Designing Interiors

As you can probably guess, the term ‘Victorian architecture’ comes from the reign of Queen Victoria in the United Kingdom from mid-1837 until the beginning of 1901. During that time the British used to name the architectural styles after the monarch ruling in this period. So this tendency in architecture originates from Britain but it was spread in other countries, even other continents. In the past royalty was very fond of art and different influences from unfamiliar and therefore interesting cultures. This is why this particular style combines elements from the Middle East and Asia. It is believed that the Victorian style was conveyed in other countries by English architects who emigrated to the four cardinal points of the world taking their knowledge of what’s in trend at home to the new destination they wend their way to. That’s the reason why Victorian homes can be seen in Australia, Canada, the USA, New Zealand, etc. At that time, the communication and transportation industry were already developed to such an extent that information could travel faster so as news for what’s fashionable in other remote locations.

The Victorian period overlaps the Industrial Revolution, meaning technology development. This surely contributed to the more complex elements of home design at the time. There are very typical traits of a house that is built on this style which are strongly distinctive. The first thing that might draw your attention when seeing such a home is the sort of tower-looking part of the roof, which is often present. Another part of the roof is steeply pitched and built as different parts and not as a whole, so it doesn’t have a regular shape. Usually, the gable faces the front of a house, not the sides of it. But as the roof is divided to many parts, some gables might be turned sideways. The walls are intended not to have a smooth effect, so they are built of textured shingles. Asymmetry was probably honored during the period since the whole house is constructed with such an idea in mind. Starting from the front, the porch might spread along one side of the house and have detailed ornaments on the railing. Dormers are also very typical. Bay windows that lay outward of the main level of the construction are also quite common. Such houses are usually built of wood and have two stores. The exterior of a Victorian home as above described is very easy to recognizable.

Believe it or not, Victorian style home design is still found interesting and appealing by many. There are houses that are constructed to look that way with a few modern touches here and there. They actually have a kind of romantic appearance and can turn into the pride of any neighborhood. Nowadays, the very existence of them preserves the spirit of the past, making the property unique and remarkable. From the outside it may look like taken out of a history book, but from the inside they can be decorated according to the contemporary tendency if that’s how you prefer it. If you want to be a proud owner to such a home, you have to know that you can change the interior and take it compliant with your particular needs and preferences. One room can be converted into a walk-in closet, for example. The kitchen may be transformed in such a way so that today’s appliances can fit in. A garage can be also added without differing from the rest of the house.

Home renovation and remodeling is always a tough task as there are lots of areas which are to be considered. Whether you are going to remodel your living room or kitchen or bathroom, all these areas are to be paid attention separately. But, for carrying on the remodeling perfectly, it is always necessary to take help of professionals. The professionals will guide you with necessary designing ideas that you could make your home gorgeous.

Visualizer tools help to choose the design

For having an innovative design for your house, there are various tools for designing are needed to be looked into. Among these tools, kitchen and bathroom visualizers have become extremely famous.

Virtual kitchen designer: To give the kitchen a gorgeous and exotic look, proper installation of countertops, sinks, cabinets, etc is a must. Hence, you need to select the best visualizer for the kitchen.

Special visualizers for the bathroom: Besides, making a kitchen attractive, we can never deny giving our bathroom an exotic look too. There are also certain things which are needed to be considered before installing them in the bathroom such as countertops’, backsplashes, vanities etc.

Visualizers for countertop edge: Once you select the countertops for the kitchen and bathroom, you need to choose the design for the countertop’s edge. With design tools, you will be able to select the best edge design for the countertops.

Backsplash design

For the kitchen and bathroom, an outstanding appearance, you will surely need backsplash designs. Here you can have a look at the various types of backsplash designs.

Arabescato Carrara 1×1 Honed and Keystone Blend Interlocking Pattern: This backsplash design is available in white shade.

Arabescato Carrara Herringbone Pattern and 4×4 Honed and Beveled Tile: Normally this tile is also available in white shade

Arabescato Carrara Marble And Black Blend Glass: for perfect flooring within your kitchen and bathroom you can surely opt for this tile.

Arabescato Carrara Splitface: This marble tile is just perfect for flooring of any kitchen and bathroom.

Arctic Storm Bamboo: You can select this type of tiles too for your kitchen. These tiles have gray shades which can really make your kitchen splendid.

Arctic Storm Brick Pattern: Brick patterned marble can give the flooring and wall of your kitchen a gorgeous look.

Apart from these designing tools, experts suggestions are very much required to choose the correct mosaic for the specific area of the house.Combining all these make your home contemporary.

We are all well aware of the reasons as to why many individuals consider extending their home. This choice may be instead of moving or just a decision made in isolation of any other alternatives. There are many reasons as to why extensions make more economic sense in comparison to moving. The costs attributed to this process can include stamp duty, legal fees and other associated fees and costings. This is all money simply lost in the process. When calculations of such costs are made there is often a clear alternative to avoid these and to still gain the extra living space needed. Where do you start?

A good starting point is the consideration that you want to make sure that whatever you build offers a return on your investment. While it may simply be that you family are out growing the space, it is always sensible to ensure that the space you are adding offers a return. What else should you consider?

It is good to always think practically. If you are adding more bedrooms to your property, then you should also consider additional bathrooms. If you are planning a double-storey extension, then you also need to consider access to the additional space upstairs. Are you increasing the size of your property so much that you should also consider additional parking? These are all elements that will need to be carefully thought out prior to requesting planning.

The cost of your extension is going to increase as the size does. There are guidelines on the average cost per/m2. These may range between £1000 to £2000, depending on the preparatory work required and standard of finish. The higher the standard of specification, the more you will pay. It is also important to remember that if you are considering a double-storey extension it will not cost that much more per square meter. Why is this? The cost of the foundations and roof are required whatever for a single-storey extension. Adding another storey means the addition of walls and floor joists but a proportion of the additional costs can already be attributed to those already agreed for a single-storey project.

Planning permissions may not always be needed for your extension project. However, it is always prudent to seek advice in relation to this. You may feel that your plans fit under the permitted development rights umbrella, but it is important at this stage not to make assumptions. It may delay the process slightly but the peace of mind that you will get from going through the correct channels is well worth it. There may be individual stipulations on your property or neighboring properties that you are not aware of.

Further down the line you also need support with meeting building regulations. These form a separate process to planning permissions and are required for building projects. These rules, put simply, have been formally agreed to ensure that minimum design and construction standards are met. Local authority representatives will visit the property regularly to ensure that the work completed meets these standards.

Rest assured that your chosen builder will be in a position to help and support you through each stage of the preparatory work and beyond. Time invested in finding a reputable local builder will pay dividends as much of the worry will be taken away. This guide has been put together to provide a starting point for your building project. There are many elements to consider, however, a well-informed approach is always advisable and will inevitably produce a better standard of finish.