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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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
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Aldi's new home range promises to transform your bedroom for under £70
Turn your sleep space into a tranquil tropical paradise
By Laurie Davidson
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This creative makeover wows with a boldly painted ceiling
From out-of-style shell to modern masterpiece with painted ceiling: this office makeover ticks all our boxes
By Laurie Davidson
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Neutrals are anything but dull in this incredible dining room transformation
This red dining room has been given a sophisticated glow-up
By Laurie Davidson
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From hallway to home office: this multifunctional space gets a big makeover
Stuck for where to put your desk? This clever transformation is all the inspiration you need
By Laurie Davidson
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See how this four-bedroom house has nailed the art of London cool
You won't believe what's behind the front door!
By Laurie Davidson
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Savvy homeowner saved £950 turning her rotting decking into a tranquil gazebo
She's now the proud owner of a super-stylish garden chill-out area
By Laurie Davidson
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A furniture flipper reveals her simple tips for how to source and upcycle furniture to sell on
This recent project made over £150 profit
By Laurie Davidson
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See how this DIY-er transformed an IKEA Billy bookcase into a luxury cabinet – it’s stunning
Some MDF, moulding strips and paint took this unit from plain to insane
By Laurie Davidson
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TOWIE's Georgia Kousoulou's playroom for baby Brody includes an incredible mini house complete with slide
It is the stuff of childhood dreams
By Laurie Davidson
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Painted dresser ideas – including the latest DIY looks
16 easy ways to revamp this furniture classic; all the inspiration you need for your next painting project to give your kitchen a style boost
By Laurie Davidson
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Homeowner gives dull bathroom a stunning monochrome transformation for under £250
Never underestimate the power of paint!
By Laurie Davidson
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Fake exposed brick with wallpaper – see this savvy homeowner's trick
This hallway has been given a beautiful industrial spin
By Laurie Davidson
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See how this homeowner saved over £1,500 by painting her own retro floor murals
This DIY idea is a game changer for tired floors
By Laurie Davidson
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Living room accent chair ideas – to enhance seating arrangements
Learn how to use an accent chair to suit your style and space
By Laurie Davidson
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This savvy mum saved £300 creating a rainbow mural with leftover paint and string
Find out how you can create something similar yourself
By Laurie Davidson