Introducing the Exquisite Westview Apartments

Are you someone looking for ‘luxury’ in your home? Do you love interior design? Then this is the blog for you!  We have the pleasure of introducing Lisa-Marie Elkadraoui from the award winning, luxury design studio Moska. Lisa-Marie is our guest blogger for this, our Luxury Styling blog.  We met Lisa-Marie through MGM Homes, the developer of the stunning Westview apartments in Whyteleafe, we fully understand why Lisa-Marie has been chosen to style these incredible apartments – both Westview apartments have been individually designed with a luxuriously appointed, open plan kitchen, living and dining room.

Lisa-Marie has a keen eye having developed a meticulous attention to detail during her training within the industry which is evident when you walk around the stunning Westview apartments.  Find out more about her styling, key influences and favourite features at Westview…

How would you describe your styling of Westview?

When we took the project on I automatically had a strong feel of how I wanted to design the space. Our client was really accepting of our views and recommendations and we wanted to give him a property which fused classic styling elements with a contemporary twist. It was important for him that the new build properties where an extension of the converted Georgian house and the feel of the properties had the same lovely flow about them. Due to the prime location of where the apartments sat we wanted to give our buyers the feel that they were getting a stylised luxury high end apartment that you may find in Clapham or Chelsea but doing it within a really realistic and reasonable budget which has been achievable. I ultimately would describe the overall feel as a perfect marriage of classic and contemporary style.  We have gone with a very classic colour palette through our specification and mixed it up with certain contemporary furniture pieces such as the black iron bookcase as well as the wood and glass media unit.

What were your key influences for Westview?

For this particular project I was influenced by several factors, we always take into consideration the area and what we want to achieve at the end of the project  based on our clients brief. I personally really love the beautiful Victorian and Georgian houses across London, the way they look, stand and feel are so inspiring and something so simply as a piece of artwork within or colour palette from a street scene can normally influence a project like this. I also love all seasons, but autumn is one of our favourites, especially the properties at Westview Avenue that where coming to market at the start of autumn became a massive influencing factor on how we finished through our styling with florals and accessories.

Connecting the two spaces inside and out and how the materials and colour tones blended perfectly too was another contributing key factor as well. Using autumnal burnt Eucalyptus and dark purple hydrangeas automatically gave the property a warmth. We also wanted to take comfort from a really homely, warm yet fresh colour palette and we achieved this through every aspect from the kitchen, flooring, tiling, carpet right down to the colour tones throughout the walls and doors too. This then allowed us to source and hunt for all of the furniture and accessories to ensure each and every piece worked well alongside each other and sat well within the property.

Which is your favourite room?

My favourite space has to be the open plan living area. When we designed how this space needed to work for our client we wanted to set three very clear areas that purchasers can enjoy yet flow freely around, a distinctive kitchen which met the lifestyle of all modern day needs, a dining area for them to enjoy with their friends and family which they can easily entertain in and finishing off with a stunning lounge that has its own area, which is comfortable yet stylish in appearance too. The grand and beautiful bi folding doors also allows the space to grow by inviting the large patio area to be another added extension of the room which gives the buyer the perfect entertaining space all round!

 

What key pieces really bring your style alive? 

I think it would have to be the bookcase due to all our interesting finds and building up a profile of what our buyer may like to do as well as the dining table. Any dining table comes to life when its styled properly and it’s been something we have enjoyed doing for all our of clients for years now. You can show many elements through your styling, We wanted to use a really lovely nude and grey palette which is our all-time favourite mix, sourcing various items that stack, layer and complement each other well can be challenging and timely but it’s something we embrace and love to do!

Please read Lisa’s ‘key pieces’ shopping guide – just click here!

We would love to learn a bit more about you and your design background… 

My background initially came from the fashion design world. Prior to getting into Interior Design I graduated as a menswear designer and worked in the fashion industry for a number of years for several big retailers in their design and merchandising departments. I’ve always been exposed to seasonal yet individual trends, colour palettes, fine eye for detailing, how to compose and fuse fabrics together as well as styling but I knew I had a real passion for Interior Design and home decor, when my husband and I bought our first home together, it was a complete refurbishment, a gut out and re do, something I really got my teeth into and a learning curve at the same time! This is when I wanted to further my interest into Interior Design and go for a career change,  I eventually got to develop my skillset by going back to study in that area as well as work my way up to Lead Interior Designer with a multi award winning luxury property developer in Surrey for many years, before deciding that I wanted to continue my journey and set up my own design studio. It has become a real passion for me , seeing something you design on a piece of paper gradually come to life, whether it’s through a build, a refurbishment or a beautiful piece of furniture.

