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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.

Enjoy the creativity of modernisation experts in London

August 5, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

When you have redecorated your front room time and time again in a bid to keep it fresh and attractive, there comes a time when you realise that a few surface changes just won’t cut the mustard anymore. Period properties in London require a lot of maintenance unless they are modernised to a significant degree.

After several attempts at superficial modernisation, it may be time to delve a little deeper and set the ball rolling on a much more comprehensive renovation project. This is certainly advisable if you think that your interiors are showing their age and the redecoration projects you embark upon periodically only have a short-lived impact.

For house renovation London homemakers have access to a very creative pool of talent. Design and build companies specialising in the modernisation of period properties relish the opportunity to get creative on each project and London is a great place for them to exercise their skills.

If you are interesting in obtaining the services of professionals in house renovation, seek out a trustworthy firm in your area that has an excellent reputation for delivering high standards right from the design stage through to completion.

Renovate your house to facilitate working for yourself

July 29, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

One of the most positive changes that professional people make in their lives is to work for themselves instead of working for anyone else. This often gives you a sense of control over your own affairs and it enables you to put greater belief in the work you do. Obviously it is not an option that is open to everyone, but those you can work for themselves often enjoy it.

One thing that you may need to think about if you have decided to work for yourself is your working premises. Your home may actually be able to accommodate your business very well provided you make a few changes. Whether you work completely freelance and only have need of an office or you have a practice of some kind that requires a space where you can meet clients at home, renovation could provide the answer.

London home renovation of this kind ought to be seen as a real investment because it changes your property for the better, often making it larger and more practical. It also saves money on finding premises to use as a workplace and allows you to structure your working life around home.

Renovating your house in the name of greater comfort

July 21, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

It is really important that you feel as comfortable as possible in your own home. The home is the place you come to at the end of the day to enjoy a bit of relaxation. It is somewhere that needs to resonate with you on a more comforting basis so that you can enjoy the time you spend there.

If you home is not comfortable enough then you may need to have it renovated. Sometimes a more superficial redecoration project just isn’t enough to make the wholesale changes that you suspect are in order if you want your home to be as comfortable as possible.

House renovation does not just help to make the house more comfortable in terms of its feel and its appearance. Renovation often gets to grips with other matters behind the scenes, such as the ability your house has to retain warmth. All these things add to your comfort in your living spaces.

Once you have had your house renovated, you can move on to the decorating stage. Your interior design will add the finishing touches to make the place a truly comfortable place to live.

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.

The sense of achievement associated with home renovations

July 15, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

There is a real sense of achievement that comes with having a thorough renovation of your house. This is because renovating your home often helps you to get the best out of it. It demonstrates that you have done all in your power to make your home the very best home for your family, not to mention the difference it makes in a superficial sense.

If you fancy feeling some of that sense of achievement for yourself, then starting indulging those ideas you keep getting about how much better your home would look if you did this or that to it, and how much more convenient it would be if you made a few changes here and a few changes there.

Once your ideas have gathered pace and you have set them down into a kind of brief for a renovation job, you can get the professionals in to refine your plans. Professional designers and builders know how to get the best out of a set of plans and they focus on putting the work in to turn those initial ideas into real luxury changes.

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.

Advantages of working with residential architects

July 8, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

As the economic uncertainty rumbles on in the Eurozone, you may be considering moving some investment capital into a renovation project for your home in West London. If you want a high quality finish and look, then it’s best to work with local expert residential architects who project manage your renovation. Here are just four reasons why you should always work with a local project manager and residential architect:

1. Experience In Styles

Whether it’s interior design, renovation and building work or project management, West London residential architects have a wealth of experience and are essential to any smooth running renovation project. You should harness their design skills, regardless of whether you are trying to create a modern kitchen, a vintage lounge, a retro living space or something entirely unique. Experience teaches all of us to handle specific situations in a certain way.

So if you are met with any issues during the construction or planning phases, quality residential architects offer solutions that allow your renovation to progress as intended and on schedule. Their expertise on how to combine styles will also be invaluable, as you don’t want to end up with a new layout or reconfigured space that doesn’t look like it belongs to your period property.

2. Professional Finish

If you’re not very experienced in carrying out renovations in West London iconic neighbourhoods such as Mayfair, Chelsea, Kensington or Holland Park, carrying out any work yourself usually leads to inferior results. Appointing a professional architect means you end up with a professional finish, and gives you an come back option if there are any issues to address – which could add enormous value long after your project has finished as well as reducing stress. Once the building work is complete, the quality of finish is the most enduring element of any renovation project and is what makes the difference between a home you are happy with and a home that you’re truly proud of.

3. Contacts

It might be quite a challenge to arrange and coordinate all the different experts involved in a renovation project – your architect, interior designer, your local builder and specific trades such as carpenters, plasterers, plumbers and AV specialists to schedule works on your home and make sure dates work in sequence with each another. Residential architects project manage renovations all the time, schedule design stages and should project manage all elements related to the design of your new property. You won’t have to worry about any of this as a result. Design + build companies (such as TylerMandic) all have the plumber, builder, property planner, interior designer etc. under one roof. This saves you valuable time, money and stress over the course of the project and in the long run. You are also a lot more likely to complete your renovation on schedule without any major setbacks. Combining project management with design experience ensures you have the best professionals to work on every element of your property renovation.

4. Achievable Time Frame

If you’ve long been craving for your home renovation to be completed, you won’t want to waste any more time once the work finally gets under way. Professional residential architects give you achievable time scales, estimates of how long the renovation work should take and which elements need to be completed and when to coincide with all the trades on site. Usually, all this is achieved in a much shorter time frame than what you would be able to achieve alone. With larger projects, this precise knowledge of time creates substantial savings and can improve rental yields. You’ll also be able to plan when your renovation will be ready to enjoy – and for you to entertain friends and family. This certainty makes the process of moving in much more straight forward, often a lot more cost effective and certainly more enjoyable.

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.