Key Considerations when Designing within Luxury Private Estates
At Matthews Rea Interiors, we have a wealth of experience designing elegant, residential homes within private estates, such as Wentworth Estate, which wraps around the prestigious Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey, UK. Standards are kept high within its boundaries to ensure luxury and character are kept. We understand the unique challenges that come with working in a private estate and are committed to delivering designs that both meet the client's vision and comply with the estate's rules and regulations. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at some of the key considerations.
Designing within the guidelines
The first priority is to understand the estate's history and the regulations that have been put in place to protect its uniqueness. Most estates enforce a variety of restrictive covenants and it's crucial to understand these and know how to navigate them when designing the house and its interiors. We research the past and existing architectural styles, to then create interiors in keeping with the aesthetic and harmony around the new home’s surroundings. Additionally, private estates often have their own set of guidelines that need to be followed as far as the construction process is concerned, so it's important to understand these and ensure the project complies with all necessary rules.
Creating a lifestyle
After the guidelines are in place, the main thing to consider when designing a property on a private estate is the client's own vision and lifestyle. It's important to get to know the client and their preferences, style and needs to create interiors that align with their vision and meet their day-to-day requirements. This includes understanding the client's family dynamics, work-life balance, entertainment habits, and other important factors that would influence the design. We take a full brief before starting the project to ensure nothing is missed.
Communication is key
Privacy and security are key fundamentals within private estates. Here at Matthews Rea Interiors, we take this into account for both the client and the estate's residents, so that with careful planning, it's possible to create designs that meet the requests of all stakeholders.
Working closely with the estate's management, residents, and contractors to ensure designs align with their preferences is imperative. This includes open and effective communication, addressing concerns or issues that may arise during the design process and making adjustments as necessary. Failing to do so is both time-consuming and costly for the client.
Matthews Rea experience
In conclusion, designing luxury homes within private estates such as Wentworth comes with unique challenges and considerations. At Matthews Rea Interiors, we understand both and have the experience and expertise to navigate them with full attention to detail delivering successful projects that meet the client's vision and comply with the estate's rules and regulations.
Whether it's understanding the client's lifestyle, researching the estate's history, incorporating privacy and security, or collaborating with stakeholders, we approach each project with a holistic and tailored approach, working with the client to ensure they have a property to be proud of.
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