Archives for November 2016

Following the architectural trend of mixing modern with period

November 30, 2016 By tylermandic 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 house in need of some attention, then it may well be 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. The city has plenty more talent with domestic agendas that you can make use of personally.

Factors that account for the diversity of the renovations that take place in London

November 22, 2016 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

People inevitably want different things from London renovations. This is partly because London is home to such a diverse range of different homes and buildings. The specifications for the renovation of a house in one area are unlikely to be the same as the specifications for the renovation of another house in a totally different part of the city.

Of course, the type of house that needs renovating is only one of the factors that makes renovation very different for different homeowners. Houses vary widely in age and features and all renovation work will naturally take this into account. However, there are factors more personal to each household that determine the type of renovation that takes place.

For instance, one resident of London may want to extend his or her property and renovate when they have a family. Another resident may feel the need to renovate to make the house more attractive in time for them to move in. Another resident may embark upon a renovation because they want their home to accommodate their private business as well as their personal living space.

Contact renovators to help make your house warmer and more inviting

November 14, 2016 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

Some house renovations are all about making your house more comfortable. If you cannot relax properly at home then where can you reasonably expect to relax? This is why you need to take action if you feel that your home is not as comfortable as it could be.

You can take action on a small scale by getting a few bits and pieces designed for comfort. Soft furnishings, rugs and other items spring to mind.

However, it may be the case that you need to change things on a larger scale in order to make a genuine difference to how comfortable your house actually feels. If your house is relatively old and it does not enjoy the benefits of mod cons and more contemporary methods of insulation and so on then it might feel cold and uninviting.

When you feel as though your house is a little cold and it needs some attention in order to make it warm and inviting, you need to speak to renovation specialists about what they might be able to do to help you out.

Using examples of past projects as a resource for your renovation

November 1, 2016 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

The portfolio of a design and build company in London is really important when you are trying to determine whether they have a good track record of dealing with renovation projects. You can use the portfolio as a really accurate resource in identifying similar projects to yours that the company in question has managed successfully in the past. This gives you confidence in securing their services.

London house renovators are always looking for ways to improve their portfolios in order to prove that they have the necessary design and build skills to deal with a huge range of different projects. This is why they are keen to cover a lot of different styles and a lot of different properties in their portfolios. Browse past jobs to see what the company has to say about projects that coincide with yours in some way.

It may be that you find a past project on a house of the same period style as yours that has been modernised or that been renovated to retain its period features. You may find a perfect example of how you would like to improve your property and you may get new ideas to put into your rudimentary plans.