Home renovation in the journal.

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All 142, twenty four at a time.

1. 4 March 20231 min read

   Chelsea £1M refurbishment project

   A site update from a large whole house refurbishment in Chelsea. What the team uncovered two months in, and how the programme changed.

2. 19 February 20231 min read

   Design and build for a South Kensington home

   What a design and build team brings to a South Kensington renovation. The people, the tailored design, the scope and how the pricing works.

3. 19 February 20231 min read

   Design and build for a Chelsea home

   What a design and build appointment does on a Chelsea house. One contract, a design drawn for your building, and where the cost sits.

4. 21 December 20221 min read

   New luxury design and build project in Chelsea

   A new design and build project in Chelsea. A 2,500 sq ft house rebuilt top to bottom, with new furnishings, artwork, AV and cooling.

5. 12 December 20222 min read

   Five ways to increase the value of your home in Fulham, Chelsea & South Kensington

   Five improvements that raise the value of a home in Fulham, Chelsea or South Kensington. Where to start and what buyers notice.

6. 18 January 20222 min read

   Small places and home office: our 5 tips to make it work

   Five ways to fit a home office into a small London flat. A shelf, a change of paint, the stairs, a kitchen cupboard or the loft.

7. 1 December 20212 min read

   2022 kitchen trend predictions from West London builders

   It is never too early to plan a kitchen. Six things West London builders expect to see in kitchens through 2022, and why.

8. 17 November 20213 min read

   Time to split your London property into flats

   If you were ever in the position of hunting for a flat in London, you know the struggle: the demand is high, the supply is low.

9. 10 November 20212 min read

   How to plan your home renovation: builder’s tips

   A builder’s tips for planning a home renovation. Choosing your team, gathering ideas, setting a budget and leaving room for the surprises.

10. 6 October 20212 min read

    Most popular home renovations in London

    Home renovations are popular among London residents this year. Spending so much time indoors encouraged many homeowners to refresh their homes.

11. 29 September 20212 min read

    6 steps before starting a home renovation in London

    Follow six practical steps before starting a London home renovation: brief, surveys, team, cost plan, technical design and preconstruction.

12. 15 September 20213 min read

    7 steps of home renovation by NU Projects London

    The seven stages of a home renovation in order. Strip out, structural work, first fix wiring, plastering and second fix explained.

13. 15 July 20211 min read

    3 reasons to renovate your London home

    Your home is your safe place. If you have lived in the same place for years or have just moved in, it should reflect your taste and lifestyle.

14. 16 June 20214 min read

    5 open-plan kitchen tips for London homes

    Five things to settle before an open-plan kitchen in a London home. Layout, colour, traditional or modern, monochrome and appliances.

15. 3 March 20213 min read

    6 reasons why you should hire an interior designer, 2021

    Why a designer earns their fee on a refurbishment. Sourcing, spatial planning and the trade discounts that offset what they charge.

16. 24 February 20212 min read

    5 reasons why a home renovation is beneficial for your mental health

    Five ways a home renovation can lift how you feel. A sense of progress, less daily stress, and the health issues a tired house causes.

17. 20 May 20192 min read

    Investing in London property

    Why a slow London market is when investors buy. How NU Projects finds undeveloped property, adds space to it and brings it back to market.

18. 8 February 20193 min read

    Design considerations for wheelchair access in the home

    How to design a home that works for wheelchair users and ageing residents. Door widths, turning space and finishes that still look good.

19. 10 December 20182 min read

    The downstairs loo, the small room worth spending on

    The smallest room in the house is the one every guest uses. What to spend on it, and what it does for the rest of the floor.

20. 5 October 20182 min read

    Prime London property market recovering, claims Rightmove

    Rightmove reported 6% more London sales above £750,000 in 2018. What that shift meant for owners weighing a renovation against a move.

21. 29 June 20181 min read

    Attention homeowners, prepare before you renovate

    How to prepare before you renovate a tired house on a budget. Getting the design right, and building a realistic cost plan.

22. 23 April 20183 min read

    Eight ways to add value to your home

    Eight ways to add value to a London house. A loft, an extension, a basement, the garage, the kitchen and a planning application.

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