interiors update
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f you’re planning on making major changes to your home, it’s good news, because extending your living space remains one of the most popular ways to increase property value and enhance your lifestyle. We are fortunate in this region to have many highly reputed specialist firms to take you step by step through what can be a daunting process. From largescale renovations to a new kitchen or bathroom or a change of flooring or interior design, there will be a firm to suit your needs.
large-scale improvements in addition to the traditional styling associated with older buildings, stamford’s QKS Inspirational Spaces offers exciting possibilities for more contemporary projects, whether extensions or as part of a new build. ‘our building division coupled with our in-house architect and structural engineer can carry out any of your new-build requirements. We will project manage your build from design to completion.’ Natural Structures has established an enviable reputation as one of the leading providers of beautiful oak-framed buildings across the region. ‘With a full-time architectural technician in the team, we’re always able to visualise concepts for clients, either in the form of sketches or digitally. We design everything from complete house framing to simple outbuildings or replacement beams in listed buildings.’ safe hands for projects of any size. With two showrooms in stamford, Orchard provides a complete design and installation service for all kinds of interiors projects including conservatories, orangeries, bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms. ‘We found it reassuring to have a team on board that knew and worked together closely and who respected our budgetary constraints,’ says recent customer elli stonehouse. ‘We knew orchard had an
excellent reputation and we felt completely comfortable with them from the start.’ a great choice for a large-scale project. established over 25 years ago, Classic is now one of the largest independent home improvement companies in east anglia. the firm, which has a showroom in stamford, is passionate about creating a beautifully designed home for you to enjoy. classic has a tremendous reputation for exacting standards from inception to completion, and Design consultant Dan Barford expects the highest levels of performance from his team. one client who chose them for their kitchen commented, ‘We were impressed by classic’s efficiency and attention to detail… classic had a team in place to co-ordinate and complete everything from ground work to the plumbing, heating and electrical work, so we felt confident from the very start.’ From farmhouse kitchen to a contemporary look, the firm has a range to suit. a classic kitchen is shown above.
Kitchen Design so we’ve touched on kitchen design with companies who cover home improvements of all kinds. there are also firms focussing exclusively on kitchens. in 2018 design is all about timber veneers, colour contrast, texture, metallics and the industrial look. We are seeing bolder colours and textures in doors, and woodgrains will continue to prove popular, whilst industrial finishes such as concrete will create extra interest. the greatest attention to detail coupled with a commitment to excellent customer service are just two of the elements that ensure the market harborough firm Alexander Lewis is recognised as one of the finest manufacturers of bespoke furniture in the UK (see photo opposite). ‘Building a strong relationship with customers is at the heart of what we do,’ explains owner, matthew Wright. ‘our clients have very high expectations and we are delighted to try and exceed them.’
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