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Two years ago we published the very first NappyValleyNet Design & Build Guide. 57

Our aim was to produce an inspiring, yet local guide packed full of insight and knowledge to empower you to create gorgeous living spaces in our wonderful corner of London.

And now I find myself writing the introduction to the 2018 guide - something I could only have dreamed of back in 2016!

This year’s guide is, yet again, bigger and (I hope you’ll agree) better than previous years. The political slings and arrows may have added to our urge to stay put and improve rather than move as the amount of digging, extending, rebuilding and redesigning has not abated. On the following 120 pages, you will find all the ideas and inspiration to turn these dreams of improvement into your very own reality.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the businesses and individuals who have contributed. Their expertise, advice and support have been invaluable.

Finally, thank you to Marsh & Parsons, SIMPLY and Rampton Baseley, who regular Espresso Design followers will recognise as our long term property partners. Their insight and local 85 knowledge has shaped a great number of 4 Best in class homes the following pages. 18 Living in Nappy Valley: As ever, do please let us know how Refreshing the parts we might improve in 2019, and in the meantime, enjoy! 28 Design trends: Do it in style SPECTACULAR SPACES Warmest Wishes 36 Dual purpose rooms: When two become one 44 Selling your home: Moving on Founder, 51 makeovers: The London Magazine Company Ltd. Improve, don’t move Pixer 97 Bespoke: Like nothing else NappyValleyNet’s Design & Build Guide 2018 is 67 published by The London Magazine Company Ltd. 105 Storage solutions: Making room Company number 9965295 Editor Gillian Upton 110 Financing the refurb: Contributors Georgina Blaskey, Anna White On the money Chief Sub Editor Charlotte Peterson Listings Danique Hayden, Caroline Evans 112 Neighbourly etiquette: Design and artwork eighthouse.co.uk Neighbourly love…or is it? Sales and marketing Clare Sheta 114 Sourcing: Source book of Publisher Susan Hanage top suppliers While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, The London Magazine Company Ltd. cannot be 130 Resources: Where to find help held responsible for any errors or omissions. and information Printed by Elanders Polska Sp [email protected] SImply Basements Cover photograph courtesy of Chris Dyson 4 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 5

LIVING IN NAPPY VALLEY

Architects Allford Monaghan Morris designed this multi-level apartment with its main social spaces for eating, living and working over half levels on either side of a double height space. Solid oak are set into deep reveals and large pre-cast cantilever out from the elevation. Photo courtesy of Rory Gardiner.

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Homeowners of Nappy Valley are turning their homes into stunning spaces thanks to the architects, interior designers and, in most cases, the planning authorities says Gillian Upton A signature showcase of Minale + Mann’s refined industrial aesthetic, with a steel and glass extension, concrete , bespoke steel-framed and leather strap . Photo courtesy of Graham Atkins-Hughes. NappyValleyNet.com 7

Chris Dyson Architecture completely renovated this early 1900s residence. The existing basement was extended laterally to create a large open-plan family living area over which rises a triple height . Much of the accommodation is structured around this space, home to a dramatic feature staircase. and a generous with far-reaching views occupy the top . A system of patinated bronze cladding panels and glass was used to distinguish the extension from the original brick structure. Also featured on the cover.

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Granit Architecture won an International Design HOME REFURBISHMENTS & Architecture Award last year for this new-build semi-detached house with basement and garden room. In a conservation area, bricks were used to mimic How we can help its Victorian and Georgian neighbours. With large open-plan spaces for entertaining, the design includes intimate spaces such as a spa, snug and treatment room. See the staircase to the house on page 11.

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This curved timber staircase gives warmth, a This cast concrete staircase eclectic tactile finish and access to the first floor of a new- combines highly engineered, Clapham & Dulwich Kitchen Specialist build, two-storey dwelling arranged around three factory-made polished concrete , designed by 31/44 Architects. with handmade wrought iron balustrades, part of the house designed by Granit Architects (see page 8).

Perforated timber treads, risers and balustrade let through light and air in a compact configuration, designed byTsuruta Architects. Engraved email dialogues between client and architect appear on the stair stringer. Photo courtesy of Tim Crocker.

Dramatic oak staircase “STAIRCASES HAVE top-lit by the front , leads upstairs in this East GONE FROM BEING 65 Abbeville Road Dulwich house designed PURELY FUNCTIONAL London SW4 9JW by 31/44 Architects. Photo courtesy of TO BECOMING 020 8673 0572 Rory Gardiner. A FOCAL POINT. www.eclecticinteriors.co.uk FLOATING TREADS, LIGHTING, OR GLAZED BALUSTRADES CREATE THE ILLUSION OF SPACE AND TRANSPARENCY” KITCHENS BEDROOMS BATHROOMS QUALITAS Ensoul NVGuide Advert 2018.qxp_Layout 1 02/02/2018 22:40 Page 1

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This futuristic floating kitchen fromHub Kitchens is one of their contemporary Italian designs. Called The Cut, it was designed for Record e Cucine, and costs from £40,000. The semi-matt finish of the units includes an extendable breakfast bar which can also rotate 90 degrees into a dining table, extending as far out as 2m, to make it a practical dining space. The metal drawers are in matt ice white.

Futuristic-looking in a Wimbledon villa by Dyer Grimes Architecture. The full-length pool occupies a double-depth basement and has a retractable cover. The tiled wall panels are fitted with LED strips for a dramatic effect.

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Eight split-level apartments form this project by architects Alford Hall Monaghan Morris, each with an open-plan arrangement of living, kitchen and space, across three levels. It scooped the WAF Future Project Residential award 2016. Photos courtesy of Rory Gardiner.

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A bespoke is part of a refurbishment of a 1950s Dulwich house by RDA Architects. The same architects created the kitchen diner in another Dulwich home, with an island housing a five-burner cooker and glass balustraded running down to a glass to the garden.

A decked, west-facing garden leads to a seating area and log storage at the back of this semi-detached house, designed by Chris Dyson Architecture. 18 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 19

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“SOUTH-WEST LONDON BOASTS REFRESHING NEW LUXURY NEIGHBOURHOODS ALONGSIDE VALUE THE PARTS POCKETS”

Anna White, property writer for The Telegraph, charts the improving south-west London housing market and finds a clutch of new luxury neighbourhoods alongside value pockets

Just seven stops on the Northern Line from Bank to Clapham North, south-west London is a traditional stamping ground for young City workers and families whose income is often drawn from the capital’s financial sector. As a result Nappy Valley residents, who live from Fulham down to Wimbledon and across from Clapham to Putney, are acutely aware of both domestic and international political and economic news. The south-west London property market always reflects this sensitivity, but it was Aerial Albert Bridge painted by Mariusz Kaldowski, 81 x 100cm, available from Webbs Gallery, particularly true of 2017. www.webbsfineartgallery.co.uk, 1 Burland Road, SW11 6SA, tel 020 7223 1733 PRICE FALLS IN 2017 He also believes the Trump victory in the US “BOTH BUYERS AND are missing out that mid-range home to Well-documented house price falls in the made his customers nervous. minimise tax,” he says. most expensive enclaves of central London “2017 was the most unpredictable market SELLERS WALKED over the last three years, first triggered by I’ve seen,” says Marsh & Parsons’ Paul Price. INTO OUR OFFICES NEW LUXURY George Osborne’s hike in stamp duty above “The only pattern was that the best of the NEIGHBOURHOODS the £1 million threshold, finally rippled out one-beds would sell easily, as would the AT THE BEGINNING to the south-west. best of the family and the best of the OF JANUARY. THAT Last year’s price falls will have worried Confidence was shaken by a conspiring luxury homes.” MAKES ME THINK estate agents and vendors alike but this combination of the result of the EU correction has made pockets of south-west referendum in June 2016 and the surprise A MARKET ON THE TURN WE’RE IN FOR A London seem better value, such as Fulham. result of the snap election called by the BETTER YEAR.” The average value per square foot of the best Conservatives in May 2017, in which Labour However, sentiment turned for the better properties in has now reached in the build-up to Christmas and the start of gave the Tories a run for their money. Avenue of Trees screen print by Eileen St Julian-Bown, 25 x 22cms, available from Oliver £910, in line with leafy Barnes, in comparison “When Lehman Brothers collapsed it was Contemporary, www.olivercontemporary.co.uk, 17 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EG, tel 020 8767 8822 2018 looked brighter as vendors and potential makes me think we’re in for a better year.” to Fulham where a house now costs £890 the Northcote Road estate agent offices buyers acclimatised to the national state of Thirty-somethings from Chelsea are per square foot, recent research by Savills that felt it first in London,” says Patrick uncertainty over Brexit deal negotiations. selling their first flat and skipping a step in reveals. Marsh & Parsons’ Price agrees: “We Rampton, Managing Director of Rampton that the rate of deflation in the south-west caused by the public’s vote to leave the Uncertainty became the new norm. their south-west London property journey. had central London buyers choosing Fulham Baseley. “It’s not the super rich who react to outpaced the luxury core of the capital, European Union and I believe prices “In the month before Christmas we had “These couples are coming across the river to get more for their money.” economic news, it’s those whose livelihoods according to recent research from estate adjusted down four to seven per cent on sealed bid battles on properties ranging in to Battersea and Clapham, but rather than The Nine Elms effect has propped up depend on our financial institutions.” giants Savills. average across south-west London. Then the price from £700,000 for a flat to family homes buying a in which to have a prices in Battersea. Properties on the 42- Prices in south-west London fell 4.2% last The spring and summer last year were Tories called a snap election, we expected over the £2 million mark,” says Rampton. baby they are going straight for a £3 million acre Battersea Power Station site are selling year, compared to 4% in central London. “scratchy to say the least,” says Rampton. Theresa May to win by a good majority and “Both buyers and sellers walked into our detached family home - meaning they’ll well and therefore holding their prices. This was the first time since June 2012 “We were still getting over the turmoil she didn’t. At this point the market died.” offices at the beginning of January. That only pay out on stamp duty once. They London’s most famous historic restoration, 20 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 21

which will deliver nearly 5,000 new homes when completed in 2025, is also drawing buyers to look at the other Nine Elms EMBARKING ON A PROJECT AN INDEPENDENT developments such as Embassy Gardens, the PROJECT riverside development on the opposite side • Consider a company that provides value with creativity, planning the MANAGER of the Thames to Chelsea and Pimlico. everything - from initial concept space effectively. If part of the Comprised of 2,000 apartments that will through to completion, making construction team, he or she can be communication far easier - and involved throughout. Be creative range in price from £600,000 to £5 million, A PM can provide creative input for Embassy Gardens will also feature the sky one with experience in carrying out • Be clear on your budget and allow a a more ambitious result, with strong pool - a 25m long swimming pool, encased works similar to your plans who will contingency of 20% for unforeseen practical ideas from a wealth of in glass and suspended 35m up in the sky be aware of local planning rules and regulations. issues. Old often reveal experience. between buildings. The whole scheme sits problems once work is underway. next to the new $1 billion US embassy in Be realistic • Always ask for recommendations Nine Elms - the most expensive embassy Complex jobs suck up time. If you from friends or neighbours and • Have a contract in place before any building in history. are busy or you’ve never managed a don’t just go on price as expertise work begins, including a statement building project before, expert help and a high quality finish are more of works, timings and budget so all can save time, stress and cost. VALUE POCKETS important. parties are clear on what is, or what isn’t, included. It should have details For property bargain hunters, industry Right help, right time • Always prepare a detailed brief on the project design as well as observers cite Tooting Broadway, just three A PM will advise on, and guide on, which reflects your ‘must have’ payment terms. miles south of Battersea. Buyers can find a the input of architects, structural items - it’s more expensive to make four- family house for £850,000 - engineers and interior designers, changes when works are underway. pick up that exact property and put it down as well as helping with the design An experienced architect will add in the Tonsleys (Wandsworth Old Town) and Source: Qualitas and planning application stages, it’s worth £1.4 million. appointing a contractor and managing the build.

Ensure you’re covered Have an agreed scope in writing, with responsibilities, costs and an option to cancel. Fixed fees are better than hourly rates, and should be split into phases.

