Existing house assessment and measured design options
Service
Renovation
Renovation work starts by understanding what already works. Valo Design then develops practical, characterful changes that improve the home without losing what gives it value.
Overview
Measured design support for homes that need more light, better flow, stronger detail, or a more generous connection to the garden.
Extension layouts for kitchens, living spaces, lofts, and side returns
Sensitive improvements to period and character homes
Phased design thinking for projects with budget or timing constraints
What we produce
Existing and proposed plans
Design options for extensions and internal changes
Planning, permitted development, or lawful development drawings
Detail packages for builders and tender conversations
Best suited to
Whole-house refurbishmentsKitchen and living extensionsLoft and side-return additionsOlder homes needing careful updates
Process
A clear route from first conversation to useful information.
- 01
Map the existing house, its pain points, and the rooms worth preserving.
- 02
Test layout options against daylight, circulation, structure, and budget.
- 03
Agree a preferred route and prepare the required approval drawings.
- 04
Develop the details, finishes, and builder information around the final design.
Other services
Connected support for the rest of the project.
New houses
Bespoke homes shaped around site, light, budget, and the way each household wants to live.
Detailed design
Technical drawing packages, material guidance, and coordination for confident construction.
Planning support
Clear concept options, planning drawings, and design statements that help proposals move forward.
Interior design
Room layouts, finishes, lighting, joinery, and furniture direction that make the architecture feel complete.
Energy Compliance
SAP assessments, TM59 overheating modelling, and psi calculations to support compliant, comfortable homes.