This bathroom was created using space from a storage cupboard. The free standing bath is painted in a bespoke colour created by me called 'Penally Pink' after the house 'Penally House'. The basin unit is an upcycled dresser from our first home with sentimental meaning to us, which was repurposed. We added a white quartz top to it, and added the basins. I love using wallpaper in bathrooms, and this paper flows into the master bedroom. I think a bathroom should be treated the same as any other room in the house. I added vintage art and antique mirrors to this room to give it wow factor.

Faced with an uninspiring basic white bathroom that was 20 years old and virtually zero budget, we decided to look at pre loved suites, we found an original 1970s french suite complete with taps and shower for £20 on eBay. We fitted it and complimented it with period correct tiles and created an opulent bathroom, inspired by Biba and Studio 54 on a tiny budget, we absolutely love it

Main Family Bathroom (Glebe Farm View) When we moved in to our house, this room was a small bedroom with the most amazing views over the garden and across the farmland which has been farmed by the families living in this house since it was built in circa 1800. With no shower upstairs when we moved in (just a bath off the main front bedroom), we were keen to add a main family bathroom and this small bedroom seemed ideally placed. Our daughter will likely be the main user of this room (our son has an en-suite and we eventually will have an en-suite on the master bedroom too), so I was keen to make it something she would love as a girl growing up. We planned a rough layout which included a walk in shower as well as a bath and from this a moodboard. The starting point was the wonderful pink freestanding bath I found and which my daughter fell in love with. From here I considered colours to complement it. Given the view from the room, I was also keen to incorporate something that referenced the house’s history as a farmhouse. Searching high and low for wallpaper that depicted farmland (but that wasn’t better suited to a child’s nursery), I eventually found Farrow and Ball’s “Gable” design which depicts traditional village and farmyard scenes with clean, modern styling. The colourway in “Setting Plaster” worked well with the pink of the bath, whilst the off black large scale statement pattern ensured the room didn’t fall in to an insipid pool of marshmallow tones. I used the wallpaper on the stud wall we built for the back of the shower, and set out to find a vanity unit to go against it. The walls have been painted in “Setting Plaster”. The tiles I found from Claybrook Studio (which I used over the floor and the inside of the shower enclosure) introduce an element of pattern clash and drama whilst keeping a consistent tonal palette. We replaced the window in this room (we are replacing the windows room by room with like for like wooden sash windows, though the new ones are double glazed). Originally ordered with privacy glass, it was quickly obvious that the bath under the window called for long soaks looking out across the view. The room is not in any way overlooked so I changed the order to clear glass - one of the best decisions I have made. We have added beaded panelling to the walls to add some depth and interest - all painted in the same “Setting Plaster” colour - we also painted the ceiling the same colour. I have finished the room with brass fixtures and fittings and a number of pieces of art which have significance and fit with the feel of the room. The vanity unit is an upcycled Facebook Marketplace purchase with a marble top to which I have added a simple countertop basin, new handles and a matching towel ring. A comfy chair next to the bath means that, whilst she is still young enough to welcome the company, I can sit and chat to my girl whilst she’s in the bath. I imagine one day she and her friends may sit there whilst they each get ready in front of the mirror (vintage - found on eBay) for a night out. The room has been named “Glebe Farm View” - the name of the farmland it overlooks

This is a bedroom in a converted seller. It was documented on Channel 4's Renovation Nation, series 2. It was formally a damp, dark space with no electrics or heating, full of mice when we bought the house. I love colour and pattern and the walls are stone in these rooms, so I had to be creative on how to bring these elements to the room. I did so through wallpapering the ceiling and upholstery/soft furnishings.

In this room we completely reimagined the space. With no reasonable space for an en suite, we added a bath in the bay window. Removed the heavy built ins, opting to colour drench pax wardrobes.

