that shoddy workmanship and inferior or unsuitable products can mean that problems arise after a decade or two. Regular maintenance will help reduce the major expenditure of extensive repairs. Conservatories, kitchen extensions and roof space conversions are all popular ways to increase space. These alterations should be sensitive to the style of the building.

So what will the home of the future look like? Will it be more or less eco-friendly? The 'smart' home will be fitted with dozens of labour saving gadgets and the chances are that eco-issues will be to the forefront of design.