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Back to School Renovation Ideas for the New School Year

Back to School!
Home Improvement and Renovation Ideas for the New School Year!

 

Back to School: Home Renovation Tips for Busy Homeowners

Ah, the back-to-school season! It’s a time of change, fresh starts, and often, a hectic schedule. For homeowners, this period can also be an opportune moment to tackle some home upgrades and renovations ahead of winter.

Whether you’re aiming to create a productive study space for your child or hoping to revamp your interiors in line ready for Christmas & New Year entertaining season… we’ve got a handy list of things to look at:

As always our team of experts can help at every step, get in touch at www.redboxlondon.com/contact

  1. Design a Study Sanctuary: If your child or teen will be spending significant time at home studying, it’s crucial to have a dedicated and distraction-free zone.
    • Corner Nooks: Convert an unused corner into a study space with a sleek desk and floating shelves.
    • Loft Beds with Desks: A great space-saver for smaller rooms, combining sleep and study.
    • Walls: Consider painting walls a calming color like soft blue or muted green to enhance concentration.
  2. Mud/Boot room Magic: With the school rush, mudrooms become essential. Upgrade or create a space where kids can dump their school bags, shoes, and coats – also great for those homes with dogs – perfect for post winter walk.
    • Bench with Storage: For sitting and storing shoes.
    • Hooks and Cubbies: For bags and jackets.
    • Wipeable Surfaces: For any unexpected messes & mud splatters.

[vc_single_image image=”9898″ img_size=”large”][vc_single_image image=”9900″ img_size=”large”]3. Upgrade the Kitchen for Morning Rush: Breakfast times can be frantic.

    • Breakfast Nook: A cosy space can make morning meals more efficient.
    • Organized Pantry: Have sections dedicated to quick breakfast items and lunchbox fillers.
    • Coffee Station: Let’s not forget about the parents! Create a small coffee nook to fuel your mornings!

 

4.  Revamp the Laundry or Utility Room: With school uniforms and sports kits, laundry tends to pile up.

    • Multiple Baskets: Sort by color or family member.
    • Open Shelving: For detergents and fabric softeners.
    • Hanging Rods: For items that need air drying.

5.   Safety First: If you have younger children, now is an excellent time to ensure that all renovations and existing spaces are childproof. This includes securing furniture to walls, covering electrical outlets, and ensuring there are no loose cords from blinds or curtains – need repairs? We’ve got you covered.

 

6. Tech Upgrades: With the rise of digital learning, ensure that your home is tech-friendly. Do you need to upgrade your electrics? Need additional power points for added tech – you name it our electricians can handle it.

 

Remember the back-to-school season is more than just new backpacks and timetables, it’s about creating a productive environment for study and rest.

Need help planning or creating space with an extension? Drop us an email or give us a call and we’ll arrange a free site visit and quotation with you.[vc_single_image image=”9899″ img_size=”large”]

Get a free quotation today!

If you’re planning  repairs or renovate this Autumn get in touch with Red Box via phone or email to discuss your project.

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Summer Home Maintenance Tips from Team Red Box: Loft Conversions

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Welcome to Our New Series with Weekly Tips for Summer Home Projects

Conversions and Extensions

This weeks Top Tip: Plan your extension or loft conversion projects ideally in Spring/Summer/Early Autumn

If you’re looking for more space without moving, a loft conversion or a rear extension could be the right decision for your property.

But when is the right time of year to start work on this project?

In an ideal situation Spring & Summer is the best time, whilst it can be done all year around, the spring – summer with its typically milder dryer weather would be less drafty and less disruption to work, as well as more day light hours.

The winter months can be a little more unpredictable, heavy rain and weather, causing delays and disruption to the limited daylight working hours available.

So consider all these factors when planning an extension – and give us a call to help plan the right time and strategy.

 

Find out more about Loft Conversions here  or view our past projects here for inspiration.[vc_single_image image=”9686″ img_size=”medium”][vc_single_image image=”9404″ img_size=”medium”]

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If you’re planning  repairs or renovate this summer get in touch with Red Box via phone or email to discuss your project.

