The Art of Property Staging
Like all industries, the property sector is having to adapt and overcome a host of challenges laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the sector embraces a ‘new normal’, it’s more important than ever to ensure properties stand out, and capture the attention of prospective renters and buyers restarting their search for a new home, says Nicola McEwan, Head of Design (South) at LOFT.
Copper – Inside and Out
Copper has seen a dramatic change from its historic place in roofing prestigious buildings to a thoroughly modern external skin for contemporary architecture. But its role as an interior surfacing material for homes and commercial building is growing as well, with a surprising diversity of natural colours, patterns and textures, says Graeme Bell, Nordic Copper Sales & Marketing Manager at Aurubis.
The brief was to create a frameless all-glass structure to provide a statement greenhouse in a high-end residential property.
This video showcases the range of beautiful high quality surfaces from Königstone, kitchen surface expert.
Gone are the days when a garden shed was a simple space for tools, paints and varnishes, full of mud and cobwebs and clad with worn, damp wood. Now that homeowners are utilising their gardens more and more, many are making the lowly garden shed an external feature in its own right.
For high-end residential developments, a portfolio of recognised and coveted brands is a must. Right from early on in the purchasing journey when show homes are first visited, potential buyers are seeking out quality fixtures and fittings which evoke a premium feel while showcasing not just a look, but also a lifestyle to be desired. Surfaces play a vital role, holding the power to completely transform a room whether with a striking pattern or a more neutral design that pulls the rest of the room together – either way, adding a touch of quality and demonstrating high standards to discerning potential buyers, says Chris Hay, National Projects Manager at Cosentino UK.
Garden Design in a Post-pandemic Landscape
Here, Sarah Morgan MSGD, Chair of the Society of Garden Designers, discusses the impact COVID-19 has had on the garden design industry.
Adding to London’s reputation as a world-leader in destination hospitality venues, the designers behind Flight Club commissioned Ellis Design Studio to reinvent the classic game, shuffleboard. Amron Architectural, a trusted supplier and manufacturer of metal mesh, was approached by Ellis Design Studio to help provide creative solutions across some of the main features within the beautifully designed space.