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cohesive design+build for West London property renovation

June 24, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Property renovation in West London has to be a team effort for it to be a success. There really isn’t any room for egos, pride, self-interest and bickering between different parties when everyone’s purpose is to plan, facilitate and implement a smooth running project with really impressive results that meets the intended budget, expectations and time scale targets of the property owner. After all, it is the property owners that lose out when interior designers, local builders, project managers and residential architects fail to sing from the same hymn sheet.

The best way of avoiding this kind of fractured relationship is to choose a company that incorporates all these elements and manage the design and build for your entire renovation. If your residential architects, builders and interior designers are all part of the same team, they are all working towards the same goal, with one another firmly in mind.

As a result, design and build projects are usually more straight-forward for the client to manage, executed more efficiently and faster. This speed and efficiency of communication means more of the client’s resources can go into the specification and finish of the property. For property renovation in prime West London, property owners should make a point of appointing a design and build company that has the right cohesive structure and infrastructure in place to deliver outstanding results, on time, on budget and with the minimum level of disruption.

Property renovation viable alternative to moving

June 20, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

When you live in one London’s more desirable properties, it can be a difficult decision to move on because you are looking for something a little bit more modern that suits your modern family life a little better. You may be reluctant to sacrifice the location of your property and you may be reluctant to move away from the building itself if it is architecturally impressive.

Of course, there is an alternative to making a move of this kind. You could choose to stay in the same property, but to invest a bit of money on a renovation project to bring the house up to date. For house renovation, London is actually ahead of the game – largely because of the proliferation of older properties in the capital.

Modern design and build companies are capable of introducing all sorts of contemporary techniques to make your home more energy-efficient and more modern in terms of design and architecture on the inside. These are just the sort of methods you require for you to hold onto your home and make sure it meets all of your practical and aesthetic expectations for years to come.

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.

home renovation managed by residential architects

May 20, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

People underestimate just how much fun they can have with a home renovation. Home renovation is wonderful because it represents a major opportunity. You can go as far as you like with your renovation when your residential architects are able to project manage all of the professionals involved such as; specialist builders, designers, plumbers, carpenters, property planners etc. When all of these professions are managed correctly the renovation runs smoothly, quickly and without hassle.

Designing new interiors with the help of a professional team of designers is something that you can really get your teeth into. Your designers will advise you every step of the way, but you have licence to be as creative as you want to be because ultimately you will be planning your own living spaces so you will know best what works and what doesn’t.

It is essential to have residential architects on hand to put your ideas into practice as they can also show you through accurate drawings just what each idea may look like when the work is complete, this translation of ideas into work is done most efficiently when residential architects manage all other aspects of the renovation. This helps you to make an informed decision about each aspect of your home renovation and it gives you greater confidence that the results will be stunning.

Delay your move to renovate your London home

May 12, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Before you move into your impressive new period property in West London it is worth asking yourself whether a few modifications might be in order. Is the house perfectly suitable for you and your family? Are there any stylistic changes you need to make in order to make it more expressive of your personal tastes? Are there any practical matters that need attending to that would be best looked at before you move in?

It is always better to have these ideas clear in your mind so you can have them looked at in advance. The upheaval associated with extensive architectural, design and building work can cause considerable disruption, so be sure you know what lies ahead before you commit to the move.

In the case of period properties and related house renovation West London is home to the best residential architects in the business. Their expertise will help you to realise your vision when it comes to restoring the period features of your property’s interiors or expressing more contemporary attitudes within a period setting. However, modernising in this fashion takes time, so be prepared to delay your move accordingly, however the process is much quicker and easier when the renovation is managed by residential architects in West London. This is as residential architects in West London are capable of bringing all of the different professions required for a renovation under one roof and making sure communication between them is good resulting in a swift, easy and stress free renovation of your West London period property.

Project management of large residential renovation

May 12, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

When considering embarking on a large scale luxury renovation of your residential property, in West London, it is advisable to seek the advice of a team of experienced professional project managers. Managing a design and build project is a daunting task, even if you are confident in organising a project schedule and sure of yourself when it comes to understanding construction and interior design.

The fact is, even though you may have the tools, you may not have the time necessary to devote to the management of your project. A full renovation of your interiors is likely to involve a number of different professionals, including residential architects, interior designers, builders, plumbers, carpenters, plasterers, planning consultants etc. Fortunately, West London is the right place to find residential architects who can project manage your entire renovation.