Using little greene paints in some delicious yet not quite so popular brown pallet I changed up this master bedroom giving it a warm and sophisticated feel . I hand painted wall murals using some natural vibes , painting some magnolia scenes on some aged gilding adding some glow and giving the room that something extra special .

Our son picked the colours, he's 8. He wanted a bedroom with his favourite colours, red, pink because it's the colour of strawberry milkshake and yellow. I sadly felt the need to double check the choice of colour, but he assured me all colours are for all people I think I did a good job as a mama ❤️

This bedroom started as a very plain space, but through thoughtful design and detailing, it has been completely transformed for the couple. Panelling was added to the walls to create depth and character, while a run of bespoke fitted wardrobes was installed to complement the overall aesthetic of the room. The standout feature is the beautiful green velvet bed, which takes centre stage and brings a bold yet elegant statement to the space. The column radiator, painted the same colour as the wall with brass valves, blends seamlessly into the design, adding a subtle, classic touch. The neutral wall tones create a calm and versatile backdrop, allowing the bedding to bring richness through layered textures and colours — with crisp white sheets, patterned neutral cushions, and a deep maroon throw, topped with a striped neutral accent to introduce an extra layer of contrast. Neutral blinds, finished with a contrasting deep trim, were added to the windows, bringing extra warmth and softness to the space. Wooden bedside tables add a natural touch, and a Persian-style rug grounds the room with character and texture. Opposite the bed, a comfortable armchair sits alongside a large piece of statement art, completing the space with thoughtful, curated style.

My Victorian lounge was not presented to its full potential , it was drab, plain and soulless. Now using a bold black on the walls from B&Q and some neutral tones on the ceiling , the Victorian features are brought forward and are loved again . I added some wall panels to the walls to make it more period appropriate , and designed its furnishings and decor with a classic timely design using antiques and detail a plenty!

The ‘before’ photo was taken when we viewed our cottage. This is an awkward little extension off the original house that lacked a sense of purpose as it’s not very big, but also provides the only light source to the room it’s extended from. It used to be dark with a horrible artex ceiling and beige carpet, so when I transformed this space I wanted to maximise the light. Due to its size the obvious use to us while our boys are young is as a playroom, when they’re older it can become a snug or den. I’ve decorated it in such a way that there is no set theme or trend, so I hope it can grow with them. We ripped it back to the blocks, because although it was built in the early 2000s it had absolutely no insulation, it was a very cold space. We had it insulated and replastered, and finally got rid of the horrid artex! Then I panelled and painted it all myself, laid reclaimed parquet and then sourced fun, tactile accessories to make this an engaging play space. This adjoins to our office which I also did in the same panelling to create cohesion between the rooms. Our office is a deep green colour, so I went with yellow to compliment the green panelling. It’s the loveliest custard yellow, it’s not mustard but it’s also not mellow, it’s such a welcoming and sunny colour that completely lifts the space. I kept it simple above the panelling because the office has a busy butterfly wallpaper, and I wanted to put up lots of artwork and interesting trinkets. I’ve used a petite Victorian dresser I stripped back and restored as toy storage, but as the boys are getting older and need more space to play I think I’ll probably replace the dresser with something a bit smaller and add shelves, like the rest of the house it’s an ever-evolving room that adapts to our changing needs.

For my biggest DIY project to date, I set out to transform an empty window nook into a strikingly beautiful and functional space. Using IKEA BESTÅ units as the foundation, I custom-built a window seat that not only provides much-needed storage but also creates a cozy, inviting focal point in our home. What makes this project truly special is the bold design choice. I stepped outside of the typical neutral palette and chose a bright, statement colour—one that was a little outside of my husband's comfort zone! But he trusted my vision and the process, and together we embraced something daring and different. What I love about this is that it's a functional window seat that balances practicality with personality. It’s become a favorite spot in our home—a place to relax, read, or simply to showcase our trinkets —while seamlessly offering storage to keep the space tidy. This transformation reflects everything I love about interiors: creativity, boldness, and turning everyday spaces into something extraordinary.

