Laurie Davidson
Laurie Davidson is a professional stylist, writer and content creator, who lives and breathes interiors. Along with working in-house on some of the UK’s leading interior magazines, she’s also styled homes and produced sets for TV shows, adverts and top brands – everyone from Valspar to Hillarys, Soak & Sleep to Dunelm.
Her career has taken her all over the country, with highlights including appearing on stage at the Ideal Home Show, hosting workshops at Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place Festival and chatting all things interiors on Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 breakfast show, not to mention appearing as a judge for the Amara blog awards not once but twice in the last five years.
From product round-ups for the Independent and Evening Standard, to styled shoots for Stylist and Ideal Home, Laurie has a wealth of knowledge and regularly contributes tips and tricks both online and in print. And writing and styling aren’t the only strings to Laurie’s bow. Hosting events with styling demos and craft workshops, whether in store, for the press and influencers, or via video, is something she regularly enjoys.
Ideal Home Truths
Where’s your happy place?
Anywhere with interiors that make me stop and stare, and where the sun is shining! I love to travel and take inspiration from everywhere I go, from ranch-style Deep South USA to the vibrancy of Morocco or tropical Caribbean. In the UK, I love the peacefulness of the Pig hotels along with the opulence of hotels like London’s Mandrake.
What’s your home addiction?
This one is easy: definitely vases! I have a ridiculous amount, but just can’t stop buying them. I’ve got everything from small bud vessels to large floor-standing vases, quirky shaped vases and ones with lots of texture and print. I’ve even got a prop store with two shelves dedicated to ones I use on shoots! Oh, and I can’t resist a window vase either.
What is your next home project?
We are just about to have a roof extension, which will give our house another two bedrooms and extra bathroom. It’s a huge undertaking and I’m not looking forward to all the dust and work, but I know it will be worth it in the end. Plus I get another three rooms to decorate!
Latest articles by Laurie Davidson
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A clever paint technique transformed this bedroom into the ultimate relaxing haven
Stacey Solomon and Dulux lent a creative hand to transform this blank space into a calming retreat
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A simple DIY lighting hack made this hallway look so much more expensive
It's all in those tiny details
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Built-in shelving took this living room from cluttered chaos to serene and spacious
See how this living room got a whole dose of personality with one key ingredient
By Laurie Davidson
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A trip to Miami inspired the colour used in this bold colour-drenched bathroom makeover
This homeowner's new bath scheme certainly makes a splash
By Laurie Davidson
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The 6 things that every stylish mid-century living room has in common, according to an interior stylist
After that retro look? These simple design ingredients will help you create an effortlessly cool living room vibe
By Laurie Davidson
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This hallway dumping ground has been turned into a lust-worthy boot room - including a bunk bed for dogs
Smart storage has been given a rustic makeover
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'We couldn’t afford to size up our home in London, so we made the move to the coast and we love it!'
Being able to walk to the beach is one of the best parts about living in this fabulous house says the happy homeowner
By Laurie Davidson
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‘Renovating this house has been a labour of love…but it puts a smile on my face every day’
Ditching dated décor and introducing rich colours and classic pieces has turned an unloved Victorian property into a luxurious yet homely space
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This open wardrobe makeover uses two simple design tricks to create the ultimate organised space
Neat fitted furniture took the place of messy hanging rails
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I've styled 100s of beds as a stylist - this is how to turn yours into a super-cosy sleep space
Turn your bed into a super-cosy sleep space that's never looked better with these insider secrets from a stylist
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Clever small space design tricks transformed my awkward-shaped spare room into a pretty guest room
Berry tones, stripes, checks and scalloped accessories have given our plain scheme a bold hit of colour and pattern
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How to style a stunning seating nook - all the tricks I use as a professional interior stylist
It's the home trend that isn't going anywhere
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A bold design trick turned this dated room into a stunning master bedroom and dressing room for £300
The large cavernous room was divided up to create a cosy master bedroom and bespoke dressing room
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Extending into the garage gave this homeowner an extra bedroom, en-suite and luxury dressing room
‘I saw a dressing room on Instagram which I used for inspiration’
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When designing a compact kitchen these are the 6 things I would always include as an interiors expert
Short on space? These simple design ingredients will help you make the most of even the tiniest of kitchens
By Laurie Davidson
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I'm an interiors stylist and these are my 7 must-have ingredients for the perfect boho bedroom look
Blend warm earthy colours with natural materials for an effortlessly relaxed space for sleep
By Laurie Davidson
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This stunning green kitchen is packed with genius small-space design ideas that can be reused in the future
And the best part is that each part can be repurposed
By Laurie Davidson
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This compact room has been transformed into a luxurious guest bedroom that proves size doesn't matter
The compact layout didn't deter this homeowner, who created a beautiful spare bedroom that's both homely and cosy
By Laurie Davidson
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Bespoke shelving and colour have added personality to this bland open-plan living room
Bespoke shelving and a bold colour are a match made in heaven in this makeover
By Laurie Davidson
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This kitchen went from bland to grand with nothing more than a tin of paint and some MDF
This homeowner transformed her boring kitchen cabinetry by updating it with colourful paint
By Laurie Davidson
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As a stylist I've wrapped thousands of gifts for shoots – and these are my top tips
Gift wrap like a pro and impress family and friends with perfectly wrapped presents this season
By Laurie Davidson
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How to clean a sofa – expert cleaning tips to make your sofa look good as new
Whether it's fabric, leather or velvet, keep your sofa looking its best by getting the cleaning just right
By Laurie Davidson
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This kitchen was transformed on a tiny budget of £500 - it's completely unrecognisable
New tiles and lashings of Barbie-pink paint have turned a tired scheme into a colourful, knock-out design
By Laurie Davidson
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Four lessons I've learnt from setting over 100 Christmas tables as a professional stylist
From the colour scheme to the decorations and captivating centrepiece, here's my tried and tested formula for a stunning table
By Laurie Davidson