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Inherited a kitchen you can't afford to change? A kitchen transformation is often just a clever game of distraction – these are my top tricksIt's all a lesson in patience and styling
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The tiny home mistakes that niggle me – sometimes it's better not to look too closely for those imperfections because once they're on your radar you can't unsee themThere'll always be something that we want to change, fix, or improve in our homes
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How I designed a room for my teenage daughter that she actually loves – let there be whimsy, bold and unexpected, done their wayBefore you decorate your teen's room – read this
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I used to think you could 'finish' a garden in a year or two – since then I've discovered why gardens take so long and why that’s actually the best bitAfter all, a perfect garden isn't the real success
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What renovating together really does to a relationship – somewhere in the middle of all of it we’ve built something that isn’t on any floor planIt's the project's most stress-tested material
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Cottagecore vs real cottage living – what it’s actually like to live in a country cottageOne is about creating an image, and the other is about living with a space over time
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4 ways I’m turning my wedding memorabilia into home decorCool and unique ideas I'm stealing to make the wedding day last a lifetime
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I’ve taken on two kitchen renovations and am left with one big question – was it really worth it in the end?The reality of renovating and what it teaches you
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Painting uPVC – how I transformed the feeling of every room in my house, and all it took was a £25 tin of paintI hacked my way to high-end windows
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We’re 4 weeks into our loft conversion – these are the lessons I've learnt so farLike most reno projects it's already taking longer than planned!
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I think we should all be prepared for tough times ahead – am I being a scaremonger, or just resilient?The small things I do at home to make a big impact
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How I used the stacks of magazines I've been collecting for 30 years to create the coffee table of my dreamsI nearly threw them away – now they’re the best thing in my living room
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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
