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Part 3: Rebuilding Momentum — Early Challenges and Midway Frustrations
Design 🏡 Georgina Borneman-Street Design 🏡 Georgina Borneman-Street

Part 3: Rebuilding Momentum — Early Challenges and Midway Frustrations

By the first few weeks of my London pied-à-terre renovation, communication breakdowns, a confusing milestone payment plan, and on-site mismanagement quickly became clear. From language barriers to incomplete work, I relied on careful project management and legal advice to stay in control — even as progress slowed and frustrations escalated.

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PART 2:Behind the Scenes: Transforming Our London Studio
Design 🏡 Georgina Borneman-Street Design 🏡 Georgina Borneman-Street

PART 2:Behind the Scenes: Transforming Our London Studio

Step behind the scenes of our London studio renovation in Part 2 of the series. From foundational updates and insulation to coordinating contractors and sourcing materials, see how careful planning and project management keep our pier de terre on track — all while balancing a nomadic lifestyle between Los Angeles, Vancouver, Sydney, and London.

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Calm, Compact, Connected: Designing Our London Base
Design 🏡 Georgina Borneman-Street Design 🏡 Georgina Borneman-Street

Calm, Compact, Connected: Designing Our London Base

After years of traveling and living between Los Angeles, Vancouver, Sydney, and London, finding stillness has become an art form. Our new London studio — our “pier de terre” — is a small space designed to be both a grounding base and a luxurious, functional home. Follow our four-part series as we reveal its transformation from mood boards to finished apartment.

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A beginner's guide to British Period Architecture (Victoria, Edwardian, Georgian and Tudor)
Design 🏡 Georgina Borneman-Street Design 🏡 Georgina Borneman-Street

A beginner's guide to British Period Architecture (Victoria, Edwardian, Georgian and Tudor)

Street Designed: Explore the hallmarks of British period architecture — from Tudor half-timbered homes to Georgian symmetry, Victorian ornamentation and Edwardian simplicity. Learn how design, materials and social change shaped architecture in each era, plus where to see surviving examples across the UK.

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7 attention-grabbing packaging designs, from super simple to subtle and sophisticated
Design 🏡 Georgina Borneman-Street Design 🏡 Georgina Borneman-Street

7 attention-grabbing packaging designs, from super simple to subtle and sophisticated

Packaging design plays a critical role in shaping brand perception. Whether minimal and bold or layered and sophisticated, well-designed packaging not only protects a product but also communicates values, guides buying decisions, and creates memorable user experiences. In this article, explore seven real-world examples and what makes them effective.

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What is Scandinavian architecture? 4 defining styles from Sweden, Denmark and Norway
Design 🏡 Georgina Borneman-Street Design 🏡 Georgina Borneman-Street

What is Scandinavian architecture? 4 defining styles from Sweden, Denmark and Norway

Scandinavian architecture blends functionality, simplicity, and environmental awareness. This guide from Street Designed traces its history—from medieval influences to modern Scandinavian architecture—highlighting four distinct styles from Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, and the key elements like natural light, clean lines, and sustainable design.

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