My husband bought this old horse Lorry to convert into a glamping facility. We did all the conversion ourselves up cycling as many of the materials from around our farm as possible. This sleeps a family of 4 (2 young children) and offers a luxurious glamping experience with all the mod-cons!

Hi everyone! Welcome to my entry and my 19th century manor house, which I have been restoring for the past 10 years with my family. We lived on a building site throughout the restoration for many years and put all our passion and energy into restoring all of the beautiful, unique, historic features in our home. Now, 10 years on, we have started hiring it as a film and photoshoot location. From an interiors point of view, we are great believers that old and new can live side by side in harmony, and we hope you like what we have done.

This room was documented from start to finish in series 1 of Renovation Nation. My friend and famous artist, Kristjana Williams created a bespoke piece of 3D art which was scanned by my husband Greig, in his studio, and was wrapped around the room. It's the first time that this has been done. We also printed some of the 'hero' characters onto perspex and bolted them to the walls, overlaid over the wallpaper, so they emerge from the walls. I chose simple furniture and lighting in this room, so it didn't compete with the walls.

The dining room is part of the extention at the back of the house. It started off as a blank canvas. The statement dining room light was created from a ladder that was left in the garage by the previous owner. I but it in half and bought flexible cables and brass bulb holders to the create the bespoke light. I then added some foliage to add to the jungle vibes. The custom neon light adds a bit of neon fun, while the mix of materials and patterns help create a Boho functional family dining area with personality.

Our dining room has been a labour of love. Ikea units that we 'hacked' to create a built in look, A DIY dining table we made and a rug that was given to me as a cast off from my mum! A dining room on a budget and a place to sit and eat, talk and relax!

I love the colours in my hallway space/dining area. The wallpaper I chose as my starting point and I'm so glad I did - I love it. I then chose navy, bright green, mauve and burgundy to accessorise with art and paint. In one area is the main dining area and on the opposite side of the room I managed to fit in a breakfast bar. This area I completely zoned in a mauve paint. To keep costs down I created some of my own geometric artwork using foam boards from hobby craft. In the hallway zone I used shapes from the rug to frame the artwork and clock on the wall. Both areas I used mid century secondhand teak pieces of furniture as I love the quality and style. The dining chairs are a copy of Jeane Prouves famous standard chair and I got these at a steal of £10 each from Facebook marketplace. I love hunting for a bargain.

This outdoor kitchen is one of my proudest DIY achievements. I built the entire thing myself—despite never having constructed a wooden frame before—and it’s now the heart of our garden. It has two sections: one dedicated to the Kamado Joe with a worksurface and plenty of storage for BBQ gear, and the other a smaller sink area that’s become our go-to outdoor bar. The cupboards underneath even hide away the kids’ play bits! My husband is South African and takes his braais very seriously, so I built him a pergola to cover the space—and I’m planning a roof next, because he’ll BBQ in a thunderstorm if he has to. This project challenged me, taught me so much, and I couldn’t be prouder of what I’ve created with my own two hands.

I wanted to show people how to upcycle their old outdoor rattan furniture rather than dumping it at the tip, using items you can get from the DIY store. It amassed over 11 million views across platforms and hopefully inspired others to try.

I designed shelving to go in my dining room and was so proud to see it come to life from a little sketch to reality! This was the first project I've done where I designed and build furniture myself. Measured up the space and worked out what pieces I would need, and put it together. I incorporated a radiator cover at the bottom so that the heat from the radiator could still get out into the room. This includes a moveable panel so I can still access the radiator and plug sockets behind the new unit. Installed lighting and a smart switch to show off the bits and pieces I've displayed on the shelves. Now its painted I love how it blends into the space and is properly built-in.