Every build requires a thousand decisions Agree which can be made on your Thames Footpath, photographed by Carly Matson, edition of ten, 42 x 29.7cm, available behalf and which you need to make. from Foss Fine Art, www.fossfineart.com, 113b Northcote Road, SW11 6PW, tel 020 7738 0838 Have regular updates on progress and budget in a format that works for you. Crossrail 2 will also improve connectivity A new blog from Portico puts the average to that part of the south-west and drive up price of a home in Tooting Broadway Source: Zenico prices once plans are confirmed. One branch at £662,000 and rental yields at 3.4 per of the high speed line will run from Chelsea cent, and reads: “Tooting is already an down to Clapham Junction through Balham, established and popular place to live thanks Tooting Broadway and on to Wimbledon. to the Northern Line, but it’s cheaper than “Streatham is changing but not as quickly neighbouring Wandsworth or Clapham so as people think. Yes, small independent “COUNCILS ARE there’s room for prices to increase.” shops, coffee shops and restaurants Streatham remains the more affordable are springing up which gives it a nicer TAKING LONGER TO alternative to Balham. Pensions consultant atmosphere, but the long high street (the APPROVE PLANNING Stacy O’Sullivan bought in Streatham seven longest in Europe) means that it is hard to years ago with her husband Patrick, and create the village feel of Abbeville or Balham. APPLICATIONS, doesn’t think prices in the area have peaked The gentrification of Streatham has a long ESPECIALLY FOR yet. They were renting a two-bedroom flat way to go and, therefore, so do prices.” in Clapham but needed more space to start BASEMENTS. THEY a family, and were desperate to get on the DON’T MOVE, IMPROVE ARE MORE STRINGENT property ladder. “We didn’t set out to pick Streatham but it Like many streets across London, skips NOW AND NEED MORE was where we could afford the most space, and scaffolding have become permanent Early Morning painted by David Wheeler, 100 x 100cm, available from The Art Movement, INFORMATION” and with an overground station and short residents in Nappy Valley. www.art-movement.com, 61 Queenstown Road, SW8 3RG, tel 07973 692494 bus ride to the Victoria Line at Brixton it was Political uncertainty is also a driver in the SURE PLANNING well connected to central London,” she says. renovations revolution. 22 NappyValleyNet.com

“People are not moving house at the moment so they’re upgrading,” observes Barny Robinson of Red Box. FUNCTION BEFORE FORM The ‘Don’t move, improve’ mantra has Be sure not to follow the Joneses (like lemmings) over the design cliff. What stuck. Ray Legge from Zenico Ltd reckons looks great on paper or in a photo can prove to be dysfunctional for family living. that expanding your empire is the way Knocking through from front to rear reception may appear to be sensational forward. “A complimentary and well executed space, but hold on - you’ve just reduced the number of rooms! extension will always increase the value of your home,” and adds that, “previous So less is more isn’t always the case. Sometimes more really is better. If you’re studies suggest an average of 70% return on suffering from nowhere to go to escape from the rest of the family consider investment for well managed builds.” reinstating a partition. You could possibly even create two new useful rooms It’s no surprise that Rory Gordon, founder - a study and a boot room. If built in conjunction with a kitchen extension, the of Good London Builders, has seen a surge change could bring sanity and even serenity once more. in demand for basement excavations as homeowners look to do just that. Careful consideration of functionality is an important part of an architect’s job. “We had four projects ‘live’ and five in Think about how you want to live in and enjoy your home, not just how it will development on the morning after the EU look once the work is done. referendum. By noon all of the development Source: Sure Planning “WHEN CLIENTS DO BUILDING WORK IT IS THE SECOND MOST stage projects were on hold and one of the right to make sure they are comfortable.” live projects had stalled. Three weeks later all The hike in stamp duty has also EXPENSIVE THING were back on track, but customers are very contributed to Gordon’s workload. “If you THEY EVER SPEND astute and these things do matter,” he says. base the decision to move from a £1.5 “When clients do building work it is the million terraced house to a bigger ‘forever’ THEIR MONEY ON, second most expensive thing they ever spend home then you’re looking at £150,000 of AFTER A HOUSE” their money on (after a house) so they are stamp duty on a £2 million home. That

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makes it harder to take that next step - BESPOKE PROMOTION www.batterseapowerstation.co.uk | 020 7501 0688 therefore the obvious thing to do is use the money to dig a basement,” he says. Steve McStea, co-founder of Advantage Basements, says that the backdrop of uncertainty has made customers spend more not less on overhauling their home. “People are moving less often and therefore, A NEW rather than doing a small basement, are really going for it. “Ten years ago the typical basement cost £150,000. People are now committing £300,000.” NEIGHBOURHOOD “THE BACKDROP OF UNCERTAINTY ON THE THAMES HAS MADE CUSTOMERS SPEND In an exclusive interview with Battersea Power Station, Annabel finds out about all the amazing new MORE NOT LESS” bars, restaurants, amenities and transport links that have appeared – and what’s coming next

Rather than adding two rooms underground they are going front to back Mother and out under the garden, he explains. From Copenhagen’s cool meatpacking Internal trends include the mixing of metals district, Kødbyen, Mother is an Italian such as copper with antique brass or chrome pizza restaurant without all the nonsense. for handles, hinges, switches and lamps. James Bernard, MD of Plus Rooms, has No. 29 Power Station West noticed a change in how homeowners are The Circus West Village pub, No. 29 Power configuring the ground floor. “They’ve Clapham Common, Frosted Bandstand painted by Nadia Day, 120 x 100cm, available from Station West offers a relaxed, all-day stopped doing large open-plan spaces as Webbs Gallery, www.webbsfineartgallery.co.uk, 1 Burland Road, SW11 6SA, tel 020 7223 1733 food and drinks experience from morning it’s not practical for families,” he says. The coffee to night cap and everything in demand is for multi-functional spaces, Wright Brothers between. Vagabond keeping the front room as an adult or office, as well as a move away from Vagabond bi-folds all the way across the back wall. Q: It’s been a very busy and exciting year Vagabond offers over 100 wines by the While you’re at Circus West Village you ON THE MARKET could also pick up anything from a rare “Sliding have bigger doors and thinner for you, I hear. What’s been going on? glass, a range of delicious craft beers Japanese whisky to a pint of milk at The profiles, so less obstruction visually which and a seasonal menu of tasty treats to So for those buyers ready to bite the bullet, what’s up for grabs? Well to begin with, we’ve got more than Battersea General Store, drop in for a spin makes the space look bigger,” he says. accompany them. There is also a working 1,000 new residents living in Circus West, session at Boom Cycle, or visit the Design Other trends include remote-controlled At the very top end is a Victorian landmark positioned on Clapham Common North winery on site! along the western side of my site. Since Store for a Power Station memento. , window seats and underfloor Side where Rampton Baseley is selling a Grade II-listed mansion. It covers 8,800 last summer the bars, restaurants and The CoffeeWorks Project heating throughout the whole house (not sq ft with a 120ft garden and six bedrooms. It was designed and built by Victorian shops of Circus West Village have also The CoffeeWorks Project is an Q: I’ve seen that there are new ways to get just the kitchen or ). architect James Knowles in 1863 and has special details such as decorative ivy been opening at a rapid rate: it’s now a independent family run business with a to and from your site, can you tell us more? Planning new cabling is essential for twists carved into the stone staircase, a and a with 42 sq ft lovely place to visit for a drink, to eat out, simple aim: to showcase the best quality the connected home, particularly if you I now have a River Bus pier, with across which to waltz. It’s on the market for £7.5m. have a workout or do the weekly shop. coffee, tea and food in a friendly and want to avoid wireless buffering. Advises services every 20 minutes at busy times Here’s what you’ll find so far: relaxed environment. Tim Slorick of Zenico: “Incorporating data In Clapham Old Town another historic building has been rescued and given a and every 30 minutes otherwise. There’s cabling into your design will significantly new lease of life. The early 20th century metal works factory once run by William also a new pedestrian and road route from Wright Brothers increase the performance of media and TV Bainbridge Reynolds, who created the chapel at St Paul’s Cathedral, is now Nine Elms Lane. You can walk to Circus The Wright Brothers started out as streaming and reduce the demand on your a gated of and one and two-bedroom flats. There are eight one- West Village from the new U.S. Embassy seafood wholesalers specialising in in just 15 minutes. wireless network.” You have been warned! bedroom apartments remaining starting from £435,000 for 400 sq ft, also on sale oysters. Nowadays they also run a small Homeowners are alert to remote, touch-of- through Rampton Baseley. app technology, such as Nest smart heating chain of London restaurants, all of which Q: What’s next? benefit hugely from the owners’ contacts systems and alarms. A new doorbell available Hop over the river to Fulham and property agent Portico is selling a two-bedroom, When my main building opens in 2020, in the seafood industry. through the Co-operative has a camera two-bathroom, split level period apartment for £599,950 (freehold) on Lillie Road. More there will be two huge new shopping connected to the smartphone app (www.ring. affordable still is a two-bedroom flat in Streatham Hill, on the market with Portico. In a malls, a street food market, a lift to the com), meaning you can see who is at your block above shops and just moments from the overground station, it’s a bright home Fiume top of a and a new riverside door even if you’re away. It’s proving popular with wooden floors and two reception rooms, priced at £450,000 (leasehold). Fresh from his triumphs at Mayfair’s park. There’ll also be my new Zone 1 in 2018 meaning the residents of south-west Sartoria, Francesco Mazzei brings his new Underground station. Not to mention the London can watch over their homes just as In Tooting Broadway, Marsh & Parsons is selling a three-bedroom, period property restaurant Fiume (‘River’) to the riverside new London campus of Apple. for £750,000. It has two bathrooms and two reception rooms and is over 1,200 sq ft. at Circus West, serving the Calabrian they keep an eye on the property market and Fiume There’s always something new the wider news agenda. delicacies that he has made famous. happening at Battersea Power Station! 26 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 27

DESIGN TRENDS Window PAINT IT dressing

BLACK A tassel or fringe here, a swathe of glorious DO IT IN fabric there; such detail Why have chrome when on curtains or blinds can you can add drama in the complement a room, bathroom with powder- continuing a colour scheme STYLE coated matt black taps, or adding a pop of colour. shower heads and control Laragh Bohn of The London panels? “It’s something Curtain Girls advises to new and high-end,” says Keep up with all that’s hot in the design world with these stylish keep window dressing Richard Everett, Director neutral but to big-up on ideas for your home, says Gillian Upton of BPM Bathrooms. other details. “Add multiple layers of contrasting texture to add interest and create Stanza Interior Design The London Curtain Girls atmosphere,” she says. Moody blues TOP TIPS New broom FOR MIXING Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue is still creating drama on feature , MATERIALS IN bookshelves and living rooms. Take 2017 was Tom Cox Lighting’s year KITCHENS a look at the new green/grey-hued but 2018 is Lee Broom’s turn in the The trend for open-plan or broken- Inchyra Blue and Stiffkey Blue too spotlight. His classic shapes and period details, such as crystal bulbs plan rooms is set to stay, but making or Paint The Town Green’s Dark Side and funky decanter pendant lights these type of spaces work can be of the Moon and Night Swimming. are gracing trendy homes. “The right difficult. Mixing materials helps to Grey is still ‘in’ – Dark Moss by Little light makes things come alive,” says delineate different zones. Greene or Bowler Hat by Dulux hit Claire Burrage of Clara Bee, adding Zoning with materials the spot. Paint The Town Green’s that light type and placing is crucial, Sidestep a uniform look by using owner Phil Robinson says, “Although as is planning early. “Emphasise a mix and match approach. Metal black is seeing a revival, blue is for , art or architectural wraps like Antique Brass or many still the preferred choice.” features.” Bronze on kitchen islands with Night swimming by Paint The Town Green Crystal bulbs by Lee Broom matt painted cabinetry work well together, or unusual book-matched veneers like Smoked Eucalyptus and Riven Smoked Satin Walnut with matt lacquer. Patinated and burnished metallics also work with SLIDE OR matt finishes. What to avoid FOLD? Never shoehorn mixed materials into a kitchen. Plan with careful thought to avoid a disjointed look with a hotchpotch of random Have bifolds had their day? The larger textures and finishes. sizes and thinner frames available in sliding doors give a more seamless PURPLE HAZE Get the look right Choose a kitchen design company view between kitchen/diner and garden with a track record of designing than bifolds. Says Cedar Bifold’s Dan beautiful mixed material kitchens, one Harwood: “More glass and less frame is Pantone has decreed Ultraviolet its Colour of the Year 2018. A step too far on that has been instrumental in creating a trend, particularly for those with small walls perhaps, but perfect in soft furnishings, for example. “It’s difficult to predict a trend with such a divisive colour as purple. It will be interesting to see what discreet yet skilful combinations, gardens who don’t want bifold doors helping to foster a trend in the wider opening out. That gives them room for happens. In any event, velvet sofas will continue to be popular,” says Emma Green of Emma Green Design. kitchen design world. BBQs and garden chairs.” Source: Roundhouse Air Aluminium Sliders from Purple velvet sofa from Emma Green Design Cedar Bifold Company. 28 NappyValleyNet.com

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There are no safety issues with a remote-controlled electric fire. They’re sleek-looking and create a focal point in your newly-extended, minimalist-styled kitchen/diner/sitting area. But wood stoves are equally popular. “We are installing a lot of wood burners, and Brad Stoves are our ‘go to’ guys for quality and price,” says Empire Build.

