So, those interiors designers amongst you, how would you like the responsibility of transforming a newly married couple's bare plaster, barely floor-boarded space into a dream master bedroom with this as a guideline..... Elegant master/hotel style/romantic grey/relaxed neutral/ glamorous silver (but not patterned wallpaper throughout) /chick mellow yellow (unsure to love or hate)/English country house .....yet... Continue Reading →
Half Built House checks out some interior Devon delights
I spent a couple of hours on a final inspiration mission this week, leaving the guys beavering away on site whilst I explored a fab little area of Exeter called Magdelene Road. It so reminded me of my beloved Burton Rd in West Didsbury 🙂 Lots of independent shops: a greengrocers, florist, deli, fishmongers, an... Continue Reading →
Half Built House hits Exeter
I honestly did not realise what I was undertaking when I said Team Moregeous would get involved with a TV 'makeover' show - six days in and I'm exhausted! Presenting, planning, drawing, designing, specifying, working with the builders, buying, fitting then dressing & finishing - all within a deadline of TWO weeks. These aren't MDF... Continue Reading →
(Belated) Sunday summary: Daybreak, DIY Mummies and off to a property wreck
Kinda belated Sunday Summary for last week seeing as it's Wednesday today, but better late than never eh! Team Moregeous were asked to do some live DIY slots for ITV's Daybreak and headed off to Birmingham without really knowing what we'd be doing / letting ourselves in for. The couple who own the house we... Continue Reading →
An Easter week of DIY on ITV’s Daybreak
Gearing up now for a bit of Easter DIY for ITV's Daybreak live in viewers' homes - can't wait! We did a little bit of pre-filming of the characters involved as the mornings will be a hive of DIY activity. What could go wrong? Ermmmmmm what is it they say? Never work with children and animals....... Continue Reading →
Sunday summary: DIY Disasters, slate floors & ladybird rescues
Been a busy old week this week, packed full of lots of different houses, jobs and sights. The poor car needed some attention this week so we nipped it up to Blackburn to our fav mechanic and en route stopped for lunch at one of my old haunts, the Clog & Billycock. It's been gastro-pub-ified... Continue Reading →