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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This living room is the ultimate inspiration for decorating a small space for Christmas
A super-colourful living room provides the perfect festive canvas for this Christmas-loving homeowner
By Laurie Davidson
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This Frome house has been transformed - ‘You can see my love of pattern in every room!’
Home provides the perfect colourful canvas for this Somerset-based illustrator’s bold work
By Laurie Davidson
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This savvy homeowner created a hidden home office in her living room - it's genius
Closing the door on your work day just got a lot easier!
By Laurie Davidson
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This bold pink kitchen makeover is unrecognisable and cost just £150 to achieve
Bright pink cabinets, new handles and hand-painting the tiles gave this tired room a brand new look
By Laurie Davidson
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This previously empty dining room got a big Art Deco-inspired makeover
See how it went from bland to bespoke furniture, with stylish storage, a carefully curated aesthetic and pretty-in-pink walls
By Laurie Davidson
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This dated bathroom has been transformed into the ultimate spa-style retreat
Wood, concrete and statement lighting give this bathroom spa-style credentials
By Laurie Davidson
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A bold colour choice completely transformed this tiny hallway into a stunning entryway
It's even been painted in optimistic yellow for a hit of dopamine every time its owner walks through the door
By Laurie Davidson
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Before and after: This small kitchen was given a stunning makeover that saved over £13K
This small kitchen got the ultimate budget facelift, and the results are incredible
By Laurie Davidson
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This genius transformation added a whole extra room to a small home using slatted pannelling
This transformation won a Wayfair Roomover of the Year award – we love its little sleep space!
By Laurie Davidson
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This clever wardrobe transformation hides a glamorous ensuite bathroom
You'd never know it was there!
By Laurie Davidson
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Savvy renter completely transformed her dingy bathroom for just £150
A split painted wall and warm colour palette has given this space an inviting new look
By Laurie Davidson
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A flamingo mosaic was the unusual inspiration behind this Ibiza garden makeover
Budget buys and secondhand finds helped keep costs down on this peaceful makeover
By Laurie Davidson
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This garden was transformed from a concrete jungle to a luxury boho space
Clever DIY and money-saving buys all helped bring this project in under budget
By Laurie Davidson
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Feng Shui principles and Frenchic paint transformed this kitchen into a luxury space
Deep green cabinetry, a reeded glass splashback and Feng Shui principles all play a part in this stunning kitchen
By Laurie Davidson
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The right wallpaper helped spark this beautiful hallway makeover
From plain and drab to colourful and fab – this room gives you a warm welcome the instant you enter
By Laurie Davidson
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This attic conversion was inspired by a luxury hotel – and the freestanding bath is the star of the show
Bespoke storage and Italian tiles give this open-plan suite the wow factor
By Laurie Davidson
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I'm an Interior Stylist - how I created the ultimate Barbiecore garden (without it looking cliche)
From pink cocktails at the outdoor bar to Miami-style loungers and fun photobooth set-ups, you'll want to start planning now!
By Laurie Davidson
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This genius layout solution turned this tiny studio flat into a luxurious apartment
If you're blessed with high ceilings, why not take inspiration from this ingenious way of adding more space?
By Laurie Davidson
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This incredible garden potting station was created using old secondhand cabinets
It's super easy to make and even more stylish to look at!
By Laurie Davidson
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‘Designing my home was a life-changing move,’ says Interior Design Master’s Temi Johnson
The transformation of her colourful Hertfordshire home cemented Temi’s decision to pursue a career in interior design full time
By Laurie Davidson
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This tiny concrete yard was given a striking pink cottage garden makeover
All with the help of some paint and pretty planting
By Laurie Davidson
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This walk-in wardrobe would make even Carrie Bradshaw jealous
Animal-print carpet and a candy pink interior are just two of this walk-in wardrobes stand-out features
By Laurie Davidson
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From a mud pit to a place to sit – this garden was revamped with a £4 B&Q bargain
See how this couple created a stylish outdoor space complete with a roped-off patio area and comfy seating
By Laurie Davidson
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This mum of two brought her dream Pinterest bedroom moodboard to life
It went from plain grey to a serene green sleep space
By Laurie Davidson