PATRICIA & GWEN’S TOP TIP
We moved back in before the work was completely fi nished – that was a mistake as we had the builders in the house every day from 8am for about three weeks. We should have waited. Obviously, try not to alter the scope of your plan mid-build. We are, however, very pleased we did install the heat pump, so doing early research on what positive environmental impact you can have is worth doing
Colour choices have a real impact in this home, from the bespoke blue concrete on the new exterior overlooking the garden to the pale green sitting room or the pink and terrazzo kitchen.
favourite tree, an acer. There is also a handy window seat built-in below from which to enjoy the precious new perspective on their garden. “We didn’t want patio doors,” says Patricia, “but that acer is beautiful all year round.” Gwen and Patricia were particularly impressed with their architect’s attention to detail in the design, such as shadow gaps at the entrance to the loft bathroom, the kitchen island and the ceramic wall that wraps around from the entrance hall into the sitting room. “There are a lot of special details that not everyone will notice, but we love,” says Patricia. “We were willing to spend the money and be brave.” There’s just one job left for Gwen and Patricia to tackle, and that is the window in the front sitting room. “We didn’t replace the original
sash in the bay window,” says Patricia. “But we are planning on having it done this year. The front room is the coldest in the house; we really notice the difference.” Now their project is (almost) complete, Gwen and Patricia have the opportunity to refl ect on a project that didn’t just secure the building for another years, but fi nally turned it into a space that genuinely refl ects their tastes and their lives. “We have our storage, the middle room is integrated and it is easy to keep looking nice. It’s a very beautiful place to live,” says Patricia. “When people visit for the fi rst time, they take a step back,” laughs Gwen. “From the outside, it looks like a standard Victorian terrace, but inside it’s like the Tardis. It brings me joy and we love living here.”
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