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Bought an old house ... where to start?

  • 24-05-2019 5:47am
    #1
    honeybear
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    Hi all, currently buying old farmhouse. It’s in move in condition but a little dated in decor. Any suggestions re ideas for farmhouse interiors - I’m not sure yet whether I’ll go traditional or modern or ? Any recommendations for magazines or websites? Budget is small


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  • #2
    dok_golf
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    Join self build and renovations on FB


  • #3
    The Princess Bride
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    The fact that it's in move in condition, is a bonus.
    Move in and get a feel for the place, then improve as your budget increases, do it room by room.

    I moved into an old house almost 4 years ago,and have only just finished everything.
    And not only do I love it, but I know had I done everything immediately, no doubt, I'd have changed my mind lots since then.


  • #4
    honeybear
    Registered Users Posts: 5,648 ✭✭✭honeybear


    The Princess Bride wrote: »
    The fact that it's in move in condition, is a bonus.
    Move in and get a feel for the place, then improve as your budget increases, do it room by room.

    I moved into an old house almost 4 years ago,and have only just finished everything.
    And not only do I love it, but I know had I done everything immediately, no doubt, I'd have changed my mind lots since then.

    Thanks for replying-what room did you start with?


  • #5
    jlm29
    Registered Users Posts: 3,818 ✭✭✭jlm29


    Make sure you check the electrics and plumbing first! We had a few bits done in our old house before we realised the house needed a rewire! Doing things twice is very annoying!


  • #6
    The Princess Bride
    Registered Users Posts: 18,579 ✭✭✭✭The Princess Bride


    honeybear wrote: »
    Thanks for replying-what room did you start with?

    It's a 2 up 2 down house originally, with 2 bathrooms.
    Downstairs the 2 rooms had been opened up and an extension added to create a large open plan living room- kitchen.

    I started by upgrading from double glazing to triple and improving on insulation, I did this in 2 stages 6 months apart to allow for budgeting.

    Removed carpets all over( did this first week as they were smelly and I hate carpet ) and sanded/varnished bedroom floors. Apart from this and insulating and windows, upstairs only required cosmetic changes.

    Downstairs, was a big job.
    I had entire ground floor tiled with same tile 9 months after I moved in. Then new kitchen followed.

    Following year, replaced bathroom tiles and units, sourced everything online and saved a fortune.
    I changed the stove for a better model last winter, that was 3 years later. And put in an attic ladder for easier access.

    And carpet to stairs and landing just recently, once all the tradespeople had finished in the house.
    I did all the removing and cosmetics myself, YouTube helped!
    And all within my own budgeting capabilities, as I wasn't gonna go into debt to make a house my home.

    As per jlm29, get everything checked.
    I almost had my electrician on speed dial, the wiring here was crazy and very unsafe.

    Best part is I still love it and nothing felt rushed.


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    [Deleted User]
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    It’s almost 30 years since I bought my house. This is what we did in order
    Electrics
    Bathroom
    Windows and front door
    Heating
    Living room
    Kitchen
    Carpets and curtains as I had the money.
    Bedrooms last
    In the last 10 years, we’ve had a new roof and redid bathroom and living room.


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