Archives for January 2015

Modernise your London period property

January 29, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

It is very difficult to look after a period property. There are lots of period properties in London and their owners take a great deal of pride in them, but that does not mean they don’t recognise they have their work cut out to keep them in good shape.

This is not just because the properties are aging, although this does represent a hurdle that you need to get over if you are going to own an older house. Some of the issues to do with the maintenance of period properties are down to the fact that they don’t boast the same modern conveniences as younger homes.

Many people are prepared to put in the work to make their London period properties look fantastic, but when it gets too much for them they seek help through renovation. This is an exceptionally sensible avenue to take. The renovation route is popular because it gives period properties all of those modern conveniences that are missing, while still keeping the period property look and feel.

It also helps to clean them up properly and replaces any aging features and fittings and permanent parts of each room. This makes the whole house much easier to maintain.

Residential architects creatively renovate

January 27, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

When you know your house to be renovated, but you are not confident about how to go about drawing up an interior design brief, you need to speak to professional residential architects who know exactly what they are doing. Luxury residential architects are great to have on board for renovation projects because they are always full of suggestions.

Residential architects are creative by their very trade so they can lend your project a different dimension. It helps just to have another perspective on what can be done with your interiors, but if that perspective comes from people who are at the very cutting edge of architecture and design practices then you will benefit immensely.

For those who need creative assistance with their design and build, London proves to be the best city to live in. This is because creative people are drawn to London and there are plenty of opportunities for them to put their skills into action. Residential architects will be happy to get creative with your project and to produce some drawings to show you what can be done with your property renovation.

a range of tradesmen that work together

January 26, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Good project management is such an asset when you are having your home completely refurbished. It will come as no surprise to you that a full refurbishment of your home represents a very big job and you need those in charge to be really adept at scheduling work and overseeing the operations.

Full scale refurbishments involve the input of a number of professionals, such as, builders, plumbers, craftsmen, property planners etc. Designers will be involved in the planning stage before builders and other tradesmen take over to put in the practical changes. Builders will be involved throughout the construction, and the interior designers will come in to add the finishing touches.

With all these different disciplines taking place one after the other and sometimes at the same time, you need really effective project management to keep the project on schedule and to improve the communication at each stage.

The best project management occurs when all of your builders, architects, interior designers, planners and so on are part of the same outfit. This way you can be certain that the communication is of the highest order. residential architects are able to offer this project management service to ensure that everything runs smoothly. This means no hassle for the property owner, and due to there lack of delays, money saved by the property owner.

residential architects develop your renovation vision

January 25, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Designing a renovation project for your home is really exciting. It represents a chance for you to exercise your creative muscle. When you have identified rooms and spaces that you think would benefit from remodelling or extensive redecorating, you can start to give your imagination the reins.

Visualising the finished product allows you to start piecing together the granular aspects of the renovation you are hoping to achieve. You will need the help of residential architects at some point as they will help to commit your ideas to paper. They will also add to your creative vision and give you advice on how you can use the space to your advantage.

The best situation is if your residential architects are able to project manage the whole renovation and are able to have builders under the same umbrella organisation because then your building work will come from the same source as your design work. The result will be a more cohesive approach that will meet your deadlines and deliver your vision with precision.

To top it off having interior designs, plumbers, carpenters and property planners all under the same umbrella, you stand a great chance of getting the refurbishment you really want with far less hassle and far more quickly.

be imaginative when designing a renovation brief

January 24, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

It is amazing what you are capable of doing when you put your mind to it. If you look at your house creatively then it becomes apparent that certain changes would really make your life easier. This is what most people do when they decide how best to decorate their homes, but some take things further by speaking to people about renovating.

When you renovate you go much deeper in terms of making the changes that really matter. It all starts when a few observations around the house lead you to cultivate the seed of an idea. That idea gradually takes shape when you give it more thought and soon enough you have the beginnings of a brief for a renovation project.

It is this brief that you can take to those who will bring expert knowledge to the project. Professional residential architects, builders and interior designers are specialists in their fields and when they take a look at your brief and the space you want to renovate, they will know just how to get the plans off the ground to leave you with a beautiful new space.

