The Design Daily: Transforming a 1970s House in Lilliput, Poole
In today’s video, we tackle the renovation of a rather unattractive 1970s house located in the beautiful area of Lilliput, Poole. Despite its initial appearance, this property holds great potential for a stunning transformation. Our goal is to modernize the space by adding a front extension and creating an open-plan layout that enhances both functionality […]
The Design Daily: Transforming a Historic Cottage in Ashley Cross Poole
Ashley Cross Poole is a charming area with beautiful historic cottages that offer both character and potential. In my latest project, I had the pleasure of transforming a lovely terraced cottage, addressing some common layout challenges to create a more functional and modern living space while retaining the cottage’s original charm. Location and Initial Impressions […]
The Design Daily: Transforming a Penn Hill Detached House: A Modern Open-Plan Redesign
In today’s post, we’re diving into an exciting renovation project in the charming area of Penn Hill, Poole. This detached house, located right on the edge of Poole Harbour, presents a fantastic opportunity for a modern redesign, maximizing both space and light. The existing layout includes a breakfast room, a conservatory, and a lounge across […]
The Design Daily: Radical Redesign of a Victorian Terrace House
In today’s post, I’m excited to share a radical redesign project for a traditional two-up, two-down Victorian terrace house. This transformation involves completely gutting the interior—removing the floors, roof, and most of the walls—to create an open-plan, double-height space that’s perfect for modern living. The idea behind this redesign is to maximize light, volume, and […]
The Design Daily: Transforming Two-Up, Two-Down Terrace Houses: Expert Loft Conversion Tips
Adding a loft conversion to a two-up, two-down terrace house can be a fantastic way to create additional living space and add value to your home. These houses, common across the country, often present similar challenges and opportunities when it comes to renovations. In our latest video, we explore practical solutions for enhancing these charming […]
The Design Daily: Transforming Your Two-Up, Two-Down Terrace House: Design Tips and Tricks
Two-up, two-down terrace houses are a staple across the UK, known for their charming, compact layouts. However, they often come with challenges such as limited space, poor light, and inefficient layouts. In this blog post, we’ll explore some common problems and design solutions to help you transform your traditional terrace house into a modern, functional […]
Design for the Weekend: Transforming a Historic South Sea House: Design Options and Ideas
In today’s post, I want to share some exciting design possibilities for a fascinating historic house in Southsea. This property, designed by the renowned Thomas Ellis Owen, has caught the interest of many due to its unique architecture and potential for transformation. Thanks to the kind folks at Nesbits, I recently visited this house, and […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Independence Day. It’s Independence Day next week. Like the movie of the same name, I’m hoping the aliens come down and do us all a massive favour. Well, me at least. I shouldn’t speak for everyone. In my dreams, the aliens in their galactic cruiser will hover over Westminster and suck it up into a […]
Design for the Weekend: Transforming a Portland Terrace House with Stunning Coastal Views
This week, I ventured into Portland, Dorset, to explore a charming terrace house with breathtaking views over Chesil Beach and Lyme Bay. Nestled on Mallams, this property, though needing some work, offers an exciting renovation opportunity with its two bedrooms, an attic room, and an additional garden plot with rear lane access. Upon first glance, […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
To Rennes and Back. How is it that French cities are so good? Rennes, a city that may not be on the typical tourist map or in the top ten French cities by population, is a hidden gem. It may not boast a grand cathedral like Rouen, but it offers a unique experience, almost like […]
