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Changing the interiors at home to make it fit for kids (Part 1)

June 4, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

When you have a family there are bound to be certain things about your home that you would prefer to change. However, the location might not be one of them. You could have selected your current location purely because you recognise its worth as a great place to raise your children, close to your family and close to good schools and plenty of amenities.

However, when it comes to the actual structure of your home, its shape and its functionality there could be plenty that you would like to alter in some way. This is natural because having children obviously changes your perspective on things. It is best to address these things as soon as you can so that your house is ready to cope with the needs of your family.

This may mean renovation. Renovation is not uncommon when family life takes over because people have a much clearer idea of how functional each space in the house needs to be. They get professionals involved to turn a good home into a great family home in as many ways as they possibly can.

Filed Under: Renovation

Realising your creative vision through interior renovation

June 4, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

The interior design of your home is obviously of great importance. They are crucial to your comfort and they also say a lot about who you are. Moreover, your guests and visitors are likely to put a certain amount of stock into the way your home is decorated. This is why renovating a property that you feel isn’t quite up to standard makes sense.

If you are happy with the interior design of your house then you are likely to feel more at home there. Contacting a build and design company in the capital isn’t always easy, but there are those that exist whose aim is to bring all the elements of a project together.

If you can find a company that conflates all the different disciplines that participate in a renovation project then you stand a better chance of enjoying faster results with fewer problems. You’ll also benefit from better communication with a dedicated project manager who can see your vision through to completion.

In the end, you’ll be left with a really impressive blank canvas which will allow you to work your own magic by applying the finishing touches in terms of furniture and decorative pieces.

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

The environmental benefits of property renovation in London

June 3, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

The environment is a really hot topic at the moment, both on a governmental level and on an individual level for households. This is because there are both environmental and economic reasons to make sure that your house is as energy-efficient as possible.

If you live in one of London’s older houses, then it is possible that you won’t have the benefit of more modern approaches to energy-saving. This could be costing you and it could also mean that you are wasting a good deal of energy in the form of heat. In this case, it makes a lot of sense to modernise your property with professional renovation.

Property renovation in London is of the highest quality, which is good news when you are looking at modernising your interiors whilst retaining the character, aesthetic and structural integrity of your home. A design and build project could give you the opportunity to fit your home with all the most modern energy-saving solutions at the same time as updating it in terms of visual appeal.

This is the ideal way of demonstrating your commitment to doing your bit for the environment on a personal level.

Filed Under: Architectural Design, Renovation

Do all you can to meet the timescale of your renovation

June 1, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

It is really advantageous when your renovation project runs on time. This may sound like an obvious statement, but renovation projects regularly overrun and this can cause all sorts of problems. It can often mean that houses remain unliveable for longer than expected and this means people have to make other arrangements in order to get by in the meantime.

Whether you are having a house renovated before moving in or you are renovating your current home, effective scheduling is one of the most important factors to consider. Anything that puts the timescale of your project under threat needs careful consideration and if you can avoid delays then you must do so.

This is why the service offered by teams that deliver on a range of disciplines under a single project manager tends to be the best around. There are no breakdowns in communication to halt work in certain areas. There are no disputes preventing things from running smoothly.

The project management itself is easy because all contributors on the job work for the same company and managers do not need to chase people at each milestone. To make sure your London renovation is delivered on time, look for design and build companies that take care of everything.

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Big plans for the extra space in your new home

June 1, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

If you are in the position whereby you can reasonably expect to relocate to a bigger property in the city, then it is wise to consider some of the ways you might be able to make of the extra space at your disposal. You will have become accustomed by a certain way of living, so the prospect of moving to a bigger home actually throws open all sorts of opportunities.

If you are upgrading significantly then you might even be in a position to introduce special rooms to your home, like a private gym, a games room, or a large open office. These are rooms that can have quite an effect on the way you live and so they are definitely worth considering should you find yourself with the room for them in the properties you are considering.

House renovation is likely to be necessary if the places you are looking at don’t already boast these great features. For house renovation, London is very much at the cutting edge, so your new city property is likely to be in very capable hands when you make arrangements to give it that extra edge.

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Effective house renovation in London yields benefits

May 29, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

For fans of architecture, London is quite a spectacle thanks to its rich heritage. Many people choose to live in one of the capital’s impressive older buildings, but it is important to note that these buildings often require a good deal of attention in order to make them comfortable, modern homes.