When I was on maternity leave in 2022 I embarked on probably my biggest project to date: relaying a reclaimed parquet floor from my old maths classroom. Our house was built in 1899 and in 1902 a school was built next door. This is the school I attended but it was demolished in 2021. In the 2000s, decades before we bought our cottage, downstairs was extended. Although it looks in-keeping with the age of the property on the outside it didn’t on the inside. We decided we’d make this a playroom as it’s an awkward space attached to our home office. I wanted to put down wooden flooring because the rest of our downstairs is floorboards, but I struggled to find anything with the same age and patina. During the demolition of the school, we asked the contractor if we could have any old flooring because everything was being disposed of. On a rainy November evening when I was 36 weeks’ pregnant, two tonnes of parquet was lowered into our garden by a forklift. The contractor thought we wanted it for firewood! It was raining heavily, we immediately needed to get the old parquet inside to prevent further damage, it took us hours carrying a few bits at a time. We let the blocks acclimatise for a few months, I had our baby in December and then the following spring we started cleaning old bitumen adhesive off. This was tedious and literally took months, we sorted through thousands of pieces and by summer I had a stack that looked good enough to lay. Although it was old, even in its sorry state the wood was far higher quality than anything modern. I’ve never done anything like this before and I didn’t take the old tongues off the boards (this was a rookie error!) so spent a long time trying to slot them together. I wanted to do them in a herringbone style, which was probably the most challenging layout. But I measured a border, then laid out blocks of parquet from that, once I had had my central column I tentatively glued it down. I worked column by column, doing a little bit at a time while my baby napped, before working on the edge. It was a bit like a giant jigsaw, I had to cut loads of bits to fit into tiny little gaps. Once it was all stuck down I gently hand-sanded it with a mouse sander to take the old varnish off. I wanted to do this carefully to retain the character and patina of the floor, which means we kept old paint and ink stains, dents and dings. We didn’t want it to look new, it revealed the most beautiful honey-coloured wood. It had so much natural warmth, I sealed it with Osmo oil raw to retain the natural colour rather than stain it. I finished the floor on December 31 2022, the very last day of the year (photo 7 probably shows my happiness and relief!). I love to think of how many little feet walked on this floor over the last 125 or so years, now my boys play on it, and I just hope it will go on to last another 100 years.

I designed this bespoke double desk so that myself and my partner could both work from home. We made the desks together using sheets of OSB. I added the curved edges and stripes using dark and light wood stain. We also have the ability to pull one desk out further when the space is needed and push it back in so it takes up less space when it’s not in use. I really wanted to be able to look out to the garden when working which is why I designed it this way.

We bought our bungalow back in 2017 and have since been working to transform it into our dream home! We put a large open plan extension on in 2021 and this is when I really found my passion for interiors. Since then I have been injecting our personality through our bungalow as we strive to make our house a home!

I bought my home in 2022 and it is still a work in progress to this day! I didn't have any renovating experience and originally decided to try to do a lot of DIY with my (now ex) husband (genuinely believe that the home renovation was one of the contributing factors to getting a divorce). Eventually decided to hire a builder, and once I no longer had to compromise on any of the rooms, I decided each room was going to be a different color! There are really no rules regarding the design features in this house, I just did whatever makes me feel happy. I always love when people come and visit and feel right at home :) There are a lot of antique and custom pieces all around the house as I wanted each room to have a story!

Two years ago my partner and I decided to take on our first home renovation project which is something we've spoken about doing since we first met. We chose a run down 1930s semi to inject fresh life into. Keen to save money and learn new skills we have taken on as much DIY as possible along the way including learning to tile, restoring the original parquet floor we were lucky enough to find hidden under the carpets, all the decorating and fitting of built in storage. Two years on, we feel we have applied our colourful stamp to it and the place really feels like home! The journey to get here has been a total rollercoaster of ups and downs living here through it all, but we are coming away with a lot of fun memories, a brilliant new skillset and a home we can be really proud of! It's been so difficult to showcase of all of this in just 8 photos, for more information please feel free to take a look at my Instagram account @carlaelliman where I have shared the journey in full.

