Design & Refurbishment
Honest, considered
refurbishment.
Designed to last.
Built to feel like home.
The experience matters as much as the finish.
Read what clients have said about the way we design, manage and bring projects together — and how their homes felt by the time everything was complete.
Thoughtful planning, calm project management and a finish that feels considered from first conversation to final reveal.
Read our reviewsWe manage the full
journey of your refurbishment.
The Chic Relic specialises in transforming tired or underutilised homes into refined, warm, functional spaces — honouring a property's character while bringing it confidently into contemporary living.
Our work sits at the intersection of high-end design sensibility and practical project management. We work with homeowners who want more than a contractor — someone who listens, understands the weight of each decision and brings taste, structure, expertise and clarity to a process that can otherwise feel overwhelming. For clients preparing to sell, our involvement can extend beyond refurbishment completion — coordinating with estate agents, managing specialist stagers and ensuring the property goes to market looking exactly as envisaged.
One point of contact.
Total accountability.
Spatial planning and flow, material palette development, lighting and finish selections — shaping how the home works and how it feels as one coherent whole.
Trade scheduling, milestone management and on-site oversight so you don’t have to manage the chaos.
Managing suppliers and sourcing materials, fixtures and fittings to specification and on time.
Clear, balanced guidance on where to invest, where to hold back, and how to keep the budget aligned with your priorities.
From on-site surprises to last-minute design decisions — we keep the project moving.
For clients preparing to sell
Not every property needs staging. But when done well, it can be the detail that turns interest into emotional connection. We advise on where staging adds genuine value, align presentation with your estate agent and manage specialist stagers within budget, from refurbishment handover to photography day and viewings.
Every home has a story. Our job is to read it — and write the next chapter well.
We understand your vision before touching a wall — your lifestyle, your taste, your non-negotiables.
Aspiration vs budget. Personal taste vs resale value. Old character vs modern living. We navigate all of it.
AI-powered visuals that let you see your home before work begins — and a corporate project management background that means fewer surprises.
The unexpected always surfaces. We keep momentum and trust intact when it does.
Overton - Hampshire
A late-1990s Scandinavian-English home — characterful, ahead of its time, but in need of a complete reimagining. The brief: take a tired property and unlock everything it had quietly been holding back. Sale preparation and staging were coordinated for launch, working with estate agents and specialist stagers to ensure the property went to market looking exactly as it should.
The transformation.
Landscaped Entrance · Porcelain tiles and Country gardens
Walls removed · Warm oak flooring · Glass balustrade · Bespoke chandelier
Shaker kitchen in sage green · Marble-effect worktops · Rich wooden framed accents
Media wall & feature fireplace · Built-in shelving
Freestanding bath · Walk-in shower · Warm timber-tile panelling
Tucked away · Plush private cinema · Warm LED lighting
Porcelain tiled patio · Landscaped gardens with circular bench
A clear process from first
conversation to finished home.
We listen. We understand your vision, budget, lifestyle and timeline before anything else.
Room-by-room design direction, AI visualisations and material selections — brought to life before work begins.
Full scope, trade scheduling and a clear budget framework. No surprises before we start.
We coordinate every trade, track every milestone and keep you informed without overwhelming you.
For properties going to market, we don’t stop at handover. We coordinate with estate agents on timing and presentation, identify whether staging adds genuine value and manage specialist stagers within your budget — so the property launches looking considered, aspirational and ready to sell.
Your home deserves
more than a contractor.
The first conversation costs nothing. It starts with a call, a walk-round and an honest conversation about what’s possible.
Book a Discovery CallIt’s not just about how it looks — it’s how it’s built, managed and brought together.