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Updated: 21st June 2025 How to customise IKEA bargain flat pack furniture so no one will believe it’s not bespoke. Why an IKEA alcove hack? I’m a huge lover of built-in furniture and its ability to elevate even the most ordinary of rooms. Aside from the obvious home storage and organisation benefits, built-in furniture can also…
If hardwired lights are a no-go, there’s no need for FOMO with these lighting hacks Knowing how to add lighting to a room without wiring will serve you well in many scenarios. The ‘big light’ has fallen hugely out of favour these days as people want layered lighting to set the mood and create ambience…
Updated: Dec 12, 2023 Knowing how to update stairs on a budget is seriously handy when you are completing a home renovation project; it’s also useful info for those with a tired old staircase that could do with a revamp on a budget. What people consider to be ‘on a budget’ will vary tremendously, so…
Eeek! I just received an email advising that I’ve been shortlisted in some (6 – whoop!) categories of the forthcoming Ufurnish Home Awards. The public vote makes a big impact on who makes it from the shortlist to the finals, and I’m up against some HUGE accounts / blogs / journalists with literally hundreds of…
These shoppable moodboards take the effort out of interior styling. You asked for shoppable mood boards and shopping guides and I (took months to get my act together, then finally) delivered! Joking aside, it’s been a pretty hectic few months and I’m not quite sure how it can possibly be June tomorrow?! But, here are…
After setting big home organisation goals and embracing a more minimalist aesthetic for 2023, here’s how it’s going… This is a quick checking-in kind of post. It’s been a couple of weeks since I shared my big 2023 home update plan of decluttering and embracing minimalism (albeit in a slightly ‘relaxed’ way considering I have…
Leaf painting: Easy, cheap and effective. Looking for a Halloween craft project to do with the kids? Look no further, ghostly leaf painting is a goodie. It requires minimal materials and will have the kids squealing with delight. Here’s how to make ghostly painted leaves… If you don’t have any suitable trees of bushes yourself…
Take the stress out of using a mitre box and saw for your DIY projects How to use a mitre box is a question frequently pondered by DIYers tackling a DIY project with mitre joints. In this guide, we’ll explore how to use a mitre box and hand saw, focusing on making 45-degree cuts and…
All my top tips and tricks for what wood to use for wall panelling Wondering what wood to buy for wall panelling? I’ve written A LOT on here about my love of wall panelling. I shared posts about the different types of wall panelling, ideas and inspo posts, DIY tutorials for installing wall panelling and…
DIY Stairs panelling made easy: elevate your staircase walls with wall panelling Knowing how to panel a staircase is a handy DIY skill and I’m going to share all my tips with you in this post. Stairs panelling, one of my favourite design features, is an achievable and affordable home DIY project and a great…
DIY Footstool: the easiest footstool you’ll ever make! Creating a DIY footstool from scratch is a pretty easy project that allows you to customize a unique piece of furniture in little time with minimal effort; perfect for a living room, bedroom or small spaces like a reading nook. In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you…
Fancy having a declutter? Join me! After setting big home organisation goals and embracing a more minimalist aesthetic for 2023, here’s how it’s going… This is a quick checking-in kind of post. It’s been a couple of weeks since I shared my big 2023 home update plan of decluttering and embracing minimalism (albeit in a…