Home tour: Dream courtyard barn restoration project with ‘before’ photos
Get inspiration for a cosy rustic interior with this traditional barn restoration project in the heart of Suffolk, full of vintage pieces and characterful touches.
Get inspiration for a cosy rustic interior with this traditional barn restoration project in the heart of Suffolk, full of vintage pieces and characterful touches.
Create a custom cupboard to store your cat’s essentials plus, you can even DIY a space for their litter tray so that they can have a little privacy when they use to loo. Here’s how…
When you’re not spending as much time in the garden during the autumn and winter, it’s the ideal opportunity to give your outdoor furniture a revamp, ready for next spring. Here’s how to upcycle cast iron bench ends…
If your patio chairs or garden benches are looking a little worse for wear after years in your backyard, why not give them a fresh makeover with some seaside-inspired stripes? Here’s a step-by-step video to show you how I upcycled my Adirondack seats for summer…
When I wanted to add more storage to my bathroom, rather than sticking with the plain white ‘off the shelf’ cabinet I found, I decided to personalise it. Here’s how to add a splash of colour and pattern with self-adhesive vinyl…
Turn your garden, deck or courtyard into a perfect place for al fresco entertaining with this outdoor sideboard project, upcycled from an old buffet and plenty of reclaimed pallet wood…
Have you ever wondered what plywood is used for? From furniture to construction, this versatile material can be used in various ways to give high-quality results. Whether you’re looking for new DIY project ideas or are just curious about its many applications, here are five possible uses for ply…
What do you do when you need a new piece of furniture to fit into your scheme but can’t find the ideal colour or style? Why, DIY it, of course! Check out Karen’s vintage home & all her impressive upcycles…
Why not turn an old piece of furniture into a drinks cabinet so that you’re ready to host plenty of fun parties this festive season? Here’s a step-by-step guide to DIY a funky bar from any kind of old writing desk or bureau…
If you’re tackling a home revamp this year, why not consider shopping secondhand for your furniture? It’s certainly a great way to save money and lets you put your own stamp on your interior by creating something completely unique to you. Take inspiration from these talented interior Instagrammers and their 5 amazing upcycles…
Incorporating antiques is great way to add personality to your home. However, most of us haven’t inherited family heirlooms so, if you want to buy a special vintage piece for your home, here are some tips for going antique shopping on a budget…
With Black Friday approaching at the end of this week, and many sales already in progress, it can be tempting to succumb to those deals. You might end up spending more than you intended to (and just before Christmas too) when a deal sounds too good to miss but Black Friday isn’t the only way you can get a bargain on furniture…
If you’ve never bought from an auction house before it’s a fun, action-packed second-hand shopping experience that could save you ££s so here’s how to start buying at auctions without – & here’s the best bit – leaving the comfort of your own home…!
