“Don’t Move…Improve” Contest Shortlist. London
Have a look at these incredible home renovation projects that were short-listed in the coveted 2020 “Don’t move, Improve” contest. There are 25 projects shortlisted to win this year’s Don’t Move, Improve! contest – an annual awards programme held by New London Architecture (NLA) to showcase “the ingenuity of residential design” in London. Have a look at the shortlist here… If you’d like […]
Ashton Kutcher surprises his Mum with …a basement
We love this story… it’s not only heart-tugging from a mother-son perspective, but for us, as specialist basement conversion experts, it’s even more exciting. With the help of Houzz and an interior designer, Ashton converted a dark, dingy space into something truly spectacular for his mother. Read how and what he did with his parents’ basement in this article. And… if you’d […]
How do I make sure my basement is well ventilated?
Ventilating your basement, whether you are in Fulham, Knightsbridge, Kensington, Wandsworth or anywhere in the London or the UK is one of the most important considerations when converting your basement into a habitable, living space. Basements, given their location in the property, are known to be damp, mouldy spaces, characterised by unpleasant odours and mildew and moisture problems. […]
Let there be light… in your basement
The word ‘basement’ often conjures up images of darkness, dinginess and fear… well, if you are a movie buff that is. However, in our world, basements are literally a dream come true.They are a symbol of luxury with basements being converted into spaces such as cinema rooms, swimming pools, gyms and family rooms… a far […]
And the winner is…
We thought we’d start the new year with some inspiration… Every year, The Daily Telegraph and Homebuilding & Renovating team up to find the best individual homes the UK has to offer, from the finest self builds to sensitive renovations, brilliant extensions and imaginative conversions – and importantly, to celebrate the achievements of their homeowners. Find out the 2019 winners here…If […]
SDA Build London featured in Period Living Magazine
We are delighted to share that our home restoration and refurbishment project has been featured in the February 2020 edition of Period Living Magazine. You can have a sneak preview of the magazine or purchase it here. Or if you’d like to find out more about the project and how it unfolded, have a look on our website. The Old Vicarage […]