Leyburn based
AFR Designs works from Leyburn with homes, conversions and rural buildings across North Yorkshire and the Dales.
AFR Designs
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Design and drawings for rural homes and buildings.
AFR Design supports extensions, conversions and new buildings from first sketch to planning, technical drawings and delivery.
About the studio
Local design, drawn with care.
Small by design
A close studio setup keeps the conversation direct, calm and easy to follow from the first enquiry.
Practical at heart
Ideas are shaped around the site, budget and approvals so the design can move into useful drawings.
Rooted locally
The work is guided by rural buildings, stone villages and the quiet character of the Yorkshire Dales.
About the studio
Local design, drawn with care.
Leyburn based
AFR Designs works from Leyburn with homes, conversions and rural buildings across North Yorkshire and the Dales.
Small by design
A close studio setup keeps the conversation direct, calm and easy to follow from the first enquiry.
Practical at heart
Ideas are shaped around the site, budget and approvals so the design can move into useful drawings.
Rooted locally
The work is guided by rural buildings, stone villages and the quiet character of the Yorkshire Dales.
Design Route
01 / Place
Read the land.
The project starts with landscape, light, access and the buildings already holding the site.
02 / Concept
Find the form.
Sketches, models and materials are tested until the proposal feels calm, practical and inevitable.
03 / Detail
Make it buildable.
Planning drawings and technical information turn the atmosphere into clear, coordinated instructions.
04 / Delivery
Let the work settle.
Consultants, contractors and interiors can be aligned so the design keeps its shape through delivery.
Services
Design support that moves with the project.
Choose a full route from concept to completion, or focused support for drawings, visualisation and technical coordination.
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Homes and living space
Domestic Extensions
Considered extensions, loft conversions and garden-facing additions that improve how an existing home works.
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Rural buildings
Barn Conversions
Sensitive conversion work for barns and traditional rural buildings, balancing character with modern living.
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Homes from first sketch
New Build Homes
Design and technical support for new homes, from early site potential to detailed drawings.
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Farms and rural operations
Agricultural Buildings
Practical design and approval support for stock, machinery, feed and rural operational buildings.
05
Commercial and storage space
Light Industrial
Drawing and design support for commercial units, storage buildings and small industrial schemes.
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Services
Design support that moves with the project.
Choose a full route from concept to completion, or focused support for drawings, visualisation and technical coordination.
Featured Projects
Project stories that hold their place.
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Featured Projects
Project stories that hold their place.
0102030405
Client Words
Calm delivery matters.
Clear communication, careful drawings and calm coordination help projects move from first idea to approval with confidence.
Andrew, James and Linda managed the work smoothly from start to finish. Communication was quick and transparent, and the result was brilliant.
AFR Design dealt with our planning application efficiently and we quickly received full approval for enlarging our porch.
The drawings made each decision much easier to understand, from the first layout options through to the detail we needed for approval.
AFR Design helped us see the potential in an older building while keeping the proposals practical, measured and sensitive to its setting.
The team brought structure to the process and kept the technical information clear, which made conversations with contractors far more straightforward.
Being able to review drawings and visual material together gave us confidence before committing to the next stage of the project.
The planning route was explained clearly, the submission was handled carefully and the project always felt like it was moving in the right direction.
County Kitchens Partnership
Architecture and interiors considered together.
Through the County Kitchens partnership, AFR Design can help align architectural planning, building regulation drawings and interior fit-out decisions for kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and bespoke furniture.