Interior and Finishes

Design and build with all project management

August 26, 2016 By BuildBuro Leave a Comment

It is important you select a competent and experienced, professional construction company and chose very carefully when you are looking to modernise your West London property. London properties can be extremely striking, but they can be even more impressive once they have been renovated by experts and fit for modern day living.

Your best choice when you are looking to make some changes to the interiors of your property is to contact a team of expert interior designers and residential architects – to “see and create” the new interior space you are hoping for – as well as some building and construction professionals who know all of the important steps to take when building your perfect renovation. Having the design and build together in one company means you benefit from having a single point of contact.

If your property is in Kensington & Chelsea or Westminster, your refurbishment or renovation could be completed by a single design and build company. By taking on all the architectural and design elements, building work and interior design (including all the snagging and post contract after care) you benefit from excellent communication and have someone accountable for your entire renovation project. Otherwise you might be left chasing a number of different tradesmen offering different services who are all trying to blame each other for things not running to plan or schedule.

The most tangible differences you see from a design and build company will be reduced disruption to you personally, time saved by all parties being on the same team and you talking with just one person who is responsible for your entire renovation project, much greater efficiency on your project including all project management, respected time scales and much better results.

Communication is the key for interior designers

July 21, 2016 By BuildBuro Leave a Comment

When renovating or refurbishing your home, you will usually have very clear ideas about what you like and what you don’t like and how you want your finished property to look or feel. However, you may not be in a position to know how to achieve the level of interior design you are hoping for or be experienced enough in interior design to communicate your vision accurately. Different styles, furniture, layouts and property all combine to make every home in London unique. This is why you should think carefully when choosing which residential architect and interior designer to work along side your local builder in London.

The last thing you want is for your refurbishment or renovation project to fall into someone else’s hands, only for your control of the project to slowly ebb away and their personality overtake yours. At Buildburo, we often recommend working with an exceptional residential architect and a dedicated team of interior designers who can help you to achieve your vision. Involving you in each key design decision and advising you as often as possible along the way. Interior designers often answer the subtle questions well, like which colours work well together for your room and when to bring in other colours from other rooms, how to combine paints, fabrics, carpets or floors together to create a natural flow and incredible look for your property.

If your renovation involves quite a lot of building work, we often find interior designers in London working alongside our team of in-house building professionals as part of a combined effort.

The key to great interior design for homes in London is teamwork, with you as its captain. It is important to meet with your interior designers regularly and for them to put in the hours when it comes to preparing designs and drawing up plans. Constant communication between builder, architect and interior designer prevents issues from arising, solves problems quickly and helps create your perfect home interior.

Stages involved in an extensive property renovation

November 18, 2015 By BuildBuro Leave a Comment

Professional building companies are a real asset to have on board when you want your home renovated. Lots of really impressive London properties have been given the benefit of a full-scale internal renovation in order to prepare them for the more modern lifestyles of their owners.

Firms dealing with property renovation in London usually offer a range of connected services. These are often as follows:

Architecture

Skilled architects are your first port of call. They are the team with the vision and expertise to create a workable design for the renovation of your home.

Interior design

Interior design is all about attention to detail. The team responsible for your interiors is likely to prioritise aesthetics and practicality in equal measure to deliver stunning décor that also promotes convenience.

Building

A dedicated team of builders must be on hand in order to effect all maintenance work to the highest of standards and with the professionalism and transparency you expect from a highly qualified outfit.

Project management

To top things off, you should be able to take advantage of excellent project management. This simply ensures your project stays on budget and meets expected deadlines. A good project management team will also offer a great aftercare package.

Teamwork is secret to great property renovation in London

September 24, 2015 By BuildBuro Leave a Comment

A home renovation has to be a team effort in order for it to be a success. The holy trinity in construction terms is that of the Client, the Architect and the Builder. There isn’t any room for egos and bickering between different parties when trying to facilitate and move a project forward. The real concern is how to create a really impressive renovation and put everything in place to meet and exceed expectations, whilst respecting project goals set, including the budget and times scheduled. After all, it is the homeowner that loses out when interior designers, builders and architects do not sing from the same hymn sheet and don’t act like they are on the same team.

The best way to avoid this any fractured relationships is to choose a company that incorporates all these elements to effect your renovation – the design and build as well as your project management. If your architects, builders, project managers and interior designers are all part of the same team, then you know your team are all working towards the same goal with each other firmly in mind.

Design and build projects are easier, cheaper, often faster and more effective if all the interested parties are working together – ideally in the same office. For house renovation in London, make a point of looking for a design and build company that has the right kind of structure, good communication and who work closely together to deliver the best results in the right time frame, with the minimum level of disruption. Buildburo work alongside our sister company, Buroarchitects – and both companies combine to form TylerMandic to offer complete design and build as well as peace of mind for property owners.

