I thought it'd be interesting to do something a bit different with the exposed bricks in the hallway - after we'd worked so very hard cleaning them up! - and came up with the idea of framing the areas with a 200mm edge of plasterboard. I haven't seen this done anywhere else and am very excited... Continue Reading →
So you saw our exposed brick where and why last week and now I can show you some of the hows too! We're well underway creating the bare brick feature walls in the hallway and landings at Moregeous Mansions and it's been a very dusty, dirty couple of weeks. Not only did we need to remove three... Continue Reading →
I'm extremely fond of bricks. Big ones, olds ones, fat ones, thin ones, even the huge bulbous huge-at-only-one-end ones which Brian the Brickie nearly threw at me whilst building our box wall to the workshop. Thinking back to previous renovations I remember asking our plasterer to leave a huge curved section of bare brick out... Continue Reading →
Back in January I was lost in the world of garage doors, and seriously, who knew there was so much choice?! I had to find something which would suit both the reclaimed, traditional feel of the slates and bricks used, plus work well with the contemporary deep greys, aluminium cladding and super cool bifold doors.... Continue Reading →
Yes, I know it's coming up to barbecue season but that's honestly not the only reason I'm inspired by fire, this yearning has been going on an awful lot longer than that! Ever since I can remember I've been fascinated by flames (hence ending up with a fireman?!) and I've always wanted my own *real*... Continue Reading →
Now the bifolds are in, we can start concentrating on what's happening inside the house. Getting the bare bones of any property spot on is so important before any thought is given to paint colours or Pinterest! We've lived in our house for a number of years before starting renovations and have done that very... Continue Reading →
OMG they're in!! There've been several big steps for us this month and none bigger than this week's installation of our much dreamed of bifolding doors. We've spent a lot of time and energy deciding which ones to go for as there are a plethora of these super popular styles out there to choose from.... Continue Reading →
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