Archive for May 2019
An Inside Look at the Bespoke Joinery Which Transformed Maida Terrace
Blakes London are a bespoke joinery company headed by creative Director Jamie Blake and Managing Director Jeremy Bott. They’re a rare example of a truly client-tailored service, led by custom detail and design over off-the-shelf parts. They became our preferred joinery company after their astounding contributions to Maida Terrace, and we asked Jamie and Jeremy…
Read MoreWhy Bespoke Kitchen Companies Rarely Deliver What They Promise
You might expect that Jamie Blake’s background in interior design would be seen as a virtue in kitchen design companies, but instead his detail and design sensibilities clashed with their commercial priorities. Jamie believed a client-focused, design-led joinery service was possible by leaving behind the overheads of high street shops and showrooms. He founded Blakes…
Read MoreMaida Terrace Photo Tour: a Bright and Elegant Period Restoration
Few conservation areas are more fiercely protected than Maida Vale, and with good reason; its terraces of well-maintained Victorian townhouses make it one of London’s most beautiful and distinctive suburbs. Our Maida Vale renovation and extension project was a fantastic opportunity to bring one of the area’s iconic townhouses up to modern standards without disturbing…
Read MoreJemima’s Favourite Gardens from the Chelsea Flower Show
John and I recently visited the Chelsea Flower Show, our favourite summer event. Gardens are so intrinsic to all our work, both refurbishment and new build, and we were lucky to be there on the first day when the medals were awarded. This year, the Chelsea Flower Show’s themes were sustainability and the impacts of…
Read MorePlanning Permission for New Six Bedroom Home with Indoor Pool in Cobham
Dyer Grimes Architecture are delighted to announce that we have received planning permission from Elmbridge Borough Council for a brand new 6,400 sqft six bedroom family home in Cobham, Surrey. The proposed design bears a strong Neo-Georgian aesthetic which complements the traditional architectural style of the surrounding leafy suburbs, while the rear ground floor boasts…
Read MoreClient of the Month: How James & Jo Turned a Cramped Townhouse into the Perfect Family Home
James and his wife Jo found a house with the ideal location, but its interior was anything but: cramped and dark with an awkward layout which was no good for their two energetic daughters. With our help, they began a transformational renovation. What’s the story behind your house? We wanted to move to Maida Vale…
Read MoreRestoration and Extension of Wimbledon Building of Townscape Merit
DGA have won a new commission to refurbish and extend a Building of Townscape Merit in Wimbledon Village to create a stunning 8,000sqft new home for our client. The house was built in 1899 has been altered over the years, providing opportunities to appease conservation officers by restoring original features while making sympathetic…
Read MoreFree Book Offer for DGA Readers: ‘The Insider’s Guide to Acquiring Luxury Property in London’
If you are planning to acquire a property, you have two goals: to find the best property your money can buy and to negotiate the lowest price possible. Today’s article is an extract from The Insider’s Guide To Acquiring Luxury Property in London written by leading property expert, Jeremy McGivern. If you want to read…
Read MoreDGA’s Interior Design Team Wins at Corporate USA Today Annual Awards
Our interior design team have given life to many spectacular spaces – such as the grand open plan ground floor of Fulham House, above – and their talents have once again been recognised by Corporate USA Today, who have awarded DGA with Best Interior Design Boutique 2019 for their UK category. Want to see more…
Read MoreWhat Factors Affect My Chance of Getting Planning Permission?
Planning applications are tough, but don’t make them harder than they have to be. Here’s our advice on how to maximise your chances of planning success.
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