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Notes from the Sheffield team.
Real-local guides, palette advice, before and after stories. Posted as we have time.
Paint Colours for Sheffield's Victorian Terraces: a 2026 Guide
Sheffield has 61,300 Victorian and Edwardian terraces, roughly 40 percent of the housing stock. This guide covers paint colours that suit the era and the local light: heritage off-whites, deep door colours, and the brands that hold up best on the local sandstone.
by Richard Walton
Read the noteSash Window Restoration in Crookes Conservation Area: What You Can and Can't Do
Crookes has been a Conservation Area since the late 1980s. That changes what you can do to the sash windows on a Victorian terrace. This guide covers paint colours, planning permission, listed-building consent, and the difference between the rules and the etiquette.
by Richard Walton
Read the noteKitchen Cabinet Spray Painting vs New Kitchen: A Sheffield Cost Comparison
A new kitchen in Sheffield averages £8,000 to £15,000 fitted. A professional cabinet respray averages £600 to £1,800. Here is the honest comparison: what each gets you, when each makes sense, and the cases where neither is the answer.
by Richard Walton
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