The Calming Escape that Is Our Home
posted on 30 April 2011 | posted in
Home and Garden
My husband and I recently purchased an old Victorian style house for £85,000. When we did our first walk-through and saw the house we immediately knew it was the one. All of the walls are lattes and plaster which over time disintegrates. If I had the budget I would love to rip out all the walls and reinsulated and put up sheetrock. I would also replace all the windows since they are the old type with the rope and weight. I would refinish the hardwood floors and replace the bedroom carpet because it is stained. My main focus though would be the attic - although I haven’t been up there in a while I think it’s a huge space with a lot of potential. I think I would put a few skylights and insulate it and make it into a loft, a light airy space and calming get away from the kids. Next up, we'd look at the garden and maybe just keep it simple - lay some grass, and not have any furniture there, save for maybe some instant awnings or something like that.
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