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Renovating in 2026? These are the mistakes that nearly broke me – and the resolutions that saved my sanityRenovation resolutions are perhaps the most important ones you'll make this year
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Self-adhesive vinyl is my genius hack for rental homes – a tried and tested option to give any area a new look, from walls to kitchen cupboardsIt even means I can use actual wallpaper in my rental home
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Owning up to the interior design mistakes I've made over the years, so you can avoid them in your decorating journeyBecause nothing teaches you faster than doing it wrong first
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The In-Between Phase: Renovations are endurance events – if you reframe your outlook and look for small wins you'll find them easier to get throughHow we survived living in a home that’s half finished and half just beginning
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The nostalgic kitchen curtain look is everywhere – I added them to my home without spending much, and you can too by following these simple stepsI love the kitchen skirt look - it's so rustic and pretty - and doesn't have to cost very much
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It's taken longer than we'd planned to start turning our first house into a place that feels like home – this is how I'm going to do it2026 is the year I make my house a home
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Kitchen Chronicles Part Two – I'm comparing high street vs online suppliers to see just how far smart choices (and a little patience) can stretch a budgetI'm on the hunt for the perfect fit
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As a lover of neutrals, here's how I recommend using 2026’s Colours of the Year – you'll be as surprised as me when you discover how much you like themI love beige, but am being drawn to all these trending tones that I'm seeing on Pinterest
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When I'm feeling more frazzled than festive, this is how I get back in touch with my Christmas spiritHas all the decorating and planning made you lose sight of the joy? This is how I got found mine again
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Why I always add a shelf, ledge or mantel wherever humanly possible in my home – it's the secret to chic interiorsFaffing around with ledges is my favourite past time
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How I celebrate Christmas when I'm mid-renovation – and my survival tips to help you find Christmas joy when you're living in chaosAll you really need is a few mince pies, Mariah and a mindset-shift
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I've made the narrow and characterless hallway in my rental home work harder for family life – it's one place magnolia actually worksA few decorative flourishes transformed this tricky space
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I just sanded our dark, wooden floor – here’s what I’ve learned after putting it off for seven years (and yes, I cried)What you should know before tackling this beast of a task
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A Renovator's Survival Guide: When it's all a bit much and you need your renovation to feel homely, these little touches make a big differenceThe things that made our home feel finished (even when it wasn’t)
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I refuse to follow Christmas tree decor trends – why I’m choosing a personal approach over Pinterest-approved ideas this seasonThis is how I'm decorating my home instead
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If you only do one Christmas craft project, make it one of these – there’s something magical about making decorations with your kidsThese craft ideas are simple and affordable to make with kids during the holidays
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Design can speak to your emotional wellbeing and this is why I think thoughtful interiors matter more than everThe way your home looks and feels is quietly shaping your mood every day
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I turned a few plain IKEA BILLY bookcases into custom-look feature shelving on a budget (and without a power tool in sight!)I reckon it's one of my most successful IKEA hacks to date
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Christmas is my favourite time of year, but I no longer buy lots of presents. Before you call me Scrooge, let me tell you whyNo more mindless gift buying
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How I source, style and frame pieces of art I love and create a wonderfully eclectic homeThere is an art to sourcing art and then making it look good in your home, and this is how I do it
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I love period properties – so why did I rip out an original Carrara marble fireplace?Otherwise known as my most controversial and scary decision to date
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5 simple steps I use to romanticise my life as a renter – follow these and it's easy to fall in love with living in a rentalAllow yourself time to appreciate these simple things
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I never (ever!) turn on the big light – these are the ingenious ways I illuminate my home that feel so much softer and warmerHow to light your home if you're as 'big light' averse as me
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A Thrifty Kind of Christmas: Christmas in a reno is never going to be perfect, but that doesn't mean it can't have its own kind of beautyHow we're mixing vintage finds with this year’s festive trends
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I'm a candle obsessive, and have them burning all the time – these are my favourite budget-friendly ones I love to have in my homeEveryone needs more candles – and some of my faves start from just £5!
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7 Christmas cleaning hacks I can’t live without – these are my secret tricks for a sparkling clean home over the festive periodI always turn to these quick and easy cleaning hacks to get me through the holidays
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Marble is for more than just kitchen worktops! As an interior designer, these are the non-scary ways I use it to make a big impactHow statement pieces can easily transform a room from everyday to effortlessly elegant
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5 meaningful Christmas decorations I've decided to make not buy, and they're so simple I promise you can do them tooThese small craft projects put a lot of heart and soul into how my home looks and feels during Christmas
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I used to be a minimalist, but now I see the joy in having some element of 'stuff' – this is how I found the perfect balanceThere are so many benefits to minimalism, so why do I no longer live as one?
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I'm sharing my little black book of lighting – where I find big statement pieces at prices much smaller than you'd imagineYou don't need to break the bank for high-impact lighting
