Whether you’re going to renovate your kitchen, or redo your bathroom: if you’re itching to start your next home refurbishment, there are several things you should consider before starting out.
I’m guessing you’ve had an idea about what you want to do to your property, but are asking ‘where should I begin?’. I get it. For my own home renovation, it was all about getting rid of the very dated, and slightly disgusting, wallpapers and carpets before anything else. After this, we then measured up and assessed our space – a great place for you to start.
If you’ve lived in your home for a while, consider what it is you want to achieve, from functionality to aesthetics. Does the layout work as it is or does it require a total overhaul?
It’s also important to consider what the knock on effects will be as a whole. For example, if you plan to renovate a kitchen, how will the rest of the space be affected? I know there’s lots to think about before a renovation gets underway, so I’ve broken down everything you need to know to guide you through the planning process and beyond... Georgina
Warm weather, fruity iced tea, peacefully reading a fresh copy of KBB magazine and the sound of waves hugging the shore in the background — could summer be any closer? Transform your home into a resort, through a tropical-themed kitchen, bedroom and bathroom…
You need to take an individual and bespoke approach to setting your renovation budget. Plus, it's likely your finances or cash flow is different to Mr and Mrs Jones' down the road, so think about you, your home and prepare to stretch that budget to achieve your dream kitchen, bedroom or bathroom…
Ready for a bit of cut and stick? Creating a moodboard is one of the most fun parts of planning a decorating project, if you ask me. It’s a chance to…
When you've just bought a doer-upper, it's not hard to see why you'd want to get the sledgehammer out the second you've got the keys. But, assessing your space is crucial…
I’ve certainly made my fair share of questionable decisions over the years – I have a burnt orange wall in the passage way to the downstairs cloakroom, which I thought was…
Now you see it – now you don't. Sounds clever, right? Hidden kitchens are all the rage, and beyond being great for closing the door on clutter and looking slick, these…
Like you, I know that the words ‘bargain’ and ‘new kitchen’ or ‘new bathroom’ don’t often frequent the same sentence - and that’s quite true. However (stay with me on this…
Yes, a bigger kitchen may be slightly easier to design and include all of those things you’ve got on your wishlist (mine includes a hot-water tap, breakfast cupboard, larder unit and…
![We've spotted the mix of wood and marble everywhere – think kitchen islands, bedroom decor and bathroom designs. What do you think of this combo? Comment below... 👇 • [📷: @danwrayphoto / design: @easybathrooms / interior designer: @alicemaughaninteriors] • #bathroom #mybathroom #bathroomdesign #bathroomrenovation #bathroominspo #bathroommakeover #bathroomideas #dreambathroom #bathroomgoals #bathroomdecor #bathroomremodel #bathroomdesign #bathroomtiles #bathroomreno #bathroomdetails #bathroomideas #bathroomstyle #wetroom #loveabath #neautralbathroom #woodandmarble #diyrenovation #kbbmag](http://scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/101050183_259891701897145_5335435570786632869_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=101&_nc_ohc=m3LO628U1wYAX8_goh0&oh=b60cec5c897ceade2c1c8ce6db20a73d&oe=5EFBEF55 "We've spotted the mix of wood and marble everywhere – think kitchen islands, bedroom decor and bathroom designs. What do you think of this combo? Comment below... 👇 • [📷: @danwrayphoto / design: @easybathrooms / interior designer: @alicemaughaninteriors] • #bathroom #mybathroom #bathroomdesign #bathroomrenovation #bathroominspo #bathroommakeover #bathroomideas #dreambathroom #bathroomgoals #bathroomdecor #bathroomremodel #bathroomdesign #bathroomtiles #bathroomreno #bathroomdetails #bathroomideas #bathroomstyle #wetroom #loveabath #neautralbathroom #woodandmarble #diyrenovation #kbbmag")
![HOUSE TOUR: Part 5: This week we've been taking a look around Jo and Robert's amazing home... Encaustic floor tiles from Fired Earth add a pop of colour to the master ensuite, featuring a contemporary freestanding tub! Simply gorgeous! Bright patterned tiles are an easy way to add interest to a bathroom – but if you don’t dare to go for the colourful options, why not use a different laying pattern with plains, instead? Missed some of this house tour? Scroll through our feed to get the full story.
