TWO STOREY EXTENSION, MONIFIETH

A thoughtfully designed extension in Monifieth to enhance both the functionality and appearance of the existing home while blending seamlessly with its original character.

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SINGLE-STOREY EXTENSION, MONIFIETH

Relocating the kitchen into the new extension, creating a bright, naturally lit heart of the home.

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ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSION, BROUGHTY FERRY

Single-storey extension and internal reconfiguration to form a large open-plan kitchen/dining/family space. Smaller side extension was also added to form a utility space

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EXTENSION, TAYPORT

An extension creating a large living space by adding a new extension with amazing views over the Tay

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EXTENSION, BROUGHTY FERRY

Single-storey extension and internal reconfiguration, to form a larger kitchen/dining/family space

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EXTENSION, MONIFIETH

Single storey extension and internal reconfiguration, to form a larger kitchen/family space

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REPLACEMENT EXTENSION, ARBROATH

Replacement/refurbishment of an existing conservatory to create a more usable space.

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EXTENSION, DUNDEE

Single storey extension and internal reconfiguration, to form a larger kitchen and dining space.

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EXTENSION, MONIFIETH

Single storey extension and internal reconfiguration, to form a larger kitchen, dining and family space.

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ABOUT DSB DESIGN

At DSB Design, we deliver professional, efficient, and high-quality design services that offer excellent value, with every solution tailored to your specific requirements.

Based in Monifieth, just outside Dundee, DSB Design is a small, dedicated architectural practice delivering projects across Scotland.

We specialise in residential architecture, creating bespoke new-build homes, house extensions, specialist adaptations, and home alterations. Every project is approached with creativity, technical expertise, and a commitment to designing spaces that enhance the way our clients live.

Founded and led by Daryl Barr, DSB Design is built on nearly 20 years of industry experience. As a Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT) and a Registered Practice with the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, Daryl combines a strong eye for design with extensive technical knowledge and a thorough understanding of current building regulations.

At DSB Design, we believe every project is unique. That’s why we offer a personalised service tailored to each client’s individual needs, aspirations, and budget. We understand that a successful residential project is about more than the building itself—it’s about listening, building trust, and creating lasting relationships with our clients from concept through to completion.

ABOUT DSB DESIGN

At DSB Design, we deliver professional, efficient, and high-quality design services that offer excellent value, with every solution tailored to your specific requirements.

Based in Monifieth, just outside Dundee, DSB Design is a small, dedicated architectural practice delivering projects across Scotland.

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✍️ From drawing to reality! 🏡 A new single storey

Alterations and Extension to a popular “Betts Nair

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Progress at a new build home in Monifieth. An oppo

TESTIMONIALS

  Thanks Daryl, you made our dream home a reality and have been a star throughout. Helping to make the whole process a smoother and stress free transition from start to finish. 5⭐️ George & Su

George Davies
April 26, 2024
  I highly recommend DSB design they made my vision a reality and love my new space .Daryl was very helpful and very prompt response with answering any queries. I was guided through the whole process from drawings,planning,quotes,to any service I required to complete my extension .Excellent Service at all times.

Anne Edward
August 16, 2023
  I would highly recommend DSB Design. From start to finish Daryl was highly efficient and was always super fast at getting back to us with any questions, help or advice. Thank you.

Ronnie Gray
April 13, 2023
  Highly recommend Daryl, truly professional and very efficient communication throughout the whole process. Had no idea where to start but Daryl kept us right along the way. Huge thanks.

Jenni Ramsay
September 6, 2022
  Great service from Daryl with a retrospective planning issue. Very quick to respond to our enquiry, extremely helpful at every stage of the process.

Gillian Symon
June 7, 2022
  Great service from DSB design will definitely use again. Very happy with our new space.

Nicola Stephen
April 20, 2022
  Very happy with my new space. Daryl was always responding quickly to queries. Great service!

Laurence Ducreux
February 4, 2022
  Just had a set of architectural drawings and building warrant application prepared by Daryl. The service from start to finish was first class, professional and very efficient. Now to find a builder to make the plans a reality. Thank you Daryl. I would highly recommend the service provided by Daryl. C Hutchison

Catherine Hutchison
June 10, 2021
  Daryl has been excellent from start to finish, providing a very professional service. Very responsive with any queries and kept me up to date with applications at every stage. Would highly recommend.

Liam O'Neill
April 28, 2021
  Daryl has been excellent from start to finish, providing a very professional service. Very responsive with any queries and kept me up to date with applications at every stage. Would highly recommend.

Liam O'Neill
April 28, 2021
  Friendly, prompt & efficient. Warrant obtained 3 weeks from initial site visit.

Tony Kay
February 16, 2021
  I highly recommend Daryl , I was so worried what to do regarding my planning permission and Daryl so nicely took over and done everything for me , it was so easy. He’s such a nice person and his work was so precise & professional. We got granted our pp withing a month it was really quick can’t thank him enough. Will definitely use him again and recommend him to anyone ,

Nikki Cash
January 11, 2021
  Excellent service, fast responses and attention to detail. Thank you!

Sarah Finnegan
December 9, 2020
  I would highly recommend DSB Design. Daryl was friendly and super efficient. I was delighted with the service.

Veronica Matthew
October 16, 2020
  I would highly recommend DSB Design. Daryl was friendly and super efficient. I was delighted with the service.

