And their dream came true after friends who'd used Robertson Timberkit to build their homes, told them to stop dreaming and start planning.
Elgin-based Anne Robertson, a retired head teacher, chose Robertson Timberkit to provide her with the type of luxury open-plan living she wanted in her fabulous new three-bedroom home.
Chris Ireland's dream was to build his own home in picturesque Oban, on the west coast of Scotland. The steel fabricator turned to Robertson Timberkit to help him provide his wife and son with the perfect property.
Mr Ireland said it was the high standard of specification offered by Robertson Timberkit that sealed the self-build deal for him.