Money-saving hacks helped a first-time buyer turn a humdrum 1960s house into a graceful modern home

Money-saving hacks helped a first-time buyer turn a humdrum 1960s house into a graceful modern home

The stylish conversion of this two-up two-down shows how investing in an interior designer can end up saving you money

As a first-time buyer with no renovation experience, Ed Colston, 32, could have been forgiven for choosing a shiny new-build flat that he could move straight into. However, Colston knew it was in his best interests to play the long game. After moving to London after graduating, he flat-hopped his way around the city for the best part of a decade while saving for a place of his own.

“I wanted somewhere in a less busy part of London, with outdoor space that I could put my stamp on,” says Colston. He settled on Brockley, a relatively quiet, leafy suburb in south-east London, but which “has enough going on”.

Continue reading… The stylish conversion of this two-up two-down shows how investing in an interior designer can end up saving you moneyAs a first-time buyer with no renovation experience, Ed Colston, 32, could have been forgiven for choosing a shiny new-build flat that he could move straight into. However, Colston knew it was in his best interests to play the long game. After moving to London after graduating, he flat-hopped his way around the city for the best part of a decade while saving for a place of his own.“I wanted somewhere in a less busy part of London, with outdoor space that I could put my stamp on,” says Colston. He settled on Brockley, a relatively quiet, leafy suburb in south-east London, but which “has enough going on”. Continue reading… Homes, Interiors, Life and style, Design, Architecture 

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