A reflection on the woman who lived here before us, and how the way it feels in our hands changed.

A considered framework for shaping a renovation brief — focused on understanding what doesn’t work, protecting what does, and making confident decisions when restoring a period home.

The unexpected compromises that come with renovating an Edwardian house — and why they matter.

Why living in a house before renovating leads to better decisions — from light and layout to long-term use.