Elegantly Knackered Style Blog

by Louisa Sugden

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Navigating 2024: A Year of Practical Planning

With the dawn of January and the New Year upon us, the urge to chart a course for the months ahead is palpable. While it might not be...

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5 design decisions to make a Historical Building Consultant Happy

How can I possibly add a kitchen extension to my elegantly knackered 17th century home without it looking out of place and disjointed? ...

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What makes a forever home? Top 3 things which make a forever home?

What makes a forever home? It is more than just a house to live in. A home is a place which offers safety, comfort, warmth & familiarity.

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Interior Design Spotlight; Entrance/Cinema Room - Pallet Wood Shutters

Ever since we’ve moved into Starre Corner I knew I wanted internal window shutters. I’m not a fan of curtains and I like the practical util

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Defining my Starre Corner style

One of the biggest challenges of creating my forever home at Starre Corner has been to define my style in what feels like a definitive...

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Compulsive Liar or Bad Project Manager?

I don’t have a single negative comment to say about buying Starre Corner and my husband and I went into this renovation project with our...

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The Art of Elegantly Knackered

For many years friends and family have admired my style and said that I have a definite unique look. I haven't really understood these...

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“But your old house was so nice!”

“But your old house was so nice!” That’s what my friend said as I enthusiastically gave her a mini tour around Starre Corner. It was...

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Here's where the story starts.....

I think it’s time for new beginnings; a new blog. A new Insta focus. In the past I have dabbled with blogging but then I’ve waned,...