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Is the fear of 'getting it wrong' standing between you and a home full of personality? My advice on treating colour as an accessory rather than a commitment
Inject personality into your home without overwhelming it (or yourself!)
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We're extending a period home – here’s how we're avoiding the ‘white box’ trap to expand our space but make it feel like it's been there forever
The never-ending renovation and build project
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How I avoid making these common colour mistakes in my rented home – my confidence-building tips to help you make your space feel more personal
Remember it can always be reversed!
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The 5 design features I consider completely non-negotiable – secrets behind every well-designed home that make everyday life easier and calmer
The quiet, behind-the-scenes decisions that really make or break how a house feels
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How we’re making 2026's interior trends work in our renovation – a real life home that includes budgets, compromises, changing tastes and all
From confidence with colours to the importance of texture
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How my screen printing shapes my use of colour at home – it's about balance, layering and intuition, and not knowing how it will turn out is part of the fun!
The layering process is just as important in interiors as it is in my art
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If I was buying my first home again, here's what I'd save and splurge on – from furniture to appliances, how to make savvier choices
Save money by going secondhand when you can
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I pitched. I negotiated. I redesigned (about 12 times). The latest update on my dream kitchen journey, plus my essential planning tips
I pitched. I negotiated. I redesigned (about 12 times).
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Renovation reality three weeks in – living through dust, decisions and design surprises while work progresses on our modest 2m x 2.5m extension
I'm learning to sit with the uncertainty and adapt when needed
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I've finally got my book addiction under control – how I became a more intentional book curator, and saved money and space in the process
How I went from book addict to intentional book buyer
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It’s the little details, the 'bits and bobs,' that truly make a home come alive – these are my tips on how to style trinkets and treasures like a pro
Curate a space that feels lived-in, loved, and layered
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This design decision knocked £35K off the value of our flat – and I’d do it again to create my dream bathroom
Deciding to design for how we live was game-changing
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4 of my favourite low-effort DIY projects that I promise will kickstart your decorating mojo after the long winter months
Easy, budget-friendly wins that will make a big difference in your home
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Why I think in pops not palettes when choosing colours for my home – how I've nailed a 'calm colour' approach and my tips to help you do the same
Create a peaceful foundation and then layer in colours that make you smile
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'This place has so much potential' – how our old cottage is finally becoming the home we saw in our heads the first time we walked through its crooked old doorway
This is when the house begins to come together as a home
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As a screen printer, I work with colour every single day – these are my go-to colour pairings I use to create what I like to think of as the perfect clash
Grey homes are not my bag
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I turned my cluttered kitchen into a space savvy dream
Here’s how it changed my life (no exaggeration!)
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My guide to painting smarter – how I choose the right finish, plus my top tools and techniques for every room
How to find the right paints for your home and apply them properly!
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Renovation Diary: Turning a 1960s house into our dream home – the trials and tribulations of architects, planning permission and builders
The trials and tribulations of architects, planning permission and builders
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I was filling up my home with clutter and struggling to balance my budget – how I broke my impulsive spending habit and my tips to help you do it too
How to take back control of your spending
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Lamps are an interior designer's secret weapon – how I use layered lighting to add glow and personality, plus my top picks for all budgets
Big, small, tall, subtle, statement, or rechargeable, I love them all!
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How to do marble without losing your marbles (or your budget)!
And how I'm using it to create the hallway of my dreams
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The 4 decor mistakes I made as a renter – and how you can avoid making them too
The easy fixes I wish I'd done far sooner
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Want to join Ideal Home's Open House platform? We're looking for new voices to add to our growing community
Register your interest to be the first to know
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How I repurpose old things – and my absolute favourite upcycling project so far
Why you really don’t need to buy everything new
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Still Not Done – and that’s OK: How we're embracing the in‑between phase of our renovation
We've stopped seeing imperfections as failures and start seeing them as part of the story
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I'm desperate to tile my kitchen floor but my budget is non-existent and I have expensive taste – here's what I'm doing instead
What’s a girl to do, with a tile habit she can no longer afford to feed?
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I asked my followers to share their domestic dilemmas – these are my top tips and tricks to solve their real-life cleaning conundrums
I asked my Instagram for their domestic dilemmas!
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Creating an open plan hub has been one of the most satisfying parts of our renovation – how we planned our space to fit the way we actually live
Three spaces, one room: designing an open plan hub
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5 clever ways to inject hotel-style luxury into your home – capture the essence of places you love and bring them home with you
Tricks for nailing effortlessly luxurious hotel style
