Angela and Andrew Eggerton brought in Fiddes Architects (fiddesarchitects.com) to design their new bespoke property in Aberdeenshire – resulting in a house that delivers the bright, open, Nordic-inspired family living they wanted, while taking advantage of garden views and solar gain. The couple engaged a quantity surveyor to help them stay on budget, although admit it’s difficult to stay on track. “You can get carried away,” says Angela. “We upped the spec and went over budget with the kitchen, but made savings in the bathrooms.” The 255m2project was came in at just over £1,800 per m 2.