by Petra | May 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you have a Listed Building, it is so important to seek professional advice before starting any work. A popular misconception is that it is only the outside of the property that is Listed. This is not the case at all. It is the whole building that is Listed, inside and outside; from windows and doors, to staircases, floors and walls, etc. It is prudent to seek the advice of an architect specialising in Listed Buildings who can liaise with the Conservation Officer on your behalf in order to gain permission for any works that may be required. Here at Josh Thomas Design House, Listed Buildings are one of our specialities. If you have any queries, please do get in touch.
by Petra | Mar 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
When commissioning an Architect to work with, remember that, as the client, they have your best interests at heart. They will ensure that any project is managed and completed to a high standard. You will have a fabulous addition to your home, however large or small. Bear in mind that it may not seem so at the time, but using your architect to provide you with all the details needed for a project, and project management, will ensure that you save time and money. Why settle for less?!
by Petra | Mar 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
You can now follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584981100571&locale=en_GB
by Petra | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
We can help you to realise your property’s full potential and offer advice on how best to achieve your goals. Extending a property is not always necessary and we can explore various options, including internal reconfiguration to create the spaces you need and advise accordingly. No project is too small, large or anywhere in between.
We offer a full range of advice and expertise, including Listed Building Consent, Planning Applications, Building Regulations drawings, Tender Specifications, Interiors; which can be full schemes, or simply advise on colour and fabric to enhance your home.
by Petra | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
We offer our services for architectural and interior design across the Three Counties; Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, and further afield. We are close to Ledbury, Newent and Malvern and always welcome the opportunity to discuss any requirements you may have. Please contact: [email protected] or call, message, WhatsApp: 07837 215050.
by Petra | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Just to let everyone know that we are still here! Please contact us at: [email protected] or use the contact from on the website: www.joshthomasdesignhouse.co.uk. Alternatively you can call: 07837 215050, send us a text or WhatsApp.
Whilst our website and email continue to operate via an alternative provider, we no longer have an office number due to BT Openreach being unable to offer this service to us due to the updating of their copper lines, and their internet service is so poor where we are that we are unable to use a cloud based system for the phone line. It is not something that BT Openreach intends to rectify either, unfortunately.The joys of working in a rural location (well, this particular rural location, not all are the same…) Thank you!
by Josh Thomas | May 8, 2018 | News
We are very pleased to announce that Josh has been Shortlisted as a Finalist in two categories for the West of England LABC Building Excellence Awards 2018 for one of his design projects; which he also fully project managed. It’s a great achievement in itself, particularly as we’ve been informed that competition has been stronger than ever this year and being shortlisted is a great accomplishment. The Awards will be held in July.
by Josh Thomas | Oct 19, 2017 | News
The main reasons people appear to want to move house are varied; to step onto the housing ladder, through necessity/change in circumstances, job relocation, down/up-size or change in lifestyle. With the cost of moving and an apparent shortage, it seems, of new property coming onto the market, we have noticed an increase in enquiries from people wishing to stay in their homes, and looking to remodel or extend; they enjoy their homes, don’t really want to have to move, and just want to make their property work for them.
Open plan living has certainly become more popular; practical, open and light living/family space combined with kitchen/dining, offers a much more sociable way of living. Of course, additional bedrooms and bathrooms and/or en-suite’s also remain on the majority of peoples’ hit lists.
Josh’s experience encompasses a period of in excess of 20 years and covers a wide range of property types, from Listed and period properties to new homes and full renovation projects. Offering a professional and tailored design service, Josh works on every project himself, so each client can be assured that their project receives a bespoke service from beginning to end. It is his ambition to make the world of design accessible to all and he believes that good design should not be a luxury.
Josh says: “The design process is a complex procedure, and as a designer I instinctively use a multitude of technical and creative skills to form each unique design. Professional training, experience and knowledge of styles, function of spaces, human proportions, etc., give me the ability to process this information, not forgetting the ability to observe, listen and ask the right questions.”
Josh offers a FREE initial consultation, so if you need to extend or remodel your home, update your home with new colours, lighting and soft furnishings and need some advice, or anything in between, do give us a call to discuss your requirements, we are always happy to assist. Tel: 01531 890860 or email: [email protected]
by Josh Thomas | Oct 19, 2017 | News
Whilst we have always received enquiries from further afield, including London and Birmingham, we have recently started advertising in and around the Cheltenham area.
Being situated on the Herefordshire/Gloucestershire border means that we are in an ideal situation within easy travelling distance of Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and the surrounding areas.
If you have a query and would like to get in touch, please email: [email protected] or telephone: 01531 890860 to discuss your requirements.
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by Josh Thomas | Jun 28, 2017 | News
After a short (!) break from the blog, we are pleased to announce that our interesting and useful nuggets of information, inspiration and updates are back.
We have moved (permanently) and now operate from a new premises on the Herefordshire/Gloucestershire border, just a few miles from the popular market town of Ledbury and within easy reach of Hereford/rural Herefordshire and Gloucestershire (about 30 minute drive from Cheltenham), and beyond.
Josh is as busy as ever, though always happy and on hand to deal with any enquiries relating to interiors, remodelling, improving and extending current abodes (beats moving house), or for designing something completely new to you, your own “Grand Design”.
So if you need to extend or remodel your home, update your home with new colours, lighting and soft furnishings and need some advice, or anything in between, do give us a call to discuss your requirements; we are always happy to assist. Tel: 01531 890860.
We are also delighted to announce that we will shortly be re-taking up the mantle for interesting and original pieces of furniture and “things” as and when we come across them (coming very soon …), which will be available to view on our website, so keep your eyes on: www.joshthomasdesignhouse.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you.
Josh and Petra
