If you’re thinking of refreshing your bathroom soon, I’m sharing the lessons I learned during my own renovation to help you DIY your room without overspending, with advice on taps, tiles, paint and accessories…
Renovating a home gets messy fast, but having the right supplies before you begin can save stress. From parts to pipe measuring, here’s a guide to essential DIY supplies inspired by my own fixer‑upper journey to help your renovation run smoothly…
The festive season is such a busy time of year, but we mustn’t forget to take care of ourselves. Here are some simple ideas to turn your bathroom into a spa-like space so that you can relax and unwind at home this Christmas…
Our bathrooms are often the smallest rooms in the house but they’re also spaces that are usually filled to the brim with cleaning products, toiletries and bathing essentials. Here’s how you can maximise storage for a tidy look…
If you cringe every time a plumber’s van pulls up, this blog post is for you because saving money on plumbing doesn’t have to be a pipe dream. Let’s dive into practical tips, smart DIY moves, and strategies for finding the right plumber – all designed to keep more cash in your pocket…
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…
If you’re looking for storage solutions to tidy up your bathroom but don’t want to splash the cash on brand-new accessories, here’s an easy way to DIY your own driftwood-style laundry bin and sink caddy using upcycled pallet wood. Let’s get started…
Five years on and my bathroom renovation is still going strong – and we revamped the room on the tightest of budgets. Here are some tips on how to save money when you’re decorating the smallest room in the house…
Even though I’ve got a very small bathroom compared to many other homes, we’ve managed to make it a bit feel more spacious with some easy design tricks that give the impression of a bigger room – here’s how…
If, like me, you’ve become used to doing your own hair and beauty treatments over the past couple of years, you may well want to continue enjoying spa-like sessions at home. Here are some ideas to pamper yourself this autumn…
If you enjoy a good book and a cuppa while soaking in a bubbly bath, today’s DIY is for you! Here’s how to build your very own bathroom storage stand using offcuts of scaffolding and upcycled broom handles to create a bath-side spot for your tea..!
Through renovating my own home I’ve come to realise just how much value can be added to a property by decorating, remodelling and extending – in more ways than one…
Renovating my bathroom was a steep learning curve & I made a few mistakes along the way! Today I’m sharing my experience & hopefully you can avoid my newbie errors, as well as saving money on your own bathroom makeover…
Well, my year has got off to a cracking start..! If you detected a hint of sarcasm in that first sentence, you’d be right. A mysterious water problem quickly turned into a day of emergency repairs, with floorboards taken up, holes drilled and plumbing problems. Here’s what happened…
I don’t know about you but, almost as soon as Christmas is over, I start thinking about the big clean-up I’m going to do when the tree comes down and the decorations are put away. Even if you don’t usually like household chores (yes, that’s me!), if you own one simple tool you can make most chores an absolute breeze…
Seeing as the rest of the house is getting a bit of a makeover for Christmas, I wanted to take a look at my bathroom and figure out some ways to make the space feel cosy and warm throughout the winter. Here are some suggestions to create a snug space where you can enjoy a much-needed relaxation session…
Although the kitchen is seen as the heart of the home, the bathroom is one of the most used rooms and in my opinion one of the most important. Even though your bathroom is a functional room, it doesn’t mean it can’t be stylish. In this post, I’m looking at the best bathroom design trends of 2019 to see if the changes you could make to your home would be worth it from an investment point of view…
If you’ve just moved into a new home and are struggling to find space for all the possessions you’re unpacking, today’s blog post is for you. I’ve done my research and found 5 clever storage hacks that’ll help you to make the most of the space in your new apartment…
If you’ve been reading my blog over the past couple of years you’ll probably have noticed that many of my posts are about my own
I’ve been working on another pallet upcycling project and this month I’ve been creating much-needed storage for my bathroom. Pallet wood is my favourite material to make furniture from – it’s sturdy, looks much better with just a little TLC and, best of all, it’s free! Here’s how I DIYed a bathroom laundry hamper and sink caddy from a pallet…
A leaking shower is something no-one wants in their bathroom. It can be quite an inconvenience when the shower doesn’t function as it should, so what can you do to repair the shower? How can you identify which part of the shower is causing the leak? Can you do some minimal repairs before calling a plumber?
How do you fancy joining in with the 14 Days To A Tidy Home Challenge? I thought I’d share a quick update with you to let you know how I got on with the challenge and perhaps inspire you to join in and get a jump start on your spring cleaning too. Here’s the 14 Days to a Tidy Home Challenge day-by-day to get you started:
Every now and again, most homeowners seek a change; something that will give a fresh new look to their home or a project that will reflect their changing needs or personal preferences. If the time has come to give your bathroom a nice uplift and create a more luxury look, the ideas below will help you get started…
If you’ve been rushing through January with countless goals to achieve, it’s time to slow down. Here’s how to relax into the year with an at-home spa experience that’s easy to achieve and doesn’t cost a fortune…
Many people hold back from replacing their carpet because they are overwhelmed by the decisions involved; plush piles or loop piles? Which fibre should you invest in? How do you know if the colour will suit the room? While it’s true that there are different factors to consider, choosing the right carpet for your home can be surprisingly easy. Just keep these four basic points in mind:
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…
Walk-in showers can improve the look of your bathroom; they can help to make even a small room feel more spacious and give it a hotel-like atmosphere. Here are 3 ways to incorporate the trend into your own bathroom…
If you’ve been enjoying the bright and airy feeling you get in your home during the summer months, today’s interior inspiration blog post may give you some ideas for keeping your house looking fresh and light during the darker days of autumn, using clever lighting, window treatments and more..!
