David Kaye
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David Kaye is a professional interior architect/designer.
David Kaye has a long history of creating residential and commercial interiors for more than 25 years.
Professionally qualified to Master degree level and MBA Business School degree, David has a commercial as well as creative understanding of the needs of clients for commercial foodservice/ hospitality and a range of residential designs.
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How can someone tell if their Garage is suitable for conversion?
You can tell if your garage is suitable, based on a number os key pointers such as whether it is a part of the house or if it is detached, what the construction of the garage is, whether it has foundations and a floor slab, what the construction of the roof is, whether there are other factors such as if the house(and/or garage) is a listed building, or in a conservation area, etc.
The purpose of the conversion is also important - ie what is the proposed use? All in all many factors will come into play when making the decision and current planning law and local council/planning authority preferences/imperatives, which may vary from council to council.
Run us through the different stages of the Garage conversion process - what's involved?
1. Appraisal - assessing the suitability of the garage for the intended use(s)- will the size/orientation and relative position suit the proposed use.
2. Check with the local planning authority on the situation in the neighbourhood on such conversions.
3. Prepare plans showing the converted garage as the proposed function (such as Play Room/Home Cinema/Bathroom/Kitchen/Bedroom, etc)
4. Make planning application (where required)
5. Prepare Building Regulations drawing and make submission for approval.
6. Attend site or be available via email/skype/telephone to respond to queries from builder during conversion.
How can someone tell if their loft is suitable for conversion?
1. Headroom versus floor space relationship.
2. Similar conversions/precedents in the neighbourhood.
3. Stair access possibilities
4. Emergency escape route and fire protection measures.
5. Alternative arrangements for current loft facilities (such as header tanks for water)
6. Any extant rights of access (say from adjacent properties as a means of escape)
Run us through the different stages in the loft conversion process - what’s involved?
1. Appraisal - assessing the suitability of the loft for the intended use(s)- will the size/orientation and relative position suit the proposed use.
2. Check with the local planning authority on the situation in the neighbourhood on such conversions.
3. Prepare plans showing the converted loft as the proposed function (such as Play Room/Home Cinema/Bathroom/Kitchen/Bedroom, etc)
4. Make planning application (if required)
5. Prepare Building Regulations drawing and make submission for approval.
6. Attend site or be available via email/skype/telephone to respond to queries from builder during conversion.
What do you love most about your job?
I love the prospect of a fresh new challenge with individual needs, for each new client. Everyone has their own take on what the business needs and how they would like to meet the needs of their customers. I like the process of creating the best environment possible to achieve my client's dreams.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I have a lot of creative ideas and designs to offer my clients and that motivates and drives me forward.
Why should our clients choose you?
Because I listen first, to what the customer wants to achieve and then in a collaborative way, work out the best way to achieve the customer's objectives. A customer will gain from us the experience of many others who have been through the process before, and were in a similar situation.
Survey plans - measured plans as existing
For when you need a document drawn to scale showing a plan of your site/project/home/commercial premises.
Planning Permission drawings
For when you need to make a planning application for extensions, alterations to existing windows, doors, roofs, etc.
This package of drawings includes plans and external elevations, for either the existing, the proposed, or both.
Advertisement Consent
For when commercial high street operations are looking to change the fascia signs, hanging signs, new shopfronts, etc. and need to obtain planning permission under Advertisement Consent.
Building Regulations details
For when you are making a Building Regulations submission in conjunction with a building or redevelopment project.
Commercial Interior Design
For commercial projects including hospitality, retail and offices. Design of customer-facing interior spaces.
Colour schemes, materials and finishes, furniture and furnishings, joinery (counters and reception desks).
Residential Interior Design
For re-modelling of internal spaces, decor and furnishings. Bathrooms, kitchens and living areas.
Colour schemes, lighting, furnishings, floor coverings, wall coverings, panelling, fixtures and fittings,etc.
Garage Conversions
For the layout design of garage conversions into habitable rooms for living, home cinemas, games rooms, bedroom with en-suite bathrooms, etc.
For the creation of a home office.
Loft Conversion
For when you have a suitable loft space that you want to turn into an additional bedroom, home office or bathroom.
Residential Extension
For when you want to create more living space by building an extension to the rear or side of your home.
Commercial development
For when you want to convert or extend your commercial office, shop or restaurant space, by constructing an extension or reconfiguring the internal spaces.
Graphic design & branding
For a logo design and branding which projects the values of your firm or business.
3D Visualisation
For illustrating your redevelopment ideas with a 3D CAD visual in colour showing what the finished project will look like. Sometimes referred to as an artist's impression.
Lighting Design
For when you need a space to be beautifully lit with atmospheric, controllable mood lighting.
