Weathering the Perfect Renovation Storm
We’re in the midst of a perfect storm for homeowners who want to renovate their homes, improve their properties or carry out a build. If you’ve tried to get hold of a tradesperson or any materials recently you’ve probably met this problem head on. Even ordering goods and furniture online has become a lottery. The […]
Poole Project Management
Spring 2021 heralds the conclusion of a residential project in a pretty corner of Poole and is a typical example of the monitoring and support we can offer to a client. Project management can take many forms. Many domestic refurbishment projects don’t require a full-time project manager and a bespoke service consisting of staged visits […]
Somerset Tourism Awards 2021
I am really please to share the news that Stockham Farm, Exmoor has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Bristol, Bath & Somerset Tourism Awards 2020/21 in two categories; Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year and the New Business Tourism Award. I worked with Ali & Jeff at Stockham Farm a couple of years ago […]
Space Planning
Rather than tack a new extension onto your property why not think about space planning? It’s a process of identifying how you can best use the existing space in your home before you add a potentially unnecessary extra room. I’m not talking storage here but the effective use of existing areas. It won’t be as […]
Five Property Trends for 2021
As we enter 2021 the world will be a very different place from a year ago. Many property, space planning and interior trends have been accelerated as a result of the pandemic. We’re striving to change things as quickly as possible and embracing the possibilities of a rapid evolution in the relationship we have with […]
About Project Management
Project management is a service often provided by architects and interior designers but professional project managers can be a practical alternative. Many people prefer to go it alone and to manage their own projects. So what are the benefits of bringing a project manager on board to manage a residential refurbishment? In the UK, second […]
Flint House Renovation
This was a challenging project. Creating two new window openings in a Grade 2 listed building. With two foot thick walls. It was completed, however, and you can see the before, during and after photographs on Instagram. The build took place in the summer of 2020 squeezed between Covid Lockdown 1 and Lockdown 2 after […]