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Archives for June 2015

Extensive home improvement via professional house renovation

June 29, 2015 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

Although a great many renovation projects in the capital take place because homeowners want to give their interiors a brand new look, there are also a number of very important practical considerations that motivate people to get in touch with experience architects and interior designers.

Renovating the home is sometimes made necessary by the fact that the very structure of your home is starting to show its age. The walls, floors, ceilings and so on are in serious need of attention simply in the name of proper home maintenance. Calling the designers in is an effective way of dealing with these issues.

It is also important to remember that a lot of older properties in London do not possess the efficiency and energy-saving attributes of more modern homes. As a result, they do not necessarily deal with modern living in the best way. Again, it is entirely appropriate to have designers and builders in London look at ways to effect home improvements if this is the case.

Renovating extensively is often the best way to make sure your home continues to meet your needs and the needs of your family.

Filed Under: Design and Build, Renovation

Creating a welcome and impressive front door

June 29, 2015 By Tyler Mandic

TylerMandic designed and renovated this West London luxury home including a stunning new front garden with privacy and an entrance that draws the eye in, leading up to an impressive and welcoming front door. The editor on Houzz likes the entrance we created. Designing alongside the owners of this completely renovated, luxurious home in West London’s Holland Park, TylerMandic created a stunning entrance that welcomed visitors with classic black and white tiles and a garden with privacy from the street.

Having a Design Moment: The Front Entry

Filed Under: Design and Build, Renovation Tagged With: architects, holland park, Interior Design, residential, west london

Professional project management for greater efficiency

June 25, 2015 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

Project management can be an extremely difficult discipline because the nature of the work involves communicating with such a wide range of people. Building projects are reliant upon their project manager because it is the project manager that schedules all the work that needs to be done and generally makes sure the project is going to plan.

Some people act as their own project managers when they need renovation work doing on their homes, but this is a risky option. Working with professional project managers is favourable if you want your renovation work done as efficiently as possible and with the minimum disruption to yourself as possible.

Working with a design and build company is a really sensible option, because a professional project manager will be assigned to your specific job. You will liaise with your project manager whenever you need to talk over your project and they will communicate with you and the people involved in your renovation to find the right solutions.

Project managers for professional design and build companies in London also benefit from the fact that the builders and designers they are working with all work for the same team. This is an advantage that is passed on to you via the efficiency of the project.

Filed Under: Design and Build, Renovation

Buckingham Palace renovation is good value

June 24, 2015 By Tyler Mandic

The renovation of Buckingham palace might seem an awful lot of money to spend on a renovation and it could boggle the mind to everyday homeowners. However, the key difference for this renovation project is that it is in fact a restoration, not a renovation. The £150m price tag could seem far too much to spend on a single building but it is one of the most iconic buildings in the world and a trophy in our overseas treasure chest.

TylerMandic renovate some of the most luxurious properties for the world’s most discerning property owners in the Royal Boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster. Luxury residential property renovation or refurbishment costs typically range between £2,000 and £2,750 per square metre. Using fine marbles, exquisite materials and sumptuous fabrics, the costs can soon escalate and literally go through the roof up to £7000 per square metre.

When you consider the 77,000 Sq Ms of space in the palace, the cost of £1,948 / Square Metre looks like incredibly fair value for the tax payer and her majesty. What are your thoughts?

 

Filed Under: Renovation Tagged With: cost, refurbishment, Renovation

Aesthetics are behind a great many renovation projects

June 24, 2015 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

One of the main motivations for people looking to renovate their home is aesthetics. Aesthetics is obviously hugely important in the place you live because you want to feel happy that your home reflects your personal tastes and preferences. Homes that meet your expectations in an aesthetic sense are often much more comfortable for you and your family.

Since aesthetics is such a motivation, it is important to know that there are professional interior designers out there whose input you can take advantage of when you have your property renovated. An even better option is to choose building company that boasts a team of in-house interior designers who can move in and take control of your project once it has gone beyond the architectural and building stages.

Fortunately, there are interior designers in London who work with architects and builders as part of the same venture. The idea behind this approach is to ensure that you are in control of your project from beginning to end and you only need one point of contact to make sure that everything runs as smoothly as you would hope.

Filed Under: Interior Design, Renovation

Avoid contracting separate companies for the different stages of your renovation

June 19, 2015 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

Design and build companies in London are your first port of call when you need some work doing to the interior of your property – perhaps to modernise its design, bring it into the twenty-first century or address issues related to the energy-efficiency of your home.

