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Professional interior design caps off your renovation

June 21, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Most renovation projects finish off with an intense but exciting period of interior design. The interior design stage of a renovation is often the most exciting because it is the stage where the project really takes on its final form. Until you get to the interior design, you can’t quite visualise how the finished project is going to look.

Of course, plans for the interior design of the renovation are being drawn up as the project is under way so that the finishing touches can be applied as soon as the building work finishes. This is your chance to get really creative and take advantage of the opportunity to work with experienced professionals.

For professional interior designers, London is fairly renowned – mainly because the city taps into such rich sources of creative talent, but also because design companies and building companies have so much experience when it comes to effecting renovations on stunning properties in the capital.

Working with professionals to make your home look as striking and as beautiful as possible is a really positive experience. It allows you to exercise control over the project, but it also gives you access to excellent professional advice.

Filed Under: Interior Design, Renovation

Some of the motives behind extensive home renovations

June 21, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Just imagine what a thorough renovation of your downstairs area at home could really do. Renovations go much deeper than simple redecorating and they help you to carve out a much more appropriate home. In many cases, they go beyond the aesthetic considerations of interior design to render more practical changes that will have an effect on your everyday life.

Some renovations are conducted with the aim of creating more space – or at least creating the illusion of space that makes a given area more comfortable to spend time in. Renovations are often conducted to encourage more natural light to enter comfortable areas and to help open out spaces so that they are much more sociable and inviting for family life.

Other renovations are conducted because the interior design of the home is severely out-dated, even to the point where the structural integrity of the walls, ceiling and floors needs to be looked at. In some cases, this means modernisation in terms of design, but in others it means modernisation only in terms of structure and materials, with the period design scheme kept fully intact or remodelled in the same fashion.

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Avoid contracting separate companies for the different stages of your renovation

June 19, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Design and build companies in London are your first port of call when you need some work doing to the interior of your property – perhaps to modernise its design, bring it into the twenty-first century or address issues related to the energy-efficiency of your home.

It always makes sense to contact a design and build company that can facilitate all of the relevant stages of work that needs to be done. The stages you are likely to need to look at will include architectural work, building work and interior design. You will also need a project manager to oversee the whole project.

Whilst it is possible to try and secure separate firms to carry out each stage for you, this is risky because it raises the chances of your project running into problems related to miscommunication, poor scheduling and so on. In real terms, this means your project may take longer, cost more and may not turn out the way you hoped that it would.

Instead, you should look for property renovation experts in London who offer all of these different disciplines within the same outfit. That way you can be certain your project will run smoothly and the result will be stunning.

Filed Under: Architectural Design, Interior Design, Period Property, Renovation

The potential of London houses to accommodate commercial ventures

June 18, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Turning a house into a commercial building is obviously quite a tall order. You need to satisfy all of the important requirements of the commercial space you are looking to benefit from. Some of the houses in London are incredibly versatile when it comes to turning them into workplaces, but you need to have the expertise of skilful designers on your side.

Designers in London are certainly capable of converting London homes into suitable London offices, shops, practices and salons. However, many of them are capable of doing much more than this. They can turn your London property into a really stunning architectural example of how the modern meets the historical.

Preserving the heritage and the architectural integrity of London houses is high on the list of priorities of London architects, even when those houses are being renovated in order to accommodate commercial enterprises. Since lots of commercial ventures demand modern interiors, designers and builders in London must rise to the occasion in order to meet both demands.

When it comes to architects London is home to some outstanding creative teams. It is these teams you want in charge of your project so that your property becomes a practical and visually impressive workplace.

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Refurbishment provides the basis for a new interior design scheme

June 17, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Interior design is something that most home owners try their hand at at some point. This is simply because people generally want to make the most of the space they have at their disposal and they want that space to satisfy their tastes and preferences. Even hanging a few pictures or introducing a few soft furnishings can be classed as dabbling in interior design.

However, it is sometimes the case that interior design has to start at a much deeper level. When surface changes and embellishments aren’t quite enough, you have to get to grips with the actual structure of the room.

It is best to let the professionals take over if this is the kind of interior design project you need to undertake. However, you can exercise a lot of control over the project by working alongside experienced designers to produce plans that meet your personal preferences and which are acceptable in terms of the structural integrity of your property.

For refurbishment, London has an excellent reputation. This is because its interior designers and building professionals are dedicated and practiced in the art of facilitating wonderful interior renovations on which to base your new decorative scheme.

