11th January 2012
Cornwall Awarded Top UK Holiday Destination by British Travel Awards for Third Year Running!
With the economic downturn harshly affecting many of us, it may not be as bad as we may think. As many of us are choosing to stay in the country over the holiday season, rather than forking out hundreds of pounds for lavish holiday destinations, the recession has actually presented a fantastic opportunity for places such as Cornwall to continue to reel in millions of tourists each year.
in.it.studios projects’ range anywhere from garden offices to
beach homes, the possibilities are endless! With many tourists flooding into areas such as Cornwall annually; the opportunity to build a guest beach home or simply a holiday home, located closely to the beautiful scenic beaches the area is surrounded by could be a lucrative one!
According to Cornwall Council the area attracts an astonishing 5 million visitors a year, with the average visitor spending £118 on accommodation per person. What makes our business so competitive within the market we operate in, is that all our work is done in house, therefore ensuring our clients do not incur additional fees and costs; providing a great service at an affordable price.
Our buildings are designed with the aim to bring in as much natural light as possible; creating a relaxing space where stunning views can be enjoyed from. The eco design blends well with its surroundings, giving your property that unique edge, in turn making it more marketable and appealing to the masses. With great features like the ‘Accoya’ timber decking; allowing family and guests to enjoy a barbeque or two over the summer period whilst watching the sun set over the golden sandy beaches. Whether you decide to enjoy this distinctive property as a private get away or rent it over the year, this tidy investment is most definitely an opportunity not to be missed.
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10th January 2012
A ‘cushty’ yet practical office space in central London residences’ has allowed our clients to work more easily in the comfort of their own homes.
Avoiding the London congestion,
garden rooms offers a more convenient and accessible space to work from. Many of our clients rave about the benefits this space adds to their homes:
• Maximises space within the home by moving office space into the back garden
• Studios can be built in a variety of sizes depending on your outdoor space
• Custom made features to create the perfect office space for you
• Ideal for clients with young families allowing them to balance work and family life more easily
These are just a few of the benefits mentioned by our clients, not forgetting the office space can be utilised for many other purposes; as well as providing additional storage space; perfect for London homes where storage facilities are extremely limited.
The above garden room is for one of our clients who required an office studio in their London home, making the most of their outdoor space. The client required their studio for office and storage purposes; all of which was achieved leaving plenty of room for a spacious seating area and gym equipment.
Here’s what our client had to say-
“Living in London, the garden studio has really added to our living space. It is an oasis away from the children, perfect when working from home! Thanks to some great design suggestions from in.it.studios, our studio is a multi-purpose space, offering a chill-out zone, an office, and very useful bike storage in a hidden built-in cupboard.
In terms of the construction process and after-sales care, we could not be more complimentary. The team arrived on time and worked long hours, often in the pouring rain to get the studio finished in time. There were a few finishing points post-build and these have all been addressed with no fuss and excellent attention to detail.”- Caroline, London.
With unpredictable weather conditions during the winter months, garden offices allows our clients to avoid the dreaded commute to work, effectively saving you both time and money.
in.it.studios aims to provide you with an efficient, and more importantly high quality service using the best materials for your studio, coupled with our experienced architectural and design team who aim to create the ideal office studio for you.
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9th January 2012
The site - the rear of a detached home in Kent, England, offers a unique contemporary living space for a couple who required additional room for elderly loved ones. The 2 bedroom home provides 98 sq/m of independent living space for the elderly parents and offers a solution for bringing the family together whilst providing the necessary separate living spaces.
The architectural focus of this build is a practical, modern and relaxing space in an open-plan layout that offers great value for money.
The front of the house and to the left is an open plan kitchen/diner supplied by in.it.joinery; leaving the client with the option to dine inside during the cold winter months, and outside for a quintessentially British cream tea on the spacious ‘Accoya’ fitted decking area during the summer time. The large expanse of opening bi-folding doors on the front elevation allows the large living area and kitchen to be part of the garden space. At the rear of the property are two great size bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and sitting between the two bedrooms is an attractive shared bathroom that is not only in keeping with rest of the house décor, but is fitted with timeless fixtures giving the bathroom suite that matching contemporary design.
