The Listed Home Renovation {Weeks 1-4: Out with the old}

OK — so you know that for years I’ve been banging on about extending our home? But as our 16th century cottage is Grade 2 listed, a listed home renovation isn’t just as simple as getting planning permission and off you go. But undeterred, in October last year, we finally put in some plans to …

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Bedroom makeover & Wallpapering a Ceiling

wallpapering a ceiling

I’ve mentioned in previous posts that we live in a wonky old house. Built in the 17th century — it is Grade 2 listed — has warm stone walls and a tin roof. There is thatch underneath the tin but, in the war, the thatch was covered in a layer of corrugated metal, in order to stop the incendiary …

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Our Plans for an Ensuite Bathroom Makeover

Unique Bathroom Decor Ideas

What do Bowler hat lights & egg shaped baths have in common? They both feature in my plans for our ensuite bathroom makeover! I love our home. It’s Grade 2 listed — built in 1690 something — and I think the best way to describe it is ‘quirky’, I love the wonky walls. The tin …

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