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Broken-plan rooms perfectly divide multi-functional spaces but what to use to screen off the different zones? The revolutionary BORA downdraft [email protected] Design Centre Chelsea Harbour 149 St Johns Hill “In large kitchens, create different extractor at Espresso Design www.espressodesign.co.uk London London zones without losing precious light SW10 0XE SW11 1TQ by breaking up the available space 0207 078 9912 0207 078 9912 with Crittall glass and metal walls or mobile, double-sided bookcases,” suggests Andrew Hamilton Barr of Espresso Design. Granit Architecture Espresso_half_page_Bora_ad_20180129.indd 1 2018/01/30 11:26 AM South West London based interior designer Banquette specialising in providing Going up the highest qualility seating residental interior design the wall on projects of any size. Cosy window seats and banquettes You may think feature walls are are back in favour. “We particularly passé but think again; the striking love the way they can break up a long 3D wallpapers from Mirabillia or the wall,” says Empire Build. They are dazzling geometrics from MissPrint best upholstered for comfort, with and Jam Space give any room a space underneath for useful storage. Tel: 020 7738 0637 stand-out effect. “Otherwise it’s dead space,” says [email protected] Kenelm Cornwall-Legh of Run Projects. Jam Space www.emmagreendesign.com

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TOP 5 A corker of an idea Little and large INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2018 Cork like you’ve never seen it before. DARK-COLOURED KITCHENS remain popular, with more blue, green and black Sustainable, ecological and now It may be the smallest room in the house but the ground floor loo is where (yes, black!) appearing. If too much colour is overwhelming, opt for a dark- fabulous-looking. Amazing laser-cut otherwise conservative homeowners go wild, with a big explosion of dark colour, coloured island unit or have base units darker than wall units. cork panels are the next generation pattern and glossy finishes. “The funky loo has replaced the feature wall as a way 3D wall covering. Shame about the of wowing your guests,” says Empire Build. Some of their recent clients have BROKEN PLAN, as opposed to open-plan, living spaces. Separate areas for dull colour though! commisioned the jungle WC, the nightclub WC and the bold Dragon’s blood WC. different uses and storage is key, especially with children! Instead of knocking “The downstairs loo is where it’s at.” Arte wallcoverings epitomise the trend. Painting homes in down walls, use pocket doors. Stanza lnterior Design South West London RICH COLOURS throughout the home this year. Purple will see a revival due for over ten years largely to Pantone naming it the colour of the year. Burnt orange and peacock blue will be a favourite colour combination. Friendly, professional GREENERY. The centuries old tradition of real and fake plants and botanical prints and fully insured strengthens as they become more oversized and colourful. Achieve this with wallpapers, curtains, cushions or the real thing. Own range of eco-paints including exclusive CONCRETE ACCENTS replace the ubiquitous marble in the form of interesting Nicky Haslam collection features and furniture. Free colour consultancy Source: Emma Green Design Gencork

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When you’ve refurbished everything else, turn your humble staircase into Who’d have thought you could make a head-turning feature as soon as you stunning light fittings from recycling open the front door. “Add glazing bicycle tyres? John Osborn Design above to flood the stairwell with has done just that, choosing varying light,” says Ronnie Beacon of Bygga. tread designs, sprockets, cable ties “A staircase affects every floor so and bolts for striking effect, and renew it when you’re moving out for spray painting them any colour, a major refurb.” including chrome, gold, gunmetal, Metal skeleton staircase copper and even red. clad in oak from Bygga John Osborn Design Demarta

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see it, now Clara Bee provides all the creative owner and project management specialist, professional support you would expect of Trevor. “But it needed someone to take a you don’t a successful property design and project step back and offer a bit of clarity.” management business – and much, much In consultation with Trevor, Alastair Cleverly-designed more. “We’re not just about helping agreed that the basement component free-standing in people to choose colours and wallpaper,” was simply not viable. As a result, his lacquered timber hides explains co-owner Claire Burrage. “We budget was protected against tens of kitchen clutter on one side help our clients to see the potential in thousands in unforeseen and potentially and showcases glassware their properties – inside and out - then futile costs, and he was able to redirect and wine on the other. give them the confidence to realise it. this money to get a more focused project Bora Espresso Design “That’s only the beginning of course, off the ground. and taking big ideas from paper to Alastair explained: “Clara Bee saved the reality can seem daunting - especially for day. They helped us to take a step back busy professional people. I think that’s and look at the whole situation afresh. where we really come into our own. Our They really helped to speed up and take BUYING KITCHEN AN OPEN-PLAN, experience, local knowledge and trusted the risk out of the whole project. I can’t APPLIANCES BROKEN-PLAN OR network of local suppliers all come recommend them highly enough.” With any major capital project, control together to ensure the reality is not just This flair for getting the most out of the is of course vital – control of budgets, Appliance brands vary dramatically, from performance FREE-STANDING KITCHEN? trouble free, but enjoyable.” client’s investment is, however, only part specifications and timescales. This is again to reliability and ease of use. Think about what you need. Judging by the effusive praise rained of the story. A streamlined, repeatable an area where Clara Bee has excelled over Online is a good source of information, though purchasing Open-plan designs continue to be the first choice and down on Clara Bee by delighted clients, process – one that is proven to deliver the years. blind from the internet is risky. Seeing an appliance in the with good reason. They are still the best way to maximise this Balham success story has substance results time and again – is the true heart The secret of that success, according flesh will help with decision-making, and recommendations available space and create stunning, light-filled, multi- as well as style. This is a business that of Clara Bee’s success. to Trevor, is disarmingly simple. “The are good too, so quiz friends! functional rooms for busy homes. delivers. “Design is my passion, and the creative single most important aspect of any A recent project in Southfields touches are what often catch the eye, but project is the time spent preparing. Neff/Bosch/Siemens - Mid-market with a full range For those who want to maximise light but prefer more demonstrates the value of fresh our clients want to know what they are Scoping projects properly gives a real of products from entry-level dishwashers up to multi- delineation in their kitchens, broken-plan design mixes perspective, experience and a little getting, not rely on one-off inspiration,” understanding of the funding required temperature integrated wine coolers. A full appliance pack materials and incorporates transitional pieces, such as common sense. Claire explains. That’s where the marriage prior to kick-off,” he says. can start from £3,000. glass and metal walls, mobile bookcases, plants and Property owner, Alastair, was planning of creative and project management is so This, he points out, is vital to ensuring banquette seating to create different zones within room a refurbishment encompassing a ground important.” the agreed budget is used and managed Miele - Mid- to high-end, known for producing high quality boundaries. floor and garden redevelopment, and “It’s the framework on which the effectively during the build stage, and products at a reasonable price. Market leaders with their was keen to extend into the basement creative ideas can grow but which to minimising the risk of specification washing machines and pioneers of certain technologies Free-standing kitchens have also been making a comeback too. A dizzying array of consultants was ensures that the client’s needs, objectives change, overspend and delays. with ovens. A full appliance pack can start from £7,500. with the launch of ground-breaking new ranges from assembled to help analyse feasibility and and budget remain absolutely front and Trevor concludes, “Clients may only Gaggenau - Top-end, with an uncompromising product manufacturers like Cesar. These feature classically the various risks. But fees were in danger centre,” Trevor continues. “It’s also the undertake a sizeable project once every across their range and at the forefront of cooking beautiful furniture that can stand alone as individual pieces of spiralling out of control and Alastair reason all our clients get a recognisable ten years, so it makes absolute sense innovations. The ‘400 series’ is of commercial cooking whilst still housing all the contemporary technology and was facing months of exploratory work Clara Bee experience, whether we’re to bring in people like us who do this standards. A full appliance pack can start from £15,000. hardware you would expect from a modern kitchen. costing at least £20,000. managing a side return extension, month in month out and can help achieve “Soon there was enough information handling a garden redesign or helping it all faster, more easily, and more cost Source: Hub Kitchens Source: Espresso Design available for Alastair to make an informed with something simpler, like a bespoke effectively based on a structured client- decision on how best to proceed,” said co- carpentry project.” centric process.” 34 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 35

DUAL PURPOSE ROOMS WHEN TWO BECOME ONE

Georgina Blaskey discovers the innovative ways to make rooms in your home work doubly hard for you

In the city, space is always at a premium so clever solutions that give rooms more than one purpose are increasingly popular and imaginative. It can feel ridiculous to create a beautiful guest room that’s only used a few times a year or waste a wide corridor on nothing but a passageway through the house. Architects and interior designers, joiners and project managers have created some innovative ideas to maximise the space under your roof.

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WORK, A PLAYROOM The options are endless. Utility rooms can CAN BE A CINEMA” double up as boot rooms, guest bedrooms can also offer somewhere to work, a BUILDING A BOOT ROOM playroom can be a cinema and wide hallways Creating boot rooms in family homes is now a big trend and often incorporated For example, dRAW Architecture had can hide a multitude of clutter, with fitted into projects. a challenge on their hands when they storage units and built-in cupboards. converted a mews house into a luxury Already, most of our homes are making The boot room is an extension built out into the side return area, usually accessed home as there was no outside space. By good use of the ‘back’ room of the house, off the main at the front of the house or, where there is the space, with its creating this internal upstairs courtyard, the for somewhere to cook, dine and relax. own entrance. In homes on larger plots, a boot room can be built into a new-build architects were able to flood the house with Basement conversions are also becoming side extension by filling in the side passage. It can be more difficult to achieve in a light, give the owners a space in which to dual purpose spaces, with a bar, cinema terraced house unless you include it in a basement project. relax and see the sky – it has a retractable screen and play area, for example. roof – and give both the master bedroom A boot room is for all the things associated with outside, a zone with benches and bathroom a stunning view. With access In its purest form, a smart console table can and hooks for children to remove muddy wellies, shoes, coats, scooters, cricket to the courtyard available via the hallway, double up as a desk with enough room for a bats and the rest! All the clutter can be kept together in one space, away from the it also provides an entertaining space for laptop and some paperwork. But when you rest of the house. Larger boot rooms can include a WC, utility area with kitchen friends, and furnishing it with plants and want to entertain, clearing away office items surface and a pulley rail overhead to dry clothes. upholstery has created an interesting into slimline drawers will maintain the mood of your entertaining space better than a Source: Bygga dynamic, like a conservatory and roof dRAW Architecture terrace rolled into one. functional desk in the corner of the room. 36 NappyValleyNet.com

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Hallways aren’t just the preserve of shoe This small space is a masterclass in racks and umbrella stands. This cleverly planning. A pokey room has been fitted designed corridor office is neatly executed out as a TV and study area, with equal with plenty of storage, ample lighting and importance given to both. Dark wood joinery no distractions – a perfect spot to hide adds richness and warmth, absorbing the away undisturbed. screen into it, while also housing a desk and computer. Well-designed lighting and a black-out blind both help switch the ambience in seconds between work place and cinema room. “THIS LIGHT- DRENCHED ROOM “DARK WOOD IS BRIGHT AND JOINERY ADDS AIRY FOR SMALL RICHNESS MINDS TO BUZZ” AND WARMTH, What could be seen as a redundant space ABSORBING THE is given purpose with this children’s study. SCREEN INTO IT” Linked in to the dining extension, yet far enough away from the kitchen and living room to keep distractions to a minimum, this light-drenched room is bright and airy for GW Cabinetry/Empire Build small minds to buzz. SPACE, AND Run Projects HOW TO USE IT “INNOVATIVE BIKE STORAGE • Think about the practicality of living within a space for you and ON THE WALL Rebecca James your family. Don’t be seduced by CREATES A style over substance. FOCAL POINT” • Keep the number of finishes to a minimum. This ensures continuity of design.

• Not everything you love will work within the space. Be true to the style of the architecture.

• Be true to the style of the architecture of the property. Even if original features have been ripped out over the years, it is wise to reinstate these details in a period property from an aesthetic viewpoint but also for resale.

• Not every space needs filling with Run Projects Ensoul furniture. The feeling of space is created by leaving space.

Make your double reception room work mirroring the TV with the painting and • The feeling of space is also harder when space is at a premium. installing identical ceiling lights, the flow of created by opening up previously The traditional Victorian terrace footprint the space is maintained, perfect for when partitioned rooms, but replacing has been opened up but subtle elements the playroom is no longer needed. these walls with glass or Crittall Ensoul both unite and divide it. The chaise longue Hiding away in a study bedroom can be the style doors is a contemporary acts as a physical barrier between the formal answer in a noisy house or where downstairs way of opening up a space. Innovative bike storage on the wall creates a sitting room and the playroom, but the space is tight. This room has a large desk under focal point and the sofa underneath easily joinery style creates a more gentle division. a window to flood the work area with natural Source: Dermarta converts to a guest bed when needed. By painting both rooms the same colour, light, and space for all the tech required. 40 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 41

BESPOKE PROMOTION www.runprojects.co.uk | 020 7384 1160 “THE RUN PROJECTS TEAM TOOK ALL THE GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR STRESS OUT OF THE BUILDING BUDGET WITH A BUILDING PROJECT PROJECT MANAGER AND WERE A PLEASURE RUN WITH IT TO WORK WITH” • Appointing appropriate consultants to maximise your budget and make will mean paying the correct amount informed decisions throughout your for the level of service you require. project. Imagine undertaking work to improve your home with a build that was stress-free from start to finish. A pipe dream? A luxury? Not necessarily, • Cost engineering – your PM will • Sourcing best deals for client-supplied advise on options and varying costs items, finding competitive quotes and says Run Projects. A diligently executed, honestly managed build could at each stage to help you focus your passing on trade discounts. be more obtainable than you may think budget on what is most important to you. • Negotiating with contractors to ensure that variation costs are • Managing a competitive tender – a justified and real and you only pay for structured tender pack will go out those for which you are responsible. to a number of contractors to price on a like-for-like basis, with clarity • Managing the overall project duration on what is included and what is not, to mitigate costly overruns and to set you in good stead for the avoid stress. construction phase. • Managing client supply items to • Advising on potential risks – an ensure they are in the right place at awareness of risks can help you to the right time to avoid delays. plan both emotionally and financially. Your PM can advise on appropriate • Consider the VAT status of your contingencies. project – if there can be VAT saving on your build, a PM can introduce a • Managing the whole project budget, VAT specialist with huge savings on not just the build cost – allowing you some projects.