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Converting a London house into a suitable office

June 13, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

London is home to some stunning older houses that actually make incredible offices. If you live in London and you need new premises for your business then it actually makes a lot of sense to convert one of the capital’s beautiful homes into a very desirable office.

The great thing about some of the properties in London is that they are large enough to house a small workforce. If you need your business to be based in the capital, but you want your office to feel comfortable and inviting to visitors, clients and any staff that you employ then converting a house makes sense.

When it comes to refurbishment London enjoys the talent of many creative builders and architects. Their expertise comes in very handy when turning a building made for family use into a place that is fit for a business of any kind. They can help to alter layouts and structural attributes to make the building for suitable for your needs.

Interior designers can help you to create reception areas, office suites and even private practice areas for suitable for dental surgeries, GP surgeries and other remedial functions.

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Make use of the architectural excellence available in London

June 11, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

London is definitely the place to be if you find that your property needs some serious attention in terms of its interior design. Interior design is not just about addressing certain surface issues that affect how your home looks – it is also about going a little bit deeper and, in the case of older properties, renovating with a modern twist so that you interiors are much more suitable.

For architects London is a city with plenty of choice. Home renovation is something that architects in London are very keen on looking at, because it gives them an opportunity to put their skills to practical use and to produce stunning designs for the interior of your house – especially if you are looking to update an aging period property.

Getting in contact with a specialist team is the surest way to ensure that all the different aspects of the work you require are completed to the very highest standard. Making the most of the talent in London in terms of architecture, interior design and building work is about identifying a firm that can deliver on all counts with excellent project management thrown in.

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Discussing the procedures involved in a property renovation project (Part 2)

June 10, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Once you have decided on a suitable team of professionals to help realise the vision outline din your rudimentary plans for a renovation, it is time to invite them to discuss what they can do for you. The very first stage will involve the design team.

The design team will listen to your demands and preferences and will go about turning your rudimentary designs into a workable plan. At this stage, they will also consult with builders and architects in order to ensure all your preferences are possible given the structure of your home and suitable alternatives will be offered in case any problems arise.

Now it is time for the architects and builders to do their bit. Since each team is in constant contact with the others and the whole project is presided over by a dedicated project manager, the building process can be completed as quickly and as smoothly as possible to minimise disruption in your home.

Finally, once the building work has been finished, your interior designers can take over. They will work very closely alongside you in order to get the right finish so that you are happy with the final appearance of your renovation.

Filed Under: Architectural Design, Interior Design, Period Property, Renovation

Discussing the procedures involved in a property renovation project (Part 1)

June 9, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

If a comprehensive renovation of your London home is something you have drafted into your home improvement plans for the near future, then it is important you gain a little bit of insight into the procedures involves in such a project. If you are using one of London’s reputable design and build companies then this process is likely to be a good deal easier.

First of all, it is up to you to start thinking about what you really want from your renovation. It may simply be a case of modernising your interiors so that they are more suited to modern lifestyle and contemporary interior design. However, you may also want to take into account other considerations like eco-friendly solutions and so on.

Once you’ve drawn up some rudimentary plans of your own it is time to involve the professionals. For property renovation, London is really well-served by teams of builders, designers and architects, but the best option is to go for a company that draws all of these individual disciplines into the same body as a means of promoting better communication and ultimately delivering a better service.

The next article continues looking at the procedures involved in property renovation.

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Examining the primary motives of most London renovations (Part 2)

June 8, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

We established in the last article that energy-efficiency and design are the primary motives behind a large proportion of renovations carried out on homes in the capital. Having looked in some detail at the question of energy-efficiency, it is now time to examine that of design a little more closely.

Design

It is the case that some London properties have aging interiors that are not as charming as their historical exteriors. This is why a lot of people have their interiors renovated rather than simply maintaining them. It is possible to have a very modern renovation or to renovate the interiors so that they are cleaner and more attractive but still in keeping with the existing period style.

Modern renovations are extremely popular because it is very fashionable to go for a juxtaposition between old and new in terms of exterior and interior design. Modern renovations often incorporate contemporary layouts too, with open plan living a popular choice of rearrangement.

Period renovations seek to uphold the features that give the property its character. However, they too can involve modern layouts and they certainly modernise the room in terms of its quality and its appearance.

Filed Under: Architectural Design, Interior Design, Renovation

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