Ever since I visited FriendsFest last year I’ve been desperate to write an interior design blog post about Monica’s apartment. One of the main attractions of FriendsFest is a
Once we are settled into a home, it’s easy to let standards slip a little. When you first move in, you focus intensely on every
Are you at that point where you want to see a change in your home? If you’re itching to give your home an update, it doesn’t
Today I’m sharing some more inspiration from STUDIO by Sally Coulthard and giving you the chance to win a copy in my blog giveaway. You
Not quite as green fingered as you would like to be? Creating a fantastic garden is as much about experience and experimenting with plants, as
Never underestimate the power of great lighting. It can completely transform a room if you do it right. There are plenty of things that you
I think I can safely say that this is the biggest photo I’ve ever printed. And definitely the largest I’ve ever pasted onto a wall, that’s
Sure, I’m no expert on kid’s bedrooms, but whenever you’re planning the design of any room in the home, you’ll want to be as economical
I’ve got two copies of the newly released book STUDIO by Sally Coulthard to be won – read on to enter the giveaway!When I first
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
Can you believe that we’re already five months into 2017?! With that in mind I thought it was about time I teamed up with those
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
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
I’m getting a home office! And May will be the month that it happens. Finally, a space I can work in all year round with
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.
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
Whether you’re looking to sell your home, or simply want to make the most out of the space you have available, remodelling is a great
All photos of Ju’s home by Alexandra Joseph The bedroom is a place we spend a lot of our time in, therefore it’s normal to
Minimalist designs are taking over. From interior décor to your favourite watch, everything is minimal and highly functional. Simple and effective use of space is
Today I wanted to update you on our bedroom decorating project and share a quick review of my new duvet. You may remember that I’ve
After much research for my own home renovation project, I’ve discovered that LED lighting is becoming more and more popular these days. Not only are
The right curtains can immediately improve a room’s comfort and aesthetics. But did you know that it’s possible to hang curtains incorrectly? It may seem unlikely,
Today I want to share some lovely photos of my friend Lisa’s caravan with you. It’s a 1957 Sprite, very similar to my little vintage caravan, but
One of the things that I’m trying to achieve in my home is a feeling of brightness and airiness. I’ve been painting dark walls in
If somebody asked you what your dream bedroom would look like, what would you say? What kind of vision do you have? I know exactly
Did you spot my blog post about my new flooring last week? The eagle-eyed of you might have noticed that the finishing touch to my new
Many people think that they have to spend thousands of pounds on changes to their home to make a huge impact, but it can be
There’s one thing that people tend to overlook when they’re remodelling their home but it’s also one of the most important pieces of kit in
When I started decorating my bedroom, I knew I wanted to create a tranquil space. I’ve always dreamed of an entirely white room – even when I was a
We all strive for more space in our homes (just so we can buy even more stuff to fill it!) and it can be an
Have you ever taken a photo and thought to yourself, ”I wish I could print this out lifesize”? That’s exactly what I thought when my
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
Stripping wallpaper is a skill I’ve recently developed. Woodchip wallpaper in particular. It’s a difficult paper to shift and, unfortunately, it seems to be plastered
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.
Do you look with envy at the interior of other people’s homes and think why isn’t mine like that? Style is a question of confidence
Hoo-gah. Honestly, that’s how you pronounce it. Lagom is slightly a tougher one… lar-gohm. If you’re already over hygge, then maybe lagom is for you.
It’s the first fresh sunny day of the year today and, even though there’s frost on the ground, my thoughts have already turned to spring
With a new home on the horizon I have, of course, been doing extensive decor research on Pinterest. Yes, research. Honest. Okay, I’ve been pinning
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
Christmas is here again, bringing with it the dark nights, frosty mornings and frozen noses. Have you already decorated your home for Christmas? I bet
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
Taking on a home DIY project tends to sound like a lot of fun. There’s certainly a level of satisfaction that you can gain by
There are lots of reasons why you might need to work from home, but whatever the reason, you will need a functional workspace. It is
It’s that time of year again. The clocks have gone back an hour to remind us that winter is almost here and Christmas is very
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
Brr, it’s cold out there this morning! I’ve already loaded up the fireplace with coal and eaten a bowl of porridge to warm myself up.
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
Today marks the release of a fantastic book for all you plant lovers out there. House of Plants by Caro Langton & Rose Ray has
Today’s blog post is rather photo-heavy, but I wanted to share some snaps I took while touring Norman Foster’s famous Willis Building. My husband and
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
After a long summer of days out and time spent outdoors, each September I tend to turn my attention back indoors and start looking at
Have you noticed just how popular wood flooring is again? Just browse interior design trends on Pinterest and you’ll find all the evidence you need.
Today I’m pleased to be sharing a sneaky peek inside the home of top interiors blogger Anna from Don’t Cramp My Style. Her award-winning blog is
After visiting the Ideal Home Show and Grand Designs Live back in the Spring, I found myself coveting a garden room. Why? Because the amazing
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
When searching for a property, it’s important to consider the future. I’ve learnt this after viewing countless properties and each of them being just not
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
After my visit to Grand Designs Live last weekend, I’ve been spending time researching the new interior trends, building materials and home design ideas that
It’s finally arrived! After months of waiting for the latest interior design book by Will Taylor to hit the shelves (and putting my name down for
I know that many of you love fairy lights at any time of year, just like I do. We’ve hung them in our bedrooms, and
Does your living room look exactly the same from one year to the next? Or could you tell what year a photo was taken just
We could all do with a bit more room, couldn’t we? I know I personally need much more room – or perhaps far fewer things! Okay,
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
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
Even though we all like our homes to reflect a little of our own style and personality, it can be difficult to make your house
Want to inject a bit of colour into your room but don’t want to commit to a complete wall-to-wall makeover? Can I suggest painting the
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.
Classic interior trends have longevity because they embrace the basic form and function needed in a home, whereas some modern interior design trends tend to fade away as they reflect a current mood in society. Here are some trends that will stand the test of time…
