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Involving the professionals to create a more comfortable lounge

September 8, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

The lounge is the room that most people spend most of their time at home in. this is obviously because the lounge is quite versatile in the sense that it can be used to entertain guests and it can be used simply for sitting and relaxing. This is often what people think of most when they think of spending time at home.

Comfort and relaxation is what the lounge is all about, so if you don’t feel that your luxury interior design is conducive to sitting down and taking it easy something needs to be done. You can change things a great deal if you renovate your lounge with some professional help.

Sometimes you need to get the designers and builders in to make your lounge the room you feel it has the potential to be. Some select changes could see your lounge become the ideal place to find comfort with your friends and family and the perfect place to kick back in your spare time.

You can involve the professionals right the way through if you wish, even getting them to give you advice and instruction on how to decorate the room so it is as inviting as possible when it has been revamped.

The benefits of using professionals to renovate your home (Part 2)

August 8, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

The previous article started the process of examining why it is usually best to speak to professionals about getting your renovation project off the ground. Although you can try and go it alone, a range of different factors make paying to get professionals on board a wiser option in most cases. We have already discussed the matter of the quality of the work, but two other factors stand out alongside this one.

The first of these factors is time. You want to try and have your renovation done as quickly as you can so that your house is liveable sooner. A team of professionals can work on the project full time. Their experience will allow them to work quickly and accurately so that they meet the timescale set by the project manager.

The second factor is cost. The fact is that professionals know precisely where to source materials and how to get them at the most cost-effective rates. Without this expert knowledge there is every chance that you will pay just as much to get the renovation done on your own as you would to have the input of professional designers and builders.

Team ethic of inclusive design and build companies benefit projects

August 7, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

If you have ever conducted a fairly large project in order to have your house renovated in the past then you will know how important it is to have a really good project manager to keep everything together. When you have a reliable and informed project manager calling the shots, you feel much more confident about the entire job.

A project manager’s life is made significantly easier when all the different workers he is dealing with are part of the same group. Organising tradesmen specialising in different disciplines working for a range of different companies can be a very difficult task and communication breakdowns are common in this situation.

However, if all the tradesmen are part of the same company, then communication is likely to be much more efficient. Everyone reports to the same project manager and everyone has ready access to the same brief. The project manager only needs to make sure that the chain of communication is complete by bringing you up to date on everything and passing your messages on effectively.

If you have struggled in the past because of fractured project management, choose a design and build company in London that brings it all under one roof for your next big job.

The benefits of using professionals to renovate your home (Part 1)

August 1, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

It is tempting to try and save a little bit of money when you know that one or two of the rooms in your house need some serious work doing to them. However, it is worth spending some time thinking about whether it is better to use a professional renovation company in order to get the job done.

There are a few very serious advantages to having a team of professionals in the field of design and construction on board. These will be discussed over the course of the next couple of blog posts. It is probably sensible to start off by discussing the difference in quality you may be able to expect from professionals.

Professional tradesmen working for a reputable design and build company are likely to have plenty of practical experience in carrying out renovations like yours. They will have built up an excellent array of skills related to each aspect of the renovation process. Is something that you can really compete with? Try and answer the question honestly. You don’t want to have to call in the professionals at a later date if you come across problems you don’t have the expertise to overcome.

Juxtaposing old and modern the new architectural trend

July 20, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

There’s a really significant trend at the moment in the world of architecture. It is evident in a lot of public buildings that have been renovated or refurbished, such as you find in a lot of capital cities around the world, including London. The key trend is to have a juxtaposition of the old with the new – older buildings kit out with really impressive modern interiors.

This trend works in an aesthetic sense, but it also works because it means older buildings are still capable of delivering what modern people expect from a convenient and attractive structure. What’s more, you can actually get involved in this sort of trend in your own home.

If you own one of the London’s stunning older properties, but you feel like opening up the interiors to put a more contemporary spin on your living space, then you can contact a building company in order to carry out a truly stunning transformation.

For house renovation, West London is a great place to be because architects and designers are used to working with older properties and effecting changes in keeping with really discerning luxury modern aesthetics.

