Archives for March 2015

Converting cellars and attics with the help of adept professionals

March 31, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

One of the things that you can do with your house to make it much more practical and also much more attractive is to have the loft space or the cellar converted into a useable room. A loft conversion always makes a lovely bedroom with a nice aspect and cellars make fantastically functional spaces as well as comfortable and private additional living areas.

The best thing to do in this situation is to take the chance to have the work carried out properly by experienced professionals who are not just there to get the work done, they are also there to create something really special to add to their portfolios and to make your home a really stunning place to live.

When you have a dedicated team of architects, builders and designers working on your project you are much more likely to enjoy the full impact of their expertise. This means your conversion will turn out to be safe, private, attractive, modern and of a really high quality and that is all you really want from any modernisation work intended to make your house more comfortable and more functional.

Take a blanket approach to repair work and modernisation

March 30, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Home repairs are not something that you should leave for long. The fact is that maintenance gets more and more of a necessity as time goes by and if you don’t effect repairs in due course, the state of your home is only likely to get worse and the work that needs doing is only likely to get more expensive and more urgent.

It is wise to actually take a blanket approach if you find that you have the resources at your disposal. Instead of doing little bits and pieces here and there, you could have the renovators in. In the first instance, you may have the renovators in to do repair work and to modernise your home from a practical perspective.

However, this is a good time to also put into effect any aesthetic changes you might want carrying out. Renovators are adept at repair work and interior design alike so they can turn your home into a beautiful place to live as well as a safe and high quality residence. You may want to do the entire downstairs area first and then address the upstairs at another time.

Professional renovation secures your investment

March 30, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

It’s often the case that the best deals on the London property market are for homes that are in need of significant modernisation. These homes represent the best investment because there is so much potential to unlock provided you are prepared to put a little time and effort into bringing them up to scratch.

Of course, embarking on an extensive renovation project on your own is time-consuming, daunting and a little bit risky if you are not an experienced architect or builder. This is why it is so important to involve professional renovation experts in your project.

When it comes to property renovation, London is actually very well-served by professional designers and builders. These expert companies are capable of modifying your home so that it meets the needs of the modern family or individual. They will take both aesthetics and functionality into account to make sure that your property becomes a home you feel proud of and comfortable in.

The architecture in London is frequently impressive, but to make the most of a house that looks fantastic on the outside you need to make sure the interior is not only liveable, but safe, modern and attractive. The best way of achieving this is to contact one of the capital’s leading design and build companies.

How to renovate your London home and maximise return on your property

March 30, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

When thinking about your property and living arrangements in London, renovation and refurbishment are usually high on the agenda. Prospective and current property owners in London often think “How can I optimise return on this property in 5 or 10 years time when selling the property and make the best use of space in the meantime?” This is driven by the property owners’ desire to make the best of their time whilst living in the property as well as driven by the financial gain realised from their property investment.

Gordana Mandic comments “When considering a home renovation project, we usually advise property owners the best way to realise a return on that refurbishment and investment is to carry out the project a few years ahead of selling your property. This way, you tend to get the best of everything.” Gordana, a qualified Engineer of Architecture continues… “You enjoy the renovation long after all the home improvements are completed as well as immediately improving your lifestyle and well being. Your home becomes fresh and innovative and remains so. Much more appealing for prospective buyers when considering properties to buy in prime central London.”

Structural improvements to the fabric of the building and small but dramatic steps taken to improve the way space is used increase the value of your property as well as helping you realise more return on your property investment. When clients eventually decide to sell their property (as their primary residence or to realise an investment) they do so for a much higher price and yield, realising much more return on their investment than if they had chosen not to carry out the renovation at all.

As both architect and fine local builders, specialising in property renovation in Chelsea, Kensington and Westminster, TylerMandic routinely carry out all sorts of practical and aesthetic improvement works on London’s fine residential property and residences

The positive way to deal with buying property in a great area of London

March 29, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

If you have your heart set on living in a certain part of London then you are not always in a position to make demands of the area in terms of the houses that become available. You have to think about the location first and foremost if you know that a specific region or road is perfect for you. You may also have to face up to the idea that few houses make it onto the market in your chosen area.

You do have a really positive option if this is your situation. When a property on the street you want to live on makes it onto the market and it is not really up to your standards then you could actually invest in the property in order to give it that lift that will make all the difference.