the project is set-up professionally, run EXAMPLE COST SPLIT a formal tender process and understand the full scope, risks involved and time OF A RECENTLY required before committing to this COMPLETED PROJECT Photography: Chris Snook decision. At Run Projects we want all of our clients to be fully prepared, whether Project costs include much more than we are managing their project or not. just your builder’s price. Run Projects will “Someone once said, ‘If you don’t think manager comes in and rather than help you manage ALL your project costs, you can afford a project manager, then thinking of it as another expense, consider Finishing touches ensuring you get best value from each. you can’t afford not to have a project this: they may well pay for themselves Kate’s interior design contribution This allows you to focus your budget manager’, and we completely agree. Our through the savings they make along the has been highly successful and much in on the items that matter most, like your service isn’t a luxury but one that will way. RICS regulated Run Projects charges demand. “The client has full control of stunning new fireplace or fabulous kitchen. control and manage the whole project a fixed fee, not a percentage, as they my hours so there are no surprises and budget,” says Kenelm Cornwall-Legh, believe that this gives you best value and Photography: Chris Snook there’s flexibility to make it a smooth, who co-founded Run Projects with complete transparency from the start (a comfortable journey,” she explains. “I Andy McCarthy. Together they offer the percentage fee conflicts with cost saving can be involved as much or as little as services of experienced project managers at every stage), so the project will be aren’t limited to what a one-stop-shop we provide budgeting advice for a build, required and tailor my services to the and building consultants, and their designed and built to your budget. can supply.” Andy and Kenelm obtain a we always aim to include everything client’s needs; it’s not ‘one size fits all’.” partner Kate Strong offers an interior number of quotes for each element of a client will need to consider, not just With a flat rate and no mark-ups, Kate design service to help turn your dreams What does a project manager do? the project to ensure their clients achieve the build cost,” says Andy. “We will also echoes her colleagues with her honest, into reality. They proactively control the build, its best value. The client is always in control highlight project-specific risks so that bespoke, transparent approach. time and expense. Their role is to keep and can choose from quotes provided our clients are prepared both emotionally “With Run Projects you’re getting the Do you need a project manager? you informed on decisions and progress, or introduce a supplier or builder and financially. Weekly client update best of all worlds. We’ll act as the single It’s normal to feel nervous and excited and to offer independent and impartial themselves. “We work with a variety of reports detail the progress of works point of contact for you, but we’ll bring in Builder Extension doors when it comes to a build. From trusting advice. When it comes to meeting budgets and we pride ourselves on our undertaken and items agreed, including the best and most appropriate designers and dealing directly with a builder and contract and insurance requirements, flexible, bespoke service,” says Andy. photographs, along with financials and any and contractors for your project and Professional fees Landscaping concerns about the budget and timeline, their knowledge is up-to-the-minute. Your administration, such as issuing certificates. budget. We’ll oversee the whole process Fixtures (inc joinery) Finishes supply to the stress of managing day-to-day interests are their primary concern. “All Why choose Run Projects? “Some people want to manage their and costs, so you can make informed Kitchen VAT life during the build, it can feel like a designers and contractors are tailor-made Transparency and honesty best own build and this is fine. Our advice to decisions to get the most – and the best huge challenge. This is where a project to your project,” explains Andy, “You describe Run Projects’ approach. “When anyone considering this is to ensure that value – out of your build,” says Andy. Sanitary ware 42 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 43

CLINCH THE SALE Ayrton Bespoke Get your house in order and give every room a purpose so it’s clear what the space has to offer. Put 4 toys in the playroom or child’s bedroom, not randomly piled on the stairs; make the guest room presentable, not a dumping ground for excess clothes or furniture; MOVE ON UP keep desk areas ordered and sparse.

Georgina Blaskey shares her top tips on how to clinch the sale of your home and move to pastures new SHIP- SHAPE If you’ve made the decision to put a For Sale sign outside your door, it’s time to ensure your house looks as smart as it can to seduce that potential buyer. Shoving yesterday’s dirty socks under the bed isn’t going to cut it in today’s market. Your house needs to 2 sell itself and that takes a bit of time and money on your part. Here are our top tips to seal the deal:

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FIT FOR WHEN YOUR POTENTIAL BUYER WALKS UP TO YOUR PURPOSE HOUSE, NAIL THAT FIRST IMPRESSION BY ENSURING IT IS SHIP-SHAPE. HAVE THE WINDOWS CLEANED, MAKE SURE THE LIDS ARE ON THE BINS AT THE FRONT, KEEP A WINDOW BOX WELL STOCKED. INSIDE, GET THE CARPETS CLEANED AND KEEP PET Paint The Town Green/Trinity Interior Design AREAS SPOTLESS. Cedar Bifold Company Neutralise where possible – from patterned rugs to bright walls. It’s important viewers can imagine the space as what they Tackle any unfinished DIY projects - get the want it to be, so while you may not need to do a full paint job shelves up, oil creaky hinges, fix dripping from top to bottom, it’s worth calming down any loud interiors taps, replace cracked tiles, bleach any that might put buyers off. Phil Robinson of Paint The Town grouting, check every door handle turns, Green advises using the same wall colour on skirting boards 6 and make sure all light bulbs are working. It and dado rails. “Using just one colour throughout can make the demonstrates you’ve cared for the property room appear larger and give the room a calming effect,” he says. and are maintaining high standards for future owners.

PICTURE THIS 3 7 Store excess and outdated furniture, broken toys and Dermarta any tatt off-site. Remember, viewers will want to look in 1 the or loft cupboards If you’re going to update any room, choose the kitchen. It’s the most valuable room so don’t just shove it in there in the house (per square foot) and could swing the decision. Whether it’s a whole so it falls out as soon as they new fit-out or a lick of paint and fresh worktops, you could make your money back Make sure you’re happy with the estate agent’s photographs open the door. If the house is on the sale. So, what colour to choose? “Deep blue has become quite a trend,” says and they look as professional as possible. Your checklist hiding mess, they’ll wonder Vivienne Warman, Director of Kitchen Coordination. “Clients are moving away from should include whether the room looks bright enough, is the what else it’s hiding! Make the all-white kitchen that was popular a few years ago.” And what materials to use? bed made, is the blind straight, is there any mess in view, are sure everything is as tidy Roundhouse says, “Highly textured, rough-sawn oak or river-washed walnut ply or the pictures in focus, taken from the best angle, showing each behind closed doors as what bleached driftwood, are trending; use them in unusual combinations with hand- room at its full potential? is on display. painted matt lacquer and beautiful natural stone.” Run Projects Mascot 44 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 45

Remember all the obvious touches that can make a WHAT TO CONSIDER difference – the house should smell clean and lovely, WHEN REDECORATING 8 beds must be made, fresh flowers should be dotted 10 around, and coats and shoes must be tidied away. • Timing. Make sure that you schedule the work when you can afford for rooms to be out of action and check how long it will take. • Costs. Does the woodwork (skirting boards, windows, alcoves) need painting as well as the ceiling? Ask what’s included (not all quotes will include paint, for instance) and who is responsible for getting the paint. • Nasty fumes. If you are using the rooms soon after, check the levels of fumes in the paint to avoid headaches. Sure Planning • Making good. Be sure to add any new sockets, move FRESH lights or remove unwanted shelves before decorating. Making good afterwards can increase costs. FLOWERS Get planning permission for a loft, basement or extension. If you haven’t done the work yourself, buyers will be keen • Choosing your decorator. Check if they have insurance to see what they can get for their buck. It will show the in case of an injury or accident. It’s wise to have more massive potential of your property and take some of the than just a mobile number so you can contact them hard work away from your potential buyer, which could lead should anything go wrong. to a quicker decision. Source: Paint The Town Green

If you’re going to do it, do it right. Be true to the period of your home, 9 Mascot 11 particularly when replacing windows. 12 Ayrton Managing Director Robert Ditcham has noted a positive trend in WHEN VIEWERS COME, MAKE SURE CHILDREN AND this regard, in the “level of accuracy in PETS ARE OUT OF THE WAY! A SCREAMING CHILD replication of the originals right down ISN’T A GREAT SOUNDTRACK FOR LOOKING AROUND to copying detail such as the style of the A HOUSE, AND A DOG JUMPING UP AT A POTENTIAL sash horns in the street which of course BUYER OR PADDING MUD AROUND THE HOUSE ISN’T vary enormously.” He says that replacing CREATING THE RIGHT IMPRESSION EITHER. Mascot windows “has become an obvious progression of house refurbishment after the kitchen and bathrooms.” Ayrton Bespoke STYLE TO SELL

The housing market is tough, and buyers in short supply. Here’s how to secure that offer: 1. Presentation 4. Lighting 7. Budget 13 Maintenance work is key. Broken To set mood and ambience, the right Costs associated with house sales are Prepare a file on the local fences, peeling windows and weed- mix of ceiling, wall, floor and table generally recouped with competitive area for potential buyers. offers. filled beds are bad first impressions. lamps can transform rooms. Run Projects Include transport links, 2. Declutter 5. Listen to your estate agent 8. Renting catchment areas for local It’s your home, now convince buyers Good ones know the local market, and Prospective tenants make better Scrutinise your home as an interior schools, amenities and medical that it should be theirs. Use storage do act on feedback - it’s not personal! offers for better properties – good designer would do. Is there a dark corner services. If your street has a for a limited time – it’s a small cost. bathrooms, modern kitchens, tasteful that could benefit from a lamp or uplight? strong sense of community, big 6. Professional help colour schemes. How about a large mirror in a hallway to it up! The annual street party, 3. Styling Experienced interior designers have local firework display or high 9. Picture this bounce light around the narrow space? Keep colour schemes subtle and contacts and trade discounts for Are your scatter cushions tatty and in street fete is of real interest to complementary through curtains furniture and lighting rental, and can Think of websites with gorgeous many buyers who want to join properties – now be that house! need of updating? Could a wall benefit and soft furnishings, furniture commission decorators, electricians from a picture or two? A few small touches a vibrant area as much as buy and flooring. and gardeners. Source: Clara Bee Limited can create a big impact when it comes to your property! seducing potential buyers. 46 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 47

glass and paint from the best producers in BESPOKE PROMOTION www.ayrtonbespoke.com | 0208 877 8920 the world and employ first-class fitters to do “I can’t recommend this a sympathetic and outstanding job in your home. If you are tempted by low prices, the company highly enough. reality is the product will not be able to They are totally brilliant. do the job you are expecting it to do. We had three sash windows replaced and CONSIDERING 4. Should I visit a showroom they are superbly made or can I order online? and fitted. Much quieter To truly understand the extent and and smoother-operating quality of Ayrton Bespoke’s range, it’s worth the short trip to our showroom in than any windows we NEW WINDOWS Wandsworth where our in-house experts have ever had.” can answer your questions and design your bespoke windows and doors. The rule of thumb is: if you haven’t seen it, AND DOORS? don’t buy it. Would you buy a car without seeing it? It’s around the same price! Here’s what to ask… When thinking about any home refurbishment, take a moment to consider the windows and doors. They’re the nuts and bolts of a home and warrant time and investment. They play a crucial role in keeping heat in and crooks out, as well as being compatible with the style of your home. Robert Ditcham, founder of Ayrton Bespoke, has some good advice “Wow wow wow! The 1. Why should I buy from a movement will compromise a job and leave it only half done. Rather like an old car, this entire experience from recognised window and door survey, quotation, specialist and not through option will keep costing you money. The best advice is to do nothing until you are scheduling and the work my builder? in a position to do the job properly. So wait has been professional Would you buy fish at the butchers? and then replace, don’t refurbish. and without fuss. The This is a specialist area, just like sourcing guys on site were polite, kitchens, bathrooms, heating and electrical 3. How do I know what to pay? did an amazing job and solutions, or even swimming pools! You I’ve had so many different quotes need to know what a product is capable of left the place exactly as delivering for you, and for how long. We will match anyone on price. Our I would’ve hoped. The manufacturing base is in Lithuania where windows look amazing 2. Replacement or refurbishment? skills are high but rent and wages are low. We source top-quality, slow-growing, engineered 6. Should I expect my windows and I’m so pleased.” It’s difficult to imagine how you can patch redwood from Latvian forests, which means to be guaranteed? up something over 130 years old. Decay and it’s stable, strong and resilient. We buy All Ayrton windows and doors are guaranteed for up to 30 years. to replicating a grand sash bay or Remember, timber is a natural product installing stunning multi-fold doors, and over time it will move or be moved. our team will meet the challenge with A scaled business with a professional precision, accuracy and with the Ayrton aftercare team assures our customers quality guarantee. they will always be in good hands. 9. Do you sell anything else? 7. How can windows and doors A slightly less known fact is that we sell keep my property safe? 5. Isn’t it better for me to use plantation shutters. Perfect partners for a small, local joiner? Double-glazed windows are tougher than our lovely windows! “To say I’m pleased is an single-glazed and given a wide berth by understatement! They are Would you only buy a bathroom made society’s undesirables. Every window and 10. How do I know you’re as fantastic. The windows in south-west London? Ayrton is a door we sell has security in mind. All our British business based in Wandsworth good as you say you are? were in a real state with products come fitted with insurance- but with satisfied customers London- backed locks. We try and let our customers answer no sills. These are solid, wide. This reach and capability provides that one! The truth is 20% of our business soundproof and real scale to offer a comprehensive service 8. When you say ‘bespoke’, can is from existing customers and another from design through to aftercare - and 20% is from referrals. Added to that, we quality, and have been you do anything I need? expertly installed.” to attract the best people. When we have more positive Google reviews than were small we were not as good as we Yes. From carefully replacing a one- any other London timber window and are now! piece, seven-casement Edwardian bay, door company. 48 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 49

