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Exceptional property transformations delivered with precision, integrity, and enduring quality.

ABOUT US
A kitchen with beige walls and green cabinetry. A white kitchen island with lemons in a bowl. A window with a floral curtain on the left. Blue and white decorative plates above the fireplace. Open shelves with glassware and dishes. A stove with a white backsplash. A brass pendant light hanging from the ceiling.
A bathroom with a tiled shower area on the left, featuring beige and green vertical tiles, and a light blue wainscot on the right with a towel rack holding a white towel. A small wooden stool with a rolled white towel and a bar of soap is in front of the wainscot. A framed painting hangs on the wall above.
A bright minimalist bathroom with a white tiled floor, a small sink vanity, a toilet with a black seat, a window with sheer curtains, and a wooden countertop with striped curtain skirts underneath. A gold ceiling light and a mirror hang on the wall.

We are an all-in-one design & build company based in Colchester. We specialise in thoughtful design-led renovations, extensions and full home refurbishments - combining considered design with practical construction expertise to deliver homes with character and purpose.

ABOUT US

Front view of a two-story house with a white exterior, black window frames, and a red-tiled roof. There is a small covered porch at the entrance, surrounded by greenery and plants.

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Custom made joinery & finishes make the ideal boot room set up in our recent Essex countryside project. Tiles @quornstoneofficial Photos @anyarice #joinery #bootroom #countrylife
Everyone needs a pantry transformation like this… Photography - @anyarice Floor tiles - @quornstoneofficial #pantry #arches #transformation
The Dorset House colour palette 🎨 A snapshot of the paint colours used across the project - layered, tonal and carefully considered for each space. Swipe, save, and let us know your favourite below 👇 #projectnine #periodhome #restoration #housere
From shabby to chic. Swipe to see the before of the laundry room at Dorset House. 📸@anyarice #projectnine #periodrennovation #restoration #heritage #utilityroom #laundryroom
Celebrating the character-filled details that make Dorset House truly special. Hand-finished decorative hearths meet original stained-glass doors, each thoughtfully renovated to honour the home’s heritage. #projectnine #periodrestoration #reno
One of our favourite kitchens to date - Bold colour, luxury finishes and pantry perfection - this @devolkitchens at Dorset House has it all & blends perfectly with the @quornstoneofficial herringbone floor tiles. #interiors #heritagerenovation
Thanks for the support in 2025! Wishing everyone a great Christmas and happy new year. Project Nine x
A Dorset House bathroom with a sunshine-yellow roll-top bath and original arched stained-glass doorway. Swipe to the end to see how it looked before. 📷 @anyarice #bathroom #renovation #periodrestoration #projectnine
DORSET HOUSE - a look inside…. We’ve rounded up a few favourite moments from this full home renovation & extension to a five bedroom Grade II listed gem on the Essex & Suffolk border. Which space would you like to see more of
It’s hard to believe this is the same kitchen! What was once enclosed and dim has become a light, luxurious heart of the home. A considered design that celebrates space, texture and light. #ProjectNine #ProjectNineDesign #KitchenTransformation
Victorian extension dreams made real… We added a sleek single-storey rear extension and remodelled the original lounge to give this family home more flow, light and style. Handmade brick facades, Crittall doors, herringbone wood floors, @de

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