Do you have a spare room? Lucky you! But honestly, when was the last time someone actually used it? Instead of leaving your spare room unused, why not transform it into your own personal sanctuary? A yoga studio, a music room, or perhaps even your own fully […]
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Buying a house that needs a renovation may seem pretty overwhelming. But if you are well prepared, building works don’t have to be a nightmare. We’ve come up with some top tips to help you survive the dust, mess and muddy builders’ boots. 1. Pre-organise Take some […]
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It’s so satisfying to repurpose old objects and give them a new, shiny use or just a bit of a makeover. This cluster of vases looks so pretty as a table centre or a means of decorating shelves and gives a nod to beautifully simple Japanese design. […]
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If you have kids, then the sight of messy rooms or even that painful experience of stepping on Lego pieces may be part and parcel of your everyday life. Finding the right storage solution to keep your child’s room tidy can at times be tricky. With that […]
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Most of the home projects I dream up are based around storage solutions. Fellow London renters can probably empathise in the struggle to stay clever with your storage when space is a novelty rather than a given. Ever since moving into our flat our hallway has been […]
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Always wanted your home to look like it’s straight out of an interiors magazine? It might not be as impossible as you may think. Take a look at my five tips on how to style your home like a pro. Whatever your taste in colour or style […]
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Picture source: Ronikordis Do you actively avoid your garage or loft because it’s packed to the rafters and daunting to deal with? Space is so valuable these days, and worthy of much greater things than being a junkyard for the ill-bought and forgotten. Get the family involved […]
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If you’re planning a living room makeover, there’s lots to think about to make the most of the space you’ve got – from room layouts and paint colours to furniture styles and finishing touches. Here, preparation is key. Break down all the things you need to do […]
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If you are like me, hanging on to ‘memories’ is becoming a big problem at home. Boxes of keepsakes, the kids first shoes, shells from the walk on a beach 5 years ago. Yes I have all of those things. My home is a small Victorian terrace, […]
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It is already mid summer and most of us are thinking about the coming months spent outside. Whether you have a large garden, urban courtyard, balcony or terrace, now is the time to spruce up your outside space. With some clever tricks you could be lounging in […]
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