BESPOKE PROMOTION www.simplyconstructiongroup.co.uk | 0800 917 7571 ROOM MAKEOVERS KEEPING IT SIMPLE

Undertaking a building project of any size is a big commitment. It’s your home, your money and your time at stake and all deserve to be in WHY CHOOSE A safe hands. Enter Simply Construction Group – an extension, loft and IMPROVE, DESIGN AND BUILD basement design and build specialist managed by husband-and-wife SPECIALIST? team, Robert and Helen Wood, since 2007. They pride themselves on Just one company simplifying the building process for London families looking to improve With both design and construction in DON’T their homes, with a strong emphasis on customer care the hands of one firm, there is a single point of responsibility for quality, cost and keeping on schedule. Much more attention and care is usually taken when considering aspects such as MOVE pricing and scheduling in the design phase if the same team and company will be building your project. Faster project completion It will usually take longer and cost more to separate a project into design and building phases and have them managed by separate companies and contractors - especially when both a loft and ground floor extension or basement are being carried out at the same time - as there are more people, steps and payment requests required. With just one company in charge, materials can be ordered early in the process, enabling construction time to The combination of mortgage be minimised. rates and stamp duty costs Quality control is pushing more families to When using a design and build upgrade their homes rather than specialist, quality control comes under move. And why not, when the the same umbrella, and runs from the start to the finish of a project. A scope to improve is immense, streamlined process cuts out disputes from lofts and basements to between designers and builders and side returns, all of which have a carries less risk for clients. transformative effect on your life Fixed prices and clarity of costs and the final selling price, says Cost information is developed in parallel with the preliminary design, and once Georgina Blaskey Taking the stressful unknowns out of established, the project team guides any building project is Simply’s aim, thanks the design within the agreed budget to their extensive experience and client- constraints meaning no costly surprises. focused approach, guiding clients through Expertise their projects via meetings, phone calls and At Simply Construction Group, the a bespoke online dashboard, offering total architectural team in charge of transparency and tracking of a build. designing to client briefs is licensed Whether it’s your side return, loft or with formal architectural training and basement, the Simply team can deliver experience. They also understand the all three to equally high standards. For group’s pricing structure and will ensure the design does not exceed the fixed advice on which sliding doors to go priced cost. So the cohesion of Simply for in your open-plan kitchen, the best Consturction Group’s umbrella offering, underfloor heating system in a basement from planning and design to working or whether a wet room is a good idea in with carefully vetted construction teams towards project completion, a loft, Simply will outline the prices and Stanza Interior Design brings plans and designs to life. pitfalls of everything, with the direct, considered approach their clients value. 50 NappyValleyNet.com

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PROJECT: SIDE RETURNS

The side return holds myriad opportunities for home renovation that will change your life. Without too much upheaval or time you can totally transform your space. Let the new room flow into your garden with matching levels and sympathetic flooring and paving. It’s outdoor/indoor living nailed.

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1. Go bold like this vast exposed wall and striking glass box, maximising light and height in a dramatic - Run Projects 2. This large skylight has created an airy side return with sky views - Bygga 3. By using an from the level SPECIAL above, the owners could give shade to the OFFER garden and kitchen within - Bygga. 10% OFF * 3 All INTERIOR HOUSE PAINTING Quote M01 When Booking.

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4. The entire kitchen is housed within the side return footprint in this extension - Plus Rooms 5. The designers slotted the kitchen at the back, enabling the front living to flow into the garden - Plus Rooms6 & 7. © David Giles One long skylight opens up this compact but expertly designed side return - dRAW Extensions | Lofts | Basements [email protected] Architecture 8. A staggered side return extension can be eye-catching and free up Renovations | Refurbishments 020 8150 9567 space - Plus Rooms. Planning | Interior Design | Bespoke kitchens www.empire-build.co.uk

THE CONUNDRUM OF THE REAR RECEPTION TAKE A WIDER VIEW... Over the years, customers have shared their struggle to make the by Cedar Bifold Company most of the rear reception once the kitchen has been extended. It’s easy to understand this concern as it’s Transform the look and feel of your home typically the smallest and darkest room on the ground floor. It also has the with sliding, bifold or French doors. most access points, from the entrance For the minimal frames look consider slim line Air Aluminium into the kitchen, off the hallway and often open-plan to the front room. sliding or Empire bifold doors. The stylish Centor and 6 Consequently, the room can become Origin doors complete our aluminium range. dead space, or a kind of glorified 7 8 corridor. If wood is your preference take a look at our western red An effective solution is a low wall to cedar bifold, French and sliding doors manufactured and section off the entrance to the kitchen whilst leaving the top half open. This installed by the market leaders. can be left as just an opening, or filled with a glass panel. As a result, a traffic zone through the reception Visit our showroom just off Garratt Lane room is removed and instead more wall to see ALL our aluminium and cedar options. expanse is created, making it a room in its own right. It also benefits the kitchen as the extra wall space offers more options for that room’s layout and design. Win-win. Contact us to arrange an appointment to visit our showroom at Source: Plus Rooms CEDAR 5 Falcon Court, St Martin’s Way SW17 0JH - T: 020 8944 5523 bifold company [email protected] | @cedarbifold | @cedarbifold www.cedarbifoldcompany.com 54 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 55

BESPOKE PROMOTION www.kitchenconnections.co.uk | 020 8947 6180 PROJECT: “THE LINE BETWEEN KITCHEN AND LIVING “COMBINING ROOM HAS ALL BUT FAMILIAR KITCHENS DISAPPEARED” THE HUB TEXTURES IN UNUSUAL WAYS IS A FRESH OF THE HOME APPROACH”

Kitchen Connections in Earlsfield has a well-earned reputation for creating beautiful bespoke kitchens that provide families with the perfect central hub for their home. Known for sourcing top-of-the-range cabinetry and cutting-edge appliances from global suppliers, owner Anna Sadej has a keen eye for materials, colours and textures and strives to provide a smartly curated range to her clients. We spoke to her about the latest trends to look out for in 2018/19

Colours Industrial materials will remain popular – while entertaining. Housing warming brass, copper, metal and concrete are still drawers and worktop extractors, they are These will be bolder and more vibrant. current along with metallics. more easily incorporated than you may The greys and whites so loved by many are still there, but more dramatic colours, Combining familiar textures in unusual think and can revolutionise a space. such as plums and purples, are making an ways is a fresh approach you can expect appearance. Organic shades like orange, to see more of, for example, matt and Technology sage, petrol green and saffron yellow are glossy surfaces, handle and handless Appliances continue to develop to be becoming popular, and blues are set to be units, contrasting wood and concrete. even more high-tech and multi-functional. big news, from cobalt to teal to powder. Through this styling you can create Boiling water taps and filtered water taps These new colours can be incorporated contemporary spaces with traditional are virtually standard and extractors have in different ways. For those feeling brave, features (sometimes called urban rustic), improved immeasurably, with powerful, the entire kitchen can be painted, but by combining a Shaker-style with stainless easy-to-install models on worktops two-tone combinations remain strong steel worktops, for example. requiring no ducts, now a viable and Espresso Design and can be used to create zoning. affordable option. Integrating music and Perhaps just the island or base units may Design lighting within a kitchen is popular as are be painted the bolder colour against a Open shelving is having a moment, dedicated charging points and hidden The heart of the home continues to house the biggest design trends – our love of metals, our yearning for texture, our forays into neutral scheme. replacing traditional wall cabinets. TVs that pop up when required. lighting, our favourite colour palettes; they all magnificently collide in this epicentre. Nowhere else does technology and taste sit For a gentler nod to colour, pastels in Underlit with an LED strip, this is an Kitchen Connections can accommodate side by side. In 2018 anything goes - mix your steel and copper, use luxe fabrics on bar stools, combine opposing materials and rainbow shades are on the increase. effective way of showcasing more varying budgets between £15-45,000, watch your main living space evolve. No longer is the kitchen simply about cooking. “These days the line between kitchen and living room has all but disappeared with creature comforts like sofas and the TV nestling snugly in the kitchen space,” says Anna personal items and linking the kitchen to and with a free design service, a German Sadej, owner of Kitchen Connections. “The current trend is towards an open-plan and free-flowing room that blends seamlessly Texture the rest of an open-plan living space. manufactured product and in-house into the living room, inviting people to move easily around the space while engaging with the cooking process.” Veneers, in particular dark ones, are a Islands remain popular as an informal installers, you can be sure of a smooth trend to watch for, as well as more wood. place for family dining and socialising transition from planning to finish. 56 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 57

1 “Warming drawers are great for proving bread and Miele’s Souz Chef ESW6229 gives that extra height required for larger bakes. It heats to 85 degrees so can also be used for slow cooking making it a multifunctional appliance” Hub Kitchens

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6 10 DESIGNING A FAMILY KITCHEN • The kitchen is the epicentre of the house so consider “USE LUXURIOUS this when designing your space METAL WRAPS • An L-shape or island allows access from all sides and WHICH ARE can be multi-functional - a snack bar, a dining table or homework area. REFLECTIVE, RICH, • If the safety of young children and a clear cooking HAVE DEPTH AND area are paramount, opt for a U-shaped or peninsula- TEXTURE” style layout. Raising the oven to eye-level is safer and better for your back too! Induction hobs look elegant ROUNDHOUSE and have safety locks, no flame and the surface stays cool while cooking. • The choice of worktop is key. Porous surfaces like wood and natural stone can be very difficult to clean while Quartz, Corian and Porcelain are hard-wearing, stain resistant and easy to wipe. Doors and drawers 6. Different level worktops in alternative are best in a matt finish to avoid fingerprints. finishes help zone an island - Hub Kitchens. 7. White Corian work surface, • If you cook for large groups, an extra oven and a deep blue units and warm wood back warmer drawer are invaluable. Boiling water taps are wall - Kitchen Coordination. 8. Position excellent time savers. your eating area nearest the garden - Kitchen Connections. 9. Shaker-style Source: Kitchen Connections kitchen in a rear extension from Zenico. 10. The trend for mixed materials is going nowhere - Eclectic Interiors.

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0208 958 6262 Email: [email protected] www.kitchencoordination.co.uk 60 NappyValleyNet.com espresso THE ISLAND live cook sleep The island continues to be a major feature in modern kitchens and whether it is large or small you need to decide how it’s going to be used. If you have a sink on the island you do not want it covered in washing up products. It is best to use a base unit with special sink base drawers, as these will give you easy and flexible access to cleaning products and keep your island clear. If you have your hob on the island use the new generation integrated extractor hobs such as BORA. Induction hobs are the best for this and, with a central extractor set into the hob, are designed to pull the cooking smells and moisture down rather than up. The best brands work well ducted out or when recirculating through a filter. This has the extra advantage of having clear space over your island and an unobstructed view of the room.

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11. Use a patterned material to make your island a focal point - Roundhouse. 12. Frosted glass, pull-down shutter style and solid finishes all work well together - Kitchen Connections. 13. Clever door panels leave a neat finish on wall cabinetry - Roundhouse.

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PROJECT: PROJECT: OPEN-PLAN BROKEN- 1 PLAN

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BASEMENTS, AND SOME… When designed and built in conjunction with ground floor extensions, basement projects save PROJECT: time and money. There are no missed opportunities when the ground and basement are designed as one. Often we can create a WC and boot room on the ground floor to enhance everyday life, and gain space in your BASEMENTS kitchen by creating a utility-come- in the basement. 70% of our basement projects involve us simultaneously building rear extensions, thereby improving safety and allowing us to seamlessly sequence the processes. Many side returns are now being revisited as they were done on a low budget without thought of any future improvements. Now, effective design 1 looks at the way the property works as a whole, rather than just the 1. By extending into the garden, this basement is flooded with light through a glass ceiling - increase in square footage. Dyer Grimes Architecture. 2. Crittall doors flood daylight into this lightwell - Granit Architecture. Source: Advantage Basements

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Today, the humble basement has been elevated far beyond a space for wine storage and junk so if you’re going to do it, think big. ”Don’t just create storage but make it habitable,” says Steve McStea of Pro-Dry. “Waterproof it with a membrane system and then it’s classified as a habitable space and adds to the value of your property.” Qualitas agrees: “What would once be considered a luxury is now de rigueur in a family home,” says director Jonathan Woodcock. And the sky’s the limit for what the space can be used for. “Within our basements we are increasingly creating invaluable extra space, for cinema/media rooms, gyms, games rooms as well as the necessary utility and plant rooms,” says fellow Qualitas Dyer Grimes Director Nick Woodworth. 66 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 67

3 6 3. Bar, billiards and cinema room - Ensoul. 4. Plenty of chill-out space and stairs to the garden - Estbury. 5. In basement corridors keep lighting interesting - Stanza Interior Design. 6. Games rooms are perfect for basements, loved by kids and adults alike - Ensoul.