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Builders and architects in London are very experienced when it comes to transforming period properties into impressive family homes. This is largely because the professional architects operating in the capital have had to adapt to the kinds of properties that are all around them.

If you own a property that you think could do with some extensive home improvements, then your first port of call is to find a suitable design and build company in London. This is the safest way of ensuring that all renovation and maintenance work is conducting with the utmost professionalism. Using a reputable company is also the best way of ensuring your project runs to your stipulated timescale.

You can also benefit from the fact that professionals in the field of house renovation in London have a lot of experience in improving the environmental criteria of older properties, rendering them more energy-efficient for modern living.

 

Filed Under: Renovation Tagged With: house renovation, property, refurbishment, west london

Professional project managers help you hit budgets and time scales

May 28, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Unless you are a very experienced builder, you should not attempt to manage a building project on your own house by yourself. The most important thing about the project is that it runs smoothly. You need to try and hit your posited time scale and try to stay within the limits of your budget. These are such important considerations that it makes much more sense to have a professional on board to help you achieve them.

Professional project management is a real asset because it brings experience to your project. The communication between those working on the project is likely to be much more efficient with a professional project manager involved because they are experienced in dealing with tradesmen and they have a deeper understanding of the stages that go into the completion of small scale and large scale renovations.

When your London home seems to be in need of renovation, instead of tackling the management of the project yourself, speak to professionals and see what they could bring to the table. If they are also in league with a team of tradesmen and designers then you are in luck because your project is even more likely to go well under these circumstances.

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Period property and modern interiors for comfort

May 27, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

You know what it is like looking around the stunning properties that London has to offer. Externally, you are bound to be impressed by some of the older, more historical properties on show. Some of the houses in Kensington and Chelsea in particular are really arresting to look at.

However, just because you are bewitched by history and heritage on the outside that does not mean that you want a property to be something of a relic on the inside. You want to take advantage of all sorts of mod cons and to enjoy a nice contemporary interior design theme even though you are moving into an older property.

Renovation is the best option here. Rather than sacrificing your interior or exterior priorities in terms of aesthetics and design, you can have a team of professionals address the interior issues of your chosen property to bring it up to date. This is sort of modernisation makes sense because it allows you to enjoy living in a historical property with comfort.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, interior designers in London are among the best in the world, so having your property renovated before moving in is just a matter of contacting the right people.

Filed Under: Interior Design, Period Property, Renovation Tagged With: design, modern interior, period property, Renovation

Restoration work prevents your house succumbing to effects of age

May 27, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Houses that have a lot of history inevitably succumb to age at some point. The older houses in London need a certain amount of attention to prevent age from taking too negative an effect. Of course, one effect of age on a property is aesthetic in nature. The interiors start to look shabby and dull and the walls and ceilings do decline with time.

If you own a London property or you are moving in to one, then you can reverse the negative effects of aging on the premises by enlisting the help of professional architects and designers. For architects London is something of a centre of excellence, with plenty of innovative and active talents working in the city.

Professional designers are able to lend their expertise to the upkeep of your home, helping you plan out renovation work to keep your interiors in beautiful condition, both from a practical perspective and an aesthetic perspective. They can restore your property to its former glory or help you to put a more modern spin on your interiors to keep pace with your contemporary way of life.

Filed Under: Period Property, Renovation

How renovation experts can boost space in your small home (Part 2)

May 26, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Among the techniques your team of expert renovators are likely to look at using will be an increase in light. Natural light is very important in all modern homes, but it is even more crucial when there’s not a lot of space inside. Extra light pouring in through skylights and windows can help make the whole place feel much brighter.

Another technique is to actually open spaces up. It’s not uncommon for contemporary renovations to involve a little work on the walls, either to remove them, open them up or to create half walls in their stead. This allows light to flow from room to room creating a much more positive atmosphere.

Hallways, landings and staircases always benefit from a bit of extra light because they are the parts of the house that welcome you home every day. It’s important to see what ideas your London design and build companies have in mind on how you can open these areas up an make them feel more spacious.

It’s even possible for your renovators to bring an interior design team in to help boost your options in terms of storage space and so on. This is an important consideration for your small home.

Filed Under: Interior Design, Renovation

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