This means that even once you own a home, you cant just walk in and start renovating.

Our renovation plans are a go.

Soundproofing and indoor plumbing didn’t exactly exist in the 1600s, and neither did HVAC systems.

sweet cottage entryway with bench

Design:Becca Interiors

The home is small and quirky and lacking in things like closets and laundry.

In our case, we have an added reason to feel stressed.

It also means that some of our materials might need to be specifically sourced.

dresser with old paintings and gold sconces

Design:Becca Interiors

Ill be honest, it all feels slightly intimidating.

But weve waited this long, so were happy to do it right.

But as we moved further along in the process, we realized that some of these things wont work.

When it comes to a historic home, sometimes, the house itself has to come first.

But its also been a major reminder that were a team.

In the end, its all coming together in a perfect blend ofour English country cottagecore dreams.