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When people think about renovating a home, they often focus on the visible outcomes — finishes, layouts, materials, and budgets. What is far less visible, but just as critical, is communication. In our experience, the success or failure of a project is rarely down to one dramatic mistake; it is usually the result of small misunderstandings and miscommunication compounding over time. Clear, consistent communication is not a “soft skill” in construction. It is a core part of de

“It was a dark and stormy night and the boatswain said, captain tell us a tale” ... ... no, actually that's just for flavour, it wasn't a dark and stormy night - it was The Great Depression otherwise known as the credit crunch of 2008, but you could say it was a metaphorical stormy night rather than an actual one that sets off this story… So let's cast our mind back to 2012 when our director Mark had just purchased an "exciting" property. It was a dark & cold February, roug

So this blog is a little bit different. It’s one from the soul, one from the heart — and it’s not your normal “average builder” post. It’s almost midnight on a Friday, and after a frantic day I’ve just finished doing the admin: timesheets, bookkeeping, responding to the weekly emails, and all the other tiny bits and pieces nobody would ever appreciate or understand… unless they’ve run a business with a team. I’m literally sat here talking to ChatGPT. ChatGPT is working for me

Predicting 2026 design trends is a little like reading tea leaves, but there’s a lot of good consensus from designers, paint brands, and trend forecasters right now. Here’s a rundown of what’s expected to be big  in 2026, plus some colour predictions, including “Colours of the Year.” Key Design Trends for 2026 Maximalism & Self‑Expression The pared-back, ultra-minimalist “blank slate” look is fading. Designers expect a return to more expressive, layered interiors. Think rich

Sash Window Restoration in Upwey – Reviving Timber Beauty in Period Homes Every home tells a story, and this project started with a...

At Upcycle Interiors Ltd , the seed of our idea was planted through necessity. Like many homeowners, we faced the frustration of trying...

What We've Been Up To We were contacted by a repeat customer who originally found us on Facebook, needing help with some painting work in Weymouth. Our client had a "painter" come in and leave her project like this... no sanding, no cleaning, no prep! wardrobe not moved and wall not painted behind it, no caulk used, awful masking tape used which was completely ineffective for the cutting in, walls need another coat, skirting not painted under the radiator.... because a bin wa

Imagine you're building a Lego castle. Instead of buying a mystery box of bricks, you get a detailed list: "10 red bricks at £0.10 each," "5 windows at £0.50 each," and so on. That's essentially what a Schedule of Rates is—a comprehensive list detailing the rates we charge for the different aspects such as materials or services involved in a construction project. In construction, a SoR is a standardised document that outlines the prices for things such as labour, materials, a

Choosing the right tradesperson or contractor is one of the most important steps in any project. Here’s a practical checklist to help you make sure you’re working with a reputable, reliable and properly insured business.

Why You Can’t “Just Run the Gas Pipe” and Why a Gas Safe Engineer Must Do the Installation Understanding Gas Work Regulations Recently,...

Our customer called us wanting to have a complete change to the colour for the front of their house, as it was looking a bit unloved and...

Hello everyone — it’s been a while since my last blog update! We’ve been busy here at Upcycle Interiors, but I wanted to share something...

You may have already seen our video about the three pillars that hold up Upcycle Interiors: Professional, Trustworthy, and Reliable.  ...

At Upcycle Interiors, we’re passionate about repairing, restoring, refurbishing, and renovating existing properties. Our ethos is simple:...

What We've Been Up To We were contacted through our website form by a customer who found us through a word of mouth recommendation,...

How Our Booking Process Works: From First Contact to Project Start At Upcycle Interiors Ltd, we know that planning home improvements can...

At Upcycle Interiors, we’ve noticed a growing concern in the industry - and it’s one we take very seriously. More and more stories are...

Our customer contacted us through our website form after finding us on Nextdoor. They had some cladding in their kitchen which...

From Drab to Fab: Full Flat Renovation with Stunning Results in Weymouth Back in November, a local customer spotted our posts on Nextdoor...

We’re still pinching ourselves over here at Upcycle Interiors—because we’ve just bagged not one, but TWO awards  recently, and we...

Our client approached u s through our website contact form a fter finding us on Google . A cord had broken on their sash window in the...