Timeless decor items will be different for every person, but once you find them it can give a sense of comfort and permanence to your house. Plus, I’m a firm believer in ‘buy well, buy once’ so it’s a good idea not to follow interiors trends with your bigger investment pieces, such as the sofa, storage, tables etc. You can, of course change up your style over the years using soft furnishings and paint colours, but having those classic pieces as the basis for your future designs will save you money throughout your lifetime. Here’s how to figure out your style before you invest…
After decades of use and sun exposure in a conservatory many classic Lloyd Loom chairs are faded or damaged. While it’s still possible to buy the originals (I picked these up at a car boot sale) it’s likely that they’ll need a little care and attention to bring them back to life. Here’s some simple tricks to renovate vintage woven chairs and bring a touch of retro design onto your patio this summer…
If you’re planning a party for New Year’s Eve, why not make it a retro one? Step back in time to the 70s and recreate the cocktail cabinet that all mid-century housewives wished they had. We’ve styled up this G Plan Fresco cabinet with vintage barware and snacks so here’s how you can do the same…
If you long to create the home office of your dreams but have been shocked by the price of office storage furniture, today’s DIY project could be the solution. Here’s how to upcycle a rusty old filing cabinet so that you can add castors for a flexible office configuration, or turn it into a desk with built-in drawers…
If you need a cabinet in your bathroom for all your beauty bits ‘n’ bobs here’s an easy DIY cupboard you can make in a day using pallet wood. It’s a great way to recycle an old pallet and mirror, and you can make it any size to suit the space you have in your bathroom…
Today I’m sharing an expert guest post about antiques and, in particular, the ways that you can help to preserve their value – and what
Ahh isn’t it nice when the sun shines? Don’t you just want to sit out in the garden and watch the world go by? Here are some ideas for making your own bench (using pallets – a big win for upcycling!) and finding lovely garden furniture if you’re on a budget…
I’ve been DIYing again this month and I’ve come up with a fun upcycling project to turn an old MDF shelving unit into a LEGO
Today I’m sharing an easy project to make a DIY wheeled coffee table. My husband made this within an hour, while I was painting another
Since moving into my home and starting to renovate room-by-room, I’ve realise just how expensive furniture can be. I’ve been especially surprised by the cost
Our world is changing and it’s more important than ever that we find new and innovative ways to help make it a better, more healthy and restorative place by putting less in our landfills.
I’ve made my own Hollywood mirror – well, if you can’t feel like a star in your own home, when can you, eh?! It took
Out of all the places in our home, the garden is probably the most easily forgotten area, especially during the colder months. Sure, we might
It turns out that moving house is the perfect time to clear out your wardrobe. Digging out those items from the back of the cupboard
Space-saving design is incredibly popular as it helps people get more out of their home. If you save space, then each room has more room
The New Year is a great time to think about freshening up our homes with new indoor furniture, updated colour schemes and a few of
Tomorrow is one of the most exciting dates in any thrifty blogger’s calendar – 24th June is National Upcycling Day. If you have any plans to
Refurbishing your kitchen does not always have to be a costly venture. By picking your finishes wisely and by planning and doing certain things yourself, you can really cut your expenses right down.
Whether you’re working in an office environment or you’ve got your own personal space at home, keeping your work area neat can sometimes be a
After packing away all the Christmas decorations, this time of year always gets me thinking about having a good old clear out and a bit
With the festive season just around the corner I’ve started to tackle some DIY projects to get ready for the big day in advance. After
In the summer I work in my caravan. I spend hours in that little tin box, writing, sewing and drinking tea. The birds are singing
Last week I shared photos of my ‘new’ piece of furniture for the caravan. It was a tiny little desk unit, which I bought from
When I first heard about the Renovation Sensation project my mind went into overdrive – so many ideas went whizzing around my mind and I was
As you probably already know, I’ve been decorating my bedroom on a budget and have been trying to ‘get the look for less’ over the past
If you’re looking to create a welcoming, stylish and homely look in your living room, giving your home décor a retro twist is a great
I am starting my new caravan makeover project with a clear out. If you didn’t see my first blog post about my new caravan please
Guest post by blogger Eva Stephen, author of fantastic interior decor articles for House to Home, DIY by Design and Mad About Pink. In our
Happy Saturday! I hope you are having a great weekend, we had some more snow here yesterday so its chilly again – it’s supposed to
As many of you know, I have been researching design ideas for my living room and have already started collecting together furniture, art and soft
I am pleased to say that I’ve got another freebie for my retro living room design project – an armchair that was on its way
As many of you know, I’m collecting together a few pieces of furniture, amazing art and lovely soft furnishings to create a retro-inspired, if a
I desperately wanted a princess chair for my dressing table but the chairs I’ve seen in places like Laura Ashley and Dunelm are way out of
Here’s a little DIY project that my husband and I did over the weekend (well, he did it and I ‘helped’ by saying yes to
Do you remember this? Think back to your school days – was there one in your art classroom?? Did you have a drawer to yourself
I’ve spent a bit of time for myself and have had fun repainting an old wooden mirror, and I am very pleased with the result!
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