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Summer home maintenance tips from team Red Box: Bathroom & Kitchen Updates or extensions!

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Welcome to our new series with weekly tips for home projects you can do this summer

Is it time to upgrade your bathroom or kitchen?

This weeks Top Tip: Bathroom or Kitchen remodels

A lot of families schedule their bathroom/kitchen remodelling during the summer holidays, scheduling the work during the school holidays or warmer weather days to help minimise the frustration and disruption to your daily routine.

Having no or limited access to your bathroom or kitchen can be a challenge.

By starting a big kitchen remodel in the summer, most families have a goal of completion ready for christmas and winter entertaining too!

 

Whilst its a little late in the summer now for summer holiday work – there’s still time to get your kitchen and bathroom remodel in before winter!

Give us a call to start planning![vc_single_image image=”9686″ img_size=”medium”][vc_single_image image=”9404″ img_size=”medium”]

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If you’re planning  repairs or renovate this summer get in touch with Red Box via phone or email to discuss your project.

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Summer home maintenance tips from team Red Box: Roof Repairs

Welcome to our new series with weekly tips for home projects you can do this summer

Does your roof need work?

This weeks Top Tip: Roofing and External Repairs!

Whilst the sun is out and there’s less rain showers it’s time to get that tile in the roof repaired or repaired. Whilst you’re at it – check on your loft insulation too, although the past few weeks have been a bit uncharacteristically damp!

Summer is also a prime time in the housing market for buyers and sellers, and one thing that can be considered/inspected is the quality of your roof!

The summer months have more (and better quality of light) which means you’ll be able to spot any problems and any contractors can work more efficiently without light/time restraints. More day light hours also mean the contractors can work safely on your property for longer each day, barring any complications, completing the work in fewer days – giving you a little less disruption!

Benefits of Roof Repairs

  1. Save money on your energy bills
  2. Add value to your home
  3. Extend the life of your air conditioning or heating
  4. Improve the security of your home
  5. Cut down dramatically on outside noise

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Get a free quoation today!

If you’re planning  repairs or renovate this summer get in touch with Red Box via phone or email to discuss your project.

Phone:020 7381 1539                     /               Email:info@redboxlondon.com

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Summer home maintenance tips from team Red Box: Replace your windows

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Welcome to our new series with weekly tips for home projects you can do this summer

Lets talk windows!

This weeks Top Tip: replace those windows

As with your heating (see earlier blog), those good weather days are perfect time to get those tired old windows replaced or repaired.

Come Autumn/Winter you’ll be thankful that those cracks and holes are filled, and the heat is kept in the house – making your home also more energy efficient and money saving in the long run too!

 

Top 5 reasons on why you replace your windows:

  1. Save money on your energy bills
  2. Add value to your home
  3. Extend the life of your air conditioning or heating
  4. Improve the security of your home
  5. Cut down dramatically on outside noise

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Get a free quoation today!

If you’re planning  repairs or renovate this summer get in touch with Red Box via phone or email to discuss your project.

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Summer home maintenance tips from team Red Box: Clear out those cupboards

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Welcome to our new series with weekly tips for home projects you can do this summer

Let’s talk decluttering!

This weeks Top Tip: Clear out and organise your wardrobes and cupboards!

Clear out your wardrobes, cupboards and storage for a cleaning and a makeover.  Summer is the perfect time to have a sort through and update your furniture. Why not clean and repaint that tired looking wardrobe or storage unit in your bedroom for a fresh look.

Whilst you’ve got everything out of the wardrobe you can then see if there’s anything you can donate, sell or keep – making room for the sales!

 

This tip is a must if you’re planning any big home renovation projects – as will allow you to move around and store items easier from getting dusty and debris!.[vc_single_image image=”9719″ img_size=”medium”]

Get a free quoation today!

If you’re planning  repairs or renovate this summer get in touch with Red Box via phone or email to discuss your project.

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Summer home maintenance tips from team Red Box: Central Heating

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Welcome To Our New Series With Weekly Tips For Home Maintenance

First up lets talk Central Heating

This weeks Top Tip: Service your central heating during the summer!