The advantage of using residential architects who can project manage the renovation is that you can expect professionals in different fields to work seamlessly together to improve the efficiency and organisation of the process. The teamwork between residential architects, interiors designers, builders, planning consultants etc. means renovation runs smoother while being completed to a higher standard in less time.

A further advantage of having the entire renovation project managed by a residential architect is the property owner needs one single point of contact for any issues that arise, with most issues dealt with before you are even aware of them. This high quality project management allows all professions to work alongside each other saving time, money and hassle.

Realise potential when house hunting in London

May 10, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

When considering buying a home in West London, you may think the interiors could benefit from renovation to create a luxury home. This is especially true for period property, which tends to look incredible from the outside, but needs substantial renovation work on the inside. It makes sense to seek advice from a well-established property renovation experts in West London, used to dealing with period property renovation, mansion block apartment refurbishment and managing building projects in the London boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster.

Consulting a team of renovation experts helps you realise the true potential of your prospective home. If you then decide to go ahead with the purchase, you will know exactly how much the renovation or refurbishment of your property will cost, and how long the building works will take. This will be useful when negotiating the price of your property.

It doesn’t matter how ambitious your project is, once you find an expert residential architect and interior designer you can start creating a luxury home. Usually, the only limit is your imagination and budget. West London is remarkably well-served by talented interior designers, largely because of the high proportion of older properties and the need to match period property with tasteful period furniture.

It’s sensible to keep the idea of a full-scale refurbishment in your mind when you are shopping around for a new house. Nowadays, building materials and technology have moved on so much that you can often realise a lot of potential, create a luxury home and get the very best out of a property. Most times, by using a talented and local residential architect you can realise a lot of potential that hasn’t been spotted by those looking at properties that don’t know how to renovate or have the ambition or willingness to take on a renovation project.

Increased space in West London Property

May 9, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Living in West London is fantastic but your money does not go as far as it would in other parts of the country. This is particularly the case in the property market. West London property costs more than property around the rest of the country because there is such demand to be in this amazing, trendy area.

If you have invested in a house in West London you will probably already be aware that you could enjoy more space elsewhere. However, no-one can argue with your choice of location. Furthermore, you are able to embrace fantastic new design changes, brought forward by residential architects which will give you more space than you ever thought possible in your existing West London property.

Successful renovations are being conducted all the time by professional residential architects in West London. They have the project managing skills to bring all parts of a renovation together, which will result in your property seemingly expanding on the inside creating more space, with no hassle. Residential architects create more space by opening up the interiors of properties without extending it, meaning the current size or restrictions on your property do not play a role. Opening rooms out and admitting more natural light helps to create genuine space at the same time as creating the illusion of more space, which is just as effective in terms of comfort at home.

Have your renovation completed before the winter

February 28, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Now is certainly the time of year to get moving with your plans for a renovation. Whether you have decided that your interiors need modernising or you want to spruce up some of the original features of your property or you want to embark on a more practical renovation perhaps to create more space at home or encourage a healthier interior environment, it is good to have work done over the summer by residential architects.

The main attraction of having renovation work done over the summer is that it leads to fewer interruptions. Those in charge can get on with their jobs quickly and efficiently and they do not need to keep stopping and starting because of external influences like the weather.

It is not enjoyable to still have renovation work going on through the winter, although your residential architects will obviously put in the same level of dedication all year round. It is just nicer to have all the work out of the way by the end of the summer so that when it gets colder you can settle into your cosy, renovated home.

renovating a property takes more than a lick of paint

February 27, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

It is only natural that you should want to make your new house your own. In some cases this is really easy. All the groundwork has been laid and it is simply a case of making a few superficial changes that make the place look more in keeping with your particular style and lifestyle in general.

However, you are definitely in luck if all you need to do is move your furniture in and hang a few pictures. It is far more likely that the place will need a more thorough looking over in order to make it fit in with your personal outlook on things.

When it comes to house renovation London properties are a good example of how people can take ownership of a house and turn it into something that suits them. A lot of older period properties have seen plenty of different owners, all of whom have attempted successfully to make the house speak for them instead of its previous owners.

You can do the same. It is just a question of talking to residential architects and letting them project manage the right designers and builders and getting some plans for your project drawn up.