Tag: Conversion
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Choosing barn conversion windows: An expert guide
The great thing about barn conversions is the way that old agricultural buildings lend themselves to bright, open plan, modern living spaces whilst retaining their rural character. Windows play a key part in this transformation and help to form a comfortable and modern family home. But, when it comes to barn conversion windows, they’re far…
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How to spot a money pit when looking for a barn conversion
Barn conversions can be magical places to live, with beautiful old timbers, soaring spaces, and the sense of history that you just don’t get with a new self build. But they’re also notorious for being expensive, complicated, and full of nasty surprises that even seasoned developers underestimate. If you’re considering taking on a barn, it’s…
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Garage Conversion vs. Extension: Which Is Right for You?
Do you feel like your home does not have enough room? A lot of people feel this way and want more space at home. You can get more space by turning your garage into a room or by adding a home extension. Both will help you get the extra space you need. These changes can…
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How to heat a barn conversion the right way
Barn conversions offer unique charm and spacious living, but their open-plan layouts and often historic structures can present challenges when it comes to efficient barn conversion heating. They are definitely not a “formula solution” product and come in very many different shapes and sizes. Mix these size and spatial differences in with a potentially rural…
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Designing a barn conversion layout: How and what to consider
Trying to imagine how your barn conversion layout will work can be tricky when you first consider choosing an agricultural building for your future home. Much like traditional homes, barns come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but unlike an existing home, they often have very few (if any) internal walls, the openings and…
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5 barn conversion mistakes to avoid according to the experts
Embarking on a barn conversion is an exciting and transformative project, but not without its risks. Making barn conversion mistakes can not only be damaging, but costly too. Making sure you hire an architect experienced in the field is one of the most important steps you can take, which is why we’ve spoken to two…
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How QR Codes Impact Conversion Rates?
Quick response (QR) codes were often dismissed as a passing trend. They are two-dimensional (2D) barcodes, the modern form of one-dimensional (1D) barcodes. During the COVID pandemic, QR codes have become one of the most powerful tools in digital marketing. In fact, there is now a phrase that we often read about QR codes: they…
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What is a Dutch barn conversion?
You might have heard of one and even seen one without realising what you’re looking at, but exactly what is a Dutch barn conversion and, perhaps more importantly, do these structures make good homes? Barn conversions come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and when it comes to how to convert a barn, some…
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McHugh Begins Wacker Place Office-to-Residential Conversion
Chicago-based McHugh Construction has announced the start of construction on the office-to-residential conversion of Wacker Place, a 25-story, 248,000-square-foot art deco tower at 65 E. Wacker Place in downtown Chicago. McHugh is serving as general contractor for developer Mavrek Development, in partnership with ACRES Capital, LLC, which together recently closed more than $90 million in financing…
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Essex Loft Conversion Ideas to Transform Unused Space
The people of Essex, which is a diverse county in England, live in historic cottages and farmhouses and then also a more recent boom of modern contemporary houses. All these people are faced with a common housing problem: the need for extra space. One of the popular solutions is Essex loft conversion, which is typically…