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Ideal Home
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The Thrill and the Regret: How we shop vintage for our home and the rules we follow when deciding what makes the cut
We've had highs and lows when shopping for vintage – this is our approach to sourcing for our home
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I’ve spent hours researching kitchen door knobs – here’s everything I know about this easy and affordable way to update your kitchen
I'd recommend these handles to anyone wanting a smart kitchen on a budget
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My 'secret sauce' for sourcing fantastic pieces for my home, and the tips that'll help you find yours
Discover not just what to look for, but how to look
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3 simple steps I take to successfully spider-proof my home every autumn
These simple additions to my housekeeping routine ensure I have a spider-free home
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Why I'm finally leaving millennial grey behind, and what I've learnt about how to be bolder with colour
I'll admit, I was grey-obsessed, but a new confidence has seen me embrace colour at home instead
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3 IKEA hacks I've used in my own home that I promise you can complete this weekend
I have overhauled my own home with these simple IKEA hacks that can easily be done in a day or two at most, elevating your decor
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The two things I need you to know before you start to declutter – these will guarantee a successful clear-out
I've spent so long decluttering that I've turned it into an art form – one where time isn't of the essence
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Why my unexpected bedroom colour scheme works – how to play with colour and pattern for personality-filled space
My bedroom is now a colourful haven, using primary shades to create an uplifting space
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David Bowie made me paint my office ceiling terracotta! The result will inspire you to make your own brave decor choices
I found inspiration for my home office decor from a photo of David Bowie, and it transformed how I thought about design
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Yes, you can have a gallery wall in a renter home – this is everything I know about hanging art without leaving a mark
Here's my step-by-step guide to creating a renter-friendly gallery wall you'll love
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How to add pieces to your home that tell your story, and how I ignored all the interior design 'rules' to make a house that felt like me
How I added fun, colour, and a whole lot of personality to my 200-year-old cottage by giving up on following the rules
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The Ugly Middle: Why no one talks about the worst part of renovating – and the encouragement any DIY-er needs to hear
Don't pick up a paint brush or reach for a wrench without reading this reno advice that we've learned from multiple projects
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I knew nothing about growing flowers, but what I've learned in the last four years makes my home so much prettier to live in
As a screen printer, I love to work with colour, and that includes my approach to growing flowers
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5 tricks I've used to make my own teeny tiny bathroom feel 10 times bigger
From snug to spacious without extending the room
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Unpopular Opinion: My house will never be finished, and neither will yours
In my Ideal Home debut, let me explain why no home is ever truly finished – and why that’s something to celebrate
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The small, sustainable steps I've taken to becoming a slow interior advocate, and why it's important more of us do the same
I have a love for home decor, but also want to balance that with a life lived more sustainably
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Why I love mixing vintage with new – and the secret to getting it right
I know how to curate a home, taking the best from the past and bringing bang up to date
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Will vinyl floor panels look good? I've tried them instead of tiling my bathroom and have a very strong opinion
I took the plunge and tried vinyl floor panels on my bathroom floor instead of tiles – this is my honest take on how it went
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As an artist, these are the 3 things I know about choosing art to make your space feel like home – and the inexpensive places I source from
My own home is filled with art, and there is a distinct method to how I curate
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Never Not Messy: How we balance renovating with real life and how you can survive, too
David and Andrew Harrison-Colley, aka The Home Boys, share their survival tips for getting through a reno
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No, butter yellow is not just glorified magnolia – here's how I'm using it to give my neutral home more warmth
It's the trend I never saw coming, but butter yellow is so much warmer than classic magnolia, and is perfect for neutral homes
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7 easy ways I sneaked colour into my rental, making it feel like home
I've found plenty of ways to give my rental home character - all of which can be done with no landlord approval required
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How to make your home feel like 'Everything' to you, and create a home that makes you feel something real
I have lived through a renovation to create the concept of Everything, a helpful way to understand what makes your house feel like your home