Veronica Matthew
October 16, 2020
  Daryl is very easy to work with and takes clients needs into account, giving great advice. Fast service too. I highly recommend him. 5 ⭐️ service

MaryJane McIntosh
September 1, 2020
  Daryl is very easy to work with and takes clients needs into account, giving great advice. Fast service too. I highly recommend him. 5 ⭐️ service

MaryJane McIntosh
September 1, 2020
  I would highly recommend Daryl. He’s been very quick to respond to any queries and has efficiently and effectively helped us to progress through each stage of our project. Excellent service.

Kev Lee
September 1, 2020
  I would highly recommend Daryl. He’s been very quick to respond to any queries and has efficiently and effectively helped us to progress through each stage of our project. Excellent service.

Kev Lee
September 1, 2020
  Used Daryl for re doing conservatory and cannot recommend him enough. From start to finish, drawings and planning was sourced without hiccup. Also assured in finishing a loft conversion drawing. Will definitely use again for any future projects

Samantha Lee
July 23, 2020
  Used Daryl for re doing conservatory and cannot recommend him enough. From start to finish, drawings and planning was sourced without hiccup. Also assured in finishing a loft conversion drawing. Will definitely use again for any future projects

Samantha Lee
July 23, 2020
  I would highly recommend Daryl to anyone who is looking for an architects service. He produced a really great extension plan for us and took the time to talk us through options available and helped recommend Builders to use. His service really was second to none.

Keith Brodie
July 22, 2020
  I would highly recommend Daryl to anyone who is looking for an architects service. He produced a really great extension plan for us and took the time to talk us through options available and helped recommend Builders to use. His service really was second to none.

Keith Brodie
July 22, 2020
  I was recommended daryl from a friend and I’m happy I went with him! Daryl was very professional the way he handled everything, he was Fast,efficient and good value for money. I Highly recommend DSB Design and have already got Daryl looking into my next project. 5⭐️

Josh Brannan
April 21, 2020
  I was recommended daryl from a friend and I’m happy I went with him! Daryl was very professional the way he handled everything, he was Fast,efficient and good value for money. I Highly recommend DSB Design and have already got Daryl looking into my next project. 5⭐️

Josh Brannan
April 21, 2020
  I was recommended Daryl by a friend, and he delivered a 5* experience. Communication was brilliant and delivered everything really quickly and efficiently. The drawings were brilliant and the turnaround time was rapid! Highly recommend and I will be telling that to anyone who is looking for an architect ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Alan Turner
February 6, 2020
  Was recommended DSB designs by a friend. Prompt attention was given to my plans with sound advice and ideas provided from Daryl. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone who required his trade. He was an absolute pleasure to deal with at very competitive rate. I’m so pleased to have received his professional service.

Ann Robertson
December 15, 2019
  Was recommended DSB designs by a friend. Prompt attention was given to my plans with sound advice and ideas provided from Daryl. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone who required his trade. He was an absolute pleasure to deal with at very competitive rate. I’m so pleased to have received his professional service.

Ann Robertson
December 15, 2019
  Was recommended Daryl by a friend on Facebook and very glad I went with his recommendation, Daryl was quick to arrive and draw up plans for an internal redesign of my house including kitchen, utility rm and a cloakroom, drawings were excellent, he offered ideas to enhance light etc, he was very quick to respond to any queries and his cost was very competitive. I would definitely use him again should we need to.

Neill Stewart
November 12, 2019
  Was recommended Daryl by a friend on Facebook and very glad I went with his recommendation, Daryl was quick to arrive and draw up plans for an internal redesign of my house including kitchen, utility rm and a cloakroom, drawings were excellent, he offered ideas to enhance light etc, he was very quick to respond to any queries and his cost was very competitive. I would definitely use him again should we need to.

Neill Stewart
November 12, 2019

TESTIMONIALS

Thanks Daryl, you made our dream home a reality and have been a star throughout. Helping to make the whole process a smoother and stress free transition from start to finish. 5⭐️ George & Su

George Davies
April 26, 2024
I highly recommend DSB design they made my vision a reality and love my new space .Daryl was very helpful and very prompt response with answering any queries. I was guided through the whole process from drawings,planning,quotes,to any service I required to complete my extension .Excellent Service at all times.

Anne Edward
August 16, 2023
I would highly recommend DSB Design. From start to finish Daryl was highly efficient and was always super fast at getting back to us with any questions, help or advice. Thank you.

Ronnie Gray
April 13, 2023
Highly recommend Daryl, truly professional and very efficient communication throughout the whole process. Had no idea where to start but Daryl kept us right along the way. Huge thanks.

Jenni Ramsay
September 6, 2022
Great service from Daryl with a retrospective planning issue. Very quick to respond to our enquiry, extremely helpful at every stage of the process.

Gillian Symon
June 7, 2022
Great service from DSB design will definitely use again. Very happy with our new space.

Nicola Stephen
April 20, 2022
Very happy with my new space. Daryl was always responding quickly to queries. Great service!

Laurence Ducreux
February 4, 2022
Just had a set of architectural drawings and building warrant application prepared by Daryl. The service from start to finish was first class, professional and very efficient. Now to find a builder to make the plans a reality. Thank you Daryl. I would highly recommend the service provided by Daryl. C Hutchison

Catherine Hutchison
June 10, 2021
Daryl has been excellent from start to finish, providing a very professional service. Very responsive with any queries and kept me up to date with applications at every stage. Would highly recommend.

Liam O'Neill
April 28, 2021
Daryl has been excellent from start to finish, providing a very professional service. Very responsive with any queries and kept me up to date with applications at every stage. Would highly recommend.

Liam O'Neill
April 28, 2021