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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Somerset Tourism Awards 2021

Stockham Farm

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

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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 […]