Whilst the heat is on outside, you won’t need your central heating indoors- now’s the time to get your annual service out of the way before the Autumn/Winter rush.

Engineers and servicing companies are often less busy in the summer months as people forget about their heating and furnaces in the warmer temperatures. Come October, they can be quite busy getting homes busy for winter as the cooler weather returns.

This goes for chimneys and fireplaces too, get those cleaned out now so they’re fresh and ready for Autumn & Winter.

 

If you home needs servicing or upgrades to your central heating, plumbing or more – give us a call and we can see how we can help.[vc_single_image image=”9280″ img_size=”medium”][vc_single_image image=”9512″ img_size=”medium”]

Get a free quoation today!

If you’re planning  repairs or renovate this summer get in touch with Red Box via phone or email to discuss your project.

Phone:020 7381 1539                     /               Email:info@redboxlondon.com

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Plan your eco-friendly home updates for Earth Day!

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Plan an eco-friendly home for Earth Day!

 

Celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd by using these tips for your home renovation plans!
To celebrate Earth Day today, we wanted to share a few tips to help you make your home more eco-friendly – ideal if you are planning a renovation – add these to your plans.

1. Loft insulation is vital

Loft installation tends to be fitted as standard in most homes but some older properties may be inadequately insulated and letting out the heat in the winter.

You can insulate the loft yourself with the right materials from your DIY store or call a professional to insulate and renovate your loft.  Why not consider a loft conversion and make better use of the space too?

2. Ensure you have double glazed windows

Modern homes tend to have these already, but a surprising number of older houses in the UK letting out the hot air through the windows. By installation double glazing you can help reduce your energy usage and costs plus help retain the heat into the home – ideal for the winter months!

 

3. Looking for new furniture? Consider second hand furniture

Don’t panic! Second hand does not always mean dirty old tat nobody wants. Sometimes there are some fantastic items to be found almost brand-new from online and local reselling websites. Scuffed or slightly marked items can be made good as new with a refurbishment project too – lots of ideas of YouTube and Pinterest.

By purchasing a pre-owned item, you’re recycling – helping your budget and the environment. It may also help you add something different to your home no longer on sale on the high street.[vc_single_image image=”9373″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”7927″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”7696″ img_size=”full”]

4. Manage your electrical item usage better, purchase some smart plugs and switch off.

Leaving items plugged in all day and night, even if not in use, can still use energy. Whilst companies are making devices more energy efficient, making sure they are switched off is always a more effective solution.
If you are forgetful and never remember to unplug or turn off electrical items when rushing out the door to work or before going to bed – smart technology has the answer.
Smart plugs are inexpensive solutions (can range from around £15-30 each) will save you money in the long run – lowering your electricity bills and using less energy. You can also time them to turn off or on at certain times and even control them from your mobile device.

5. Install a smart thermostat.

Smart thermostat technology is becoming increasingly more popular. Companies such as Nest & Hive are two of the UK’s most popular as the trend grows. Nest boast having saved over 8 million kWh of energy worldwide to date.
How does it work? The smart thermostats will learn how you use your energy in your home, and manage your routine, adjusting the temperature to your typical needs. When you leave the house, it turns it off to save your heating bills – and of course you can turn it on, off, up and down from your smart phone when you are not home.

Our teams can help install smart technology into your home, to make it more efficient and eco-friendly – call or email us to discuss your home renovation plan this week – visit our profile for links.

If you are planning to do work in your home and would like some Eco-Friendly upgrades, get in touch with our team who can talk you through the options.

 

For inspiration see some of our website and Instagram photos as these can really help with inspirational ideas.   If you would like more ideas or advice, then, by all means, send us a list of what you’d like to achieve, and we’ll advise you as to how to make your budget stretch as far as possible.

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Bedroom better sleep renovation tips from team Red Box

Are you getting the best quality sleep from your bedroom?

Here’s our handy renovation planning home tips for a better night’s sleep.

It’s National Sleep Awareness Week this week, so here’s some tips for planning your upcoming bedroom renovations…

 

Paint/Decorate your bedroom with soothing colours.

