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We’re Fi + Neil
We help new renovators create their dream homes, minus the stress!
How Anna transformed her 2 bedroom Cornwall holiday home [Behind the scenes – Before + After]
Come with us behind the scenes as we chat to our student Anna Whitaker all about how she renovated her holiday home cottage in Cornwall….
Design stays: A Cornish Coastal Holiday Cottage + Our trip to Cornwall | UK Breaks
About 3-4 weeks ago, my DMs pinged with a very unexpected message… 😃
The 11 best UK home renovation youtube channels
We love a home renovation YouTube channel. They give support, guidance and add a hefty dose of realness from those who are on the same journey. Here’s our roundup of some of the best for you to enjoy.
Sanding floorboards - Can I just remove the carpets and sand the old pine floorboards?
Come and take a look at our opinion on sanding pine floor boards
10 loft conversion ideas you need to see
We’ve rounded up 10 fantastic loft conversion ideas to tempt you into your own renovation project. From en suites to home offices and walk-in wardrobes, these fresh ideas are so tempting.
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…
10 living room design ideas you'll want to steal
Find all the inspiration you’ll need to make genius changes to your living room, whether it’s a small project or a transformation.
Prevent your architect from creating a “too expensive” design
I’ve seen this happen to many clients of mine and it’s something I don’t want for you. Here’s how to prevent it!
What is a Bill of Quantities? Do I need it?
Everything you need to know about producing a ‘bill of quantities’ for your build!
How Cat transformed her 1930s semi detached kitchen (Before + After)
We’re always blown away by our community’s renovation results. In this post, we’re chatting to Cat about her 1930s kitchen extension and navigating the challenges.
Our Home Office Design – Before + After! | Office ideas
Are you ready? After a whole year of planning, the Fifi McGee HQ is finished! Come on in 😍
Moving a Bathroom: What to Consider?
Moving a bathroom is common in renovation projects, but it can be a complex operation that will require you to take into account a few key technical elements. To help you, we’ve summarized everything you need to consider and take into account in order to relocate a bathroom inside your home.
Home design planning: Stop scrolling through Pinterest/Instagram and do this first
Finding it difficult to pin down a vision for your home? This could be why…
What is a Schedule of Works?
Everything you need to know about producing a ‘schedule of works’ for your build!
Home Design Lab – your questions answered!
The response to our Home Design Lab launch has been amazing so far! So many of you are signing up to get notified when we launch at 9am on Thursday.
I thought I’d run a quick Q&A about the online course, so if you’re considering joining us, you’re 100% prepared and ready for it!
What to do when your renovation is on hold… because of cash-flow – Part 1
When your renovation is on hold it can be frustrating! But don’t give up or chillax until work starts… there’s so much you can do to keep your project progressing!
#FifiMcGee Office – Part 2: The progress
Take a look at the office progress so far – we’re so pleased with how it’s developing!
#FifiMcGeeOffice – Part 1: Before shots + Our goals
New project alert! Our plans for our home office… revealed.
Our annual autumn photo walk – and the power of being outdoors
In our Autumn photo walk we get closer to the reason why nature is so stress relieving - fractals
What to spend and save on when renovating your house - tips to spend your budget wisely
Are you keen to make your renovation budget stretch as far as possible? Yep. We were in the same boat, and so are my clients Nick & Amy. Here’s how I advised them…