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renovation

Lyme Regis Renovation – Testimonial

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,

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sheep

Winter Warmers

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

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Secondhand furniture

More Sustainable Interiors

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

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wind farm

Sustainable Interiors

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

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Thatched house

Listed Property Resources

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

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Old window

Warmer Windows

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

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Ground floor plan

Floorplans – re-imagining your space

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

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Living room

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

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Victorian Cottage

Tom’s Renovation Project – Review

“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

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