What a pleasure to work with Valerie from The Place Between! From start to finish we felt listened to and supported. We needed help to visualise how to remodel the space of our ground floor and in particular how or whether to combine a kitchen /dining room. Valerie took great care to listen to our needs and wishes and in particular our tight budget. She met us online first and then visited our house to take measurements, then she brought to life (floor plans and 3D designs with walk throughs) several designs with these considerations in mind and many other great ideas to improve our quality of life in this home whilst keeping a sensible eye on improving the value of our property. Along with design ideas, Valerie also gave much practical advice on renovation and how to be as environmentally sound as possible, which really resonated with us. Having never renovated a property before the project felt a little overwhelming but the whole process with Valerie has now helped us to move forward. Thanks to Valerie we now feel much more confident about the remodel and how to stay on track of our budget, how to find the right trades people, how to plan the works and to start enjoying the process of Improving our home. I would not hesitate to recommend Valerie at The Place Between.Read More
Enjoyable sustainable home renovations
My philosophy on renovation
The Place Between exists to
– Prevent legal disputes in home renovation projects
– Make sustainable renovation accessible and achievable for all
– Promote equality and inclusion through thoughtful, everyday design
– Support enjoyable, collaborative experiences for homeowners and building professionals alike
I believe renovations can be well-planned, clear, collaborative, and deeply rewarding. The goal is to make that uncertain in-between—the space between ideas and reality—as smooth and constructive as possible for everyone involved.
Where the magic happens
With a unique mix of design insight, legal expertise, and project management experience, I help you and your team:
– Design a space that reflects your lifestyle, values, and budget
– Find and hire competent, aligned professionals
– Understand the legal and planning frameworks that apply to your project
– Source sustainable materials and manage waste responsibly
– Navigate timelines and keep communication flowing between all parties
That’s where the magic happens—not in grand gestures, but in the quiet clarity, preparation, and collaboration that brings a project to life.
How The Place Between started
I’m a lifelong home renovator, a serial mover, and a firm believer that the secret to a great home is renovating it as if you’ll live in it forever. My experience spans continents and industries, but home transformation has always been a constant.
With a background in law, philosophy, and human rights, I’ve worked as a barrister in Canada and a lawyer across Africa, South America, and Asia. In 2020, I founded The Place Between to help homeowners manage their renovations with clarity and confidence—so they can avoid costly mistakes, delays, and disputes.
Fluent in English and French, I offer remote and in-person design, project management, and mediation services to prevent conflicts and streamline projects. I believe that a well-planned renovation is about more than just aesthetics—it’s about protecting your investment, making informed decisions, and ensuring a smooth process from start to finish.
My legal expertise ensures compliance with renovation regulations, while my commitment to ethical trade and sustainability creates better experiences for homeowners and workers alike.
Renovations should be exciting, not exhausting—I help make that happen.
If you are a construction professional or a homeowner looking to modernise, remodel, extend, improve, restore, redecorate, revamp or refurbish a property, please be in touch with any queries you may have.