The most important elements of high end architecture

When you want to create a luxury home, there are a number of elements to think about. High end architecture is eye catching for the beautiful design, wonderful materials, and exquisite details. There are a lot of things you can't skimp on. We want to look at the most important ones here. Then, if you want some help from leading architects in London, you can come and talk to us.

Making the most of the site

You might lose the chance to realise the full potential of a high end home if you make mistakes when selecting the site. What you need to do is consider the surroundings, including views, access, and nearby amenities. In addition, make sure you think ahead and imagine how the area could develop. Is it likely in the future that there will be major developments nearby that may cause issues like overlooking?

One of the most important things here is to do all you can to protect lovely views. They add a lot of value to high end homes, whether it is a view of a park, the sea, a marina, a skyline, or even a landmark. So make sure the views cannot be built out, such as choosing a site on an incline or a location where you can build a taller home.

The perfect basement

Luxury homes are often spacious and full of amenities like a gym, games room, pool, cinema, and spaces for any other hobbies or passions. Getting all the space for them can be tricky, especially with smaller sites and high land prices. A great solution is to invest in a basement. It can be costly, but the investment is well worth it in most cases.

When you are designing a basement, you need to think very carefully about what you want here. That will affect the design in terms of what you need to do about lighting and making it comfortable. If you want to maximise the potential of the space, design it with experts. You can rely on us here and get input from some of the best architects in London.

Natural materials

Nothing else says luxury like high end natural materials. We're talking beautiful timber and stone. They provide a number of benefits, including providing texture and adding depth to spaces. More importantly, they age beautifully and don't release harmful VOCs.

The materials are really one area where you definitely can't skimp. If you try to, it can undermine the whole design. Even if you can replicate the look of natural materials with composites and veneers, something will be missing. Most crucially, you will lose out on the timelessness of the real thing.

Effective use of space

As we said above, space is really important in high end homes. It isn't just about providing as much of it as you can though. Really, who wants a massive home that makes everyone feel isolated? What you want instead is fantastic designs for the spaces, ensuring they are comfortable, allow movement, and suit the needs of occupants. Crucially, make key areas places people want to spend time.

Talk to us and work with passionate architects in London

Coffey Residential focuses on creating the most incredible homes. We specialise in high end architecture, ensuring our designs have all of the elements to make them luxurious and timeless. This includes the shape and design of the building down to the layout, materials, views, and other details.

So, get in touch if you would like any help. You can also browse some of our projects in our portfolio to see how we've achieved our reputation as some of the most creative architects in London. It can give you an idea of the spaces we create and how we consider light and materials to maximise the level of luxury.