Energy efficient underfloor heating: less cost and easy installation
Keeping a house warm in winter and cool in summer is important in planning any construction project. With an underfloor heating and cooling system you can achieve both. Let me tell you why. Underfloor heating and cooling systems uses significantly less energy to run compared…
Creating the perfect living room on the Cote d’Azur
The living room is the place we love to relax, entertain friends and family and generally unwind. A room that we like to spend time doing things we enjoy and with the people we love. We recently completed a project in the Valbonne on the…
How we created a stunning handmade solid plywood kitchen in Valbonne
Solid ply is an ideal material for use in kitchens as it is strong, copes better with water damage than MDF and can be polished or painted. This wood was therefore the perfect choice for an American family when designing their kitchen – creating a…
Magnificent marble and bespoke bathrooms in Valbonne
Imagine yourself enjoying a refreshing shower, the sunlight streaming through tripled glazed French doors; opening onto a secluded outdoor private terrace with beautiful views. It is a dream for many of us. For one American family it is though the reality – and the culmination…
Transforming a 1980s property into a stunning contemporary villa
Over the past 7 months we have been working on a major renovation project in the pretty village of Valbonne in the Côte d’Azur. In July the transformation is close to completion changing a 1980s terracotta red building into a smart, contemporary and highly energy-efficient…
Did your cheaper renovation cost you more in the long run?
No matter the size of your budget is it is always tempting to save money where you can. We understand this. But – if the money you spend results in a poor quality job, has long-term defects – or it is simply difficult (or impossible)…
Renovating a property on the Côte d’Azur
Valbonne is a charming village, 20 minutes’ drive from the coast and dating from Roman times, with plenty of beautiful architecture. It is also the location for our current project – work is still in progress with completion due this summer. In October 2018 we…
Energy-efficient heating and air conditioning systems that keep you in control
This spring the weather has been extremely warm and mild and with summer approaching air conditioning systems will soon be working hard to keep our homes cool and fresh. Dual fuel systems – essentially those which are combined Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems…
From one bathroom to five – our latest project in the Alpes-Maritimes
Roquefort-Les-Pins is a typically picturesque village in the Alpes-Maritimes surrounded by pine trees. It is also the beautiful home of a family for whom we completed one of our recent projects. The family have lived in France for 20 years and have been looking for…
Great looking Walk-In showers – the perfect solution for your bathroom
Walk-In showers have become increasingly popular in recent years and it is easy to understand why. Below are some of the reasons why we think walk-in showers could be a good solution for your new home, whether you are planning a major renovation or require…