How to organise & plan your house renovation

February 10, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

Trying to keep sane during a major home renovation can be tough! Staying organised is key to getting the work done on time and in budget – here’s how…

Easy ways to upcycle your rubbish rather than binning it

November 3, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

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. It only takes a little creative effort to find some amazing ways to recycle the things we already have in our […]

Finding my dream wardrobe + fitted furniture at flat-pack prices

May 2, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

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 lets you really see what you need and rediscover things that you’ve not worn in ages. Plus, it’s easier to see why you’ve not worn something and can give it away so that you […]

How you can halve the cost of decorating your home

April 29, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

If there is one thing that I have learnt on my quest for a thrifty home, it’s that low-costs doesn’t automatically mean low-quality or low-value. I know that sometimes it can, but with the right preparation and planning, it doesn’t have to be and this is definitely true when it comes to renovating your home. […]

4 living room layouts that make the most of your space

February 12, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

The difficulty with moving house is finding space for all your existing furniture. It’s likely that your rooms will be a different size and shape from your previous home and that may affect what pieces you can and can’t bring with you to the new location. When I move house I’m pretty sure that my […]

DIY Christmas decor – Candy cane chair project

December 13, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

This month I’ve been busier than an elf in Santas workshop – yes, I’ve been DIYing lots of festive projects ready to share with you on the blog this December. And what better way to kick off the celebrations than with the ultimate festive makeover: a candy cane chair.When I bought this retro chair from […]

A low-cost way to decorate your walls for autumn

November 15, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Today’s blog is a quick and easy decor update that can make your home feel really autumnal in a matter of minutes. And you don’t need to spend loads of money on new soft furnishings, or hours crafting a garland, or days painting your walls to add a touch of autumn colour to your home. My […]

My favourite interior trends – textured seating

October 5, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

You can’t open an interiors magazine or browse through Houzz without being bombarded with beautiful images of touchable textures, and I’m not just talking about soft furnishings. Yes, the texture trend has made the leap over to homewares and furniture too. My favourite of all being the textured seating that I’ve been seeing everywhere. Who wants a chair made of string? […]

Thrifty bedroom décor ideas

May 8, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

Sometimes decorating a home can seem like such a large project, and with a worryingly large budget required too! But there are so many ways you can add a personal touch and your style to a room without spending an arm and a leg. How you choose to design your home is purely down to personal […]

How to turn a basic kitchen into a luxury space

May 5, 2016.Reading time 8 minutes.

A luxury kitchen equals expensive, right? And there’s no way that you’re going to spend all your hard-earned cash on a kitchen when you’ve got other rooms in your new home to decorate, yes? Well that’s what I always thought, and when you’re working to a strict budget it can be hard to imagine a […]

Interior design inspiration ~ The rustic trend

October 12, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

At this time of year, as the seasons change from hot summer to cool autumn, I really get the urge to snuggle down at home and feather my nest, getting ready for the cold winter ahead. I start thinking about hot drinks, casseroles and blankets, and the design inspirations that I’m continuously pinning on Pinterest shift towards […]

Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside ~ Thrifty & eco-friendly bathroom accessories

September 14, 2014.Reading time 7 minutes.

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 the wood (it just keeps soaking in!), and having a look around for some fab accessories to compliment the new beach-hut-esque look of the bathroom. We started the project with […]

Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside ~ building the beach hut

September 11, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

After installing a massive photowall in the bathroom last month, I’ve had an urge to ‘makeover’ the room, taking inspiration from costal homes. I’ve shared my moodboard so that you can get an idea of how I’d like the bathroom to turn out and have been pinning like crazy to my bathroom ideas board on […]

Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside… Design inspiration for a coastal bathroom makeover

September 3, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

Over the school summer holidays I made a start on my bathroom makeover. As you may have already read on my blog, I’ve been inspired to create a Hollister-esque sea-view theme in the smallest room in the house, with the aim of making it appear bigger. So far I have pasted a large-scale coastal photograph over […]

4 ways to save money in the bedroom

June 22, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

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 few months. I hope that you’ve been inspired by some of the sewing and DIY projects I’ve shared and will be trying out some ideas in your own decorating plans. Not […]

How to create the illusion of space in your home

June 17, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

Whether you have a large or a small home, it’s likely that at some point, you’ll bemoan your property’s lack of space. The size of your home matters to some degree, but it’s what you choose to do with the space available that really makes a difference. If you’ve lived in your home for many […]

Smart tips for decorating your bedroom

June 16, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

The bedroom is one of the most important rooms in the house and requires some careful planning and extra thought when it comes to redecorating. Your bedroom should be a highly personal sanctuary where you are able to relax, unwind and enjoy restful sleep. The décor of the bedroom should reflect this, so it’s worth […]

How to make the most of a small bathroom

June 14, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

Whether you’re planning a complete re-model of your bathroom or you’re merely looking to spruce up your existing design, these small bathroom tips will allow you to make the most of the space you have. Our bathroom is a little on the small-side so I’ve had to think carefully about storage and have come up […]