Introducing Westview Apartments, Whyteleafe.

Would you love the opportunity to see Lisa-Maria’s style for yourself, as well as seeing the incredible apartments?  You are invited to the launch on Saturday 3rd November, 10am-4pm.  Just call Louise Simpson on 0330 223 1000 to book an appointment and view these stunning apartments for yourself with Help to Buy this is not to be missed!

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Westview, Luxury Style Shopping Guide!

Luxury Style Shopping Guide with Lisa-Marie Elkadraoui from Moska

Westview Luxury Apartments – their stunning ‘styling’ prompted us to find out more about how the ‘look’ was achieved.  The lady behind the styling is Lisa-Marie Elkadraoui from Moska.  Lisa-Marie has developed a niche in intimate luxury styling and with Moska has been designing and delivering bespoke interiors and styling exquisite events since 2016.

 

Find out more about her Westview key pieces.. and how you can buy them for your own home.

We love the table styling.. with the muted colours of the artichokes, the simplicity of the linen, setting the perfect mood for family and friends to enjoy an intimate meal.

Lisa-Marie has shared with us her ‘little black shopping book’ for the table setting at Westview… so you can enjoy these key pieces in your own home! (be quick to buy the Beaten Metal Heart Napkin rings a few of us in the Move Revolution head office have added them to our  ‘Christmas Shopping list’!)

Nude Porcelain plate H&M Home £2.99 each

Palm Porcelain Bowl, Zara Home £7.99 each

Gray & Willow Napkins set of 4, House of Fraser £12.99

Beaten Metal Heart Napkin Ring, set of four, House of Fraser £15.00

Lisa-Marie has also shared with us a ‘splash out’ and ‘high street’ luxury piece at Westview… which do you prefer!

Lisa-Marie’s Splash Out Designer Piece

Lux Deco is a brilliant website showcasing stunning luxury pieces.  This really is a statement piece – an Aerin Agate Geode Stone Ornament which can also double up as a bookend £170.00.

Lisa-Marie’s Affordable High Street Luxury

TK Maxx home department is a treasure trove for incredible ‘finds’ – I would recommend popping in or having a look at TK Maxx online.

 

These gorgeous Agate bookends come from TK Maxx And are selling for £24.99 which add a real statement to Any bookcase or shelf. If you have been tempted by Lisa-Marie’s styling you can also follow her on Instagram  – we know you will love her other projects!

See the gorgeous Westview apartments for yourself – with help to buy and no stamp duty these really are a win-win! Nestled at the end of a private road, within a quiet residential community, with great schools and a buzzing commercial area. Offering an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, yet being under half an hour to London Victoria or London Bridge and less than an hour to the famous coastal town of Brighton, Westview is really in an ideal location.

You are invited to view the luxury Westview Apartments, Whyteleafe

Saturday 3rd November 10am-4pm

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Fantastic Investment Opportunity at The Mill, Horsham (Berkeley Homes)

Congratulations on considering an investment at The Mill Apartments, Highwood, Horsham.

Every care and attention has been taken with the design of The Mill, Highwood, making this an effortless investment. At Move Revolution we pride ourselves on matching tenants to their perfect property, with a waiting list already building for The Mill Apartments, we are confident in securing not only the finest tenants, but a generous rent and yield (see below for more information)

Why is it prudent to invest in property?

With low interest rates, returns on savings are low. High quality properties offer a unique combination of capital growth and ongoing cash flow. Whatever the financial climate, property investment has a proven track record of delivering consistent long-term returns. Now is a perfect opportunity to either secure a pension fund, children’s future investment or simply add to your current portfolio.

With Londoners starting to move further out house prices in Horsham increased by 35% in 2005 to 2015. Rightmove reports overall sold prices in Horsham over the last year were similar to the previous year and 11% up on the 2015. Properties purchased at £300,000 in 2005 are now worth an average of £450,000. That’s £150,000 increase in just over 10 years.  In 2016 The Telegraph also reported Horsham as a hot spot of significant house price growth.

Why invest at The Mill Apartments?

With many first- time buyers finding it difficult to get onto the housing ladder, demand for quality rental property has never been higher.When you live at The Mill you are only a five minute drive from the centre of Horsham, and 10 minutes in the car from Horsham Railway Station, which offers regular services to East Croydon, London Bridge and Victoria as well as down to Portsmouth & Southampton.

