Posts Tagged ‘renovating’
How do I update my heritage home?
If you are fortunate enough to own an older heritage home, you will probably be aware that this type of property poses special challenges. How do you update it and at the same time honour its architecture? Challenges The good news is that you have an asset that has outlasted fashion trends and with careful…
Read MoreWhy AI will never design your dream kitchen
Recently I have seen some gloriously detailed images online of dream kitchens bathed in perfect light looking oh-do-desirable and achievable. Upon closer inspection I have realised that the images are AI generated. There are usually two giveaways. One is the slightly fuzzy appearance which cannot be attributed to natural lighting but could be the result…
Read More14 Bathroom Design Mistakes to Avoid
Bathrooms are generally the second most expensive room (after the kitchen) to build or makeover. Whether you are renovating or building, here are fourteen mistakes I have seen in bathroom design to avoid: 1. Too Clinical While we want our bathrooms to be practical, we also want to avoid making them look like what you…
Read MoreThe Art of Dining
Dining together is an under-rated activity today. Sitting around a beautifully set dining table, sharing a meal together should be a regular activity. Sadly, it seems to have almost vanished from our lives. This is not to say that every day can be a fine dining day, but here are some suggestions as to how…
Read MoreHow to use the 60/30/10 rule in decorating
Would you like to be more adventurous with colour in your home but you aren’t sure how to start? One tried and tested approach is the ‘three colour rule” also called the 60-30-10 rule after the approximate percentages of each colour. In this scheme, one base colour dominates – let’s call it your hero colour.…
Read MoreCan you over-restore a home?
If you are renovating an older home it is important to remember what attracted it to you in the first place. It’s definitely possible to ‘over-restore’ a home just as a conservator can make a painting look too new by overpainting and varnishing to remove all signs of age. Ideally you retain the best features,…
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