Keep an eye out for our next house tour, coming soon... • [📷: @82mmphotography / design @emrarchitecture ] •
#bathroom #mybathroom #bathroomdesign #bathroomrenovation #bathroominspo #bathroommakeover #bathroomideas #dreambathroom #bathroomgoals #bathroomdecor #bathroomremodel #bathroomdesign #bathroomtiles #bathroomreno #bathroomdetails #bathroomideas #diyrenovation #bathroomstyle #freestandingbath #loveabath #neautralbathroom #kbbmag](http://scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/101434835_2645103792427515_5757474475998170028_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=103&_nc_ohc=h5wj5J3_01AAX-0zn9Y&oh=38bc2aea11530cf41802fbb24d716c72&oe=5EFABCD7 "HOUSE TOUR: Part 5: This week we've been taking a look around Jo and Robert's amazing home... Encaustic floor tiles from Fired Earth add a pop of colour to the master ensuite, featuring a contemporary freestanding tub! Simply gorgeous! Bright patterned tiles are an easy way to add interest to a bathroom – but if you don’t dare to go for the colourful options, why not use a different laying pattern with plains, instead? Missed some of this house tour? Scroll through our feed to get the full story.
Keep an eye out for our next house tour, coming soon... • [📷: @82mmphotography / design @emrarchitecture ] •
#bathroom #mybathroom #bathroomdesign #bathroomrenovation #bathroominspo #bathroommakeover #bathroomideas #dreambathroom #bathroomgoals #bathroomdecor #bathroomremodel #bathroomdesign #bathroomtiles #bathroomreno #bathroomdetails #bathroomideas #diyrenovation #bathroomstyle #freestandingbath #loveabath #neautralbathroom #kbbmag")
![HOUSE TOUR: Part 4: This week we are taking a look around Jo and Robert's amazing home... Walls and fitted cupboards painted in Farrow & Ball Skylight add calm colour to Max’s bedroom. “As the house was being re-roofed, we were able to add a skylight without difficulty, and the extra height gained by removing the flat ceiling to leave a vaulted space has made a huge difference,” says Jo, who lives here. Tomorrow, in the final part of the house tour, we'll take a look at their bathroom... Scroll through our feed to catch up on any of the tour you've missed so far. • [📷: @82mmphotography] •
#homedesign #myhomestyle #renovation #homedecoration #homestyling #interior4you #interiordesign #interior123 #interiorstyling #interiorinspo #interiorarchitecture #roomdecor #housetohome #myhomevibe #instadecor #bedroom #bedroomdesign #bedroominspo #bedroommakeover #bedroomremodel #dreambedroom #bedroomgoals #bedroomdecor #mybedroom #bedroomideas #childsbedroom #calmingbedroom #kidsbedroom #kbbmag](http://scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/101272589_534865760544042_2735853084713930629_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=106&_nc_ohc=UfGL9wCy96EAX_gfK0Z&oh=88ee7a4b0672ba098f0865bbb305ef9b&oe=5EFAC452 "HOUSE TOUR: Part 4: This week we are taking a look around Jo and Robert's amazing home... Walls and fitted cupboards painted in Farrow & Ball Skylight add calm colour to Max’s bedroom. “As the house was being re-roofed, we were able to add a skylight without difficulty, and the extra height gained by removing the flat ceiling to leave a vaulted space has made a huge difference,” says Jo, who lives here. Tomorrow, in the final part of the house tour, we'll take a look at their bathroom... Scroll through our feed to catch up on any of the tour you've missed so far. • [📷: @82mmphotography] •
#homedesign #myhomestyle #renovation #homedecoration #homestyling #interior4you #interiordesign #interior123 #interiorstyling #interiorinspo #interiorarchitecture #roomdecor #housetohome #myhomevibe #instadecor #bedroom #bedroomdesign #bedroominspo #bedroommakeover #bedroomremodel #dreambedroom #bedroomgoals #bedroomdecor #mybedroom #bedroomideas #childsbedroom #calmingbedroom #kidsbedroom #kbbmag")
![HOUSE TOUR: Part 3: This week we are taking a look around Jo and Robert's amazing home... Soft tones is a theme in the master bedroom, a scheme inspired by Jo’s choice of green-grey wallpaper. “I love the way a delicate silver pattern runs through the design,” homeowner Jo says. A former adjacent bedroom has been converted into a dressing area and ensuite for that added touch of luxury and practicality.