Given the luxurious specification of the apartments we can achieve rents in the region of £1100 pcm for a 1 bed apartment and £1400 pcm for the 2 bed apartments. Both offering a minimum of a 5% yield which is a fantastic return given the national average is 4%.

A Stunning Investment

Aside from the financial return, the apartments are truly stunning, built by the renowned developer Berkeley Homes, just take a look inside…

If you are considering a particular plot please get in contact so that we can give you some specific figures and discuss the best investment strategy for you.

This blog has been written for your by Katie Rest, Move Revolution’s Letting Expert

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Loads of Autumn Fun with Squiggle, Dot & Squeeze

Great fun this Autumn with Squiggle, Dot & Squeeze

A big hello to Flori from Squiggle, Dot and Squeeze our Guest ‘crafty’ blogger  – as you probably know SD&S often inspire and get involved in craft activities at our Move Revolution events and write fabulous blogs for us all to enjoy

For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Flori, she is a wonderful combination of funny, creative, imaginative, with a huge dollop of being unbelievably caring (and a little bit crazy to mix it altogether!) We hope you enjoy all the things recommended by Flori and don’t forget to have a look at her wonderful craft boxes!

Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower.  And what better way to celebrate than with our little ones kicking leaves and collecting conkers there is magic in the innocence of children outdoors in the Autumn.

 Woodland Wand:

Squiggle Dot and squeeze love this magic time so on the subject of magic how about creating woodland wands. There are the perfect walk accessory for whooshing in the forest fairs, magicians up secret animal burrows or just plain old chasing the crows with.

All you need is :

• A good stick the right length for your child
• Some paint
• Some ribbon
• Some leaves, pods , mini cones or other nature finds
• and a star, made from cardboard or other junk modelling materials.

All you need to do:

• Jazz up parts of your stick with painted bands or patterns
• once dry attach you nature finds to various lengths of ribbon and then attach the other end to one end of your stick.
• Then create your star thats fit for you woodland wand and attach to the top.
• Now all you need is to kick some leaves and make some magic.
    

 The autumn mobile:

If your little one isn’t up to wand waving just yet but you love the Autumn why not bring a little outdoors indoors and create an autumn mobile. Set out on a walk and gather all manner ofleaves, berries, pods and grasses. And pick one funky shaped branch to be the hanging twig.

All you need is some wonderful nature finds

• Fishing line or twine
• A good interesting branch
• A good place to hang from
• Its as simple of attaching your finds to you branch and there you have it.

The thankfulness tree:

To help cultivate thankfulness in our home, we create a “Thankful Tree” in October /November bringing into focus how much of the year has passed and how much we have to be grateful for .  It’s not complicated or even that crafty. And it honestly doesn’t take that much time.  

It’s our way of encouraging one another to slow down and say thanks for the gazillion things we have to be thankful for. Have you ever tried doing one? We like to keep it simple because that way it gets done and isn’t a job. You can get as creative as you want, but here’s how we do it:

• Have your kids gather their favourite freshly fallen leaves. (Dry them in the pages of a book for a day or two to help preserve them.)
• Place the leaves in a basket with a silver sharpie and some clear tape.
• Have everyone take a leaf every day and write one thing they are thankful for on the leaf.
• Tape the leaves to a wall or window where you want the tree to grow. Watch your tree grow over the month.

I hope one of these Autumn ideas inspire you to use the simple nature that autumn gives us in abundance and with such wonderful colour. I find autumn a real time of new beginning and re focus here at Squiggle dot and Squeeze HQ we have used our energy to bring two new craft kits to our range. “I Spy” and “Movie Magic” are our new family range there are 7 activities and enough materials for 4 kids or a family of big and little kids to come together and through the creative process of making make a MAGIC MOMENT , either a super exciting spy mission or a movie night to remember. 

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Amazing Recommendations for days out & things to do!

Are you enjoying the wonderful Autumn we are having with lots of gorgeous sunshine (and a little rain – at the time of writing!) With half term around the corner the Move Revolution team have been chatting about great things to do, and know you will love these recommendations!

