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Retaining period property character during renovation

February 17, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Owning one of London’s older, period properties may be a matter of some pride to you. This is because when you own an old house in the capital city you also own a piece of history. London has a fascinating history and your house probably has a really interesting story to tell. Its age and character are evidence enough that your house has lived through some remarkable times.

However, an older property naturally needs more TLC than a younger property. This means that you need to be very active when it comes to making sure that your house is in good condition. In many cases, superficial work will not be enough to make a difference. This is when you need to renovate.

On the subject of house renovation London homes do not have to be completely gutted and have their whole character changed in order for them to be better prepared for modern living. The original features can be retained during renovation and the interior design of the spaces worked on can be arranged to fit in with the original character of the house.

The architectural trend of a modern/period mix

February 16, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

One of the brilliant trends that you will find in some of the older public buildings in London is to juxtapose original and period features alongside more modern renovations. Modern renovations look stunning in period settings and this is a trend that is visible in many of the museums and galleries in London and around the world.

These renovations are often the work of esteemed architects, but the trend is also evident in less ambitious projects that take place on a domestic level. It is possible, for instance, to have your period home in London renovated so that it benefits from some stunning modern features as well as its beautiful period features.

If your period property is in need of some attention, then it is well worth looking at incorporating a more contemporary twist into any renovation work you were planning on having carried out. When it comes to architects, London is home to far more than the famous names associated with the renovations of galleries and museums. London, especially Chelsea, Kensington and Mayfair have plenty more talent with domestic agendas that you can make use of personally.

renovate your way to a contemporary bachelor pad

February 14, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

If you have recently moved to London and you feel like the property you’ve moved into could do with some attention in order for it to become the London bachelor pad that you always envisioned owning then you should start addressing the matter by looking into modern renovations.

Modern design is central to the whole bachelor pad aesthetic. It’s nice to be able to make use of and show off a whole range of mod cons in your apartment or house. Moreover, it’s nice to demonstrate how au fait you are with contemporary design by having your interiors completely revamped so you can design them from scratch.

Residential architects in London are experienced in producing drawings to turn older period properties into really wonderful modern spaces for people who are keen in drafting a bit of contemporary design into their lives even if they have chosen to live in a relatively old property in West London.

If your lifestyle is modern, both in terms of the way you like to go about things and in terms of your tastes in art and design, then modernising the interiors of your home is a must.

A comprehensive London house renovation

February 8, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Addressing problems to do with your London property is something that it is often best to do all at once. When you consider that you need to spend some serious money on your home, you want to be able to make the most of changes that you make right away. It is hard to do this when you have a lot of changes to make and you choose to render them over a very long period of time.

Instead having your property renovated by residential architects in a more comprehensive manner puts you in the enviable position of having a completely renovated house with no pressing work that needs doing on it when the project is finished. It is very much like having a brand new house, only you get to enjoy that experience in the home you have grown to love and in the West London area you know so well.

You will need the help of a brilliant team of project managing residential architects who are experienced at delivering renovations of this kind. This can be achieved when you work with residential architects that can organise all of the work that needs doing in house.

The renovation skills of residential architects

February 7, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

If you live in West London, particularly Kensington, Chelsea and Mayfair and your home is in need of some serious attention as far as renovation is concerned then you are in a position to make use of the considerable pool of skillful residential architects in London.

House renovation in London

Partly because London is home to so many wonderful period buildings, some dating back hundreds of years, the city enjoys a wealth of talent where renovation is concerned. Renovation is important in a city with such a long history. London homeowners are proud of their period properties so when they show signs of aging they quickly take action and make use of the excellent residential architects and builders in London.

Renovation is best carried out by a team of professionals who have the same goal in mind. That is why working with residential architects who are able to project manage builders, plumbers, carpenters etc. it is extremely beneficial. As they get to know each aspect of your renovation project before distributing their time and skills in a cohesive manner.

It is this level of teamwork that really gives the skills of the residential architects, designers and workmen involved in your renovation project the chance the show themselves and do the best job possible.

