Project planning

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Welcome to my monthly update on all things to do with creating homes with classic charm and relaxed appeal. 

Well here we are in lockdown, with the Olympics on, home schooling and all three boys in my life wanting to know constantly what there is to eat!!!

We are, however, very lucky as this last 12 months have given people time to reassess the value of their home and as such a boom in home renovation has happened. I have been fortunate enough to help some wonderful clients through their renovation journey in what otherwise could have been a stressful time. So here are some tips that helped us get through the last year and may help you if you are considering a home renovation during Covid.

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DESIGN IDEAS

1. PLANNING

Give yourself a little extra time to source fixtures and fittings as there are quite a few items with longer lead times now. Design and sourcing usually take 3 months but I know some items are taking 6 months. Crazy isn’t it!

2. PATIENCE

Patience is also certainly something we have all had to have over the last 12 months of building. We have managed to get jobs done but the install may have taken longer due to trade or material availability. All the trades are very busy at the moment so patience is a big learning.

3. FLEXIBILITY

I also found that we have had to be flexible with the design solutions presented. One moment a tile may be available then the next it may be out of stock. I will always try to have a design that allows flexibility in this situation so we can choose another option to keep a project moving along. Or consider purchasing when you find a material you love and storing if you have the room.

3 THINGS I’VE LOVED RECENTLY

I’m in the process of finishing off the selections for our new build and am looking for kitchen lights for over the bench. I’m torn between these three beautiful lights from Montauk Lights in WA. What do you think? I need to place an order soon as these can take 6 months to come in from America.

Clarkson Single Pendant

Clarkson Single Pendant

Alborg Large Stacked Pendant

Alborg Large Stacked Pendant

Hicks Pendant

Hicks Pendant

PROJECT UPDATE

Here are a few sneak pics from the design concept phase I have been doing on our own build. The kitchen image below, shows where I need to hang the pendants that I mentioned above. 

This month has been a little focused on home as I haven’t been able to get out to sites or suppliers. I do hope today’s blog inspires you to start planning your project no matter how big or small. Until next month, bye for now. 

Take care

Jules xx