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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.

Filed Under: Architectural Design, Renovation

Renovating your living spaces to stay in line with your modern kitchen

May 26, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

It’s quite common for homes in London to be renovated in order to make them a bit more practical. People often start by giving their kitchens and bathrooms a full makeover so that they can accommodate all the mod cons you would expect from contemporary interior design.

However, if all work related to your kitchen and bathroom has been carried out in the past, you may want to bring the rest of your home into line with these renovations. Your living spaces and bedrooms can also benefit from some attention in order to make your interiors nice and modern throughout the whole house.

Renovation companies in London are on hand to help you address any modernisation work you think needs doing in the main parts of your home. Contemporary renovations are often about opening up your interiors to make them more spacious, more comfortable and more stylish in a modern sense.

It is possible to move through the house carrying out renovations or you can go for a full scale project to modernise the entire upstairs or downstairs all at once if you feel you have budget and can make arrangements around your lifestyle.

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Creating beautiful London homes for modern people

May 23, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

London is a fantastic city. There is so much about London to keep people interested. Lots of people flock to the city every year just to get a feel for the place as a visitor, but you cannot quite recreate the experience of London when you are immersed in its culture and atmosphere as a resident of the city.

If you are thinking of moving to London then you obviously have a lot of different districts and areas to choose from. You are likely to spend a long time deliberating on the most convenient area, the most attractive area and the most exciting area to live.

However, what you may find different areas of the capital city have in common is the fact that they are home to lots of older properties. These properties help lend each district their special character, but they often need a bit of modernisation by people who intend to make them contemporary homes.

When it comes to house renovation London is a very active place. It is home to creative designers and builders who are keen to offer advice and get to work on turning London’s older buildings into beautiful homes for modern people.

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Realise the potential of a remodelled kitchen and dining area

May 19, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

A large kitchen and dining area is something that a lot of homeowners aspire to. There is something wonderful about being able to make the most of a nice open space that accommodates a large and convenient kitchen and a bright and beautiful place to eat and socialise.

Of course, many of the older houses in London are not really set out in this fashion because they adhere to the demands and trends of bygone times. If they have not been modified then it is likely that they won’t fit in with the sort of things people expect from contemporary houses.

Of course, that does not mean that you can’t do something about it yourself. If you want to open up your kitchen and dining rooms to make one large, bright space then that is definitely within the realms of possibility. If this is the course of action you fancy taking then good designers and architects are all you need to get what you want.

If you have a project to design and build London offers you the skills to get it sorted. Designers and builders that work together creatively and productively can help turn your kitchen and dining area into a real work of art.

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design and build saves money and time

May 19, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Residential architects and builders can sometimes be very difficult to manage. If your West London home needs some serious attention and a new interior design, you’ll need the expertise of residential architects, a local experienced builder and luxury interior designer to design and build a really impressive renovation. However, it can be daunting trying to project manage all construction with several professionals from different companies .

Therefore it is advantageous to use a design and build company that comprises of architects and builders within the same team. It’s impossible to overstate the positives of taking this approach because it will ultimately save you a good deal of trouble and will most likely save you money.

A firm that is made up of reputable builders and architects in London is likely to be able to deliver a much smoother service than a series of different factions offering their services independently. There is much less chance of things being overlooked when one company takes full charge of a renovation project.

Furthermore, your project will be free to run as smoothly as possible as you won’t be faced with the difficulties associated with setting up a workable timetable for each different group. Instead, a dedicated project manager will deal with all this for you.

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Determining whether to modernise your interiors or retain their period character

May 18, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

If you own a period property in the capital of England that you’re sure is in need of some building work or interior renovation work, then you have to ask yourself a couple of questions regarding the nature of the work that needs doing. Chiefly, you need to determine whether to preserve the style of the property in the renovation or whether to bring it up to date a touch.

Period property renovation

It is often the case that your house needs renovating, but you don’t want to lose the specific character it enjoys because of its architecture and its interior period style. It is possible for your design and build company in London to preserve this character in their plans.

A modern overhaul

However, you may prefer the idea of injecting some modern style into the interiors. Happy with the character and period style of the outside of the house, you may be more concerned with modernising your interiors so that they work better with your contemporary attitude to design. Again, this is perfectly possible and you must communicate your specifications so that your London designers can draft them into their plans.

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

Stages involved in an extensive property renovation

May 18, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Professional building companies are a real asset to have on board when you want your home renovated. Lots of really impressive London properties have been given the benefit of a full-scale internal renovation in order to prepare them for the more modern lifestyles of their owners.

Firms dealing with property renovation in London usually offer a range of connected services. These are often as follows:

Architecture

Skilled architects are your first port of call. They are the team with the vision and expertise to create a workable design for the renovation of your home.

Interior design

Interior design is all about attention to detail. The team responsible for your interiors is likely to prioritise aesthetics and practicality in equal measure to deliver stunning décor that also promotes convenience.

Building

A dedicated team of builders must be on hand in order to effect all maintenance work to the highest of standards and with the professionalism and transparency you expect from a highly qualified outfit.

Project management

To top things off, you should be able to take advantage of excellent project management. This simply ensures your project stays on budget and meets expected deadlines. A good project management team will also offer a great aftercare package.

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

Experts bring professionalism to remodelling projects at home

May 18, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Professional designers are a real asset when you are trying to make your London property look and feel the way you want it to. Modifications are often necessary in order to render your house suitable to your tastes, but if these modifications go beyond simple alterations in interior decoration, then it is wise to have dedicated professionals on the case.

Professionals obviously bring much needed expertise to the project. They provide guidance and advice at each stage of the project. They help you to realise your vision by committing your ideas to thorough drawings for your builders to work from. They also help to iron out any architectural issues that might arise from the changes you plan to make.

Of course, it helps a great deal when your design professionals are part of the same organisation as your architecture professionals and your building professionals. With the combined effort of all of these members of the same team, you can be certain that the plans you approve at the design stage will be put into effect in the right way as the project moves towards a successful conclusion.

Filed Under: Architectural Design, Interior Design, Period Property

You can afford to be ambitious when you renovate your London home

May 17, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

There is no harm in being ambitious when it comes to having your home renovated. Homes in London often have a great deal of character already, but that does not mean that they suitable for modern life in a practical sense and it does not mean that they adhere to the ideas you have in terms of aesthetics.

That’s why ambition is such a good thing. You have a great opportunity to satisfy all these things if you take a really active approach and experiment with a few ideas. Being ambitious may yield other positives in the sense that you may come across techniques and styles that you were previously unaware of, just by looking at other ambitious projects that have been undertaken by others.

Be observant and take inspiration wherever it is available. It is perfectly acceptable to be very ambitious in your bid to make a great home because any issues will be flagged up by your London architects and builders. They will find ways to put your ideas into practice and they will put the brakes on when any of them simply aren’t suitable for your property.

Filed Under: Architectural Design, Period Property, Renovation

Making the most of a rundown house with plenty of potential

May 17, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Finding a house in London that has a nice view and plenty of sunlight is something that does not happen quite as much as you might like so you have to take advantage of the opportunity when it comes along. These are things that homeowners really value and if the house is in a nice area then you may need to act fast in order to secure the property for yourself.

However, just because these considerations are all to your satisfaction does not actually mean that the house itself will be in good condition. It could actually be quite rundown and it may need a lot of work doing to it. However, the fact remains that the location makes the house a very good potential investment.

You may even get the house relatively cheaply, in which case you may be able to afford to get expert help to get it back to its former glory. Design and build companies in London are good at getting rundown properties back up to scratch because they have plenty of architectural flair and building experience.

Filed Under: Architectural Design, Renovation

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