Archives for September 2015

Interior designers can help create brighter open spaces in your home

September 20, 2015 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

It is sometimes a feature of older houses in the capital to be a little bit dark and gloomy inside. This is real shame because the houses themselves are structural wonders. Their architecture is fabulous and they look rich and luxurious inside and out. The trouble is often a case of light and this is something you can address.

A lot of renovations are conducted with one main motive – that of introducing more light to create a brighter and altogether more inviting environment at home. For house renovation London is a hive of activity because they sheer number of older homes means there is plenty for architects and interior designers to work on.

If your home suffers a similar problem then you can sort it out by opening up rooms and spaces. One great technique is to open up the hallway and landing so that it is much more conducive to a bright and comfortable atmosphere.

The same technique works well in the kitchen and dining room, where the priority is to have a sociable and comfortable space that makes for more lively living arrangements. Creating more space through great interior design gives London homes a new lease of life.

Determining whether to modernise your interiors or retain their period character

September 18, 2015 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

If you own a period property in the capital of England that you’re sure is in need of some building work or interior renovation work, then you have to ask yourself a couple of questions regarding the nature of the work that needs doing. Chiefly, you need to determine whether to preserve the style of the property in the renovation or whether to bring it up to date a touch.

Period property renovation

It is often the case that your house needs renovating, but you don’t want to lose the specific character it enjoys because of its architecture and its interior period style. It is possible for your design and build company in London to preserve this character in their plans.

A modern overhaul

However, you may prefer the idea of injecting some modern style into the interiors. Happy with the character and period style of the outside of the house, you may be more concerned with modernising your interiors so that they work better with your contemporary attitude to design. Again, this is perfectly possible and you must communicate your specifications so that your London designers can draft them into their plans.

Approach the renovation of your interiors with enthusiasm

September 16, 2015 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

The steps towards a nicely renovated home are relatively simple. It is often the case that all the signs that you need to have your home renovated are there and it just takes you some time to notice them. Once you do, it is all a matter of realising what an opportunity your renovation project really represents.

If you aren’t happy with your interiors and you realise that the problems are not just superficial then renovation has to seem like an option. However, it sometimes takes a sudden realisation that you can transform your interiors through renovation creating the perfect interiors without moving house.

This realisation is usually followed by a period of excitement when you think of all the possibilities for your home. This excitement is a really good thing. It shows that you are getting into the project and it is good to go to a design and build expert with some enthusiasm for what lies ahead.

When you are after experts in house renovation London is a good place to be. With a wealth of talent available, the company you choose to take charge of your project will be able to offer plenty of advice and enthusiasm to match your own.

The transformative power of a new renovated kitchen

September 15, 2015 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

A new kitchen is a wonderful thing. You really can’t beat the feeling of updating your kitchen because it has such an effect on the look of your home and on the practicality of your own personal space. The kitchen is a really dominant room in the house because it is never out of use and it always has a prominent position so any changes you make have a huge impact.

You can go much further than just installing new kitchen cabinets and work surfaces when you have your kitchen done. It makes sense to have the room completely renovated if you have the budget and there are things about the layout of the room that you are not entirely happy with. These may be issues to do with walls, the size of the room, how it opens up onto the outdoor space and so on.

Kitchen renovations are stunning makeovers that help to completely transform your home. They often leave you with a kitchen that is brighter, more attractive, more inviting, more practical and more modern. These are attributes that appeal to most people with regard to their kitchen design.

Identifying investment opportunities in central London properties

September 14, 2015 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

Sometimes it is the case that buying a house is as much of an investment opportunity as a chance to move into the house of your dreams. This is particularly the case at the moment in London where house prices are continuing to rise even as other parts of the UK struggle because of a stagnant housing market.

Perhaps the best investment opportunities are those that involve houses in the capital that are not currently at their best, but with a bit of money spent and a bit of careful attention, they could be worth a good deal more than the price they currently command.

Renovation experts exist in the capital whose aim is to bring renovation, architecture and interior design all under the same umbrella. These are the companies that can help your new investment realise its potential. Dealing with a single project manager, you can detail your brief for the property and watch it develop over time.

When the property is finally finished, you can either move into the property and enjoy the renovation yourself, or you can think about cashing in on your investment and making the most of central London’s healthy housing market.