The Reigate Antique & Flea Market

Louise Simpson (Area Sales Manager for Reigate & Redhill) recommends a Saturday stroll in Reigate Priory Park or the Castle grounds, and visiting the Reigate Antique and Flea Market (This will be on Saturday 20th October)

“The Reigate Antique and Flea Market is held every other Saturday at Somers Hall, Reigate (10 Slipshoe Street, RH2 9HU) It offers a great variety of antique furniture, collectables, crafts, china, glass, paintings, etc. There is also a vintage pop-up tea room on site to enjoy a cup of tea and homemade cake. Free entry”

Standen House & Gardens – National Trust

Paul Brice (Director for the East Grinstead and Lingfield Office) recommends a visit to Standen

“Bring the children for this fun half term children’s trail.

Autumn is the time of the year when leaves change colour and fall to the ground. Pumpkins, apples and pears are harvested ready to eat and animals prepare for the long cold winter ahead. 

Become a Nature Detective by following the Standen Pumpkin Children’s Trail and discover how the garden changes during this magical season.

no need to book. Trail £2 per child with small prize. Norma ll admission charges apply. Standen is a hillside garden and there are steps which need to be climbed to complete the trail.”

October Half Term – Wakehurst Place

Mathew Gurr (Area Sales Manager for Haywards Heath, Lindfield and Burgess Hill) loves a day at Wakehurst place with his two boys…

Autumn exploration at Wakehurst this October half-term!

Autumn is a great time to be outdoors. Whether you want to take your time walking around the gardens and discovering more about the plants, or get involved in a special workshop for budding chefs, there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained this half-term.

Activities available:
Well-being trail
Join us to discover which plants improve your well-being on this self-guided trail through the gardens. Price £2 per trail.

Explorer rucksacks
Pull on your Wakehurst Explorer rucksack and set off on an intrepid journey! Each rucksack is jam-packed with different activities to help you and your child discover the gardens. Three different rucksacks for different ages, Price £4 to hire, pick up from the Visitor Centre.

Cookery, carving and hairy toes! (24, 25, 26 October only)
Join us for a three-hour outdoor cookery workshop and story-telling session. Make your own delicious soup for lunch, carve a tea light holder from a squash, and cosy up around the fire and listen to stories about Hairy Toes! Suitable for ages 5+.Price £15 per child, includes day ticket to Wakehurst for both one adult and one child attending the workshop. Available on 24, 25 & 26 October. Booking available online.

Tree Trunk Trek
Located in Coates Wood, crawl and climb along the adventurous log trail, or enjoy the stage area to let imaginations run and encourage children to create their very own shows.

Children 16 and under are FREE to the gardens.

Find out more visit https://www.kew.org/wakehurst/whats-on/wakehurst-october-half-term

Horsham Museum – Lego Activity

Ross Margetts (Sales Manager for Crawley & Horsham Area) recommends the fantastic Horsham Museum – they always have amazing activities!

Lego workshop. Work at your own level to build creative solutions to a range of new Lego challenges. Session is suitable for children aged 5-14 (year 1+) and costs £7. Session Times: 11.15am-12.45pm Parents please feel free to leave your children with us. Workshops must be booked and prepaid in advance. To book call 01403 211 661 or email: visitor.information@horsham.gov.uk ***If booking by email – please provide a contact tel number, name of child, age of child and parent name. Pre payment will be required, however payments can be made over the telephone.

Ashdown Forest – Family Self Guided History Trail

Adam Gibbs (Sales Manager for Reigate, Redhill & Horley) recommends a visit to Ashdown Forest during the half term – which will be amazing with all the autumn leaves!

Collect a map and activity sheet from the visitor centre and follow the trail, complete the activities and return to collect a prize. £5 per family

 

The Tiger who came to Tea at Dorking Halls

Nicola Jordan, our Marketing Director recommends this fabulous production of The Tiger who came to Tea!

Direct from a smash hit West End season, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour, celebrating 50 years of Britain’s best-loved picture bookThe doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem…expect to be surprised! David Wood OBE is undisputedly the country’s leading writer and director of plays and musicals for children.

Nicola also recommends – Wind in the Willows at The Harlequin, Redhill (and why not pop into West Central opposite the Harlequin for a pre-theatre coffee!)

Join us on an exciting adventure along the riverbank with a brand new staging of Kenneth Grahame’s family classic ‘The Wind In The Willows.’ !

Meet all your favourite characters including loyal Mole, faithful Ratty and wise old Badger as they do their best to keep the mischievous Mr Toad out of trouble. Will they be able to stop the Wicked Weasel from taking over Toad Hall? ! This exciting and playful take on the tale features a professional cast of energetic performers, catchy new songs and lots of humour that will entertain and delight the whole family! TICKETS FROM: £11.00 – £11.00 – SHOWING TIMES: 15.00 & 18.00

Spooktacular Family Fun Day at Pinewood Scout Centre

Paul Mulligan, Area Sales Manager for our Purley Office recommends a great day at Pinewood Scout Centre 26^thOctober

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be holding a wild and spooky autumn themed Family Fun day! Suitable for all children (and their parents) aged 2 – 16. Activities we plan to offer are….

