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Renter-friendly IKEA products that everyone should know about – the famous five editionThe star buys from IKEA that I recommend to everyone
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5 things I always forget about my garden every single spring – from mistaking seedlings for weeds and never ever buying enough compostI’ll probably forget all of this again next year, but maybe that’s part of the charm!
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The floor that nearly finished us – it might be the most labour-intensive renovating decision we’ve ever made but we'd do it all againOur complete guide to terracotta tiles
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My DIY patio makeover cost me under £100 – how I added colour and energy into my space without breaking the bankIt’s completely changed what was once a drab, unused area
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I was afraid my house would be really dirty when we got a dog but instead it’s made it more homely – here’s howHow I pet-proof my home in style
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My kitchen renovation is finally complete – take a look at the big reveal!Plus my little black book of products and tips you need to know
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The reality of a builder’s finish – and why prep work is essential to save both time and moneyThis is where the work really begins!
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My low spend year, what I learned – and why I would do it againThe areas we saved on, and what I'd do differently next time
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The cost of haste – in my rush to cross the finishing line, I made some decorating choices that I’d change in a heartbeat if I had my time overIn my rush to finish, I made some choices that I’d change in a heartbeat
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We thought the summerhouse would be the easy bit of building our forever home – but *spoiler alert* that was definitely not the caseHow it became the most complex and difficult part of the entire project
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How I throw a garden party – without spending too much or rushing out to buy everything newThey're always a hit and surprisingly easy to throw!
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Dark blue walls and big opinions – why designing my 8-year-old son’s room challenged me more than I expectedIt's now a space he actually wants to spend time in
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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
