So you are thinking of refurbishing your property?
Are you looking for some extra space, a new bathroom, or that swanky new kitchen or perhaps you want to improve facilities? The truth is, we all have different drivers.
We all want different things from our homes and these needs tend to change over time as our lives move on; first, it is just the two of you. Then the children come along, no more Sunday morning lounging in bed! They grow up and leave the nest, some even come back.
Your home continuously needs to change and adapt to your lifestyle.
What we have found over the years is that our clients tend to look at just one particular element of their property when considering a refurbishment, rather than looking at the whole exercise as an opportunity to look at the whole home holistically.
It really does pay to consider doing a number of works at the same time, rather than have constant disruption over months or years, not to mention the extra cost that piecemeal works incur.
Working with our professional creative team we can show you how best to add that value without necessarily increasing your budget, maximising the benefit of the undertaking.
What we do with our clients when we first engage with them, is to ask them to create a wish list of the elements of your property that work well and those that do not.
Forget budget for a moment; what you actually want needs addressing and what do you want to achieve – those are the lists you prioritise.
Perhaps the flow through the property is wrong, maybe some of the doors are in the wrong place. Is there not enough light in certain areas and certain spaces that just do not work well?
Are you looking for improved facilities, an extra bathroom or perhaps a micro ensuite in a bedroom? You would be surprised how easy it is to install a shower, toilet and hand basin into some fairly small spaces.
Could you do with a more habitable space? Maybe convert unused areas such as the loft, for instance, or convert a connected garage into a playroom, home office or a granny annexe.
You might even want to open up your home and put the kitchen at the centre of the house.
Then there’s the opportunity to add technology systems, such as control lighting and heating, with the facility to watch your home from the office. What about a home cinema or a small gym in your home?
The key to all these ideas and suggestions is: why not?!
You would be surprised at what can be achieved if you consider a number of elements as part of your refurbishment.
Our expert architects, space planners and construction team can ensure that you get what you need and want while adding the maximum value to your property.
Happy planning!