Home Renovations & Refurbishments
A home renovation can provide an opportunity to completely rethink how an existing property works.
Rather than simply updating finishes, a well-designed refurbishment can improve the layout, circulation, natural light and overall functionality of the home.
SMY Architecture works with homeowners on residential renovations and refurbishments across London, Essex and Chelmsford, developing designs that respond to both the existing character of the property and the way the client wants to live.
Whole-House Renovations
A whole-house renovation provides an opportunity to consider the property as a complete architectural project.
We can explore how rooms connect, whether the existing circulation works effectively, where additional natural light could be introduced and how spaces could be reorganised to better suit modern lifestyles.
This may involve reconfiguring kitchens, living spaces, bedrooms, bathrooms and circulation areas, as well as considering extensions or other external alterations where appropriate.
Period Property Renovations
Older properties often have architectural characteristics that should be carefully considered during renovation.
Existing proportions, materials, windows, brickwork, roof forms and internal features can all contribute to the character of a home.
Our approach is to understand the existing building and develop a design that responds sensitively to its character while providing the functionality required by contemporary living.
Modernising Existing Homes
A renovation doesn’t necessarily require a complete transformation. Sometimes relatively focused interventions can make a significant difference.
This could include opening up connected living spaces, improving kitchen layouts, creating a dedicated home office, introducing additional storage or improving connections between internal spaces and the garden.