What our clients say

Our home feels so much lighter, warmer, usable and spacious compared to before the project. The kitchen and indoor seating area feels seamlessly connected to the garden (which was one of the main aims of the project), so that we’re able to enjoy the outside space all year round. Overall it just feels very special and high-end, without being ostentatious – a cool and calming space for all occasions.

Our previous kitchen was a tiny, dated galley kitchen typical of a Victorian terrace property. It was used for hasty food prep, a thoroughfare to the garden and nothing else. We now have a very social and usable space, with features like the bench window seating area and integrated peninsular which mean it’s now our main place to hang out, with views of the garden which seamlessly flow through the large side-hung window and door. It’s gone from a space where we spend 10% of our time, to where we spend 90% of our time.

The features which have been the biggest game-changers have been the design of the patent glazing and side-hung window/bench seat and patio door. Not only do they look very cool, but the amount of light in the kitchen space, even through the dark winter months, has been transformational. We also love how the extension looks from the outside, contemporary and fresh yet somehow also perfectly complimenting the original Victorian design of the property.

The additional light and space has meant that we now spend more of our time in the kitchen than anywhere else. The bench seating under the new window is the perfect connecting element between the kitchen and the garden, which we also found we have used a lot more than we did before the project. It’s now the perfect space to host friends and family (which we’ve done more in the 12 months since the project completed than in the 5 years before it!)….or simply to enjoy on our own.

Luc J

Great service and I thoroughly recommend Ibrahim Buhari Architects. They really understood what I wanted and it felt like they were really interested in who we are and designed our home based on us and what we need. We appreciated that and it shows in the personal touches.

Carl W

The additional light and space has meant that we now spend more of our time in the kitchen than anywhere else. The bench seating under the new window is the perfect connecting element between the kitchen and the garden, which we also found we have used a lot more than we did before the project. It’s now the perfect space to host friends and family (which we’ve done more in the 12 months since the project completed than in the 5 years before it!)….or simply to enjoy on our own.

The new kitchen is spacious, with a carefully considered layout and specced to a professional standard, meaning I have been able to spend more time at home developing and testing new recipes – work that previously could only have been done in a commercial kitchen space. It means less time away from home and more time working towards the growth of the business from the calming comfort of our new space!

Working with Ibrahim has been a fantastic experience, from the initial design consultations and feasibility studies, right through to helping ensure snags were completed by the building contractor in a timely manner and to a high standard. Ibrahim’s approach has been extremely professional and thorough, with an emphasis on quality and design detail, which has led to an end result of something which feels very special and will stand the test of time. In addition to this, Ibrahim worked collaboratively and respectfully with third parties including the building contractor and interior designer, working through the inevitable challenges that come up during a complex project, and helping to ensure a harmonious approach and outcome.

Susie J

Before engaging Ibrahim Buhari Architects, undertaking a home refurbishment felt rather daunting, but working with Ibrahim Buhari Architects made the entire experience reassuring and genuinely enjoyable. From our very first meeting, Ibrahim took the time to truly understand what I wanted from my two bathroom refurbishments. He listened carefully to my ideas, needs, and preferences, and translated them into designs that felt very personal to me and perfectly suited to my home.

What impressed me most was the level of care and attention throughout the project. Ibrahim was closely involved at every stage, working hands-on with the builder and plumber to ensure everything was done to a very high standard. I always felt informed and confident that the project was being managed properly.

The finished bathrooms are not only beautiful but also practical and comfortable to use, which was very important to me. I’m absolutely delighted with the result and would happily recommend Ibrahim Buhari Architects to anyone looking for thoughtful design and excellent project management.

Margaret G