Customer Testimonials

Extended Ideas

Discover what makes Extended Ideas great through these insightful customer testimonials…

  • Extended Ideas seemed to fit the bill perfectly

    Googling on spec for an Architect in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, Stuart of Extended Ideas seemed to fit the bill perfectly, and following a prompt appointment for an initial visit, soon created two different detailed plans for our kitchen and utility room redesign based on our subsequent discussions and thoughts. This enabled us to crystallise what we wanted to achieve and draw up a final plan.

    Mary Dunn

    Ashbourne, Derbyshire

    February 2025

  • Stuart: Your Ideal Residential Architect in Derby

    I was looking for an architect in Derby and found most of the results to specialise in commercial projects. I wanted someone who wanted to work with homeowners in maximising the use of their house. Stuart is the right guy for that! He’s professional and friendly. Turned around the layouts quickly (we asked for four) despite there being no urgency to do so. He’s been a pleasure to work with and comes highly recommended.

    Ashley Blood-Halvorsen

    Derby

    January 2025

  • We used Stuart’s architect services and are thrilled.

    Stuart produced two different designs that included everything we wanted. Seeing them in both 2D and 3D plans gave us a clear picture of what it would be like and allowed us to visualise. Based on our new thoughts, we asked Stuart to work further on the designs until we achieved our conclusion. Our perfect vision emerged.

    The new space consists of a rear extension and garage conversion to create an open plan living kitchen, utility room and downstairs toilet. The flow and function of the space worked really well. We feel like we have future-proofed our home, happy days!

    We are now very proud homeowners and have already recommended Stuart’s architectural services to our friends.

    Mrs Brown

    West Bridgford, Nottingham

    January 2025

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  • We fell in love with our previous home but decided to move to a more practical house in Weston-on-Trent, which needed significant renovation. Recognizing the necessity for an architect’s expertise, we engaged Stuart from the outset.

    Stuart attentively addressed our concerns and took the time to understand our vision for the bungalow, which included a loft conversion, rear extension, and layout alterations. Presenting various options, he showcased 3D visuals that helped us grasp the potential outcomes, leading us to a refined design that perfectly suited our needs.

    Throughout the construction process, Stuart provided good assistance as we tackled much of the work ourselves.

    Now, after two years of living in Stuart’s design, we couldn’t be happier. The floor layouts are incredibly functional, and the overall space flows seamlessly. Stuart’s design suggestions proved to be priceless.

    Thanks for enhancing our living experience, Stuart!

    Sean & Sarah

    Weston On Trent, Derby

    December 2024

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  • Professional design guidance for our bungalow extension in Derby

    After deliberating about removing an old conservatory at our bungalow in Derby we decided we probably needed some architectural expertises into this. I contacted Stuart and we arranged an initial visit.

    We decided on a couple of design options after Stuart’s experience suggested a completely different idea besides ours. He listened to what we wanted and told us how this could be achieved within our budget.

    The actual 3D plans were concise and clear and we are in the process of obtaining planning through Stuart on an extension that we would never had thought of if we had not had his input. His communication and help throughout has been exemplary.

    I do not doubt that investing in Stuart at Extended Ideas at the planning stage of our project has been invaluable and we are hopeful our dream home will soon become a reality.

    Mr & Mrs Hill

    Derby

    September 2024

  • Great design

    In terms of house extensions, this is about the best I’ve seen in terms of people wanting to extend these houses

    Mr Rodgers. Planning Officer, South Derbyshire District Council

    Derbyshire

    September 2024

  • Innovative and Personalised Design for Derby Bungalow

    I came across Stuart (Extended Ideas) whilst searching for a reputable Architect whom provided their services to the Ockbrook area of Derby.
    Having never dealt with an Architect previously I needed to ensure that they had MY interest and views as paramount importance and I can honestly say that Stuart did.

    The reasoning behind seeking an Architect was simply this, after recently purchasing a bungalow which needed a full renovation I had spent hours upon hours on countless sketches and drawings but I just couldn’t come up with an ideal solution to utilise the foot-print I already had within a realistic budget I had set, so I decided to venture into the world of the Architects, which I’m so glad I did.

    What Stuart did was to meticulously measure every area and aspect of my bungalow, also to take into account its views, where it was positioned and even the neighbouring properties to ensure that every detail would not only benefit from his designs but also utilised as much of the original layout as possible to its full potential.

    He produced in total 3 separate designs, all of which would range in cost to achieve the finished layout, which whilst not seem important but was an absolute blessing as I could then sit each design side by side and physically visualise what I would benefit from in relation to costs and if it could be justified against each design, which in turn basically saved me thousands in the long run.

    I don’t normally do feed-back or reviews but all I can say is that if like me you’ve never enlisted the services of an Architect before but believe it could potentially help, then I have no hesitation in recommending “Extended Ideas” services.

    Mrs Taylor

    Ocbrook, Derbyshire

    April 2024

  • Superb Service and Care from Extended Ideas

    I came across Stuart (Extended Ideas) whilst searching for a reputable Architect whom provided their services to the Ockbrook area of Derby.
    Having never dealt with an Architect previously I needed to ensure that they had MY interest and views as paramount importance and I can honestly say that Stuart did.
    The reasoning behind seeking an Architect was simply this, after recently purchasing a bungalow which needed a full renovation I had spent hours upon hours on countless sketches and drawings but I just couldn’t come up with an ideal solution to utilise the foot-print I already had within a realistic budget I had set, so I decided to venture into the world of the Architects, which I’m so glad I did.

    What Stuart did was to meticulously measure every area and aspect of my bungalow, also to take into account its views, where it was positioned and even the neighbouring properties to ensure that every detail would not only benefit from his designs but also utilised as much of the original layout as possible to its full potential.
    He produced in total 3 separate designs, all of which would range in cost to achieve the finished layout, which whilst not seem important, but was an absolute blessing as I could then sit each design side by side and physically visualise what I would benefit from in relation to costs and if it could be justified against each design, which in turn basically saved me thousands in the long run.

    I don’t normally do feedback or reviews but all I can say is that if like me you’ve never enlisted the services of an Architect before but believe it could potentially help, then I have no hesitation in recommending “Extended Ideas” services.

    MR TAYLOR

    Ockbrook, Derby

    April 2024

  • He has completely blown us away.

    We wanted an extension to our home and felt we needed architectural support.

    Today, Stuart from Extended Ideas presented two completely different designs of what our living kitchen could be like. Design one was our idea and design two was Stuart’s.

    He has completely blown us away. His design is diametrically opposite to ours, but just what we now know we need.

    Also, he spotted a problem with the guttering, which could have caused major future issues and caused a neighbour dispute.

    Thank you, Stuart, for the awesome designs; we look forward to continuing to work together.

    Dale & Liss

    Castle Donington

    December 2022

  • We have had our design built and are absolutely loving it. We are thrilled with Stuart’s architectural work and this project has been such a pleasure. The pool will be completed next year and we look forward to our continued collaboration with Stuart

    Tim & Bec

    Chellaston, Derby

    November 2022

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