Seeing our old dated bathroom suite being ripped out was definitely a high point of our cottage renovation but having two young children and only one, now unusable, bathroom in the
Continue Reading: First Time Renovator: planning the bathroom
Normally, I'd have been out and about last year to spot the trends for 2021 – but not only has the pandemic changed how we use our homes, it has also influenced what we…
Continue Reading: These are the kitchen and bathroom trends to look out for in 2021
Looking back, the most difficult part of the renovation was at the beginning, deciding on what sort of space we wanted and trying to visualise it before any building started – plus wanting to…
Some people naturally love renovating. They get ‘the bug’ and go from house to house, taking on more challenging projects with each step. I think it’s fair to say I am
Let the countdown to Christmas begin! Hands up, have you already sorted all your presents for your family and friends (or why not for yourself too)? If the answer is not
My main advice when planning a renovation is to always focus your energy and budget towards the master ensuite or main family bathroom, as these will see most use. However, there is a certain…
Whether you're facing a tricky corner or simply want to own a piece of furniture that's truly unique to you, made-to-measure options might be just the thing you're looking for
The ground floor is almost done. The design looks big and open – totally different from the two-bedroom bungalow we started with. The cooker hood and wall tiles were the finishing touches in the…
With The Great British Bake Off on our screens again and having experimented with all banana bread variations, sourdough making and perfecting our culinary skills over the past year and a
I look back at the woman who naively thought she could live in her new house and renovate at the same time and laugh. What was I thinking? But I suppose