Sarah Alcroft

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Sub-Editor and Writer at Houzz

Sub-Editor and Writer at Houzz France

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Kitchen of the Week: Bright Family Space With a Genius Peninsula

3 weeks ago | houzz.com | Sarah Alcroft |Jikoni Interiors

Sarah AlcroftSave PhotoPhotos by Beth Saunders PhotographyKitchen at a GlanceWho lives here: A woman with two sonsLocation: Northampton, EnglandSize: About 120 square feet (11 square meters); 12 by 10 feetDesigners: Eleni Fantis of Omorfia Interior Design (interior design) and Ezra Kerr of Jikoni Interiors (kitchen design)Before: The original kitchen was put in when the house was built. While there was plenty of storage, the arrangement made the area feel cramped.
6 Brilliantly Reworked Kitchens Before and After

3 weeks ago | houzz.co.uk | Sarah Alcroft |Kate Burt |Alex Dauley |Wellstudio Architecture

Discover how designers have brought light, connection and sociability into these seemingly unpromising spacesIf your kitchen is in need of a rethink, take inspiration from these transformations. From clever tricks that boost space to inventive designs that completely change the mood of a room, check out the before and after photos to see what a good designer can achieve. 1.
Houzz Tour: A Colourful, Considered Redesign for a Victorian Home

Nov 10, 2024 | houzz.co.uk | Jo Simmons |Sarah Alcroft

Reworking the ground floor made this home fit for family life, while warm colours and imaginative details have added funBy the time the owners of this Victorian house in Kew, south-west London, called in interior design Josie Lywood of Q Design House, they’d been living in the property for about eight years. “It was a perfectly livable space, but quite dated,” she says.
The 5 Most Popular Hallways on Houzz Right Now

Nov 5, 2024 | houzz.co.uk | Sarah Alcroft |Trevor Brown Architects

When we’re renovating, it’s easy to forget the humble hallway in favour of kitchens and bathrooms, but could our entrances be about to get some attention? Recent Houzz research has found that we’re focusing on first impressions more, with searches for the general ‘hall’ and ‘entrance’ and the more specific ‘Victorian entrance hallway’ all up by more than half.
Houzz Tour: How a Tatty Rental Became an Elegant Family Home

Oct 5, 2024 | houzz.co.uk | Sarah Alcroft

A simple palette and sophisticated design details have revived a former long-term rental as an airy, welcoming homeTo say this house was tired when the family of four first bought it is charitable. The floors were wonky, several stair treads were broken, and the decor was shabby.
Houzz Tour: Restored Features and Earthy Colours in a Period Gem

Sep 21, 2024 | houzz.co.uk | Sarah Alcroft

House at a GlanceWho lives here? A family with one primary school-age daughterLocation North-west LondonProperty A four-storey, Victorian, end-of-terrace houseSize Three bedrooms and three bathrooms Design & Build Marius Juncu of Progressive Design LondonInterior designer Sai Siddique of Sai InteriorsPhotos by Standout Photography ServicesInitially, the couple just wanted the house to be decorated, but Marius found there were some structural issues to be resolved first.
How to Design a Garden to Cope with Flood and Drought Conditions

Jul 21, 2024 | houzz.co.uk | Victoria Harrison |Sarah Alcroft |John Davies Landscape

Discover ways to avoid flood damage to your garden while also helping it to survive hot, dry spellsWith a combination of too much rain at times and not enough at others, gardeners are facing a real challenge when it comes to designing an outdoor space that can cope with our changing climate. Here, three experts discuss how you can take steps to prevent both flood damage and drought conditions, creating a comfortable and safe space for you to enjoy, whatever the weather.
7 Inspiring Ways to Make the Most of a Small Garden

Jul 4, 2024 | houzz.co.uk | Sarah Alcroft

The 2024 RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival was bursting with ideas for enjoying your plot, however small it isIt’s easy to dismiss a tiny patch of outside space as having little value, but recent RHS flower and garden shows have all demonstrated a thrilling range of possibilities for compact plots.
Kitchen Tour: How One Brave Decision Was the Key to This Project

Jun 29, 2024 | houzz.co.uk | Sarah Alcroft

A designer’s slightly controversial suggestion unlocked a storage-packed space for a family of fiveDesigners and architects are used to finding any way possible to bring more light into our homes, so when Mia Spencer of House by Mia, who the owners of this period property found on Houzz, included the option to block up a window in her suggestions for their kitchen-diner and living area, she wasn’t sure they’d go for it.
Yard of the Week: Beautiful Garden With Flood-Resistant Features

Jun 22, 2024 | houzz.com | Sarah Alcroft

Flooding can be both expensive and traumatic, so it’s good to know that anyone who has even a modest outdoor plot can play a role in reducing that risk by including water-resilient features. Essentially, the more landscapes there are that effectively deal with water, the better it is for everybody. The Flood Re: The Flood Resilient Garden by Naomi Slade and Ed Barsley, showcased this spring at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, demonstrates how practicality doesn’t mean sacrificing a beautiful space.