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Straight answers on building costs, design decisions and the details that decide whether a project runs smoothly.
Featured · Budgeting14 August 2026
How much does it cost to build a house in Rwanda?
A practical breakdown of what drives the cost of a new house in Kigali, from land preparation to finishes, and where budgets usually go wrong.
Construction2 July 2026
How to choose the right foundation
Strip, pad or raft. A short guide to how soil conditions and building loads decide the foundation your project needs.
By Eric Nshimiyimana
Design11 June 2026
Modern house designs in Rwanda
What contemporary Rwandan homes are doing well: shading, cross ventilation, honest materials and spaces that open to the garden.
By Diane Uwase
Construction20 May 2026
Construction mistakes to avoid
Seven errors we see repeatedly on private projects in Kigali, and what to do instead.
By Aline Mukamana
Budgeting8 April 2026
How to plan a construction budget
How to structure a budget in stages so that cash flow matches the programme and the contingency survives to the end.
By Patrick Rwigema
Interior Design19 March 2026
Best interior design ideas for modern homes
Layered lighting, restrained palettes and built in storage: the decisions that make interiors feel calm and finished.
By Clarisse Ingabire
Furniture5 February 2026
Choosing furniture for a small house
Scale, sight lines and dual purpose pieces. How to furnish a compact home without making it feel smaller.
By Grace Umutoni
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