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Case study - Residential refurbishment

Full apartment refurbishment.
Holland Park, London.

Holland Park, London W14
Project type
Full apartment refurbishment
Scope
Strip-out, structural works, services, flooring, kitchen, bathrooms and joinery
Location
Holland Park, London W14
Client
Private homeowner
The project

Full apartment refurbishment
with structural reconfiguration

Novus Construction was appointed to deliver a full refurbishment of a third-floor apartment in Holland Park. The apartment was stripped back and rebuilt with a new layout, upgraded services, specialist finishes and a high level of coordination throughout.

The works included structural steel to reconfigure the layout, new mechanical and electrical installations, ducted air conditioning, DALI-controlled lighting, acoustic floor build-up, walnut herringbone flooring, bespoke kitchen installation, fitted wardrobes, bathrooms, decorative finishes and final handover.

Access and logistics were a key part of the project. The apartment was located on the third floor of a managed building, so materials and waste were moved using scaffold access and a rear hoist rather than through the communal entrance.

Full
Apartment refurbishment
3rd
Floor apartment
DALI
Lighting system
W14
Holland Park
Reception room with tray ceiling, LED lighting, walnut herringbone flooring and French doors - Holland Park W14
Fluted marble fireplace plinth, wall-mounted TV and herringbone flooring - Holland Park apartment refurbishment
Reception room before refurbishment - stripped back to shell with rubble floor - Holland Park London

Open-plan reception
and flooring

The main reception areas were reconfigured and finished with walnut herringbone flooring, brass inlay details, feature lighting and a new fireplace surround. The flooring and ceiling details were coordinated with the revised layout to create a consistent finish through the main living spaces.

Open-plan reception room with black arch, bay windows, walnut herringbone flooring and LED ceiling - Holland Park
Black arch opening through to TV room with herringbone flooring and LED strip ceiling - Holland Park refurbishment
Walnut herringbone flooring with brass border inlay and marble fireplace plinth detail - London apartment
Hallway with walnut herringbone flooring and brass inlay - Holland Park London apartment
Corridor with herringbone walnut flooring, brass inlay and LED ceiling - Holland Park apartment refurbishment
Access
and logistics
The apartment was located on the third floor of a managed building. Scaffold access and a rear materials hoist were used to manage deliveries and waste removal while reducing disruption to the communal areas.
Structural
reconfiguration
Structural steelwork was used to support the revised layout and create more open living areas. The works were coordinated around the existing building fabric, services and programme.
Services and
smart lighting
The refurbishment included new mechanical and electrical installations, ducted air conditioning and a DALI-controlled lighting system. Services were coordinated with ceilings, joinery and finished surfaces.
Joinery and
finished interiors
The apartment included walnut herringbone flooring, brass inlay details, stone and onyx bathrooms, fitted wardrobes, kitchen installation and decorative wall finishes.

Kitchen
and joinery

The kitchen was fitted with dark oak cabinetry, green onyx worktops and brass details. Bespoke joinery was also installed across the bedrooms and storage areas, including high-gloss wardrobe fronts and integrated service details where required.

Kitchen with green onyx worktop and splashback, dark oak units and brass cabinet details - Holland Park apartment
Kitchen island with fluted dark oak drawers, green onyx worktop and brass handles - London apartment refurbishment
Master bedroom with high-gloss burl wood wardrobes, bay windows, carpet and LED ceiling - Holland Park
Master bedroom with curved walls, LED strip ceiling, carpet and burl wood wardrobes - Holland Park London
Bedroom with burl wood high-gloss sliding wardrobes and LED ceiling - London apartment refurbishment
Bedroom with Venetian plaster feature wall, black trim and LED ceiling - Holland Park London

Bathrooms
and finishes

The bathrooms were rebuilt with new waterproofing, plumbing, sanitaryware, lighting and stone finishes. Onyx, marble and travertine finishes were used across the bathrooms, with recessed niches, shower enclosures, vanity areas and final sealing completed as part of the handover.

Onyx shower enclosure with lit niche, glass shelves and brass fittings - London apartment refurbishment
Master ensuite onyx shower interior with brass rain head and recessed niche - Holland Park apartment
Ensuite bathroom with onyx shower, vanity and LED strip ceiling - Holland Park London
Ensuite with travertine marble bath surround, vanity and LED ceiling - Holland Park apartment refurbishment
Apartment bathroom with onyx basin, gold tap and shower enclosure - Holland Park London
Scope of works

What the project involved

Strip-out and logistics
Strip-out and preparation works
Scaffold and rear hoist access
Waste removal and material delivery coordination
Protection of communal areas and retained features
Structural and first fix works
Structural steelwork to support revised layout
New partitioning and ceiling works
Acoustic subfloor build-up
First fix carpentry and preparation for finishes
Mechanical and electrical
Electrical works by accredited electricians
Electrical testing and certification as required
New lighting and DALI control system
Ducted air conditioning installation
Mechanical service coordination
Flooring, kitchen and joinery
Walnut herringbone flooring
Brass inlay flooring details
Bespoke kitchen installation
Fitted wardrobes and storage joinery
Fireplace and feature joinery details
Bathrooms and finishes
Bathroom waterproofing and preparation
Plumbing works by competent plumbers
Stone and onyx bathroom finishes
Sanitaryware, brassware and shower screen installation
Decoration, snagging and handover
The result

The result was a fully refurbished Holland Park apartment with a revised layout, upgraded services, coordinated lighting, walnut flooring, bespoke joinery, completed bathrooms and a clear handover. The project combined detailed finishes with careful site logistics in a managed residential building.

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