The Forever Home – The Kitchen Extension Ideas

Since receiving our planning approval for our new extension a couple of weeks ago my husband and I have been spending a lot of time on Pinterest looking for ideas for our new space.  We are both huge fans of the open living/kitchen/dining space and this is a look we are wanting to create.  With two little boys who will undoubtably be spending a lot of time in the garden as they grow older we really want to make this back room the heart of our home. We live in a cottage which was originally built in the 1850’s.  Twenty…

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4 Ways To Add Unique Appeal To Your Garden

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. Are you interested in upgrading your garden space? If so, then it’s important to make sure that you are exploring the best possible features. There are a lot of fantastic options to consider here and possibilities that will be suitable for each and every budget or desire. So, with that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the best and brightest options for your new garden plans.  Pexels CCO License Porch Swing If you enjoy sitting on your porch on a hot summer evening then how about investing in a porch swing.…

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6 Ways to Add Square Footage to Your Home

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. There are many reasons why you might want to add square footage to your home. Maybe you need more space for a growing family, or maybe you want to turn that extra bedroom into an office or a den. Whatever the reason, adding square footage can be a great way to improve the functionality and value of your home. In this article, we will discuss six ways that you can add square footage to your home. We will also provide tips on how to make sure that the new space is functional and adds…

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6 Signs That You’ve Found Your Forever Home

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. It’s an indescribable feeling when you walk into a property, take a look around and you just know that you’re meant to live there for the future. Finding your forever home may take months or even years, but getting to the end is worth the journey. There is no one size fits all strategy when it comes to finding your forever home, but there are a few clear cut signs to look out for along the way. If you’re trying to create a home you love, you need to know that there’s room for…

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5 Reasons We Extended (and didn’t move)

One of the age old questions, stay or extend?  When we bought our house we were a young couple, about to be married, with family plans in the future.  We wanted a house that would work for us but would also become a family home.  After we had our second son what had previously felt like a spacious downstairs began to feel a little cramped and we started to wonder how we would all fit in the small lounge at the front of the house once we had two teenage boys living with us. What started as a late night…

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