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BESPOKE PROMOTION www.estbury.com | 0800 009 6644 DISCOVER THE WORLD BENEATH YOUR FEET

Reveal the potential underneath your property with Estbury, a full service basement conversions company specialising in design, excavation, construction, new build, waterproofing and fit-outs

Walk the streets of Nappy Valley on oversees the commercial side of the any given day of the year and you can’t business while Danny, who has over 25 help but spot a few familiar grey and pink years’ experience in underpinning and hoardings from local favourite Estbury. basement construction, is responsible Over the past 10 years, the basement for the construction division. “Our clients firm has built a strong reputation - along continuously see us throughout the with a fair number of basements - in this build,” reinforces Danny. “We’re there area, and is the go-to company for many every step of the way.” neighbourhood homeowners. Despite Initial consultation will lead to design their success, co-founders Richard Peel ideas that fulfil their client’s expectations. and Danny Preater remain at the helm “At our first meeting we’ll discuss what “WE ARE ON THE of every project they take on, from you need. Do you have a wine collection? initial consultation and design through Are there teenagers to accommodate? END OF THE PHONE to the final fit-out and aftercare. “We Do you work from home and need an WHENEVER OUR are on the end of the phone whenever office? Or an annex for the nanny? We’ll our clients need us, it’s at the heart of give you different options to cover CLIENTS NEED US, what we do,” explains Richard, who different budgets. We quote a fixed IT’S AT THE HEART price for construction and have our own OF WHAT WE DO” experienced design team of architects and ESTBURY’S SERVICE INCLUDES: engineers if you require them – although we’re happy to work alongside other Free consultation Waterproofing professionals you may have in mind.” An initial meeting to discuss the project Qualified installers of Delta Membrane It’s the partnership between Estbury with Richard and Danny, covering all Systems and Pumps, the leading options, with a quote submitted within manufacturer of waterproofing systems and their clients, and the trust it generates, two working days. and one of the main suppliers to the that has cemented the firm’s reputation basement industry. Delta offers a 30- and established them as part of the Design year guarantee on all of their membrane neighbourhood (a role they value through A highly experienced design team systems. including architects, engineers and the sponsorship of Northcote Road’s annual interior designers can offer any level of Fit-out Christmas trees and the Northcote Road design input you require to create your A dedicated fit-out team will finish your summer fete, among other initiatives). “We perfect basement. basement to your specification and the maintain openness and transparency at highest possible standard. Health & safety every stage, but it’s during the fit out that In-house health & safety managers Insurance and guarantee the client is most involved and that’s when oversee all projects. We have the highest level of insurance communication is key,” says Danny. “With cover, including employers’ and public a highly experienced design team around Construction liability. Danny oversees all construction and is us, a proven and established construction regularly on-site, drawing on his 25 years’ team and a fit-out arm to match, we believe underpinning and basement construction we can accommodate any basement build experience. or conversion requirement in or around London,” confirms Richard. 70 NappyValleyNet.com

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8 7. Full access to the garden complete with living wall - Dyer Grimes. 8. Bifold doors flood light into the basement - Advantage Basements.

BASEMENT CHOICES Converting a damp and frankly useless cellar makes perfect sense. Choose from: 1. Dry storage (typical cost £15-25k). This is a matter of tanking with a high pressure waterproof render system, then adding light, heat and shelving. 2. Functional rooms such as a wine cellar, , shower room or similar (typical cost £45-65k). This involves minor excavations, waterproofing and drainage, then fitting out a habitable room with lighting, heating and furniture.

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9. Award-winning, double-height Balham basement - Advantage Basements. 10. Sleek, all-white basement kitchen with on-trend Crittall doors - Simply Basements. 11. Up the glam stakes with a night-time bar - Clara Bee.

WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN APPOINTING A BASEMENT 10 CONTRACTOR • Appoint a well-established basement specialist • Ensure they have the correct basement insurance • Ensure they are approved waterproofing installers • Confirm a 5-10 year build guarantee • Check memberships and credentials • View previous projects • Ask for references • Obtain a fixed price contract • Confirm reputation as a considerate contractor Source: Estbury 74 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 75

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12. Vast glass doors, an enlarged patio space and stacked storeys create a dramatic extension - RDA Architects (photo: Simon Maxwell). 13. An unusual run of bifold doors - Advantage Basements. 14. The basement becomes a cinema and games room - Barbara Genda Bespoke Furniture. 15. A tree in a lightwell adds a focal point and natural light to a basement - Minale + Mann. bpm NappyValleyNet.com 77

Free-standing bath Kitchens & Bathrooms exudes luxury, especially when they have a view - Run Projects.

DESIGN SUPPLY FITTING

PROJECT: A good loft conversion doesn’t make you feel like you’re stuck in the eaves and what can be achieved is surprising. Master suites are popular, with en-suite and dressing rooms truly viable and opulent. Clever tiling can transform a compact corner into a luxe bathroom, and under those sloping lie storage and work space opportunities KITCHENS RENOVATIONS BATHROOMS not to be missed. “Many Londoners are choosing to work from home www. bpmkitchens.co.uk www. bpmbathrooms.co.uk and need a quiet space away from the heart of the home downstairs,” LOFTS says Helen Wood of Simply Loft. If possible, add in a roof terrace or [email protected] [email protected] floor-to-ceiling windows to capture incredible skyline views. 28-30 Lavender Hill, Battersea, SW11 5RN 020 7738 9475 78 NappyValleyNet.com

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4. Loft bathrooms need not be pokey - Qualitas. 5. Well-planned lighting and an inviting gas fire bring warmth and cosiness to this loft bedroom - Run Projects. 6. A useful work space and library - Plus Rooms. 4

5 CONVERTING YOUR LOFT – THE CHECKLIST 1. Do you own the freehold? A surprisingly common situation in London, particularly in cases of top floor flats where the roof spaces are not owned as part of the freehold. This must be purchased before a loft IT’S can be converted. 2. Is there enough ceiling height? ALL For a loft to be converted and pass building regulations, you will need a minimum of 2.2 metres from the floor IN 6 joist to the highest point.

3. Stair access THE It is important to think where the staircase to your new loft room will be DETAIL placed. There must also be at least 1.9 metres of headroom for the stairs with a maximum of a 42 degree pitch. KITCHENS | BATHROOMS | REFURBISHMENTS | HANDYMAN “The service is always efficient, reliable 4. Conservation area and high quality. All the staff are highly If you live in a conservation area or in skilled, friendly and polite”. a listed building, there will be certain restrictions on what will pass through James, Ouseley Road SW12 planning permission. Source: Simply Loft 020 8682 7711 0208 772 8191 | [email protected] | www.khil.co.uk [email protected] www.bellevuebespoke.co.uk 82 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 83

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1. This restful bedroom is pale and interesting all the way - Bygga. 2. A warm colour palette, padded headboard and upholstered chairs channel a luxury hotel bedroom - Ensoul. 3. Emphasise tall ceilings with sculptural light 6 7 fittings - Dyer Grimes Architecture.4. Clean, crisp furnishings with a splash of bright work well in a guest room - Plus Rooms. 5. Cement and solid wood for a pared-down Scandi look - Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Architects. (photo: Rory Gardiner). 6. Minimalist look in cool grey with warm wood flooring - Minale + Mann. 7. Downlighters over the dressing table and recessed lighting over the bed brighten this elegant bedroom - Multiserve. 84 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 85

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10 Not only do you need an en-suite bathroom but a walk-in and dressing room is de rigueur nowadays. Cabinetmakers are busy creating the luxe look with high-end joinery to neatly store clothes, accessories and footwear. Remember to plan enough space to dress and, of course, a blank wall to install a full-length mirror. 8. Dressing room behind sliding doors from Granit Architecture. 9. Mirrored cupboard drawers in this dressing room from Qualitas. 10. Floor lighting detail and high-end cabinetry create an elegant walk-in dressing room, from Barbara Genda Bespoke Furniture.

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Fun times are to be had in children’s bedrooms. Our favourite design touch has to be the mid-sleepers that combine climbing upstairs to bed with wonderful storage options. Bedrooms are great spaces in which children can truly express themselves and showcase their passions - it doesn’t have to be naff. From football murals for sports junkies to cloudy skies for day-dreamers, let them inspire you and allow all your imaginations to run wild! Greta bed - Loaf 86 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 87

5 6 1. In a small space a mid-sleeper is the perfect storage and sleeping solution - Stanza Interior Design. 2. Create interest 1 2 on their walls with two-toned paintwork - Stanza Interior Design. 3. Bold colours work in this light-filled loft bedroom - Qualitas. 4. An ideal wallpaper for all dinosaur lovers - Clara Bee. 5. Playhouse, slide, bed and storage in one - this tree house in the clouds is every child’s dream - By Ensoul. 6. Stylish wallpaper in bold brights works well in a child’s room - Dyer Grimes Architecture. 7. Feel free to encourage their inner Van Gogh with this colour-in wallpaper – By Ensoul. 8. Vintage wallpaper leaves on this metallic tree makes a charming mural for this baby’s bedroom - Emma Green Design 9. A small, long room benefits from a mid-sleeper - Good London Builders 10. Bring their passions home with bespoke artwork - By Ensoul. 11. A small window seat has library corner appeal - Eclectic Interiors.

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“PEOPLE ARE LOOKING TO REFRESH THEIR HOMES; EITHER DECORATING THROUGHOUT, INSTALLING STATEMENT LIGHTING IN KEY AREAS OR BY UPDATING THEIR BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS” 1. Industrial chic comes to a bathroom with vintage mirrors, MULTISERVE concrete walls and Crittall-style doors - Dyer Grimes Architecture. 2. The combination of marble, wood and slate tiling in this bathroom creates a dream space to escape the city - Norstone. 3. Free-standing baths exude luxury and self-indulgence - Ensoul. 4. Traditional fixtures and fittings suit Victorian homes between the commons well - Granit.

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8 Our love of free-standing baths has evolved into decadent ovals and you don’t need a huge room to indulge - from lofts to en-suite to bedroom corners, these bathing beauties are everywhere. Marble is the popular choice in bathrooms, with mosaic squares and textured rectangles a favoured alternative to tiling. Small spaces are getting the full-on treatment too, and downstairs loos are the ideal spot to let your inner exhibitionist out.

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5. Make your downstairs loo into a magical very happy to recommend them to anyone.” throne room - Good London Builders. 6. Herringbone tiling, a free-standing bath and textured curtain create a sophisticated bathroom - dRAW Architecture. 7. Floor-to- -Nichola ceiling marble looks smart, fresh and elegant - dRAW Architecture. 8. Lightwell above the shower floods it with light - Red Box.

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1. Soften glass balustrades with gentle planting - Dyer Grimes Architecture. 2. Paint your woodwork in muted colours to match your paving and decking - Harrington Porter. 3. An extra room in the garden for work or play - Cedar Bifold Company. 4. Refresh your garden furniture with something contemporary and comfortable - Jo Alexander. 5. Make space for the little ones - The Playhouse Company. A tufty lawn with a lonely swing is a wasted opportunity. Reframe your garden as the final room in your 6. Light-up swing for night-time fun-SAAS. house and give it the attention you would your kitchen or bedroom. Interesting lighting, banquette seating and stylish paving are good starting points, then dress it up with planting and accessorise with fire pits, home office or teenage pad, children’s play areas and even sculpture. “Bespoke garden rooms allow people to have their own gyms, offices or even peace and quiet by having a second play room/ den for their children and friends,” says Dan Harwood of the Cedar Bifold Company.

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7. Multiple seating areas are ideal for outdoor entertaining - Harrington Porter. 8. Store cushions and playthings neatly in bespoke outdoor cupboards - Harrington Porter. 9. A vertical living wall creates a stunning outlook - Dyer Grimes Architecture. 10. An elegant hot tub on its own decking – Bowles & Wyer. 11. This sunken self-contained children’s play area makes great use of a lightwell - Harrington Porter.

