Insights
Before You Agree to Anything — How to Find a Trustworthy Builder or Designer in Glasgow
Before you sign anything, agree to anything, or pay a single penny, read this. After 37 years in the building and interior design industry, Linsey McLean shares the 15 questions that protect your home, your budget, and your sanity. And why the cheapest quote is rarely what it seems.
From Dark and Disconnected to the Heart of the Home — A Bearsden Transformation
Not every transformation needs an extension. This Bearsden family home felt dark and disconnected room by room. By swapping two entire rooms, removing a wall, and installing bifold doors to the garden, Interior Space Design created an extraordinary open plan space — and a master bathroom worthy of a boutique hotel.
Should I Hire an Interior Designer Before My Builder?
Most homeowners call a builder first. After 37 years designing and building homes across Glasgow, I want to explain why that order is wrong — and what it costs you when nobody asks the right questions before the work begins.
How Much Does a Home Renovation Really Cost in Glasgow - June 2026?
Planning a home renovation in Glasgow and wondering what it will really cost? After 37 years designing and building homes across Bearsden, Milngavie, Jordanhill, and the West End, we are sharing the honest figures — kitchens, bathrooms, extensions, and everything nobody else tells you about the total budget.
Before You Plan Your Home Extension, Read This
Planning a home extension in Glasgow? Before you visit a single showroom or place a deposit on a kitchen, read this. After 37 years designing and renovating homes across Bearsden, Milngavie, Lenzie, Bishopbriggs, Jordanhill, and the West End, we've seen the same costly mistakes made time and again — and every one of them was avoidable.
What does an interior designer actually cost in Glasgow — and is it worth it?
A Glasgow client spent £10,000 styling a four-bedroom villa for sale. It sold for £35,000 more. Here is what an interior designer actually costs in Glasgow — and what you get for your money.
Your Builder Will Finish the Walls. Then Leave You to Figure Out the Rest.
Your builder will finish the walls. Then hand you the keys — and leave. No kitchen. No bathroom. No flooring. Just a shell and a very long list of decisions that are now entirely yours. There is a better way. Interior Space Design delivers the complete journey — from structural build to finished interior — with one point of contact, accurate site measurements, full CAD design, and a certified trades team who see your project through from concept to completion. Find out what the difference between a builder and a design and build company really means for your home.
Kitchens and Bathrooms
In this video, we focus on fixed building works — specifically kitchens and bathrooms, two of the most important spaces in any home.
From Tired to Transformed | Kitchen Extension
This short video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the project before, during, and after construction, giving you a realistic insight into what a home extension involves.
Kitchen Trends 2025: What’s Hot
A Glimpse into the Future of Home Interiors. This year’s kitchens promise to seamlessly blend innovation with timeless design, ensuring they remain the heart of the home.
We’re Thrilled to Win Interior Designer of the Year 2024 – For the Second Year Running!
We are excited to announce that we’ve been awarded Interior Designer of the Year 2024 for the second year in a row!
Does Your Home Bring You Joy?
Imagine a home designed to inspire and uplift—just like a stay at a luxurious retreat. Let us help transform your home into a place that truly brings you joy.
Planning and buying new kitchen- Things you need to know
Is your current kitchen tired and worn out? Are you planning to renovate and buy a new kitchen? The information in this guide will provide you with all you need to know before you sign on the dotted line.
YHHP - Home Renovations & Reimagination
A series dedicated to homebuilding, renovation, extending and interior designing your home, from appointing an Architect to accessorizing and adding the final touches to make your home perfect.
YHMP - Kitchens & Bathrooms
A series dedicated to homebuilding, renovation, extending and interior designing your home, from appointing an Architect to accessorizing and adding the final touches to make your home perfect.
YHMP - Architects & Structural Engineers
A series dedicated to homebuilding, renovation, extending and interior designing your home, from appointing an Architect to accessorizing and adding the final touches to make your home perfect.
YHMP - Stages of Work
A series dedicated to homebuilding, renovation, extending and interior designing your home, from appointing an Architect to accessorizing and adding the final touches to make your home perfect.
Your Home Made Perfect - Introduction
A series dedicated to homebuilding, renovation, extending and interior designing your home, from appointing an Architect to accessorising and adding the final touches to make your home perfect.
Bathroom Renovation - Case Study June 23
Take a look at this family bathroom renovation in Bearsden, Glasgow - with before and after pictures. The space was transformed into a modern, navy blue bathroom that the family adores.