Investing in renovation in London is quite a popular activity because people recognise that they are not always going to get exactly what they want when they want it. Instead of compromising, they take the more positive route of taking matters into their own hands and changing a property that becomes available to suit them.

Extensive home improvement via professional house renovation

March 29, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Although a great many renovation projects in the capital take place because homeowners want to give their interiors a brand new look, there are also a number of very important practical considerations that motivate people to get in touch with experience architects and interior designers.

Renovating the home is sometimes made necessary by the fact that the very structure of your home is starting to show its age. The walls, floors, ceilings and so on are in serious need of attention simply in the name of proper home maintenance. Calling the designers in is an effective way of dealing with these issues.

It is also important to remember that a lot of older properties in London do not possess the efficiency and energy-saving attributes of more modern homes. As a result, they do not necessarily deal with modern living in the best way. Again, it is entirely appropriate to have designers and builders in London look at ways to effect home improvements if this is the case.

Renovating extensively is often the best way to make sure your home continues to meet your needs and the needs of your family.

Enjoy the brand new look of a renovated home

March 26, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

One of the nicest things about having your home renovated by professional designers and builders is that come the end of the project you will be able to enjoy the simple pleasure of a completely new look. Most people have to move house in order to enjoy this feeling, but if renovation is a possibility then you can enjoy a fresh look without having to move away.

Professional renovations are extremely advantageous because they deal with the aesthetic issues that you need to fulfil and they also correct any damage, improve your home maintenance and make the place much more energy-efficient. These benefits make the fact that your house looks new and fresh all the more satisfying.

If you and your design team have been a little more ambitious with you renovation project then you might have the benefit of extra space at your disposal or a more convenient layout of your upstairs and downstairs rooms. This not only improves convenience, but makes your whole house much more comfortable and it often makes the place brighter and more homely, contributing to its aesthetic appeal.

Examining the motivations behind buying a fixer-upper (Part 3)

March 23, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

This is the final instalment in a series of blog posts concerned with people’s motivation when they buy a house that needs a lot of work doing to it instead of buying a house where the work has already been done. The previous posts were largely concerned with aesthetic matters but there is another factor to consider and this one is of a financial nature.

Making the most of a good investment

The fact is that a house that is one the market that needs money spending on it will be on the market for significantly less than one that needs no work doing on it. This means that buying the house is a real investment. It often represents a good financial move to buy a house that is on the market for a low price and then to carry out the necessary work to raise its value.

This is not something you can undertake lightly. You need to have the budget to spend on getting the help of architects and other professionals in the world of construction and design so that you can make something of the project. However, when it is done properly, this sort of move can turn out to be very successful indeed.

Examining the motivations behind buying a fixer-upper (Part 2)

March 22, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

The previous blog post began looking at why many home owners are so keen to invest in a property that is incomplete inasmuch as it does not cater to their needs in its current form and it needs significant attention. Aside from the pride associated with fixing a house up so that it is fit for purpose there is also the matter of turning a house into the perfect home.

Creating the perfect home

The fact is that the original house may not suit your own sense of style and it may not suit the practical requirements of your household. However, there may be no better alternatives out there either. In this event it is often a good idea to make the investment and then carry out the work with the help of design and build specialists in your area.

This way you can dictate what goes on in the design stages. This is important because it allows you to turn the original house into something much more personal. After all the work has been carried out the place will suit you much more in terms of how it looks and it will also meet the needs of your household because it will have been renovated specifically to do so.

The living room is a good place to start your home renovation

March 22, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

One of the first rooms you are likely to look at renovating when you invest in a house in London that you are aware needs a bit of fixing up is the living room. If some of the other rooms could do with some work, but are acceptable enough at first, then you want at least to have one room that is really cosy and comfortable and completely to your taste.

It makes a lot of sense to invest in a house that needs work doing on it because you’re likely to get it for a knockdown price. If you’re prepared to wait a little while for your home to take on a really lovely interior design and some of your own character, then renovating slowly is the ideal situation.

If you start by renovating the lounge then at least you’ll have a place where you and your family can relax and enjoy being in your new surroundings with your own personal stamp on the décor. Since the lounge is used by all the family, it represents the perfect starting point for your home improvements, allowing slowly but surely you renovate the rest.