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An on-site chippie can turn his hand to various odd-shaped voids to be filled most carpentry jobs when an off-the-shelf with kitchen cabinets, kitchen islands, Handcrafted mirror and console item doesn’t perfectly fill an awkward sized bookshelves, wardrobes, under stairs table by Blackbird London gap in a kitchen or bedroom, so common cupboards and desks. in Victorian and Edwardian homes where Half of renovations company Red Box walls are often not quite straight. jobs include bespoke joinery. “It’s usually “Returns in Victorian homes on either bathroom cabinets, kitchen islands and side of the fireplace don’t always match,” bedroom wardrobes when a bespoke observes Vicki Wharton of Balance Designs, space has to be filled, or a bespoke finish “and very often there isn’t a product on is required such as grooves or patterns,” the market in non-standard sizes, but explains MD Barny Robinson. a carpenter can create cost effective “Nothing’s straight in a Victorian house wardrobes on-site.” but then that’s much more fun than a new And so the bespoke market was spawned, build,” he adds. with the builders’ project scope listing Doing an IKEA-hack is one thing but

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Compare your furniture buying to clothes shopping: • High street: For convenience, value, trend and volume. Great when you need fast delivery but higher value items like sofas and beds are often made to order and take longer. • Designer: When you feel like treating yourself to a beautifully designed product or a classic design icon. • Tailor-made: When you’ve seen a product range by a designer, retailer or bespoke furniture maker that you would like made-to-measure by the vendor who holds the copyright. • Bespoke: For those who appreciate the creativity that bespoke designers can offer by producing a statement piece of furniture akin to art. And for when you crave the functionality and practicality that bespoke storage solutions offer. No longer just for hotels and celebrities, bespoke “NOTHING’S kitchens, cabinetry and furniture is a burgeoning trend. STRAIGHT IN Why go bespoke? A VICTORIAN • Originality: one-of-a-kind pieces. HOUSE BUT • Flexibility: unconstrained design parameters, extensive choice of materials, colours and finishes. THEN THAT’S • Space optimisation: made-to-measure solutions - both MUCH MORE fitted and free-standing - save space and look sleeker. FUN THAN A • Furnitecture: interesting pieces that combine architecture NEW BUILD” and furniture eg. room dividers and bedheads. • Craftsmanship: hand-picked, hand-made materials always look and feel better. Bespoke desk from Stanza Interior Design Source: By Ensoul Ensoul NVGuide Advert 2018.qxp_Layout 1 02/02/2018 22:41 Page 2

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the top end of the market has responded carved from beautiful chocolate-coloured Projects. “But if the budget isn’t there clients differently to bespoke. Here, demand is for walnut, glitzy, back-lit bars, stand-alone can fit something less expensive and replace it top craftspeople to create beautiful items broken-plan room dividers that double as later when they’re in a position to do so.” that shout quality through and through. media walls, and so on. The sky’s the limit, What’s key is that bespoke often requires It might be one-off pieces of solid wood and so is the budget needed to create them. a different skillset. “You may need a furniture, stunningly-veined marble tables “Anything bespoke is generally more cabinetmaker; it’s horses for courses,” says to sit 20 diners, vast walk-in dressing rooms expensive,” says Kenelm Cornwall-Legh of Run Vicki. Fitting a one-off piece of Cararra Bespoke Furniture Kitchens

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lacquered desk with tapered legs to match the “Kitchen companies can be so restrictive,” “Expect to pay anything wall colour of the room, the warm, dark grey says Viki. “They use a colour palette exclusive from £1,000 to £2,500 + tones of Farrow & Ball’s Mole’s Breath. In a to their company so it means that clients house south of the river there are banquettes wanting to bring one colour through a space VAT per linear metre of in the kitchen with storage underneath. can’t achieve that with an off-the-shelf kitchen. fitted furniture across a wall, Thea reckons that once you start down “They also restrict door design and finishes. depending on the quality, the bespoke route it’s tricky to mix and Clients don’t necessarily want a spray lacquer design, spec, materials and match but that, “even if you aren’t a money- finish, they want more flexibility - of materials, configuration, and the brand no-object client it’s still affordable to get one of colour and of sizes.” of a supplier” bespoke item.” Clients often want a top-end kitchen but Ensoul has just launched a new company, the budget doesn’t quite stretch, so this is Barbara Genda Bespoke Furniture By Ensoul, to deliver bespoke cabinetry and when bespoke can pay homage to the same furniture to clients. Bookcases, benches, look without the sting in the pocket. kitchens, furniture, cabinetry, wardrobes, Viki also stresses that bespoke doesn’t marble from Tuscany is very different to storage space and headboards are among automatically mean fitted. For wardrobes laying a tiled surface. items made to date, with kitchens by far the and storage may be, where the need is for Such is the demand for bespoke that biggest area of demand, says owner a sleek appearance and to maximise space, many companies are launching bespoke Viki Lander. but she recently designed a stand-alone, individual pieces. Stanza Interior Design, Recent orders have included a hand- blackened armoire for coats in a client’s for example, produces marble coffee tables made kitchen, integrated dog beds in a hallway and a free-standing combined Bespoke blinds from London with wooden bases and delicate hairpin legs utility room, a marble staircase, a free- storage and desk unit. Curtain Girls in any size. “There’s an element of wanting standing storage and desk unit, solid onyx Handcrafted metal furniture and items Made In Britain but bespoke gets bar, a 3.5m-long marble table, a tree-shaped lighting is the specialism of local firm can make their purchases individual by you the perfect fit, plus people don’t want bookcase in a master bedroom, a hand- Blackbird London, which has witnessed choosing metal textures, unusual surface anything that everyone else has,” says Thea picked marble splashback in a kitchen, a growing trend for key pieces in the finishes and table tops.” Ingrams, Director of Stanza Interior Design. and a formal sitting room incorporating home. “We have seen a greater demand Aside from free-standing items, bespoke Stanza has recently made cupboards an electric fire with a video of flames and for console and coffee tables over the last storage is where most carpenters and with hanging files in a basement study in a soundtrack of crackle to make it feel, sound six months,” says Founder and Creative cabinetmakers spend most of their time. Fulham townhouse and, for the same client, a and look real. Yes, really. Director Maggie Calmels. “Customers “Clients are always looking to use those nooks and crannies, every inch of space, for storage,” says Kenelm. His favourite solution is drawers that slide under the stairs, making good use of otherwise dead space. He also cites the void over a loft staircase - a space he used in his own home to create a drinks – and banquette Balance Design Ltd London seating in a kitchen/dining room as other useful storage spaces. Bespoke media walls are gaining in Affordable Interior Design popularity too; somewhere to store a TV, all Bespoke, mixed-materials the ugly cables, a sound system, space for a kitchen from Granit Architecture Without The Attitude display area and with hidden lighting to add

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drama. “They are really in demand now,” says time finding the right door handles and lights, Gary Worth of GW Cabinetry. Bridging the down to sanitary ware and WC flush plates. Bespoke kitchen island from Red Box gap between carpentry and interior design, “A more extreme project we’re working his company combines traditional carpentry on just now has bespoke precast concrete and joinery techniques with cutting-edge walls, staircases, glass roofs, swimming design technology, “and my own spin on pool, lifts…though this is an example with a things,” he explains. Extra details might be large budget.” extra moulding or door knob detail. Just one beautiful bespoke item can Bellevue Bespoke also build ‘special’ make a room light up, several can be jaw- carpentry items when, “off the shelf dropping. They are investment pieces built options are not suitable.” Demand is high to last, wherever you may move to next. for media walls, “to conceal the TVs and other media equipment”, as well as modern Shaker-style kitchens. “BESPOKE STORAGE There are an increasing number of bespoke suppliers, including architects who IS WHERE MOST are extending their remit to meet demand. CARPENTERS AND RDA Architects’ Associate James Henderson explains: “We think this is definitely CABINETMAKERS becoming more of a trend in the private SPEND MOST OF THEIR house market, with clients less likely to go to showrooms and pick off-the-shelf items. We TIME. CLIENTS ARE find we’re sourcing more and more products ALWAYS LOOKING TO from overseas now too, (particularly Italy, Germany, Portugal and Demark), in order to USE THOSE NOOKS give a more unique feel, whereas the hand- AND CRANNIES, EVERY crafted items and skills are sourced locally.” INCH OF SPACE, FOR RDA is not beyond hacking IKEA Bespoke lighting by Balance Design wardrobes and kitchens, but spend a lot of STORAGE”

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STORAGE SOLUTIONS Media units can hide every DVD and gaming console with ease - or go for open shelving with funky lighting to display some of your favourite objects. If you have open-plan kitchen/living space, look at unusual kitchen storage such as wall- mounted box shelves or a book rack. Both MAKING ROOM make it easy to grab what you need. If the children use the kitchen table for art, messy play or homework, it’s worth considering Georgina Blaskey presents storage solutions to make the most of bespoke cupboards to store paint pots and every nook and cranny and to ensure your home stays clutter-free scrap books in an accessible way.

Gone are the days of one-size-fits- “MEDIA UNITS CAN all storage. From hallways to corner HIDE EVERY DVD AND cupboards, hidden bars to disappearing GAMING CONSOLE desks, you can clear away clutter, disguise debris and give a place to everything with WITH EASE - OR GO these bespoke storage solutions. FOR OPEN SHELVING WITH FUNKY DEALING WITH LIGHTING TO DISPLAY DAY-TO-DAY MESS SOME OF YOUR Under the stairs is ideal for shoes. Create FAVOURITE OBJECTS” rows of built-in racks so each family member can have their own section. Free-standing hallway furniture with lots of little drawers The London Cycle is a good place for gloves, hats, earmuffs, MUM’S THE sunglasses - whatever you need when dashing out of the front door. WORD BELOW Under the stairs sliding drawers are a GROUND fantastic use of an awkward space and can be big enough for wellies, school bags and It’s becoming more commonplace to even suitcases. want to create space for extended family members in a new basement, with both practical and financial “FREE-STANDING benefits for the whole family. HALLWAY FURNITURE The high cost of homes combined with WITH LOTS OF LITTLE the cost of moving - especially stamp DRAWERS IS A GOOD duty - and the added uncertainty of Brexit and difficult lending factors, PLACE FOR GLOVES, are making it expensive and risky for HATS, EARMUFFS, people to move house. When you consider the potential problems of SUNGLASSES” two sales at the same time, the issues become two-fold. Pegs, racks and shelves are a good option for easy access to coats and bags. Consider So, although it wouldn’t be design-friendly displays for straw baskets everyone’s first choice to live with and hats, and upholstered benches for a the mother-in-law there are benefits useful perch when taking shoes off. for all sides: on-site babysitting for From sneaked-in dog beds to wall- Ensoul the young family and on-hand help mounted bikes, utility rooms aren’t just and support for the elderly family about the washing machine and some drying member, both of which create a racks. Storage works just as hard here. You SECRET SOLUTIONS mirrored backs, essential for barfly glamour. closer and stronger extended family won’t regret investing in bespoke, built-in IN LIVING AREAS If you need to work occasionally in your unit. Of course there is also the units for white goods and footwear, or open living space, a fold-up desk that disappears added financial benefit of passing on shelves for linen (or the dog!). It’s great to entertain in your living room into built-in storage is the perfect solution. some of the inheritance early. A secret room to house the essentials without having to keep dashing to the Bespoke cupboards holding hanging files is a fantastic way to disguise the daily kitchen. Hidden bars are becoming more and and box files are worth the investment to Ensoul Source: Empire Build household grind. more popular - just add glass shelves and keep living areas clutter-free. 108 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 109

CREATING A TIDY, display handbags and shoes. A loft space tucked next to a child’s bed are a great way is an ideal spot for clothes storage - an for them to keep their things close but tidy. TRANQUIL SPACE architectural wall successfully divides the Tucking cupboards into the eaves is Converting a smaller bedroom into a room, and wardrobes and drawers can be an ideal use of what can be dead space. dressing room is a winner as far as designers tucked under the eaves. Whether in a guest room, master suite and homeowners are concerned. Some Built-in cupboards on walls above the bed or teen den, this tricky corner is the choose to create a corridor between a make practical use of empty storage space. perfect spot for drawers and half-height master bedroom and an en-suite bathroom, You can even incorporate a bedside table wardrobes. lined with floor-to-ceiling cupboards – into the scheme and wall-mounted lights to mirrored doors and a deluxe pouffe up the keep everything sleek and contained. High glam stakes. You can install an island for level storage is especially good for seasonal accessories, such as sunglasses and belts, items such as summer clothes or ski kit that if you have space, or use open shelving to you don’t need access to every day. Shelves

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FINANCING THE REFURBISHMENT ON THE MONEY

Securing the funds for your planned refurbishment should be the first step you take on the road to your dream home, says Gillian Upton

There is one silver lining to the current mortgage – and avoid any penalty clauses slowdown in the housing market and from the existing mortgage - but this route COUNTDOWN TO that’s the relative ease of securing funding. does tie you into the same provider. YOUR DREAM HOME However, while the availability of funds Equity release is another option although is easier today than it was 12 months ago, rates are still more expensive than a Basement: Allow up to 40 weeks the lending criteria has tightened, mostly mortgage. Tozer recently priced one for and a dent in your kitty of between thanks to the uncertainty over Brexit. a client at a rate of 3.2%, a premium £250,00 - £500,000 + VAT, but “Banks are beginning to be a bit against the lending rate of 1.9%, and the then you have a playroom, cinema, more flexible compared to 12 months client declined. “He was going to hand study, extra guest room, granny ago as they’re more open to property over £287,000 over ten years as the rate annexe or bar. improvements than they ever were in compounds year on year,” she explains. She Side return and rear extension: the past,” says Jenny Tozer, Partner and advises that equity release products are For a super-duper new kitchen/diner Investment Manager at LGT Vestra. dependent on age, how long you plan to stay from a side return and rear extension, More cynically, banks have realized that in your home and what you plan to do with allow 12-16 weeks and watch anything there is money to be made out of existing your funds. from £100,000 + VAT disappear from dRaw Architecture homeowners improving their homes and “It’s not the first port of call, but if you’re your bank balance. adding value to the property. selling your home in ten years’ time it might be worth considering,” she says. Loft conversion: If you want that Her last piece of advice is not to over- extra bedroom, study, roof terrace “BANKS ARE refurbish your home. “Don’t be the most or master bedroom, it can be yours A WHOLE HOUSE RENOVATION - BEGINNING TO expensive house on the street as you in around ten weeks and cost from COST COMPONENTS won’t necessarily get the money back £55,000 upwards + VAT. BE A BIT MORE when you sell.” Based on a typical south-west London home circa 160sqm or 1700 sqft FLEXIBLE” 1. Professional fees: from architectural, 6. Kitchens: cabinetry, worktops and interior design and project management appliances vary, driven by volume, Where to secure funding is dependent to structural engineer, party wall and brand and finish. £30k-100k + VAT upon how much you want to borrow. other surveyors. £50k-£100k + VAT 7. Outdoors: tiles, grass, decking, If it’s a loft or new kitchen costing around 2. Insurances/guarantees: from building external lighting, plants, bin store etc. £50,000 then it’s best secured through renovation cover, non-negligent £10k-30k + VAT any high street lender such as a bank or party wall and company guarantees 8. Fixtures & fittings: separate this building society. to public/employer’s liability and from the builder’s labour costs. If your plans are more ambitious, for a professional indemnity. Variable - the sky’s the limit! rear extension or an entire new living area Contact a specialist broker; expect 9. AV and IP: put cabling and beneath your home, connected with a side 2%-4% of the build cost. infrastructure in place for today and return to create a dramatic double-height tomorrow. £10k + VAT for basics plus space, then the sums involved will be well 3. Loft conversions: subject to existing TV screens, speakers, home cinemas. over £100,000. For projects such as these, structure, scale of design, height to roof a secured loan is the best option. ridge and room type. £30k-£50k + VAT 10. Furniture: in case an update is Increasing your mortgage is the required. 4. Single storey extension: side return most common form of secured lending, 11. Contingency: for discoveries and plus rear (30sqm) with a basic finish particularly as increased competition extras. Allow 5%-10% of total budget. of white walls, electrics/. means that there are some really good £45k-£60k + VAT 12. VAT: builders and other firms offers around. Your first port of call should quote net prices. Add 20% (unless be your existing mortgage provider, then 5. Basements: a watertight concrete a new-build). benchmark against others. box is approximately £3000psm plus You may be able to secure a second Clara Bee Advantage Basements fit-out. Source: Ensoul mortgage to sit alongside your existing 112 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 113

