From our inbox: Question "Hi Alix, Our renovation is well underway and we’ve suddenly hit a problem. We’ve just had costs back from our builder and the stone for our kitchen (that we’d fallen in love with) is way more expensive than we had thought. How do we know when it’s worth spending more — and when it’s not? We need to decide and provide instructions as to how we move forward next week!” Thank you for your help. Adrian and Jo, Bronte" Answer "Ah Adrian and Jo! Mid-build.

From our inbox: Question "Hi Alix, I’m feeling completely stuck with our main living room and can’t seem to move forward. I keep second-guessing every decision and asking friends and family for their opinions, which only makes it harder because everyone says something different. My husband and I also are not quite on the same page, so nothing ever feels like a confident yes. I feel like I should be able to work this out, but instead I’ve gone in circles and now I’m scared of

Many homeowners understand the importance of engaging an architect. Structure matters, and getting the bones of a home right is essential. Yet when it comes to the interior, people often feel they can take it from here. The perception is that interior design is a luxury spend, something reserved for cushions, colours and styling. At Alix Helps Interiors, we know this could not be further from the truth. Interior design is what turns a well built structure into a home that fee

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