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It’s week 7 of Real Home Tours & there’s so much to see at Amy’s beautiful home in Berkshire Welcome to week 7 of Real Home Tours. In week 1, we visited Sandra in her Welsh seaside sanctuary. From there, we hot-footed it to Hythe to stop in on interior designer Lisa. Week 3 was…
Today’s post is a quick whiz around room layouts and optimal furniture placement and how to get them right, or put them right if something isn’t currently working for you. I’ve set up a little corner of my blog where I will save all the room makeover info. That will include before and afters, all…
The one where she makes a breakfast bar just so she can buy some breakfast bar stools! I recently DIYed a concrete (microcement, seeing as you asked!) breakfast bar and it was a total game changer. The spot (see above image) I picked to build the breakfast bar had always felt like wasted space. Years…
A quick note before we look at maximising under-stairs space… there’s a Pinterest board to accompany this blog post with extra resources, and I’ll keep adding to it when I come across a cool or inspiring project that I think you might like. Secondly, for each of the projects I’ve included in the actual post,…
15 cool and creative stair runner ideas to DIY in your home. It’s been a couple of years since I did my DIY stair runner using B&Q runner rugs. It was a really fun DIY project to complete and stood the test of time. I’ve had so many disappointed people contact me as B&Q, unfortunately,…
Stop window condensation and prevent dangerous mould from growing in your home. Regulars around here and Insta pals might remember that I spent a lot of time last Winter looking into ways to stop window condensation, including a £3.50 window film kit and ways to stay warm at home without the heating on. In a…
IKEA hack shelves: DIY coffee station tutorial I’ve always fancied having a cute little DIY coffee station, perhaps because stylish coffee station examples often pop up on my Pinterest feed & I’m obviously easily influenced! After the success of the microcement ledge shelf I installed as part of my budget kitchen revamp, I was keen…
Didn’t make it to Decorex 2023? I’ve got you covered; here are some of my favourite stands. Decorex is an annual interior showcase held at London Olympia. It’s a popular event that attracts brands, designers, stylists, journalists, writers, bloggers, influencers, and interior enthusiasts from far and wide. With over 250 brands, the showcase “provides a…
Real Home Tours: Week 5 – Suneiah’s colourful, contemporary Australian home. Welcome to week 5 of Real Home Tours. In week 1, we visited Sandra in her Welsh seaside sanctuary. From there, we hot-footed it to Hythe to stop in on interior designer Lisa. Week 3 was all about Lauren’s beautiful home in Essex and…
Real Home Tours: Week 6 – If you love a cosy cottage vibe you need to see Vicky’s beautiful home. Welcome to week 6 of Real Home Tours. In week 1, we visited Sandra in her Welsh seaside sanctuary. From there, we hot-footed it to Hythe to stop in on interior designer Lisa. Week 3…
Interior Designer Lisa Honiball takes us on her Real Home Tour sharing sea views, design tips and successful home reno secrets. This week’s Real Home Tour is a corker! Not only are we treated to beautiful pictures of inspiring rooms, but we also get a lesson in interior design filled with invaluable tips for how…
What better way to launch the ‘real home tours’ series than with the stunning home of my lovely Insta-friend Sandra aka @homesweethomedale. You’re in for a treat, this characterful property is full of colour, personality, and original features. Sandra has done a wonderful job bringing this grand abode back to life, a fact she was…