There's something about summer that changes the way we see our homes. Longer evenings, outdoor living and time spent in the garden often reveal what works, and what doesn't. Discover why this season is the perfect time to rethink how your home supports your lifestyle and why custom build starts with the way you live, not a set of house plans.

Julie of Strawberry Grange has been named the winner of the Female Founder Scotland Real Estate Award following public voting. Discover why this recognition is about more than winning an award. It's a sign that more people are embracing custom-build homes, thoughtful design and a more personal approach to creating their forever home in Aberdeen.

Most homes are chosen from what’s available, then slowly adapted over time. Starting with a plot changes that dynamic. It allows you to design around how you actually live, avoid costly compromises, and create a home that works now and in the future. This blog explores what really shifts when you begin with land instead of a finished property, from layout and garden design to decision-making and long-term value.

Most gardens are inherited, not designed. But when you’re building your own home, the question shifts — from “what can I do with this space?” to “what do I actually want it to be?” At Strawberry Grange, the garden isn’t an afterthought, but a fundamental part of how a home is shaped and lived in.

Spring often brings a quiet realisation: your home no longer quite fits how you live. This piece explores the fears people rarely voice about building their own home, and how a supported custom build approach turns uncertainty into something far more manageable.

Designing a home isn’t just about function — it’s about making space for the hobbies, interests and activities that bring enjoyment and meaning to everyday life. This article explores how thoughtful design can support the way we actually want to live.

A reflective exploration of how flexible home design can support changing family dynamics and help homes adapt as life evolves.

A reflective exploration of how future-proof home design can help homes adapt gracefully to changing needs and life’s next chapters.

A reflective look at how working from home and self-employment are reshaping the way we design homes, and why flexible space matters more than ever.

Why your home should fit your life , not the other way round. Blog on the way custom homes at Strawberry Grange are thoughtfully designed for real people.

As we celebrate the joy that our furry companions bring to our lives, take a moment to think about how we can craft homes that embrace them