Excel Home Design Ltd

From our first meeting with Russell, through to project completion, Excel Home Design have exceeded our expectations. At the initial thorough site visit, Russell not only took the time to fully understand our aspirations for our home but showed a genuine enthusiasm, excitement and passion presenting ideas that we had never considered. We immediately knew we had found the perfect partner to work with us with the excitement and ambition Russell exuded.

Russell and his team have taken full ownership and responsibility for the entire project since day one. With some prolonged absences from us as a family we have been able to trust, follow (often remotely) and fully participate in a transparent decision making process at critical points to maintain momentum and meet project deadlines. There has been a meticulous approach to detail, a tidy, well-structured and organised building site throughout the project.

The clients vision and main aims of this project was to create a second floor for the dwelling, creating a new master bedroom and bathroom. The project would also deliver a new staircase and refurbishment of the existing first floor bathroom. The redevelopment would provide opportunity to refurbish existing first floor bedrooms enabling the children to move into larger bedrooms.

The concept of this project was to create a family bathroom that everyone would want to use and provide all the luxury that a family bathroom could deliver. The client expressed a desire for a bathroom that would be easy to care for and practical. The bathroom was created in an existing space centrally on the first floor of the property. The responsibility for the design process was shared between Excel’s design team and the client.

We were delighted to complete this detailed renovation for some wonderful customers.
The project involved:
- Creating an open-plan entrance hall to the front of the property, replacing the existing front door to the side of the house.
- Constructing a new garage that will provide essential car parking, workshop space and an additional bedroom above.
- Creating a large home office for use by the whole family on the first-floor landing.
- A complete redesign of the main roof to increase the size of the three existing bedrooms.
- The master bedroom would be completely redesigned with a balcony over the new garage, providing the couple with amazing views of the Garw Valley.
- The external façade of the property was improved by installing modern insulation.
- The external cladding board elevates the appearance and curb appeal.

The concept of this project was to create an open plan living space off the kitchen, including a seamless living space to patio finish. The client’s vision will use existing space from the original kitchen area and a sunroom extension will deliver the amalgamated kitchen, dining and living space expressed within the clients brief. The new kitchen/living space will include the installation of a lantern rooflight providing essential natural light to all areas of the room. The responsibility for the design process was shared between Excel’s design team and the client.

The clients aim for this project was to create a kitchen that would provide additional storage and to introduce a large island to the centre of the kitchen, the client expressed the need to retain as much space around the island as possible. The kitchen will also include a seamless link to a family living space. The client’s brief required a blend of natural light and led lighting system to the ceilings and under & over cabinet. The client also requested a drinks larder cupboard and a kitchen designed to receive made to measure units. The responsibility for the design process was shared between Excel’s design team and the client.

From the initial meeting through to project completion, Excel Home Designs delivered over and above our expectations. Russell took the time to understand our needs and aspirations for our home. This focus on the customer, along with his wealth of experience and his vision cumulated in the design of a fantastic en suite renovation, two storey extension and landscaping that perfectly met our needs. Everything from design through to planning, from liaison with building control through to help choosing fixtures and fittings was taken care of and Russell and his team were always accessible and kept the project on track both in terms of time and budget. The team were so lovely to have around and so tidy, we actually thoroughly enjoyed having them around and missed them when the work came to an end. We cannot recommend Excel highly enough.

Initially planned as a kitchen renovation project, the brief expanded to include a redesigned balcony above and provide easy access to the ground floor cooking facilities from the rear garden. 

The revamped balcony features a new floor covering, a glass and stainless-steel balustrade and bespoke lighting to help set the mood for those dining al fresco. 

The clients were thrilled with the build, stating “We are so very pleased with the end result. It looks amazing! We can’t wait to make full use of the outside patio in the summer.”

We were delighted to create this luxury en-suite bathroom for some wonderful customers and to pick up the FMB Bathroom Award in 2021.
The new vaulted ceiling features four Velux windows to accompany a redesigned main window, creating an abundance of natural light and ventilation.
A stylish new bathtub has been installed within a quartz surround, carefully designed to incorporate the room’s main windowsill.
The bath is also fitted with a flush-mounted overflow and the taps are wall-mounted into a quartz upstand surrounding it.
All the units are a bespoke design with a large integrated sink and mirror acting as a focal point, with a contrasting tile finish completing a gorgeous aesthetic.

This project was all about maximising space and was a complete renovation that included a new Sunroom, kitchen, bathroom and a wrap-around double extension providing an abundance of space.

The sunroom contains three main living zones and a functional set of bi-fold doors that beckons visitors outside the patio space for true “In & Out Living”.

“Our house has undergone such a transformation and has now become our ‘forever home’. Russell and his team have been nothing short of professional, trustworthy and supportive from start to finish.
Never in our wildest dreams could we have envisaged a ‘home’ like this, but Excel have made it happen. Our fantastic new open plan space has created a new style of ‘living’ which we love.” – Nikki and Jason

"Excel Home Design were different to everyone else. We did shop around but as soon as they came they gave us a clear vision of what we could have." – Katrina Cross

The project that Alan and Katrina undertook was truly a remarkable transformation.

The Sunroom was particularly impressive with its unique lantern design that allowed natural light to flood in. This made it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

The kitchen is the heart of the home, and it was expertly designed to be both sleek and modern, as well as functional and inviting.

It's no wonder that Alan and Katrina feel like their renovation was a dream come true!

The project won the Caerphilly Council 2020 Award for “Best extension to an existing property” and the Federation of Master Builders "Best Kitchen Project Cymru 2021".