Tomorrow, we'll take a look at their little boy's room... • [📷 @82mmphotography / design: @emrarchitecture ] •
#homedesign #myhomestyle #renovation #homedecoration #homestyling #interior4you #interiordesign #interior123 #interiorstyling #interiorinspo #interiorarchitecture #roomdecor #housetohome #myhomevibe #instadecor #bedroom #bedroomdesign #bedroominspo #bedroommakeover #bedroomremodel #dreambedroom #bedroomgoals #bedroomdecor #mybedroom #bedroomideas #neutralbedroom #calmingbedroom #kbbmag](http://scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/101672092_141322060812833_763772559939419717_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=105&_nc_ohc=fLy3dWBL26MAX-gtv0-&oh=7cc879830fee6b525dc771dde7fccf83&oe=5EFD275D "HOUSE TOUR: Part 3: This week we are taking a look around Jo and Robert's amazing home... Soft tones is a theme in the master bedroom, a scheme inspired by Jo’s choice of green-grey wallpaper. “I love the way a delicate silver pattern runs through the design,” homeowner Jo says. A former adjacent bedroom has been converted into a dressing area and ensuite for that added touch of luxury and practicality.
Tomorrow, we'll take a look at their little boy's room... • [📷 @82mmphotography / design: @emrarchitecture ] •
#homedesign #myhomestyle #renovation #homedecoration #homestyling #interior4you #interiordesign #interior123 #interiorstyling #interiorinspo #interiorarchitecture #roomdecor #housetohome #myhomevibe #instadecor #bedroom #bedroomdesign #bedroominspo #bedroommakeover #bedroomremodel #dreambedroom #bedroomgoals #bedroomdecor #mybedroom #bedroomideas #neutralbedroom #calmingbedroom #kbbmag")
![HOUSE TOUR: Part 2: This week we are taking a look around Jo and Robert's amazing home.
Jo wanted to bring in lots of natural light, so included glazing on the side extension roof and exterior wall.
The extensive project included replacing an existing kitchen extension at the rear of the house, to ensure it was structurally sound. “We decided to knock the original addition down completely, dropped the floor level and rebuilt it on the same footprint, but with the maximum amount of glazing possible, and sliding glass doors leading outside.” An island dictated the kitchen layout. Then an L-shaped run of base cabinets includes the hob. The position of the extractor above was dictated by the shape and structure of the room, as it would not have been possible to install the it under the sloping glass roof. The sink is then located under the glazing allowing the maximum amount of natural light into the washing up area.
What do you think of this kitchen design? Tomorrow, we'll take a look at their master bedroom... • [📷: @82mmphotography / design: @emrarchitecture ] •
#homedesign #myhomestyle #renovation #homedecoration #homestyling #interior4you #interiordesign #openplankitchen #interiorstyling #interiorinspo #interiorarchitecture #roomdecor #housetohome #myhomevibe #instadecor #kitchen #mykitchen #kitchendesign #kitchensofinstagram #kitcheninspo #kitchenmakeover #kitchenremodel #dreamkitchen #kitchengoals #kitchendecor #bluekitchen #colourfulkitchen #openshelving #modernkitchen #kbbmag](http://scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/101054418_324560138525410_7305233922848372120_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=110&_nc_ohc=kdj24Yq-lVQAX-tP6DZ&oh=191408a92d1edb984214a3d0218aabef&oe=5EFDEB6E "HOUSE TOUR: Part 2: This week we are taking a look around Jo and Robert's amazing home.
