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My 1930s semi-detached house renovation

9 years ago

January 2014 - Present

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Lee

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

It's not my cup of tea. Too beige for my liking. It could have been amazing, using all those incredible original features and picture rails. I hate TV's becoming the main focus of a room, putting it above the fireplace that had been removed is a real shame. A missed opportunity in my book, sadly.

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Es Ter
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9 years ago
Room 1 (before)
Es Ter
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Room 1 (after)
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Es Ter
Original Author
9 years ago
Living room (before)
Es Ter
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9 years ago
Living room (after)
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9 years ago
Excellent!
Es Ter
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9 years ago
Staircase (before)
Es Ter
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Es Ter
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9 years ago
Staircase (after)
Es Ter
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9 years ago
Staircase (after)
Emmeline Westin
9 years ago
What a transformation!
avena001
9 years ago
Shame you stripped out the picture rails. They're an 'original' feature.
Es Ter
Original Author
9 years ago
I know it's a pity. It would have been an amazing house for someone who wanted to restore it to its original 1930s style - Had original picture rails, fireplaces, timber windows and doors, good floorboards, kitchen and landing tiles, etc.
Es Ter
Original Author
9 years ago
*hallway tiles rather
Es Ter
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8 years ago
Room 4 (before)
Es Ter
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Room 4 (after)
Es Ter
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8 years ago
Room 3 (after)
andrewbooton
6 years ago
Removal of those features, squaring everything off and painting it grey has ripped the heart and soul out of this place. Why not just buy a Barrett home and be done with it?
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I've got a 1930s house and currently undecided if to transform the box room into a bedroom or just transform the loft and keep it as a study. potentially enlarged landing. What is the size of your boxroom please?
AMB
6 years ago
I'm sorry, I know it may be your desired style bit I think it is soulless. It's bare and looks like a student let.
AMB
6 years ago
Maybe post some more photos when it's a bit more lived in so we can see some of your character coming through.

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