Modernise your London period property

January 29, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

It is very difficult to look after a period property. There are lots of period properties in London and their owners take a great deal of pride in them, but that does not mean they don’t recognise they have their work cut out to keep them in good shape.

This is not just because the properties are aging, although this does represent a hurdle that you need to get over if you are going to own an older house. Some of the issues to do with the maintenance of period properties are down to the fact that they don’t boast the same modern conveniences as younger homes.

Many people are prepared to put in the work to make their London period properties look fantastic, but when it gets too much for them they seek help through renovation. This is an exceptionally sensible avenue to take. The renovation route is popular because it gives period properties all of those modern conveniences that are missing, while still keeping the period property look and feel.

It also helps to clean them up properly and replaces any aging features and fittings and permanent parts of each room. This makes the whole house much easier to maintain.

Residential architects creatively renovate

January 27, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

When you know your house to be renovated, but you are not confident about how to go about drawing up an interior design brief, you need to speak to professional residential architects who know exactly what they are doing. Luxury residential architects are great to have on board for renovation projects because they are always full of suggestions.

Residential architects are creative by their very trade so they can lend your project a different dimension. It helps just to have another perspective on what can be done with your interiors, but if that perspective comes from people who are at the very cutting edge of architecture and design practices then you will benefit immensely.

For those who need creative assistance with their design and build, London proves to be the best city to live in. This is because creative people are drawn to London and there are plenty of opportunities for them to put their skills into action. Residential architects will be happy to get creative with your project and to produce some drawings to show you what can be done with your property renovation.

renovated interiors expand London homes

January 23, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

If you don’t have much space at home, it is worth looking into whether you can renovate to open things up a bit. A lack of space is sometimes a feature of homes in West London where lots of houses have been packed into compact areas. However, this does not mean that they should suffer in terms of how comfortable and attractive they are.

Interior renovation is the perfect way of making your compact West London home a really impressive place to live. Most interior renovations of this kind are about creating space where possible, but they are also about encouraging more light inside and giving the illusion of space which is just as important when making smaller homes feel more comfortable.

Designers are adept at this sort of thing. If you are looking for capable residential architects London yields some excellent opportunities because those operating in West London are used to renovation projects that aim at creating more space. Specialist residential architects never shy away from challenging renovations like this, and they will help you make more of your home so that you enjoy it fully.

renovate your home to make it fit for family life

January 21, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Your living arrangements will change dramatically when you start a family. If you already live in an area you think will be perfect for raising a family and your home has a lot of potential to accommodate your changing needs, then you don’t actually need to consider moving house to keep pace with your new life.

For all that, you may still need to consider making changes to your home instead. Investing a bit of money in your property can turn it into the ideal home where you can raise your children comfortably in the West London location you have grown to love.

Renovating with a view to making your home fit for family life often means opening certain living spaces up so you have more room. This is purely a practical thing, but you can obviously incorporate very attractive changes as well. It is all about working with a dedicated team of residential architects, designers and builders to produce the best results.

You may also need to address bedroom and bathroom arrangements, changing the purpose of some rooms so that your house meets your young family’s every need, this is all easily and quickly done when you enlistt the help of a team of residential architects.

Home renovation refreshes houses

January 20, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

It is great to be able to start anew with your interior design. There is nothing quite like having a blank slate to work with because you know that you can explore all sorts of different opportunities and there is nothing to hold you back.

Of course, this kind of thing doesn’t happen all that often, but it can happen when you move into a new house in London. This is purely because moving into a new place gives you the chance to effect a full renovation before you get settled – something that is hard to accomplish in other circumstances because it disrupts your life a bit too much.

After renovating, you are often left with a truly blank slate. The walls, ceilings and floors are all of a really high standard. They are clean and new and they are just waiting for the embellishment that comes from a really active approach to interior design.

In the meantime, you can focus your attention on considering the types of interior design that will suit your new home best, whether you want something minimalistic, something rich and luxurious or something entirely different.