Appoint one contractor for all property renovation stages

May 2, 2015 By BuildBuro Leave a Comment

Design and build companies in London should be your first port of call when you need refurbishment or renovation work doing to the interior of your property in London. Modernising your home’s interiors, changing the design or layout, bringing it into the twenty-first century or addressing any legacy issues related to energy-efficiency of your home in London.

It makes sense to contact a design and build company that can manage all the stages of renovation work that needs to be completed. These include the architectural design work, planning applications and approvals, building and construction work and interior design. You will also most probably need an expert project manager to oversee the whole project.

Whilst you can try and appoint separate firms to carry out each stage for you, this usually carries an element of risk, as it raises the chances of your project running into problems due to miscommunication, misunderstanding, poor scheduling and so on. In real terms, these issues translate into your project taking longer, costing more, absorbing more of your time and your refurbishment may not turn out the way that you had hoped.

Instead, look for property renovation experts in London who offer all of these different disciplines within the same company. You can be certain your project will run smoothly and the result will be stunning whilst being a lot less stressful and time consuming for you.

Renovate property before family circumstances change

January 23, 2015 By BuildBuro Leave a Comment

When your family circumstances change, you often need to make a few home improvements to keep up with your family’s changing needs. If you are just starting a family and your home is spacious enough to accommodate your new arrivals, you may not need to move house or extend your property in London. However, life might be so much easier with a little renovation work, or a large refurbishment to bring your home up to date and make it more suitable for the way you like to live.

This is often the case in homes in the conservation areas of West London, where properties are spacious but occasionally, some need attention on the interiors and changes to their layout will make them better suited for modern families. Renovations on property in London often make them a lot more energy efficient, improve the interiors and layout as well as their aesthetics.

Normally, when there is a new arrival, it is part of mankind’s natural instinct to want to “nest” and convert a space so it suits them and their new arrival better. You expect to redecorate extensively but possibly refurbish the kitchen or change the layout of living areas to accommodate the changes your family is going through. It is usually best to get any renovation out of the way before you are pushed into doing a project under pressure with time marching on. If you start your renovation in good time, even before you are seriously thinking about expanding your family, you can finish the building work off in plenty of time and enjoy your new arrival without any stresses normally associated with construction work.

Aesthetics and interior design drive renovations

September 24, 2014 By BuildBuro Leave a Comment

One of the main motivations to renovate your home in London is aesthetics and interior design. Aesthetics are hugely important in the place you live because they have such an effect on your mood. All property owners want to feel happy at home and have somewhere that reflects your personal tastes and preferences. Homes that meet your aesthetic expectations, created by fantastic interior design, are often much more comfortable and enjoyable to live in.

As aesthetics are so important,you should get all the help you can on the layout and interior design of your property. Ideally, you should seek the input of a professional interior designer in London so you can take full advantage of your property when the renovation has been completed. Incorporating an interior designer in the very early stages of a renovation or refurbishment project, (at the building and architectural design stage) is beneficial, so choose a local building company that has a team of interior designers in-house if you can. When the interior designers contribute at the design stage of your renovation project with your residential architect, once your refurbishment project has gone beyond the architectural and construction stage, your new layout will work much better and feel much more natural.

You will be able to place the lamp on a table, (with a plug in the right place) or hang your favourite painting where you want it, and match the right furniture with the new layout to create a perfectly comfortable home. Fortunately, there are fantastic interior designers in London who work closely with residential architects and local builders. The idea behind this approach is to ensure you are in control of your project from beginning to end, and you end up with the result that you are looking for. If your interior designer, residential architect and local builder are all on the same team, they can all work in concert together to create a fantastic interior space that is beyond your expectations. Having the structural design, building work and interior design carried out by the same team is probably the best way to ensure the aesthetics and look you want to achieve with your renovation project are created.

Revamp your home interiors before moving in

August 23, 2014 By BuildBuro Leave a Comment

Buying a property in London is a very exciting experience. The capital is full of really impressive older properties that are absolutely wonderful to look at. If aesthetics is what you are after then you will definitely find it in one of London’s more historical districts or boroughs.

When you have finally found a house that really appeals to your aesthetic sensibilities, it is hard to ignore it, regardless of the state of the interior. You have the location, you have the property, but the interiors can be either terribly old or in terrible taste. Interiors are touch and go with these properties simply because of their age, but you have options available to you when buying a property.

It makes sense to delay moving into your new property until you have finished a full-scale renovation of the interiors and done the redecoration. This is a great way of starting your life in your new home with a fresh palette. Having the interiors completely refurbished gives you the opportunity to tailor the design of your interiors to your own particular tastes, as well as bring in your favourite furniture and create a room around a piece that you particularly like.

When you need interior designers, London always comes up trumps – chiefly because fashionable renovations have been part of life in the capital for such a long time. It is easy to find professional interior design and building companies to help you realise your vision of an attractive new home in London. Buildburo work with lots of interior designers, including BuroArchitects who take on the structural fabric of the house as well as the finish and finishing touches.