*Spooky challenges – to earn a prize, negotiate the ‘Spiderweb’, brave our ‘Whats in the Box’, practice your aim and ‘Bash the Beastie’, ‘Splat the Tree’ and other fiendish challenges we’ve not dreamt up yet!
*Dress up our Wild scarecrows
*Make a Genuine Magical Broomstick
*Carve / make a magic wand
*Make a Clay Critter to take home or leave in the woods to scare passers by!
*Bring a jar and make a lantern to keep you safe in the dark!
*Get your face painted
*Help us cook up a delicious witches brew on the camp fire
*Mud play, potion making, exploring and tree climbing
*Follow our secret trail through the woods
*Find mysterious clues hidden in the woods for a prize
*Spooky tales around the camp fire for different ages
*Practice your whittling and fire lighting skills in the Bushcraft zone. If you already have and can safely use a small carving knife, bring it (in your parent’s pocket not yours!) or if you’d like to learn you can use ours under our guidance at various times throughout the day. (Ages 6+ as a guideline for this area)

Bring a picnic and if you want to, something simple to cook over the fire (sausages on sticks or a tin of hot dogs to nestle in the embers) There will be tea (herbal and builders), coffee and a selection of home made cakes to buy. Feel free to come dressed up spookily (Grown ups too!) Price per child for the day is £15 (unwaged) £20 (waged) £25 (generosity) Sibling discount of 50% per child  Accompanying parents (up to 2 per child) and under 2’s go free. Extra adults £5 each.Booking is in advance. Contact us at gowildwithusuk@gmail.com where we will let you have payment information to secure your booking.

Harry Hill, Theatre Royal, Brighton

Joey Hansen, Sales Manger for Brighton & Hove recommends a day out in Brighton (what a surprise… !!) He has two fantastic ideas…. Harry Hill at the Theatre Royal, Brighton – 26^thOctober

Award winning comedian Harry Hill has announced a brand new, family fun filled live tour, Harry Hill Kidz Show: How To Be Funny – For Kids!, to mark the release of his brand new kids book in October 2018. The 11 date tour, jam packed with laughs for all ages, will come to Theatre Royal

Joey also recommends…25^th-29^thOctober Mexican Day of The Dead Sugar Skull making workshop. Mexican Day of The Dead Sugar Skull making workshop

Come and join us this half term holiday for a fantastic family friendly sewing workshop. We’ll be teaching you how to make your very own Mexican Day of The Dead sugar skulls. This workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities. Hand sewing only. All materials provided. . Free Tea, coffee

October half term fun with Priory Farm

Sue Peyton and Sarah Cohen our amazing Move Revolution Sales Progressors, based at our head office in Nutfield recommend our neighbour…. Priory Farm

Tractor rides to pumpkin field

Take a tractor trailer ride to our pumpkin field and choose the perfect specimen. Depart from The Discovery Walk entrance – Saturday 6, Sunday 7, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 October, 10:30am -4:30pm (farmer’s lunch break 1:00pm-1:30pm). Last ride leaves the Discovery Walk at 4:00pm. £2.50 per person plus cost of optional pumpkin. (Subject to availability and weather)

Spooooooky Trail

Frights, fun and fresh air as you seek out spooks and spiders in the deep dark wood on The Discovery Walk and claim your horrid prize! Friday 19 October – Wednesday 31 October 9:30am – 4:30pm (last entry 3:45pm)
£3 per person plus optional £1 Spooky Trail Quiz Sheet.

The Witching Hour (one night only!)

Bring your lanterns along for an even spookier trail after dusk – you never know what may be lurking in the shadows! Last entry to the Discovery Walk 7:30pm on Saturday 27 October. £3 per person plus optional trail sheet £1. Gates locked at 8.30pm. A great night out for younger families.

Witches’ Cave

Brave the cobwebs to see our eerie Jack-o-lantern display and choose from hundreds of home-grown pumpkins. Pick the perfect pumpkin and carving kit to create your own, unique lantern. In the Farm Shop, Friday 19 October – Wednesday 31 October. Free entry – just pay for pumpkins and kits.

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