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Step Inside
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The rooms we use the most and why they weren’t the ones we expected – how the reality of a renovation has quietly reshaped our plan for our homeThe spaces where the house feels less like a project and more like a home
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Slowing down and making do – how I'm embracing a home that evolves slowly and imperfectlyEach change is small, considered, and done over time
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My top tips to solve your real life cleaning queriesThe tricks I swear by for a sparklingly clean home
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Flatpack, but make it bespoke – the IKEA hack tips and tricks I swear byAre these hacks the secret weapon your home's been missing?
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5 ways I’ve saved money during our renovation – without compromising on quality!The materials, brands and hacks I found to keep our dream extension within budget
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After years of being obsessed with tiny homes, I’m now living in a smaller space – but is it everything I thought it would be?With my husband and I now living in essentially a studio, I weigh up if it's worth it
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The power of the cordless glow – my guide to rechargeable lights and how I use them to avoid the glare of 'the big light' in my homeFrom how and where I use them, to the brands that do it best
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The chandelier that changed the way I approach designing my home – seeing a light as sculpture, presence and emotion all at onceHow I realised lighting can be so much more than a final touch
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What my child's favourite colour taught me about interiors – the unexpected red theory and why it brings balance, energy and a whole lot of zingIt carries warmth, courage and a little bit of magic
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How I make my sweet pea tents (and why you should too) – no complicated carpentry, no fancy tools, just some bamboo canes, string and a bit of patienceThe best part is that it’s surprisingly easy
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Avoiding the quiet pressure to keep a renovation moving – the rooms we’re choosing to leave alone (for now)We've discovered that not every space needs to be finished immediately
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The conundrum of decorating a teenage boy’s bedroom – how I created a space that feels stylish, cool and practicalFor me, the key has always been creating a space that can evolve
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Renovation regrets – what went right, what went wrong and what we’d never do againPaint, plans and plenty of problems
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What I’ve learned on my hunt for the perfect kitchen worktop – it's not just a design choice, it’s a long-term investment in how your kitchen functionsKitchen chronicles part five – how I chose the perfect worktop for my space
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I hate cleaning! I've realised I'd rather clean in regular small doses than do a full house deep clean and these are my must-have products that helpHow I keep on top of keeping my house clean
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I’ve developed a very simple system to edit out the stuff in my home – why a cardboard box is my secret weapon to a clutter free and orderly homeIt’s straight forward, effective and takes very little time
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How I approach decorating my hallway and landing – life's too short for boring thoroughfares so I've made these spaces destinations in their own rightMind the gap – the great divide between the hallway and landing (and how I decorate both)
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My desk chaos was infamous so I designed an office that works for my ADHD brain – a space that supports mental focus, creative energy and healthCreating the perfect home office, one step at a time
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My 3 non-negotiables as a renter – what I've learned after living in three countries and across many rentals and it all starts with getting the fundamentals sortedThe savvy tenant edition
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Little habits that keep our home running smoothly – keeping it organised isn’t about heroic cleaning sessions or magically making everything disappearSmall efforts for big payoffs
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The 3 things we'd never DIY again (and the 3 we'd absolutely repeat) – why we’re no longer trying to do everythingExperience hasn’t made us less hands-on, just made more selective.
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I found my perfect rug at the perfect price – one that can handle muddy paws, popcorn explosions and everyday chaos, whilst still making my heart singI faced a choice: calm things down… or lean all the way in
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The 3 interior decor mistakes we made when we moved into our first home – learn from my errors so you don't fall into the same trapSwerve these slip-ups and you’ll save time and money
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I don't mind if you don't love my style – why designing your home for likes might be the very thing holding it backUnpopular Opinion: The real reason you don’t love your home (and it’s not because of your furniture)
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3 things our builder has done that have made living through our extension project more bearable – the renovation essentials I never knew I neededThey've made our lives so much more comfortable
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Why we happily choose to sleep next to the kitchen sink – how we've reconfigured our home to suit living with our adult childrenThe pros and cons of our new way of living together
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The 8 'pick and mix' interior rules I (actually) live by – remember the best homes are the ones that break a few rules along the wayFrom focusing on odd numbers to never forgetting about the ceiling
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My worst interiors mistakes – from £30 fake art to Banana Dream YellowAnd the four rules I’ll never break again!
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Simple household habits I learned from my mother to use in my own home – time-tested housekeeping tricks that actually workSometimes, your mother really does know best
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More is more, but make it calm – how I’m layering patterns in our dining nook and bedroom without tipping the house into visual overloadIt's less about bravery and more about balance
