The Home Renovation

& Interior Design Blog from Fresh Start Living

Advice, tips and project stories covering all elements of home renovation, DIY projects and interior design.

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Here are some hints and tips for what to do before working with an interior designer to make sure that you get the most out of the process.

Many people think they need an architect to add an extension this is not the case. In this project we as interior designers designed extra s

In our 2nd blog about the Old Forge, we talk through our design for the second bedroom and bathroom, giving it the glamorous and feminine fe

Read how we helped implement the designs for turning an old barn into a stunning two-bed holiday let, and the end result.

Some cleaning products can damage your interior products, but we found that there are healthy cleaning products that are also better for the

Get affordable award winning interior design help remotely, without us visiting your home. From a room revamp to extension and space layout

If you have a lovely renovated hallway, how do you keep it looking nice when there are coats and shoes to store? Here is how to solve such a

A kids' play and craft table on wheels is the perfect solution, enabling your kids to play in an open plan home and you to store their t

A mud kitchen is the perfect kids’ garden toy. Here is how to make a quick and easy one from a pallet and cheap materials you have around th

Working from home offers you opportunities but also challenges around how you structure your work/life balance. Here are our top tips for h

What external doors should you add to your extension? French, Bi-fold or sliding doors? We explain the benefits of each to help you make th

How could your home become a location house for TV or photoshoots, what is involved, how to register it and is it worth doing? Our blog ans