NEIGHBOURLY ETIQUETTE mad. If you need a space reserved, do it by family of mice up sticks and move into ours the book and book it. when their lovely empty home was suddenly Back to the builders. The noise. Stop. filled with builders and their nest-shaking What if planning permission was needed? equipment. Who’d blame them? I’d move. Did anyone object? Then to appeal, and From bricks and mortar to fresh air and so etched forever after on a council foliage. Now there’s another whole world of website. Awkward. But that’s life. The key opportunity for neighbourly angst. Firstly, NEIGHBOURLY to any building project where you remain there’s the question of whose fence is whose. on good terms with your neighbours is Then the trees that have got out of hand, communication and thoughtfulness. casting unwanted shade neighbourwards, or Some projects no longer require planning branches overhanging fences. permission and much can go ahead with From a law dating back to 1895, anything LOVE…OR IS IT? permitted development. Nevertheless, hanging over a neighbour’s boundary suitable advance notice and making your without permission is deemed as trespassing neighbours aware of the duration and details and you may cut it back as long as the tree You only have to glance at NappyValleyNet to see that neighbourly issues are an oft discussed topic. of works is simply good manners, perhaps is not fundamentally damaged. But why not Charlotte Peterson explores the trials and tribulations of cheek by jowl London living rounded off with a bottle of wine and the talk before picking up the chainsaw? And offer of a window cleaner. it’s worth knowing that any branches or fruit Building works really do offer a full remit removed from your neighbour’s tree should - Neighbours. Everybody needs good Nothing more. No huge commitment of spaces ‘bagsied’ with builder’s stuff. I of potential issues. Scaffolding, disruptive strictly speaking - be sent back from whence neighbours. Lyricist Jackie Trent has got a required, just good manners and being kind. have been known (to my children’s intense, deliveries, noise – drilling, bashing and they came. But if you have a stash of plum point. It should be easy, shouldn’t it? However, building works must be the sliding-down-in-their-seats embarrassment) crashing - ensuing structural damage, jam or apple purée thanks to a windfall from Wherever you live, you will have a most challenging of all eventualities to to get out of the car and hoik an entire settlement. And mice. We once had a whole next door’s boughs, good on you. neighbour, or two or three or even four, befall any neighbour anywhere, whether bag of cement sand out of the way so that So garden noise levels – how much with whom I’m sure most of us barring the party wall agreements are involved or not. I might park for ten minutes. It drives me screaming is too much screaming? How early odd bah-humbug Scrooge would like to get You have the skip. Stop. Before the to go out to play in the morning (a subject on with. Just a little bit. It’s the brief hello, skip you have the restriction on NEIGHBOURLY of quite some debate on NappyValleyNet)? quick chat on the doorstep while exchanging parking. Or worse, no paid-for ETIQUETTE In these cases surely common sense and deliveries, pleasantries on the way out. restriction, just a couple common decency should prevail. All night Before we open our toolbox, we talk raves are one thing (bad) but BBQs with to our clients about the need to be ever-increasing noise levels thanks to ever- pro-active and communicative with increasing alcohol intake which stop in time their neighbours for good relations during a build project. for reasonable babysitting curfews are not so bad. If they’re day-in-day-out though, that’s a) Ensure that your building just annoying and rude. company introduces themselves Back inside and onto parties. To invite or to neighbours and provides them not to invite the neighbours? How late is too with a reliable point of contact and late? How loud is too loud? Is it regular or business card or leaflet. is it rare? It’s a minefield out there. In fact, b) Make sure your building company when you drill down into this neighbourly tidies up fully at the end of each etiquette thing it’s a wonder we can all day’s activity, keeping pavements live next door to each other without more and neighbouring gardens free of disputes arising. But arise they do and you wind-blown debris. only have to glimpse at the news to find c) Alert neighbours in advance stories of cases which get out of hand and of any particularly noisy work or end up in the law courts. disruptive deliveries. And so to children. With babies, I d) Ensure that your building remember worrying about whether next company is adequately insured and door could hear their screaming in the is skilled up correctly and certificated middle of the night; now I worry about for your particular project. whether they can hear us shouting at the e) Respect the fact that your children to stop shouting. And the music neighbours may carry out practise – don’t you just love a novice on the similar works in the future, so French horn, the trumpet, the violin? Sound- demonstrations of goodwill help! proofing. It’s a thing worth investigating. So the key to happy cheek by jowl living? f) Building works in residential areas Thoughtful communication. Because you are usually restricted to 8am to 6pm, know what happens when we don’t talk Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm anymore…there I go again with the songs. on Saturdays. No loud works are Just live and let live. And if anyone is looking allowed on Sundays. Be sure that for scaffolding, drop me a line. There’s your builders keep to the rules. a company sign just 2cm away from my Source: Red Box bathroom Velux. The days of showering in Angelika Scudamore private have long gone. [email protected] NEED HELP REFURBISHING? 114 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 115

SOURCING SOURCE BOOK HOW TO MAKE NAPPY VALLEY’S SOURCE A START BOOK OF TOP SUPPLIERS Don’t forget to ask whether your potential supplier/s Deciding that you want to re-design or On the following 15 pages you’ll find an as G o i n g o n h o l i d a y recommended are “As Recommended on NappyValleyNet”. Only extend your home is the easy part, but exhaustive list of suppliers categorised by on CREATE BEAUTIFULfinding the right supplier DESIGN to do the job INSIDEcan their specialism. AND OUT NappyValleyNet.com companies with five or more qualified, positive be a challenge. If you’re not moving out for independent reviews can display this logo in 2018? the build, you need to choose a supplier that you get on with, as well as being competent in the required skillset. 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Hughes Developments E: [email protected] T: 020 8767 9895 Andrew Paine Architecture www.ensoul.co.uk T: 020 7207 5898 E: [email protected] www.hughesdevelopments.co.uk PROCESS COMPLIANCE ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTERIOR DESIGN BUILDER SELECTION www.aparchitecture.co.uk Giles Pike Architects T: 020 7924 6257 BEFORE THE BUILDING STARTS ARM Design & Build John Osborn Design portico.com/host T: 020 8689 9998 or 07816 587548 E: [email protected] T: 07939 586481 1 Get email confirmation of all planning permissions and party wall awards. E: [email protected] www.gilespike.com E: [email protected] www.armdb.co.uk www.johnosborndesign.com 2 If your drains are shared you will needINTERIOR a Thames DESIGNWater Build-over Agreement Estbury Design (TWBA), which costs £373 and can take 21 days. Armstrong Simmonds Architects T: 0800 009 6644 Keith Garner Architect Design and Home Styling T: 020 7228 1324 E: [email protected] T: 020 7585 0421 3 Do a CCTV survey of all your drains. It will tell you if you need the TWBA and E: [email protected] www.estbury.com E: [email protected] show you if any of your drainsColours, are damaged Materials or likely and to Furnishing fail. www.as-architects.co.uk www.kgarch.co.uk Goldstein Ween Architects 4 Get insurance. The builder will have his own insurance (ask to see it and Atelierdb T: 020 7498 2111 Malone Architecture check the dates of cover), but it is worth taking out a Home Works Insurance Product Selection and Sourcing T: 020 3142 7672 E: [email protected] T: 020 8793 5735 Policy too. E: [email protected] www.goldsteinween.com E: malonearchitecture.com www.atelierdb.com www.malonearchitecture.com 5 Speak to the neighbours before theProject planning Implementation application and party wall awards Good London Builders Ltd have started. People’s houses are their castles and underestimate this at your peril. Balance Design Ltd T: 020 7978 5097 Mark Jordan Architecture & Design T: 07961 068243 T: 020 7228 2829 6 Make sure you have a CDM 2015 (Construction Design & Management) in place. E: [email protected] 020 8675 1477 | [email protected] | www.clarabee.com E: [email protected] www.goodlondonbuilders.com E: [email protected] It is the client’s responsibility to ensure the health and safety at the property, www.balancedesign.co www.markjordan.co.uk which comes down to the builder. A ‘principal designer’ should oversee it. Granit Chartered Architects Clara Bee Marks Barfield Architects T: 020 7924 4555 7 Remove as many of your belongings from the site as possible! T: 020 8675 1477 T: 020 7501 0180 See recent projects at: www.clarabee.com E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 8 Look forward to the build process. With a great team by your side it should be www.clarabee.com www.granit.co.uk www.marksbarfield.com interesting and enjoyable. dRAW Architecture Hart Baskerville Architects Masterman Architects Source: Good London Builders T: 020 8874 6749 T: 020 8458 3433 T: 020 3700 0517 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.draw-architecture.co.uk www.hart-baskerville.com www.mastermanarchitects.com 116 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 117

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Hart T: 020 8648 3322 www.nichearchitects.co.uk E: [email protected] T: 020 7884 0530 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Bristow Clean www.spacedin.co.uk Object Architecture E: [email protected] www.cphart.co.uk www.balhamjoinery.co.uk T: 07949 084693 T: 020 8682 9300 www.velvetorange.co.uk www.bristowclean.co.uk Barbara Genda Bespoke Furniture Supreme Solutions 4 U E: [email protected] Clapham Park Bathrooms T: 020 7978 2349 T: 07511 263406 www.objectarchitecture.co.uk Warren Rosing Architects T: 020 3829 8101 Capitol Carpets T: 020 7993 8247 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: 020 3641 6200 www.barbara-genda.com www.ss-4u.co.uk www.capitolcarpetsbattersea.co.uk Oliver Morgan Architects E: [email protected] www.claphamparkbathrooms.co.uk T: 020 7352 9512 www.wr-architects.co.uk Bellevue Bespoke Carpet Express E: [email protected] D Grange & Sons www.dgrangeandsons.co.uk T: 020 8682 7700 T: 0800 181 072 www.omarchitects.co.uk WMOR Architects T: 020 7819 9281 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Drummonds www.bellevuebespoke.co.uk www.londoncarpetexpress.co.uk O’Rooj Chartered Architect E: [email protected] T: 020 7376 4499 T: 020 8395 2109 www.wmor.co.uk E: [email protected] By Ensoul Charlotte Gaskell Oriental Carpets E: [email protected] www.drummonds-uk.com T: 020 3637 0700 T: 020 8672 3224 www.architectorooj.com Zenico Ltd T: 020 3633 4778 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.ensoul.co.uk/furniture www.charlottegaskell.com POW Architects E: [email protected] Eclectic Interiors www.zenico.co.uk T: 020 8673 0572 T: 020 3176 6620 Denis Gardiner Carpentry & Joinery Hillside Carpets E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.eclecticinteriors.co.uk T: 020 7244 7946 T: 020 8877 9595 www.pow-architects.com AV SUPPLIERS E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.denisgardiner.com www.hillsidecarpets.co.uk Richard Faulkner Architects Digital AV Glasstrends T: 020 7223 4017 T: 020 7622 0876 T: 020 8150 7976 Eclectic Interiors Loomah E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.glasstrends.co.uk T: 020 8673 0572 T: 020 7371 9955 www.richardfaulkner.net www.digitalav.co.uk E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Hamilton Group www.eclecticinteriors.co.uk www.loomah.com Run Projects Finite Solutions T: 020 7738 8967 T: 020 7384 1160 T: 020 7371 8761 GW Cabinetry E: [email protected] Marlows Carpets E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: 020 7924 7276 www.hamiltongroup.co.uk T: 020 8871 1169 www.runprojects.co.uk www.finitesolutions.co.uk E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.gwcabinetry.com Kelmscott www.marlowscarpets.com Sheik Oranges & Lemons T: 020 8772 8191 T: 020 8286 6004 T: 020 7924 2040 Iain Parker Carpentry E: [email protected] Mayfair Carpet E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: 07990 594995 Cedar Bifold Company T: 020 7584 4442 www.khil.co.uk www.planningadditions.co.uk www.oandlhifi.co.uk www.iainparkercarpentry.com www.mayfaircarpetgallery.co.uk 118 NappyValleyNet.com NappyValleyNet.com 119

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