Old workshop converted into industrially-inspired upside down house!
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7 years ago
We have just received planning permission for the conversion of this former workshop into a two-bedroomed house. Previous schemes by others had been refused permission twice and failed at appeal. The planners were convinced by our arguments to bring this former industrial building back into residential use. We would love to hear your thoughts on the space.
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7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoThanks for your kind comments! The cushions are 'knot cushions' from design house stockholm, we purchased them at Skandic hus in Cheltenham but they are available from a range of places. We used them in our miner's cottages because they are totally fab!!
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