Are you excited to renovate your bathroom? Have you been waiting to renovate the space ever since you moved in? Before you start ripping out the suite, take a deep breath and make sure you’re ready to get started. The following are some of the things that you will want to do before anything else..
Bathrooms are one of the most frequently used parts of any home so it’s easy for them to look tired and need a quick refresh every now and then. Here’s how to keep your bathroom functioning well and looking great…
Are you getting ready to renovate your bathroom? If you are looking to add more storage or find space for a shower, today’s blog post is for you! Here are some tips for remodelling the shower and adding extra storage capacity to a small en suite…
Are you planning some home improvements? A new kitchen perhaps? Converting your loft? Adding a conservatory? Well, before you begin these huge DIY tasks, today’s
Last week I wrote about my research into freestanding tubs with showers over them. Ever since we installed our new bathroom, I’ve been itching to
When you’ve got a freestanding bath, it can be difficult to find a shower solution to fit. But you don’t need to install a separate cubicle; today I’m sharing the research I’ve done for my own bathroom to show you that there are many ways to add a shower over your luxurious tub…
If you want to add a splash of colour and burst of pattern to your bathroom, my upcycled bathroom cabinet project is so easy to
In order to turn a bathroom from a sterile white box into a welcoming spa-like space, all you need to do is add some accessories.
Think you’re stuck with your old, dingy bathroom until you have thousands of pounds to spend on a full remodel? That doesn’t have to be
Advertisement feature in collaboration with EDF Energy. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I learnt some important lessons in home maintenance and
Do you have to wait in line in the morning to take your shower or to go to the toilet? Most pre-1990 family homes are
Despite its small size, a bathroom is one of the most used rooms in our homes. Bathrooms are usually the first place people go to
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
With the amount of time that we spend in our bathrooms on a weekly basis, it is a wonder that we don’t put more effort
When I was writing my blog post about ways to spruce up your bathroom for summer yesterday, I remembered that I haven’t yet shared the “finished”
The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing, and the sun is out in full force. That’s right – summer is well and truly here
If you have a rather small bathroom in your home, then you’ll know just how tricky it can be to design it. Where do you
Welcome back to another installment in my bathroom renovation – blimey, it’s taking longer than I expected: I thought we’d be done within 5 days
If there’s one thing that I thought I’d never do in my life, it was probably fitting a shower in a bathroom. It seemed like
This little run of bank holiday weekends has got me thinking about the summer holidays – has it been the same for you too? If
Today I’m sharing some snaps of my bathroom renovation project with you. It’s been a couple of weeks of hard work but we’ve made good
Guess where I’ve spent this week? I’ve had a week off and did I spend it in the sunshine? By the sea? In a beer
Is it your first time designing a full-on renovation for your bathroom? It’s easy to get bewildered by the many design combinations that you can
Refitting or redesigning your bathroom can be quite an exciting process and is something that can add a great deal of value to your property.
With more sunny days than not in recent weeks, my thoughts have turned to summer holidays. While I’m not actually planning to jet off anywhere luxurious
Forget spring cleaning, it’s time for a summer clean! If you want to get your home sparkling like a holiday cottage here are some cleaning hacks and cruelty-free swaps that’ll help… (especially if you have fluffy pets!)
I’ve spotted a new trend in interior design for Summer 2016 and it’s one that really pleases me; bright bold colour. We all have a
Mood lighting, task lighting and full-on daylight illuminations. All types of lighting are important in interior design. Lighting can be the key element that turns
When it comes to bathroom planning, which is best? It’s a home-owners’ dilemma and one that I want to get to the bottom of today.
One of my worst nightmares is being cold in the winter, alongside any kind of home maintenance disasters. Christmas is precisely the wrong time for
Now that it’s nearly December (where did November go?!) I think I can legitimately go OTT with Christmas blog posts! In fact, I’ve just added
I really couldn’t believe it when an email dropped into my inbox telling me that I’d been shortlisted in the Amara Interior Blog Awards 2015!
Over the past few months I’ve shared a few blog posts about my bathroom makeover and today I wanted to show you the ‘finished’ room.
This week my new blinds arrived. Did you hear me whooping from where you are? I was thrilled when they were delivered at the weekend because,
The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the house; it’s the one room that guests are guaranteed to see when they come
Earlier this week wrote about the start of my West to East holiday, which kicked off in Blackpool over the Valentine’s weekend. I shared photos of my
Sorry for the awful pun in title but I just couldn’t help myself! Today’s blog post is about finishing off the installation of my new
I’ve been worrying about fitting my new bath for a while now. When I first ordered the new bath I was confident that we could
My new bath has arrived! This week I took delivery of a new bath and I am so pleased with the product that arrived. I
Yes, I do know that it’s possible to buy towels and I’m honestly not buying towelling fabric and making my own. But what I have
Do you ever buy some fabric just because you like it but have no idea what you’ll end up doing with it? I actually got
After finishing the storage wall in our bathroom and laying a wooden floor, this week has been all about painting more coats of whitewash on
