The author shares their transformative journey renovating an Edwardian cottage plagued by damp and damage, starting with a particularly bad room. They tackled the chimney issues professionally, stripped and plastered the interior, and created a feature wall with a Victorian fireplace insert. The finished space became a favorite home office.
Suggestions for every budget When I first moved into my “new” old house, I had layers and layers of wallpaper to remove. It took months to get the walls back to bare lime plaster, only to discover why they were likely wallpapered in the first place: cracks, holes, and decades of DIY patch-ups. Still, it…
Beginner friendly! Upcycling furniture has always appealed to me. I’m trying to incorporate as many quality-made pieces into my home as possible—partly for aesthetic reasons, but mostly because… let’s be honest: furniture is expensive. I want pieces that will last, feel good to use, and suit the style of my Edwardian cottage. Before I actually…
3 Bold Farrow & Ball Colours I’ve Used in My Home (And Why I’d Use Them Again!) I’ve surprised myself with some of the colour choices I’ve made in my home. When it comes to my wardrobe, I’m 100% a neutrals girl – black, white, beige… But step into my house, and it’s a completely…
