Lyme Regis Renovation – Testimonial

renovation

The renovation of a Grade II listed holiday cottage in Lyme Regis was carried out in two phases in 2022 and 2023. The owners had the foresight to engage an interior designer and project manager well ahead of time so that plans could be made, schedules arranged and trades booked. We worked with Coral Interiors […]

Winter Warmers

sheep

Insulation for a listed house Last year I wrote a blog post about Warmer Windows and how to prevent heat loss in the depths of winter, especially when you live in a listed property and have to deal with the vagaries of single glazing. This year the topic is even more prescient as energy prices […]

More Sustainable Interiors

Secondhand furniture

Sustainable Interior Design. It’s the hot topic of the moment and I’ve been thinking about it a lot recently. I’ve also been putting some of my ideas into practice. Here are a few thoughts and suggestions. Use what you have The most sustainable thing we can do is use what we have for longer. When […]

Sustainable Interiors

wind farm

Much has been written about sustainable buildings but how are we progressing in the world of interiors and furniture? A recent report published by the Auction Technology Group details some fascinating insights into the environmental benefits of buying antique, secondhand and vintage items. As so many of us are concerned about climate change, buying pre-loved […]

Listed Property Resources

Thatched house

If you’re either a listed property owner or a listed property enthusiast how do you learn more about your period home and how can you connect with like-minded aficionados? SPAB – the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings – was founded by William Morris in 1877. The people who make up SPAB are dedicated […]

Warmer Windows

Old window

As autumn approaches so does the perennial problem for many listed and period property owners. How can we keep warm this winter? Can we be more energy efficient? What can we do about draughts? Are there any energy-saving measures we can use? In summary, how can we deal with the lack of double glazing? The […]

Floorplans – re-imagining your space

Ground floor plan

If you are listing your property for sale, a floorplan has become a necessity rather than a ‘nice-to-have’ option. Potential buyers expect to see 2D floorplans in addition to several photos supported by a more detailed description of any property. However, a decent floorplan of your own home can be useful tool when planning how […]

Weathering the Perfect Renovation Storm

Living room

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 […]

Tom’s Renovation Project – Review

Victorian Cottage

“Beverley managed a major renovation of our semi-detached cottage in Poole and I thoroughly recommend her as a dedicated and professional project manager. Beverley picked up the first phase of the work for me once I had already done the design and appointed some contractors and so I was extremely grateful to her for her […]

Poole Project Management

Notebook

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 […]