When people begin planning a renovation, they often start in the same place: Pinterest boards, saved Instagram posts, and a clear idea of the look they love. Sometimes they are deciding whether to move house or renovate - check out my previous blog post - Relocate or Renovate? But what’s often missing from those early conversations is something far more important — how they actually live in their home.

At some point, many homeowners reach a crossroads: do we move, or do we renovate the home we’re already in? It’s rarely a decision taken lightly. Often, it comes after months — or even years — of feeling that your home no longer quite fits your life. You may love the area, the community, and the familiarity of your surroundings, but feel frustrated by the layout or lack of space. Or you might be wondering whether a fresh start elsewhere would simply be easier than tackl

Pinterest is addictive, isn’t it? One minute you’re searching for “Dopamine Decor”, and the next you’ve fallen into a rabbit hole of rustic barn conversions in the Cotswolds, chic Parisian apartments, and glossy kitchen islands the size of your entire downstairs. It’s fun. It’s inspiring. But here’s the truth that most people only realise halfway through their renovation: pinning dream homes doesn’t get you any closer to living in one. In fact, it often does the opposite.

North-facing rooms often feel cooler and darker due to limited direct sunlight, The key to making these rooms feel warmer and more invitin

New Build v Renovate? So you need to move house; its too small, its too big, we need a better area for schools, I need to be closer to...

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