Jo wanted to bring in lots of natural light, so included glazing on the side extension roof and exterior wall.
The extensive project included replacing an existing kitchen extension at the rear of the house, to ensure it was structurally sound. “We decided to knock the original addition down completely, dropped the floor level and rebuilt it on the same footprint, but with the maximum amount of glazing possible, and sliding glass doors leading outside.” An island dictated the kitchen layout. Then an L-shaped run of base cabinets includes the hob. The position of the extractor above was dictated by the shape and structure of the room, as it would not have been possible to install the it under the sloping glass roof. The sink is then located under the glazing allowing the maximum amount of natural light into the washing up area.
What do you think of this kitchen design? Tomorrow, we'll take a look at their master bedroom... • [📷: @82mmphotography / design: @emrarchitecture ] •
#homedesign #myhomestyle #renovation #homedecoration #homestyling #interior4you #interiordesign #openplankitchen #interiorstyling #interiorinspo #interiorarchitecture #roomdecor #housetohome #myhomevibe #instadecor #kitchen #mykitchen #kitchendesign #kitchensofinstagram #kitcheninspo #kitchenmakeover #kitchenremodel #dreamkitchen #kitchengoals #kitchendecor #bluekitchen #colourfulkitchen #openshelving #modernkitchen #kbbmag")
![HOUSE TOUR: Part 1: This week we are going to be taking a look around Jo and Robert's amazing home. The couple undertook a complete house renovation, including a rebuild of the kitchen extension and adding a new guest bedroom to the existing loft conversion. “We’d looked at lots of houses which had already been remodelled, but not in a way which suited us,” Jo explains. “That would have meant redoing a lot of the work, which made no sense – we’d decided we’d be better off starting from scratch.” One of the main goals was to increase the amount of natural light significantly, so plenty of glazing was included in the design.
Tomorrow, we'll take a closer look inside at that beautiful open-plan kitchen-diner... [📷: @82mmphotography / design: @emrarchitecture ] •
#homedesign #myhomestyle #renovation #homedecoration #homestyling #renovation #interiordesign #renovating #interiorstyling #interiorinspo #interiorarchitecture #renoproject #housetohome #myhomevibe #instadecor #kitchenextension #refurbishment #refurbproject #renoproject #renovators #renolife #renovatingourhome #houserenovating #renovationlife #renovationproject #openplanliving #renovationideas #renovationinspiration #kbbmag](http://scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/101011326_952242168564116_1030159394713392953_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-bru2-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=108&_nc_ohc=WTvsdJz56c0AX-WHQib&oh=672dbef4a8047c5b7c07062049040bc1&oe=5EFC1369 "HOUSE TOUR: Part 1: This week we are going to be taking a look around Jo and Robert's amazing home. The couple undertook a complete house renovation, including a rebuild of the kitchen extension and adding a new guest bedroom to the existing loft conversion. “We’d looked at lots of houses which had already been remodelled, but not in a way which suited us,” Jo explains. “That would have meant redoing a lot of the work, which made no sense – we’d decided we’d be better off starting from scratch.” One of the main goals was to increase the amount of natural light significantly, so plenty of glazing was included in the design.
Tomorrow, we'll take a closer look inside at that beautiful open-plan kitchen-diner... [📷: @82mmphotography / design: @emrarchitecture ] •
#homedesign #myhomestyle #renovation #homedecoration #homestyling #renovation #interiordesign #renovating #interiorstyling #interiorinspo #interiorarchitecture #renoproject #housetohome #myhomevibe #instadecor #kitchenextension #refurbishment #refurbproject #renoproject #renovators #renolife #renovatingourhome #houserenovating #renovationlife #renovationproject #openplanliving #renovationideas #renovationinspiration #kbbmag")
![Make a statement and do something different with your ceiling! • [📷: @adamcarterphoto] •
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