Buying a house while in a long-distance relationship is not for the faint of heart, but it was certainly the right call for Tiffany and Bryan, who took the plunge after five years of dating. Given the circumstances, the house-hunting process was quite a unique experience for the couple. “As we were in a long-distance relationship, Bryan actually viewed the flat via video call,” shares Tiffany. “We made an offer that evening!”
While others may have struggled to take such a big step over the phone, having a clear understanding of their needs and wants made things much easier for the two homeowners. “We fell in love with the accessibility and food in the area so we knew we wanted a home in this neighbourhood. We were also set on finding a flat with more than 80 years of lease left.”
Once the house was chosen, the next step was arranging for the renovation. Planning to live in this home for 15 to 20 years, Tiffany and Bryan wanted to make the space as comfortable and homely as possible—and they figured this was best left to the pros. “A home renovation is a huge project, both in terms of finances and time-span. Despite all the research and planning that we did, we still felt uncertain about leading it on our own, especially since this was our first time renovating. So we decided to hire an interior designer.”
Once again, they had their priorities straight—concealing the household shelter and setting up an open kitchen with an island. As for the style of the home, they were open-minded and flexible, incorporating a mix of curved elements, textured finishes, green accents, wood and terrazzo.
We checked in with the soon-to-be-married couple to find out more about their renovation process and their journey to a spacious, cosy home.
This story is from the IdealHomes Vol.14 2022 edition of SquareRooms.
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