Journal258 posts, 2017 to 2026
The design and build journal.
Every job teaches something. This is where it gets written up. Planning, basements, costs, finishes and the people who build them.
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More from the archive.
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Interior design2 min read
Renovation features prime owners ask for
What prime London clients are asking for now. Bespoke joinery, cinema rooms, wellness spaces, smart systems and zoned open plan living.
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Home renovation2 min read
Renovating in Chelsea, Mayfair, Knightsbridge
How renovating differs across Chelsea, Mayfair and Knightsbridge. Conservation areas, listed consent, leasehold rules and expected specification.
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Architecture2 min read
Architect and contractor as one team
Why your architect and contractor must collaborate from day one. How early involvement saves time, reduces cost, and delivers better London refurbishments.
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Interior design4 min read
Mayfair kitchens: what owners ask for
Kitchen design ideas for a Mayfair home. Natural stone, smart technology, layouts that flow, statement lighting and bespoke cabinetry.
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Home renovation3 min read
Bespoke cabinetry in London
A guide to bespoke cabinetry in a London home. Why made to measure beats off the shelf, what the process involves, how to choose.
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Extensions3 min read
What a kitchen extension costs in West London
What shapes the cost of a kitchen extension in West London, from the structural work to the finishes, the fees and the contingency.
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Home renovation4 min read
Building a bespoke home in Mayfair
What working with a bespoke home builder in Mayfair involves. Lifestyle planning, tailored architecture, materials and built in technology.
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Design and build3 min read
The NU Projects build cost calculator
Estimate early costs for a London renovation, extension, loft or basement with the NU Build Cost Calculator, then progress to a detailed cost plan.
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Home renovation3 min read
NU Projects super prime services
What NU Projects super prime services cover on a large or complex build. Planning, delivery and the sectors the team works across.
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Extensions5 min read
What drives kitchen extension cost
What drives the cost of a high end kitchen extension. Materials, design choices, labour and groundworks, and whether 40k is enough to start.
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Interior design3 min read
London joinery companies: 10 checks
Commissioning bespoke joinery in London? Ten checks on drawings, survey, materials, finish, lead times, installation and who carries defects.
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Design and build7 min read
Fit out contractors in London: 10 checks
Ten checks to make before appointing a residential fit out contractor in London. Accountability, evidence, cost plan, programme and aftercare.
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Home renovation3 min read
Why London chooses NU for design and build
In prime London, demand follows reputation rather than advertising. What that reputation is built on, and why the work keeps arriving by word of mouth.
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Home renovation3 min read
Choosing a design and build company
How to compare design and build companies in London. The three routes on offer, and eight checks to run before you appoint anyone.
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Home renovation4 min read
Why London design and build goes wrong
Six reasons design and build projects go wrong in London, and what the projects that run to plan do differently from the start.
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Architecture3 min read
N2 London: risks behind Billionaires’ Row
N2 and Billionaires’ Row looked at honestly. Why super-prime values are not guaranteed, the planning traps, and where value sits.
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Design and build3 min read
NU Projects, discreet design and build for N2
How NU Projects works on N2 property. Design and build as one responsibility, discretion, and what protects long term value on a street like this.
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Architecture3 min read
Owning property in N2: what nobody says
What agents, architects and planning consultants leave out about owning a house in N2, and what it actually takes to change one.
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Home renovation2 min read
Why clients choose NU for design and build
Why private clients, advisers and developers keep coming back to NU Projects. Consistent delivery, senior involvement and one accountable team.
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Construction3 min read
Why N2’s largest mansions sit empty
Why some of N2’s largest houses sit unoccupied for years, what actually blocks a scheme there, and what turns a dormant asset into a home.
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Home renovation3 min read
Chelsea luxury home trends for 2026
Current design trends in Chelsea homes. Daylight and open plan living, classic mixed with contemporary, greener materials and terraces.
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Design and build3 min read
NU Projects design and build process
Discover NU Projects’ design and build process from concept to completion for premium residential projects. Learn how we ensure quality and accountability.
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Construction3 min read
Why NU Projects is not the cheapest
Why NU Projects does not price to be the cheapest quote on the table, what a low number usually leaves out, and what that costs later.
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Home renovation3 min read
West London design and build services
Planning a West London renovation, basement or extension? See how integrated design and build improves control, cost visibility and delivery.
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