Prepare your new house by renovating before you move

September 13, 2015 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

It sometimes makes a great deal of sense to buy a house that is in need of a certain amount of attention. Houses that are recognised as in need of modernisation usually sell for less than their updated counterparts and so they definitely represent a decent deal and in some cases a fantastic investment opportunity.

If you are prepared to wait a while before you move into your new house, then having it comprehensively renovated is a really good option. This way you can be sure that when you are finally ready to move in, the house will be exactly as you envisioned it would be.

You don’t even have to remodel the house extensively if you think it is already nicely laid out and designed. However, it may need modernising and it may need a bit of TLC in order to restore it to its former glory and make it worthy of its new owners.

The money you save on securing the house in the first place you can spend on getting into exactly the sort of shape you want for it. That’s the great thing about renovation – it allows you to exercise control over how the house eventually looks.

Visualise changes you could make to the interiors of your home

September 12, 2015 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

Many people find that the interiors of their homes are lovely but that they don’t fully suit the way they really want to live. This is when something of a creative vision comes in really useful. If you can picture how you could alter your interiors in order to better suit your lifestyle and personal tastes then you are in a great position to have your home renovated accordingly.

It might be that you feel one or two walls could be knocked through to open the space up or to create a new layout in terms of the rooms that lead on to one another. You might want to play around with the recesses and sloping ceilings of a given space or redesign rooms to give them a little bit more character. If you can visualise the changes then you can make them a reality.

Professional design and build companies can help you with your interior design. They have the expertise to take your vision, add to it, advise you on it and eventually turn it into a fully realised set of plans. From these plans, your vision can be put to work in your home.

Tap into the expertise of professional renovation architects in London

September 9, 2015 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

You really need the experts on your side when you’re looking to turn your London property into a truly fantastic home. The interior space is of major concern because your interiors have such an effect on your comfort at home, as well as on the practicalities of each individual room. This is where professional architects are so important to your project.

London is obviously very closely linked to great architecture – but it is not just about the exteriors and fascias. Fantastic architecture is very important on the inside of your property for both aesthetic and practical purposes. Working with experienced professional architects can help you to get the best out of your renovation.

When considering house renovation London is actually a hotbed of activity. Renovations are often taking place around the city because people want modern interiors to go with their modern sensibilities – even if they love living in period properties.

Architects can be found operating in specialist firms that will also undertake all the design and build aspects of your project so that everything goes according to plan. Working with a professional architect can be really rewarding because it often means you can make much more of your interiors.

Examining the primary motives of most London renovations (Part 2)

September 8, 2015 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

We established in the last article that energy-efficiency and design are the primary motives behind a large proportion of renovations carried out on homes in the capital. Having looked in some detail at the question of energy-efficiency, it is now time to examine that of design a little more closely.

Design

It is the case that some London properties have aging interiors that are not as charming as their historical exteriors. This is why a lot of people have their interiors renovated rather than simply maintaining them. It is possible to have a very modern renovation or to renovate the interiors so that they are cleaner and more attractive but still in keeping with the existing period style.

Modern renovations are extremely popular because it is very fashionable to go for a juxtaposition between old and new in terms of exterior and interior design. Modern renovations often incorporate contemporary layouts too, with open plan living a popular choice of rearrangement.

Period renovations seek to uphold the features that give the property its character. However, they too can involve modern layouts and they certainly modernise the room in terms of its quality and its appearance.

Examining the primary motives of most London renovations (Part 1)

September 7, 2015 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

Two of the main reasons why you might want to have your London home renovated are energy-efficiency and design. These are among the most important factors that come into play whenever homeowners decide that their home needs attention of any kind – they just play a larger role as the size of the job increases.

Energy-efficiency

It’s absolutely crucial that your house or apartment is energy-efficient nowadays. This is something that affects the household, the wider community and the world at large when you consider just how much energy is wasted at home.

Forward-thinking homeowners recognise that it is sensible to spend a bit of money on making sure that the home is more energy-efficient in order to make significant savings over the years. Shoring up all of your walls and floors and ceilings is a fantastic way of making everything that little bit more air tight. You should take the time to have your insulation upgraded too.

The obvious result of this arrangement is that you need less energy to keep your home warm all year round which puts less pressure on your finances and prevents you contributing to needlessly high carbon emissions.