It always makes sense to contact a design and build company that can facilitate all of the relevant stages of work that needs to be done. The stages you are likely to need to look at will include architectural work, building work and interior design. You will also need a project manager to oversee the whole project.

Whilst it is possible to try and secure separate firms to carry out each stage for you, this is risky because it raises the chances of your project running into problems related to miscommunication, poor scheduling and so on. In real terms, this means your project may take longer, cost more and may not turn out the way you hoped that it would.

Instead, you should look for property renovation experts in London who offer all of these different disciplines within the same outfit. That way you can be certain your project will run smoothly and the result will be stunning.

Filed Under: Architecture, Design and Build, Interior Design, Renovation

Refurbishment provides the basis for a new interior design scheme

June 17, 2015 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

Interior design is something that most home owners try their hand at at some point. This is simply because people generally want to make the most of the space they have at their disposal and they want that space to satisfy their tastes and preferences. Even hanging a few pictures or introducing a few soft furnishings can be classed as dabbling in interior design.

However, it is sometimes the case that interior design has to start at a much deeper level. When surface changes and embellishments aren’t quite enough, you have to get to grips with the actual structure of the room.

It is best to let the professionals take over if this is the kind of interior design project you need to undertake. However, you can exercise a lot of control over the project by working alongside experienced designers to produce plans that meet your personal preferences and which are acceptable in terms of the structural integrity of your property.

For refurbishment, London has an excellent reputation. This is because its interior designers and building professionals are dedicated and practiced in the art of facilitating wonderful interior renovations on which to base your new decorative scheme.

Filed Under: Interior Design, Renovation

Refurbishment is an exciting part of moving into a new home

June 16, 2015 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

Moving home is often cited as being one of the most stressful experiences in everyday life, but let’s not forget that it is also very exciting. Moving house represents a really positive change because it gives you the opportunity to upgrade your living arrangements so that they suit you and your family better and they match your personal tastes more closely.

If you’re moving house in London then you might have settled on one of the city’s impressive older properties because of its character, size and location. This represents a very good choice. London’s townhouses are among the most attractive and the most celebrated in the world.

However, your house might need a bit of attention before you actually move in. This is something you ought to budget for when you buy your new home. For house renovation, London is generally at the cutting edge because of the wealth of design and building talent the capital attracts.

If a full scale refurbishment is on your agenda before you move your family in to your new place, make sure to go with a firm that can offer a full range of architectural, building and design solutions as part of the same inclusive package.

Filed Under: Design and Build, Renovation

Renovating a property that boasts a wonderful heritage

June 15, 2015 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

Living in a property that has a good deal of heritage can be a real pleasure. There’s something incredibly romantic about living in a place that you know has seen a lot of history in its time and London boasts a fabulous selection of properties like this.

If you have been thinking about moving to an area of London where the property is of a certain age and the buildings are truly impressive in their location and design, then you should remember to consider the interiors of these properties as well as their wonderful exteriors.

Some of London’s older properties need a fair amount of working on the inside to make them suitable for modern living and to bring them up to date in terms of both design and modern approaches to energy-saving. If London’s older properties are on your radar on your hunt for a new home, you must also plan for property renovation.

When it comes to property renovation, London is a great place to be because of the creative design and build companies operating in the area. It their job to revamp your interiors so your new home is ready to move into and you can enjoy its wonderful heritage.

Filed Under: Renovation

Discussing the procedures involved in a property renovation project (Part 2)

June 10, 2015 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

Once you have decided on a suitable team of professionals to help realise the vision outline din your rudimentary plans for a renovation, it is time to invite them to discuss what they can do for you. The very first stage will involve the design team.

The design team will listen to your demands and preferences and will go about turning your rudimentary designs into a workable plan. At this stage, they will also consult with builders and architects in order to ensure all your preferences are possible given the structure of your home and suitable alternatives will be offered in case any problems arise.

Now it is time for the architects and builders to do their bit. Since each team is in constant contact with the others and the whole project is presided over by a dedicated project manager, the building process can be completed as quickly and as smoothly as possible to minimise disruption in your home.

Finally, once the building work has been finished, your interior designers can take over. They will work very closely alongside you in order to get the right finish so that you are happy with the final appearance of your renovation.

Filed Under: Architecture, Design and Build, Interior Design, Renovation

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