Your bedroom should be a calm and tranquil space, a place to unwind, choose a calming colour such as lighter shades of purple, or shades of green, or even a light grey would suit a minimalist look – grey can also brighten the room and create a bigger feel for smaller spaces.

 

Invest in a new, good quality, mattress

The bed is probably one of the most important thing’s in a bedroom once you have finished the decorating – how old is your mattress? Maybe it’s time to replace it. Did you know its recommended you replace your mattress ever 7 years – although it might be needed before hand.  A good quality mattress can make a huge difference to your sleep.

 

Add in soothing scents

What’s your favourite soothing scent? One popular “bed time” scent is of course lavender – a great scent for winding down and relaxing.  Whether you add a candle, a wax melt, incence or a diffuser – find a way to add in your calming scents ahead of bed time, so that when you crawl into bed you can really switch off.

 

Consider your lighting options

Does your bedroom get enough natural light? Or is it too bright?
Whether its natural or artificial lighting, the lighting can make a difference (from day to night) to the feel of your bedroom.  If you’re planning a loft conversion with bedrooms on the top floor, how about roof lights – they’re a great way to add more natural light during the day and a chance to star gaze at night!

You can also consider installing lighting in layers, so you can have different levels of lighting on depending on the day, i.e adjust to more soothing –dimmed as you prepare for bed,

 

Add plants to your bedroom

Not only do they look aesthetically pleasing, plants can also help purify the air helping you get a better, more restful night sleep.  Did you know the snake plant is on NASA’s list of top 10 air purifying plants! It converts Carbon Dioxide into Oxygen at night[vc_single_image image=”3861″ img_size=”medium”][vc_single_image image=”9276″ img_size=”medium”][vc_single_image image=”9536″ img_size=”medium”][vc_single_image image=”9532″ img_size=”medium”][vc_single_image image=”9533″ img_size=”medium”]

Get a free quoation today!

If you’re planning  repairs or renovate this winter get in touch with Red Box via phone or email to discuss your project.

Phone:020 7381 1539                     /               Email:info@redboxlondon.com

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Happy New Year – How to plan your 2023 home updates

Are Your Plans for the New Year to Update Your Home?

It’s a great time to start planning your home improvements and renovations  – and with another bank holiday today to relax with – why not take some time to assess your home.Here are the Red Box team’s tips for every home – great for a New Year update and refresh too!

  1. Add storage and or shelving around the house

Adding Storage and shelving is a great way to get organised and de-clutter your worktops, floors and counter spaces.  You can add storage baskets to the shelves to improve the aesthetic and store smaller items.

  1. Revamp your front door and entry way.

From outside to inside, the front door is your entry to your home – you see it every time you leave and re-enter the home, so if walking through your threshold gives you stress or frustrations – time to get that organised, cleaned and perhaps a lick of fresh paint or new lighting.

  1. Update your lighting

A great way to refresh the look and feel of your home is to replace the light fixtures (and switch plates too) – the right lighting can help transform any home.

  1. Redecorate!

A fresh coat of paint or new wallpaper can help give you that new home feel.

  1. Have a New Years purge.

Why not this afternoon have a clear out, purge any un needed items that you can donate.

  1. Blank walls? Add artwork or photo prints

Personalise your home, photos and art prints are a great way to add personality and colour to a plain wall.

  1. Repairs

Nothing like a hole in your wall, or broken skirting to ruin the look of your home.  Have a look through for any repairs or redecorating spots that need doing and make a list – then give us a call tomorrow to start planning your refurbishment and repairs!

  1. Check your Gutters, roof and exteriors

The winter elements can do a number on the exterior of your home, take a look around to see what needs fixes or maybe a new coat of paint.  We can do the rest!

 

So, go put the kettle on, grab your note pad and start making your 2023 dream home update list – when you’re ready the Red Box team are happy to help you plan it via phone or email.

How to contact Red Box?
Email info@redboxlondon.com

Telephone: 020 7381 1539

Get a free quoation today!

If you’re planning  repairs or renovate this winter get in touch with Red Box via phone or email to discuss your project.

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