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Find the kit that fits

Scotland loves timber-frame kits they are more then 85 per cent of the nation’s new builds. They solve so many of the problems faced when building in Argyll and the West Highlands and islands

It is their ease of construction, good cost ratios and the fact that so much can be done off-site to get property weather tight as quickly as possible on-site.

But there are others vying for our affections: modular and SIPS are becoming more popular.

An off-the-shelf plan might be fine and all kits have the ability to be adapted to suit your needs: move a window to capture the view, have the kitchen over there or add an extra door here.

Beat the heat bill

We face a worrying and uncertain future with energy costs but rest assured today’s new build designs include top of the range insulation and opportunities for solar gain as standard with solar panels and heat source tailored to location, design and budget. You can also retrofit to renovation projects.

The design of your heating system will be decided by choice and circumstances; with items like solar panels and heat source tailored to location, design and budget.

Air source heat pumps extract heat from outside air just like a fridge extracts heat from its inside. Ground source heat pumps are more efficient than air source because heat is transferred by water, giving a greater capacity to hold heat.

And there is Scotland’s favourite - wood - be it biomass systems or a log burning stove.

Fixtures, fittings and finishing touches

Kitchens, bathrooms, stairs, doors and windows, fireplaces and garden landscaping all add ultimate personal touches to a self-build project, with carpets, flooring and soft furnishings as the final flourish, along with outdoor lighting and planting.

There has never before been such an incredible choice but remember, some choices have to be made fairly on in the project and as it progresses.

Oban-based Three Square Kitchen design company can make your dream kitchen become a reality.

Superb local craftsmanship blended with quality materials and a personal touch will make your kitchen the perfect fit for your home - and your life.

Unlike other kitchen suppliers who provide flat-pack units that need to be assembled before fitting, Three Square Kitchen units come ready-built and that means less disruption for you.

Each of their kitchens is designed to be unique to you with all those little details that really count.