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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Primark's new hammock has sparked an Instagram shopping frenzy
Laze for days in this pink outdoor design
By Laurie Davidson
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This small kitchen has been transformed into a stylish monochrome shower room
House layouts were made to be switched up
By Laurie Davidson
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Fake the firepit look with these Instagram-hit lanterns from Dobbies
They're perfect for small space gardens or camping trips
By Laurie Davidson
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Need some alone time? This unique Surrey property could be your escape
Forget the she-shed or man cave, why not invest in a one-bed rural hideaway?
By Laurie Davidson
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This Warwickshire cottage shows how to make a big impact in a small space
Compact rooms don't have to mean compromising on style
By Laurie Davidson
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Savvy DIY-er transforms dresser from bleak to sleek for under £20
Pink paint and animal-print stickers feature in this epic transformation
By Laurie Davidson
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Instagram can't get enough of this new textured paint craze - here's how to get the look
Forget matt or high gloss this is the new finish you need to know about
By Laurie Davidson
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See how this chest of drawers was transformed with lollipop sticks - it's genius!
For under £20, this piece of furniture got a complete glow-up
By Laurie Davidson
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This charming Gloucestershire home is filled to the rafters with quaint character
It's up for sale and could just be your dream home
By Laurie Davidson
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Blue sofa living room ideas – 10 ways to style statement colour
From regal royal blue to oceanic teals and shades of denim, a blue sofa is a dream to work into your decor
By Laurie Davidson
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See how a savvy Mum turned her beige bathroom into a Miami-inspired retreat for less than £350
Get ready for an adventurous design that's wonderfully shocking
By Laurie Davidson
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This former countryside post office will have you plotting an escape to the country
It is on the market for £595,000
By Laurie Davidson
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Step inside this chocolate-box cottage with breathtaking riverside views
This fairytale property is up for sale and could be yours
By Laurie Davidson
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5 styling tricks to take from this London home decorated with secondhand finds
Old or new, your home can be totally transformed with a few easy tricks
By Laurie Davidson
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See how this garage was turned into a super-stylish dog showering room for £500
No more muddy paws inside the house!
By Laurie Davidson
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7 style update ideas to steal from this contemporary Yorkshire home
Need a style update? Look to this place for the answers
By Laurie Davidson
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6 surprising design details inside this Tardis-like Gloucestershire home
Looks can be deceiving...
By Laurie Davidson
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Is this the best shed in the UK? Cuprinol's Shed of the Year 2021 finalists revealed
From a bra-fitting boutique to a garden pub, these sheds are a long way from simple garden storage
By Laurie Davidson
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See how a thrifty homeowner transformed her drab spare room into a glamorous dressing room
You'll spot bargain buys galore!
By Laurie Davidson
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See how a DIYer saved £330 by transforming her hallway with paint and stickers
Using stickers on stair treads created a striking look on a budget
By Laurie Davidson
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See how homeowner saved thousands on this jaw-dropping Scandi-style bathroom
Timber-clad walls, neutral tones and brass fittings add a seriously calming vibe
By Laurie Davidson
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Instagram is losing it over B&M's new pastel halloween decorations
The spooky season is getting a makeover this year
By Laurie Davidson
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Explore Prue Leith's bold yellow kitchen bursting with clever storage ideas
Take a tour of this TV presenter's culinary space
By Laurie Davidson
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This medieval home has been given a contemporary twist with lovely results
The property is currently on the market for £1,650,000
By Laurie Davidson