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The 4 houseplants that have survived my renting journey – they've been tried, tested and often neglected!They need to be resilient to handle a nomadic lifestyle
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My 3 favourite colour combinations in our homeThey create rooms that feel lived in rather than decorated
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Stepping outside and the chapter we’ve been waiting for – the garden is part of the renovation, we just hadn’t had the headspace to think about it until nowIt's a welcome change after years pouring our attention inwards
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I've spent so much time in the garden this spring that I've almost forgotten about the house – and I couldn't be happier with the trade-offBy June, the garden has become my entire personality
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My bathroom renovation broke the internet, but not in a good way!I chose practicality over trends and people had a *lot* to say about it
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Why this perfectly pink hotel in Margate has me inspired and ready to plan my next room makeoverThe joyful ideas I'm taking home, from bold colour drenching to wavy beds
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3 ways I'm lighting to my garden without getting the electrician in – easy solutions to add atmosphere to summer eveningsMy plans to get the perfect garden glow
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After years of grey homes, we all need whimsical decor – here are 3 ways I've added whimsy to my spaceWithout buying new, or spending much on supplies
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My 7 secret ingredients to creating a home you will love – with a little less aspiration, and a lot more intentionHow I made a space in which I feel truly happy and satisfied
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Going bespoke is the difference between a house that looks good, and a home that feels entirely 'you'Yes, it's more of an investment, but it's not as intimidating or as fancy as it sounds
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My failsafe solution to overcoming renovation burnout – if you've lost your creative confidence this is the best way to hit resetWhen you’re drained, you become blind to what’s right in front of you
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Why are we all so obsessed with candles? Candles might not change our surroundings, but they do change our experience of themHere's my take on why I think we love them so much...
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I arrived in England as a German minimalist – and now my home has a bright pink ceiling and an orange velvet sofaOur home has become colourful but calm, cosy but uncluttered
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How we built a bespoke-looking kitchen island for under £300 – and it's become one of our proudest renovating achievementsAfter receiving hugely expensive quotes, we took things into our own hands
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Ask Lucy: I’m solving your domestic dilemmas – it’s time to take note of my cleaning tips and tricksYou asked, I answered
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'These are the good days' – how I'm learning to recognise this even if I'm living in an unfinished homeAppreciating happiness while you’re living it can actually make you happier
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How I created balanced, layered lighting in my open plan kitchen and dining space – my tips for creating the right mood for every occasionPlus the brands that will help you get it right
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My dream kitchen renovation that’s been years in the making is finally taking shape – it's been stressful but also incredibly rewardingEverything is starting to feel cohesive at last
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My garden is my therapist, keeping me grounded in an ever-changing lifeI can't control the world, but I can look after the little patch of earth that I’m custodian of
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Designing my downstairs loo – my tips for transforming a tiny, practical space into a beautiful little sanctuary for both you and your guestsIt's a small space with big impact
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I had plenty of space – so why did my home still feel chaotic? How I found the perfect solution when our rooms were trying to do too muchWhy a properly-planned summerhouse was the key to creating a space that worked for our lives
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Inexpensive ways I update my home when I'm on a retail detox – when sometimes all a space really needs is a reshuffle rather than a shopping tripMy favourite no-spend mini makeovers
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Someone else’s rubbish, my treasure – 5 tricks I use to make thrifted finds work in my homeOnce you change your thinking, you'll start seeing possibilities everywhere
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We made a B&Q kitchen look bespoke and saved thousands – how just a handful of small decisions completely changed the finishOur in-frame trick makes the biggest visual difference
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For me, colour isn’t decoration, it’s atmosphere – why I’ll always choose colour over neutrals at homeI am, quite unapologetically, a colour person
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5 things I always like to do when I'm transitioning my home from spring to summerMy simple swaps to brighten your home and your mood
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Can I make my new kitchen space work as hard on the inside as it does at being beautiful on the outside?Designing a kitchen that’s as organised as it is stylish
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The three plants I’m sticking to this year for an easy-to-maintain and bloom-filled gardenI'm focusing on fewer plants but with a big impact
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Love oak but hate the price? I tested a combo of wood stains for a formula that fakes the look of oak, then used it to elevate my pine staircaseI finally found the almost-perfect recipe...
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A few years ago I went LOOPY in the garden, and decided to keep all my weeds – here’s why I value them as much as my plantsHow I use a 'Closed Loop Waste Management System' in my outdoor space
