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new buyer within a couple of weeks. Once we the living room area in the new year, including
had secured a buyer, we focused our efforts adding a log burner, and after that, we hope to We knew roughly what we were looking for in a property, and as serial
on finding our next home and were extremely replace the bathroom, and update the three
relieved to find this property and have our bedrooms and the hallway.” renovators, we were hoping for a project, but otherwise we were quite
offer accepted. With only a few days to go open – it was always going to be about what the location could offer us.
before moving, our solicitor informed us that “We love traditional style and period features,
something hadn’t been applied for properly by adding a modern twist where we can –
our buyers and it meant they couldn’t move ‘eclectic comfort’ is probably a good way to
forward with the agreed date – another painful describe our style,” Amy continues. “Above all
week went by, and then the day finally came our home needs to feel cosy and welcoming.
and it all happened so quickly! I don’t think Most of our furniture is second-hand, slowly As a self-professed ‘serial renovator’, Amy
either of us could quite believe the wait was collected over time, and we love using earthy, has also shared some sage advice for anyone
finally over.” muted colours on the walls, natural textures considering buying a ‘doer-upper’ this year. “Trust
and incorporating beautiful, handmade items the process and follow your heart – I always think
Two years into life in their flat, Amy and her like artwork and pottery.” you can tell just by the feeling you get when you
husband have been painstakingly renovating walk into a place, if you’d be happy living there.
the property to turn it into their ideal home, With so much going on at home, do the couple Look past dated décor, or something that isn’t to
with plenty of plans still in the pipeline, as ever consider their next move, or do they feel your taste, as it can be changed. If the location
Amy explains: “The grand plan is to renovate like this is their forever home? “We are always feels right, you can probably make the property
entirely, and so far, we have taken down a wall thinking about the next project!”, laughs Amy. feel right too. If you’re renovating, there’s always
between the kitchen and living room, creating “I don’t think we’ll get to the ‘forever home’ more work than first appears! Expect things
a big, gorgeous space. We’ve replaced the stage for quite a while yet. There is just so to be trickier than you anticipated – expect the
floor in these two rooms with beech flooring much potential out there! We are both serial surprises and hopefully, it will be easier to take
reclaimed from a school hall, and my husband property browsers and are always intrigued by them in your stride (and budget for them!)”.
is currently working on a hand-built solid ply the idea of what home or life we could create
kitchen. We’re hoping to start redecorating for ourselves next.” If you’d like to keep up with Amy’s home renovations, you can follow her Instagram @our.edinburghplace.

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