Other modern features include spot lighting which features throughout this self contained
garden home, a sky lit hallway and large floor to ceiling windows, The exterior offers a superb environmental eco design; where the sustainable architecture is achieved without compromising the aesthetics or increased costs. The building is cladded in Canadian Western Red Cedar, which unlike other timbers has better durability and lifespan than most due to the natural oils in its make-up. This helps to preserve the material when exposed to the outdoor environment and has a minimum lifespan of 60 years. Furthermore, the cedar used by in.it.studios comes from sustainably sourced forest certified through both PEFC and FSC schemes. The unique living sedum roof effortlessly ties in with its surrounding environment. This durable living organism requires zero maintenance whilst providing a much improved aesthetic in comparison to most typical roofs.
Not only does this build offer a great eco design and layout, it lives up to its environmentally friendly features as in.it.studios has managed to not only achieve U-value guidelines set by British Building Regulations , but exceed them by a considerable amount; providing their clients with a well insulated home; and thus saving money on their energy bills.
The experienced team at in.it.studios completed the build of the home in an impressive 8 weeks, with no compromise on quality or finishes. Operating in an efficient manner that saves their clients’ both time and money is what makes in.it.studios so unique to the market. Unlike a traditional build there are no additional architectural costs and fees as all the work is done in house and within our turnkey service; making the approach towards building a new home or granny annexe one of the most competitive in the market.
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6th January 2012
Considered moving to the countryside? Looking for a contemporary eco build? If so, read on…
With the unstable economic climate affecting the property sector, have you ever thought about building your dream home with an experienced team of builders and architects; using the most ethically sourced materials around. Our prime focus is to bring you the best possible service, at an affordable price, with a co-operative team to work along side your every individual need. Our service does not simply end after building your home; we take pride in our after sales care, ensuring that we are able to provide great support and assistance to your home as part of our bespoke package.
Many of our clients commend our ability to provide a service which prizes itself on building
eco design homes that include a large array of environmentally sustainable features enhancing the eco aspect of the build. Experience and innovation is what we at in.it.studios specialise in, our unique approach to the design and building coupled with our ability to build a home in roughly 3 months is what makes our service so great.
To understand why our homes are eco friendly, here are just a few of the materials we source for our builds-
• Insulation- we use ‘Celotex rigid foam’ with a foil backing. This type of insulation is a lot more cost effective than the commonly used fibreglass wool which usually lets a lot more heat escape the home.
• Green sedum roof- the green roof provides a sustainable alternative from a typical roof covering. Not only does it look attractive, it provides a natural habitat for insects and other wildlife. A further added benefit is that sedum roofs are excellent insulators as they are able to adapt their temperature as the seasons change; keeping your homes cool in the summer and minimise heat escaping during the winter months.
• Canadian Western Red Cedar- All the timber used for the construction of our homes is sourced from accredited schemes such as PEFC or FSC (who provided assurance the timber is from well managed forests). The natural oils found in Cedar give the timber a lifespan of over 60 years with out any treatment.
• Lead gutter- our obligation of not using any PVC throughout our buildings goes all the way down to our drain pipes. We’ve cleverly inset our gutter into the cladding, making it both attractive and eco friendly.
Our ethical approach is important to the service we provide, if you would like to know more why not give us a call for a no obligation quote to make your dream home become a reality.
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5th January 2012
The 2012 Olympics are fast approaching, with London hosting one of the most prestigious sporting events. The country will attract tourists and spectators from countries worldwide, many of them needing a place to stay during the Olympics. With London hotels seizing the opportunity to charge sky high prices for accommodation, the possibility to build a
granny annexe in your back garden may be very a lucrative one. This opportunity is not limited; the studio flat can bring a generous monthly income if rented once the Olympics are over. Without the hassles a house extension brings, garden rooms do not always need planning permission; allowing the process to be relatively quick and easy, ensuring your granny annexe is ready before the Olympics.
With the potential to manage and rent a property from your own abode has never been so simple. With London being inundated with tourists over the summer period, centrally located homes in the London area are presented with this amazing opportunity. Granny Annexe’s don’t necessarily have to be put on rent; some of our clients have opted to use it as a contemporary guest house, which is ideal for family occasions where extra space may be needed. Some of our clients have chosen to use the garden studio as a space for their very own home cinema, perfect for viewing the Olympic Games on.
If you have the space, and live close to the London area, or situated close to tube stations this is an incredible chance to be part of it all, and make some money back on your fantastic investment.
An opportunity not to be missed!
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