Before & After Case Studies
Explore a range of my completed projects and discover how strategic design and development expertise turn properties into stylish, high-value spaces.
From a tired and dark basement to a stylish, bright 2-bedroom home
Basement Apartment Chiswick London W4
How we transformed an underused space into a profitable home.
Project Overview
A tired one-bedroom basement in Chiswick was transformed into a bright, functional two-bedroom space through smart reconfiguration, improved ceiling heights, and light wells with large sliding doors, creating a stylish home that met strong rental demand in West London in 2010.
Before
1-bed basement flat
Cramped, inefficient layout
Dark, limited natural light
Outdated finishes & poor systems
Limited rental/resale potential
After
2-bed modern apartment
Bright, open-plan living with rear extension
Large sliding doors & light wells
High-spec kitchen & bathroom
Strong rental demand & uplift in value
Our Approach
Open-plan rear extension and relocated living space for light & garden access
Extra bedroom added through smart layout design
Full modern upgrade: kitchen, bathroom, plumbing, electrics, insulation, flooring
Financial Summary
Purchase Price: £200,000
Renovation Cost: £83,00
Total Investment £283.000
End Value (GVD): £410,000
Project Timeline: 6 months
Outcome: Strong uplift in value with sustained rental demand in West London
Existing & Propose Plans
This project demonstrates how layout strategy and targeted investment can significantly improve both value and long-term performance.
Mezzanine Apartment Kensington - London W8
From Standard Apartment to Design-Led Mezzanine Home
Maximising space, style, and value in a prime London location.
Project Overview
This project transformed a standard apartment into a mezzanine-style home, increasing usable floor area and creating a light, open and visually connected space, without the need for an external extension.
Designed for a corporate client, the apartment now balances efficiency, quality and modern living in a highly desirable Kensington location.
Before vs After
Before
Single-level apartment with limited usable space
Poor flow and disconnected areas
Standar finishes with untapped potential
After
Mezzanine apartment with increased usable floor area
Open, light-filled space with clear visual connection between levels
Bespoke, high-quality finishes for the prime London market
Our Approach
The apartment was reconfigured to improve space, light and overall performance:
Structural works to support the mezzanine floor
Bespoke staircase & balustrade design
Increased usable floor area without an extension
Improved flow and visual connection between levels
Carefully considered finishes suited to the local market.
Financial
Purchase Price: £250.000
Renovation Cost: £80,000
Total investment: £330,000
Outcome: Added value achieved through intelligent spatial reconfiguration rather than extension
Mezzanine
Ground floor
How design-led development decisions can increase usable space, improve market appeal and strengthen overall project performance.
Victoria Cottage Woodbridge Suffolk
From Tired Cottage to Restored Character Home
Transforming an underperforming property into a well-designed, functional home with lasting value.
Project Overview
This project involved a full internal and external renovation,
optimising the layout while carefully restoring the cottage’s original character. The result is a highly desirable home in Woodbridge combining modern comforts with traditional charm.
Before vs After
Before
Outdated layout & finishes
Limited natural light and poor spatial flow
Original features worn and neglected
After
Reconfigured, bright, and well-functioning layout
Modern upgrades with character carefully restored
Improved natural light & comfortable, practical living
Our Approach
We upgraded the property with a focus on both function and character:
Full renovation: new plumbing, electrics, and insulation
Reconfigured layout to improved spatial flow
Original features restored with modern updates
Enhanced natural light through improve glazing and finishes
Financial Summary
Purchase Price: £180,000 (2024)
Renovation Cost: £50,000
Total investment = £230,000
Outcome 39.1% uplift in value (2024)
How careful layout reconfiguration and early design decisions can improve usability, preserve character and strengthen overall value.
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