I don’t know about you but I have noticed that rather a lot of my friends’ homes are starting to look suspiciously similar – sporting a variety of shades of grey. There is also an overt tendency towards accents of copper. Don’t get me wrong, it looks beautiful and the combination does exactly what was intended for the spaces adorned – creating a look that is calming, sophisticated and oh so current.
Shelve the romantic notions about managing a property refurbishment project and consider a few realities. Some people are born to manage a property refurbishment and others, well, just aren’t. If the very thought of it makes your blood run cold – consider that it’s a skill that runs through the blood of director Simon Edkins at Cream & Browne.
Have you got the stomach for a total refurbishment or do you prefer to take a back seat? We find that most of our clients like to direct from a safe distance!
We have worked with some of the UK’s premier estate agents in a number of ways over the years. For those struggling to sell exclusive properties, usually in excess of £750,000, we can provide the missing link that takes the client past the existing layout and décor and on to considering exciting new prospects in a way that will suit their lifestyle – and not the lifestyle of the existing owner.
Transforming a Staffordshire five-bedroom home into a glamorous nest of comfort A brand new house gets the exclusive Cream and Browne treatment with a glamorous modern feel that makes its owners feel special, inspired, and at-home.
The effective use of our interior spaces can have a positive impact on our health, productivity, happiness, and general well-being. Understanding your personal taste in style is an integral part of achieving the ultimate goal of interior design: to reflect personality while creating a welcoming and functional environment.
Tailor made, bespoke weddings, with the option of the civil service being held at the venue, as well as the wedding reception and the added bonus of luxurious onsite bed and breakfast accommodation, are becoming a sought after alternative for lots of couples.
One of the most luxurious home renovations, revamping the bathroom is a satisfying way to invest in your home. Current figures state that remodelling the bathroom offers nearly a 50% return on investment. Housing trends indicate that people are choosing to remain in their homes and renovate as opposed to moving. If you’ve decided to give this room a facelift, there are a few important bathroom design trends to be aware of as you define your goals for this project.
Livened up living spaces are on-trend this season. As we head into warmer weather, it’s often tempting to try to shake off the cold of winter by redecorating. Here are a few key trends to watch for:
Here at Cream and Browne, we recently completed a stunning transformation of an empty warehouse in Birmingham City Centre. In cooperation with our professional building partner, we built and designed a three-bedroom loft apartment transforming a bare-bones space into an inviting home. The new living quarters include a top of the line Urban Kitchen with a large breakfast bar, an open floor plan featuring exposed brick walls, and luxurious furnishings for a turn-key home ready for the rental market.