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We’re Fi + Neil
We help new renovators create their dream homes, minus the stress!
A curved radiator for a bay window
A milestone - we have installed the last radiator that we need to install into our house - a curved radiator into our curved bay. Take a look at the process that we followed.
How to design your home – the right way (and avoid expensive design mistakes)
There are right and wrong ways to design a house when you’re renovating. Read this guide and get prepared.
Permitted Developments: The Ultimate Guide
We address 12 of the most common questions and all you need to know about permitted developments before you start work on your property.
Refurbishing a 1930s stained glass window
You know those niggling jobs where you think “I’ll get to that at some point…” Well stained glass window refurbishment is one of those. But it is now DONE and we’re really pleased with the result!
How to visualise your layout ideas before you renovate
One of the toughest parts of renovating is deciding on layouts especially for things like the kitchen or kitchen extensions. Read our tips on how to visualise your ideas first.
Lockdown life: Swapping the commute for this...
A small positive that’s keeping us going through lockdown life.
Ways we seek to continuously improve Fifi McGee
Our sole aim is making this corner of the internet a useful place for you to create the home you want. Read about how we’re investing in this…
Have you heard about biophilic design? It could be the secret to a happier home
If I told you it was possible to design your house in a way that improves your happiness, wellbeing, restoration and productivity, would you believe it was possible?
Converting a medieval cow barn into a cosy cottage
If you’ve ever dreamed about converting a barn into a second home for family and friends to visit, or to let on Airbnb, then Dawn’s barn conversion is exactly the story you need to read…
Our new William Morris bay window curtains from Couture Living
Dressing our curved bay window has never been easy, but now, thanks to Couture Living, we have the William Morris curtains of our dreams…
Lifting the lid on what it's like renovating a house during Covid 19
We asked our community “How has Covid 19 effected your renovation?” and check out their responses…
Coronavirus (Part 2): what does this mean for renovators?
In the first part of these blog posts we discussed managing the changes to home and work life throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Here we’ll cover some of the expected impacts if you’re renovating.
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!
Finding a reliable contractor - our top tips
We’ve worked with tons of contractors in our time and we’re always learning about the best ways find reliable contractors. Here are some valuable lessons we’ve learned over the years that will help you get your project off the ground in trustworthy hands.
6 months on: What we've noticed after backpacking Peru + Bolivia
6 months on, and it's interesting to reflect on life since that momentous trip. It's a bit of a cliche to say it, but we're firm believers that travelling really does broaden the mind.
The Master Bedroom - Progress Update
The early phases of our master bedroom renovation are now full steam ahead. Here we share a few things we learnt along the way in our pursuit for the bedroom of our dreams (no pun intended!)
Our plans for the Master Bedroom | 1930s house
The final room of the house to renovate is our master bedroom. In this post we’re sharing all our ideas for the bedroom to finish off our 1930s house.
6 ways we started 2020 in the most optimal way
We look at some of the ways we started our 2020 in the most optimal way in the hope that we might inspire others.
Compulsive Device Use - The Silent Threat
As devices start to take over our lives and are an everyday feature in our home, we wanted to shine a light on some of the issues that we might face if we let the technology get the better of us. The result: following our research we’re more scared than before.
10 of our 2019 achievements we’re most proud of
What a year it’s been. Thank you for being a part of this <3