Modify your home for a healthy living environment

January 23, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Updating your house is not just for people who want to take advantage of a new fashion or style. Making luxury home improvements is often a very practical thing and it benefits homeowners in very real terms. If you’re thinking of enjoying the benefits of house renovation, London offers access to great residential architects who can work wonders with your property. Residential architects who can project manage renovations are able to get interior designers to work alongside builders, plumbers, carpenters, property planners etc. in order to make practical and stylistic changes to your properties according to your needs. This cooperation behind the scenes means that you wont have to deal with all the problems that renovations inevitably bring, the renovation will also run far more smoothly and quickly, saving not only time, but money as well.

Many modifications are put into action because your London house is starting to show its age. This has practical implications as well as affecting how your house looks. One of the benefits of having professional residential architects give your property some attention is the healthier living environment that will come as a result. Newer modern homes are often much healthier because they are cleaner and free from damp and other factors that can make you less comfortable at home. If you believe that the age of your property has started to affect the healthy atmosphere adversely therein, now is the time to think about renovation as a means of restoring it.

renovated interiors expand London homes

January 23, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

If you don’t have much space at home, it is worth looking into whether you can renovate to open things up a bit. A lack of space is sometimes a feature of homes in West London where lots of houses have been packed into compact areas. However, this does not mean that they should suffer in terms of how comfortable and attractive they are.

Interior renovation is the perfect way of making your compact West London home a really impressive place to live. Most interior renovations of this kind are about creating space where possible, but they are also about encouraging more light inside and giving the illusion of space which is just as important when making smaller homes feel more comfortable.

Designers are adept at this sort of thing. If you are looking for capable residential architects London yields some excellent opportunities because those operating in West London are used to renovation projects that aim at creating more space. Specialist residential architects never shy away from challenging renovations like this, and they will help you make more of your home so that you enjoy it fully.

renovate your home to make it fit for family life

January 21, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Your living arrangements will change dramatically when you start a family. If you already live in an area you think will be perfect for raising a family and your home has a lot of potential to accommodate your changing needs, then you don’t actually need to consider moving house to keep pace with your new life.

For all that, you may still need to consider making changes to your home instead. Investing a bit of money in your property can turn it into the ideal home where you can raise your children comfortably in the West London location you have grown to love.

Renovating with a view to making your home fit for family life often means opening certain living spaces up so you have more room. This is purely a practical thing, but you can obviously incorporate very attractive changes as well. It is all about working with a dedicated team of residential architects, designers and builders to produce the best results.

You may also need to address bedroom and bathroom arrangements, changing the purpose of some rooms so that your house meets your young family’s every need, this is all easily and quickly done when you enlistt the help of a team of residential architects.

Home renovation refreshes houses

January 20, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

It is great to be able to start anew with your interior design. There is nothing quite like having a blank slate to work with because you know that you can explore all sorts of different opportunities and there is nothing to hold you back.

Of course, this kind of thing doesn’t happen all that often, but it can happen when you move into a new house in London. This is purely because moving into a new place gives you the chance to effect a full renovation before you get settled – something that is hard to accomplish in other circumstances because it disrupts your life a bit too much.

After renovating, you are often left with a truly blank slate. The walls, ceilings and floors are all of a really high standard. They are clean and new and they are just waiting for the embellishment that comes from a really active approach to interior design.

In the meantime, you can focus your attention on considering the types of interior design that will suit your new home best, whether you want something minimalistic, something rich and luxurious or something entirely different.

renovation adds value to your London home

January 19, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

It is very sensible change to the very fabric of your home so that it meets your needs more closely. However a lot of people don’t entertain the idea of full scale renovations because they think it is easier or cheaper to just move house, but this is not always the case.

It makes much more sense to invest in the home you currently occupy. Not only does it mean that you can stay in the home you have grown accustomed to, and not have to go through all the hassle of moving and disrupting your everyday life. It also means that you can add value to your house, so that if you should ever decide to move on for other reasons, your property will attract people and will command a higher price on the market, making back with interest any money you previously invested.

House renovation is something that many residents of West London think about, but only a few go through with their plans. This is a shame because those that don’t are missing out on a unique opportunity to turn the house they love into a house that meets their needs and will be snapped up as soon as they are ready to sell.