Best Renovation

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Discussion started by Isobel Harris
Started on Thu, 22/10/2009 - 08:00

Learn more about the houses short listed for the Reader’s Choice Awards 2009 in the ‘Best Renovation’ category, watch films of our three short listed houses and VOTE for your favourite!


Share your thoughts, comments and questions here and don’t forget to cast your VOTE!

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Re: Best Renovation

aurelius
Thu, 22/10/2009 - 09:12
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A great selection of houses to choose from. I know there is some debate about whether renovation is cheaper or greener than building a new home, but IMO it's so nice to see older properties being given a new lease of life.

I particularly liked the Beverley house, the transformation is really quite subtle but still remarkable. I loved the entrance hallway and the staircase, and the interiors strike a nice balance between modern and cosy, despite the leopard skin wallpaper! BTW does anyone know where i can get some of those lovely 70s white plastic chairs?

The before and after shots of the house in Preston show what a massive change the owners have made, I loved the sloped ceiling and the rear elevation, but I'm not so keen on the wall at the front of the house. I also noticed they have a rain chain in the back garden, I've heard of these but I've never actually seen one being used before.

The last house is just the perfect upmarket bachelor pad - not that that's a bad thing. I loved the interiors, the use of dark wood on the light walls and the indoor water wall give the whole place a very luxurious feel. I also liked the ladder in the kitchen, it shows good use of space.

I think I'm torn between the first and third houses.

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