Houzz Call: Amazing UK homes!
You know we love beautiful, quirky, cosy and interesting homes on Houzz - and we would be thrilled to hear if you have recently undergone a renovation, or updated your home and if you'd like to share it with us (and potentially the media!)
Please upload a photo of your beautiful home, or describe it below. Looking forward to seeing inspiring homes (and remember, they don't need to be big or luxurious!)
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10 years agolast modified: 10 years agoDecember last year I moved into a seventies third floor flat with a balcony and the most stunning view over Bristol. I fell in love with it, despite it having been neglected for years. Nine months later and despite a near nervous breakdown, its finally finished and I love it. The interior design was organic, usually developing from a piece of furniture, fabric, or an idea but it's
almost unrecognisable from the
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This small,l two-room flat in Brighton&Hove, has undergone a complete renovation, originally untouched since 1974, walls have been removed and re-positioned, kitchen moved - just about everything that could be done to squeeze as much out of the limited space.
A couple of shots showing the chaos of renovation!
And now a few 'After' shots.
In fact the flat recently won, for it's Architect/designer duo, a 'Highly Commended' in the Sussex Heritage, architecture awards.
10 years ago
We've been doing up our house over the last five years... we re-did the bathroom last year and are really pleased with it, especially as we did most of the work ourselves :)
10 years agoHello. I bought a quirky maisonette 10months ago, it needed a lot of work but I fall in love with it and took the challenge to refurbish it. I have now converted a bedroom in a kitchen, the former kitchen in a bathroom and the old bathroom in a study room. I am now getting new wood flooring across the whole flat. It is a long process, but I enjoyed the whole experience and picking up DIY skills!
10 years ago
A McIntosh Photography