First step to starting a project

There's one simple, yet crucial step everyone should take before starting an interior design project: declutter!

Hold off on budgeting, planning shopping trips, and choosing paint swatches for now. Start by getting your hands dirty and giving your house a thorough cleaning. This will help you see what your home truly needs. Many of our clients realise there's less to do than they initially thought. Once you clear away the layers of old items that no longer serve a purpose or add value to your life, you'll be surprised at what you discover. What you believed required a full renovation and a significant investment might only need a good scrub, a fresh coat of paint, and new soft furnishings.

So, before you contact a mortgage broker or start looking for a property abroad, gather your family, roll up your sleeves, and give your home a deep spring cleaning. You might just rediscover its full potential and the qualities that initially attracted you to it.