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We’re Fi + Neil
We help new renovators create their dream homes, minus the stress!
Relocating a kitchen - what to consider first
Before you embark on the task of relocating a kitchen, consider the following points which will help you anticipate potential issues later down the line.
Looking for Benchmarx kitchen price list? This is why you can't find one
If you’re having trouble finding prices for Benchmarx kitchen, you won’t find them online. But, we can help you to understanding why and fill you in on the process to get your own quote.
10 beautiful and achievable kitchen extension ideas
Whether you’re looking for kitchen extension ideas yourself or just want to see some of the most beautiful real homes in the UK for inspiration, look no further!
What I WISH I knew about kitchen design before I became an interior designer!
If only I could reverse the clock and do parts of our kitchen again…
Why we favoured a Howdens kitchen over a B&Q kitchen
Looking for a B&Q kitchen review? Well this isn’t a review but it might help you to decide on your kitchen supplier. Here we deep dive into the reasons why we decided to go for a Howdens kitchen rather than B&Q, IKEA and Wickes.
Kitchens: How to prioritise quality and where to save pennies
Kitchens can be a huge part of a home renovation budget so you’ll want to make sure you’re spending money in the right places and making savings where you can. We’re lending our expertise to help you budget better and get the best end result.
Reasons why you SHOULDN'T buy a Belfast sink
Deciding which type of sink you’re going to buy is a key part of your kitchen design, it can even define the whole look of your kitchen. Belfast sinks look so lovely, what’s not to love? Let’s take a look.
19 budget kitchen ideas to try (if you can't afford to renovate)
If you’re looking for budget kitchen ideas to transform your fixer upper without having to make structural changes or get a whole new fitted kitchen, you’ll want to read these ideas!
Our kitchen extractor fan installation
We take a look at the process of finding the perfect chimney extractor that met all of our requirements. A process that some say is boring but we found entirely fascinating - NOT.
How to heat your kitchen when you have no wall space for a radiator
Here’s a nifty open plan kitchen diner idea that we implemented. When you’re limited for kitchen wall space and can’t hang a radiator, kick space heaters (also known as plinth heaters) are the solution…
Our utility room makeover | 1930s House Renovation
This is one of my most requested blog posts, even though it was such a simple room to make over. Read how I transformed our unloved conservatory to a utility room…
7 tips for an easy, elegant Christmas table
Who else loves planning for Christmas hosting early? If you’re looking for Christmas table decorations, have a read of my 7 tips to chose something easy and elegant…
Afternoon Tea Week with William Morris + Spode
I've told you about my adoration for all things William Morris, haven't I? Great British design makes me ooo and ahh... as does afternoon tea. The two combined? Just magic!
Shop My 1930s Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Diner makeover
For anyone embarking on a home renovation project up against hours (or more like days!) of researching products and brands ahead of them, I wanted to list the tried and tested suppliers we used for our Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Diner to hopefully help you make some faster choices :)
My first bake off in our new kitchen!
It feels so good after 3 long months of dust and rubble to have completed our 1930s kitchen diner renovation just in time for Christmas! Those day dreams of me baking in the new kitchen finally happened when we opened another door of our DIY Advent Calendar...
My Kitchen Diner Knock Through Renovation
Like the impatient blogger I am I have been DYING to share this post for over 6 months now, ever since we began planning our kitchen diner makeover – and finally, IT'S HERE! My dream kitchen makeover and everything that happened in between. Come inside and I'll stick the kettle on...
Our kitchen diner renovation – 4 weeks in! [progress shots]
We are 4 weeks in to our kitchen diner remodel and honestly, it is amazing what can be done to a house in less than 1 month. I feel like the house has transformed!
How to design and order a new kitchen and why we're opting for Howdens
If you're in the early, first-time stages of renovating or redecorating a kitchen like me, and you too have no idea what the process to order a new kitchen entails, then I hope today's post will help walk you through how we have designed and (almost) ordered ours at Howdens.
Timber Windows Vs. PVC-U: Which is best and which will look right on my 1930s house?
If, like me, you are on the market to buy windows soon this post will help you work out whether PVC-U or Timber windows are the best option for you.
An interior blogger's guide to choosing a new cooker
If you're about to embark on a kitchen revamp or if your cooker is on the brink and you're ready for a new one, I've put together some pointers to help you consider which cooker is the right option for you. Ready? :)