Enjoy expert home modernisation before you move in

July 12, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Moving into a new house is obviously very exciting but also quite stressful. The opportunity to get creative with a new place is intoxicating, but managing it all yourself is a real chore. There is a lot of pressure associated with trying to renovate and redecorate your new house from top to bottom.

If you are renovating on a large scale then you will probably need some help in order to get the project moving quickly. Professional renovation experts in London have experience and creative flair that makes them the perfect people for the job when you are renovating ahead of your move.

The great thing about renovation experts is that they are capable of covering a multitude of important tasks on your behalf, particularly if they are design+build companies. They will manage the project and their team will deal with all the technicalities of the design process and all the manual work involved in whipping the place into shape.

This all points towards obtaining a successful conclusion to your renovation project so that you will be able to move in with your family in good time. The house will be waiting for you in all its modernised glory.

Open plan renovations often attract buyers

July 12, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

One of the most positive things you can do with a house that you intend to sell on after buying relatively cheaply in the capital is to open up the space to make it more attractive. You probably have plenty of maintenance work and repairs on your list of priorities because these are the things that will see your investment increase in market value quickly if the house is not currently up to scratch.

However, certain aesthetic changes help you to see dramatic rises in value and there is nothing quite like opening up the downstairs areas in terms of satisfying modern attitudes to luxury interior design. People love open spaces so if you are looking to sell on your investment for a healthy price, you might want to consider an open plan renovation.

London renovators are used to working with domestic spaces in order to create brighter and more spacious living areas out of dark, cramped or generally unimaginative interiors. Their skills come in incredibly handy when you are looking to turn the house you have acquired into something people will want to buy.

Healthier living in renovated period property

July 8, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

A healthy living environment is crucial at home. It is often the case that in a West London period property, you begin to notice that the general atmosphere of the interiors does not feel right and certainly does not live up to its full potential. If your house is particularly old and it has not enjoyed a proper renovation in quite a long time then you must look into the design possibilities provided by a renovation by residential architects.

A lot of home owners embark upon renovation projects of their period properties because they want to enjoy a much healthier environment around the house. Modern interiors are guaranteed to provide this, especially if your house is a period property that has not received enough attention over time. Modern interiors are much cleaner and much easier to maintain which makes it easier to retain that healthy environment in the future. Moreover, all the older materials will be stripped out in the process making the very air you breathe cleaner and healthier. Renovations of period properties will also address energy saving issues to make it easier to keep your home warm, and extensive projects will brighten the place up to give a healthier mood as well.

Budgeting to modernise your London house

July 5, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Moving into a new house in London is all about getting your timing just right. It is often the case that you have to invest in a house that needs some work doing on it in order to make your money go further. Property in London tends to be more expensive, so relocating might require you to make a commitment to a more long term project.

It makes sense to get all renovations out of the way before you actually move in. This approach will save you the hassle of moving in only to have to move out again while work takes place or put up with workmen carrying out extensive renovation work while you are trying to go about your daily affairs.

If you arrange your house renovation straight away with a design+build company then you will be able to move directly into a house that is completely to your taste. You should make sure to budget for all the renovation work you expect you’ll need to have carried out when you place an offer on a house – although it is always possible to save up for future modernisation.

Investing in more extensive renovations often yields greater satisfaction

July 3, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Organising the layout of your home often throws up some very serious considerations. When you are redecorating or thinking about ways to make your home a bit more attractive in terms of its interiors, you often come across techniques that involve a lot of work, often dealing with the very structure of the house itself.

For instance, a lot of redecorating leads you down the path of moving walls, modifying them or removing them completely. This is a lot of work, but once you have noticed how positive a transformation such modifications would lead to, it is hard to convince yourself otherwise.

These modifications are well within the realms of possibility. Once you have squared the idea of a bigger project with yourself and your family, you can speak to designers and builders about effecting the changes you have decided to put into action.

In order to get the best results, you often have to commit to bigger plans and more extensive renovation work, but it is definitely worth it in the end. Your house will look and feel exactly as you want it to and you’ll be glad you invested in the changes.