I’m entering for Best First-Time Renovation—because this house isn’t just our first project, it’s part of our family’s story. We bought my grandparents’ first home—the place where they began their life together, raised a family, and made memories that have shaped generations. Taking it on as our first renovation felt both terrifying and incredibly special. Every wall we stripped back, every room we reimagined, we did with their story in mind. It’s been a labour of love, full of trial and error, budget-friendly fixes, and big emotional moments. We didn’t just want to modernise it—we wanted to honour what came before us while making it feel like home for our little family now. Turning this house into ours has been about more than paint colours and panelling—it’s about keeping something of them alive in the everyday. And that’s what makes this first renovation so meaningful.

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Complete garden self renovation over the past 4 years (still not complete, but nearly!) Carefully designed and zoned to suit upward gradient, to suit us and the kids

We have a large garden that we wanted to zone into different areas. We split it in half by adding a "moon gate" then cut the lawn into semi-circles with a path made of railway sleepers running from the new patio outside the house. We moved all of the flower beds into the middle of the garden around the path to allow them to benefit from the sun away from the boarders. We added a koi pond, a shaded arbour, a hammock area, 2 patios areas and a golf putting green!

The first time we viewed this house, we spent about 10 minutes standing on the patio with our back to the house just looking up at those beautiful trees at the bottom of the garden. It didn’t matter that the rest was a completely overgrown, muddy mess! It’s south facing, so we have lovely sun and dappled shade all day. Over the past 7yrs we’ve completely transformed it. Here’s a few things we’ve done so far: * New Fence * Cleared overgrown ivy and other invasive plants * Bedding stones * Planted 100s of new plants * Built raised herb beds * Repointed existing dining patio * Laid new bench patio * Laid new BBQ patio * Laid new Firepit patio * Built a @billyoh cabin * Built a pergola and outdoor bar * Built a BBQ kitchen * Aerated, levelled and reseeded the lawn * Built raised planters on the dining patio * Hung wall planters It’s an ongoing project, there’s always more to do but we love how it has become an extension to our home and spend so much time out here.

We bought this house 5 years ago. The house and garden needed completely renovated. The garden was overgrown and neglected. We set out to create our own peaceful sanctuary. With the view of the lake, we made the most of the position. We love to watch the nature now. By creating zones, soft planting and secluded seating areas for all seasons for years to come

A love of blue and white merged with rustic slabs - a multilevel outdoor space filled with flowers. The kids love the rustic treehouse we built from storm damaged trees and old loft floor boards and the gin patio with pergola was a lockdown DIY project that took 4 months but was worth every minute.

An unintentional hallway transformation… I enthusiastically entered a competition to win a stair runner and 100% convinced myself I was going to win. So much so I convinced my husband that we should rip up our stair carpet in preparation for our prize. We didn’t win. Undeterred by this set back I decided to order some peel and stick paint samples for the hallway and then discovered the peel bit literally takes all the paint off the walls if you haven’t mist coated. I hadn’t mist coated. So I was left with a carpet less, patchy paint hallway and a need to fix it asap. We had a very limited budget to fix my disasters so managed to find a stair runner from Dunelm which we installed ourselves, the shoe cabinets are IKEA upcycles: one is stencilled to emulate bone inlay and the other is painted in a wood effect. The raffia mirror and ‘Im not sure’ artwork are both made by me. The window ‘blind’ is a vintage screen which I turned sideways to hang from the window. A new coat of paint (after fixing the walls) and a splurge on some new tiles and we now have a hallway to be proud of.

I'm a lifelong lover of leopard print but believe it or not, the carpet was my husband's idea. We added a striped runner when we first moved into the property, but when we converted the loft in 2019, we wanted a carpet that would run from the stairs in the hallway, through the upstairs landing and up to the loft bedroom. We knew that leopard would be a statement and at the time, it was incredibly hard to find something that had the quality we were looking for. We finally found our dream carpet from Hugh Mackay, it was a huge investment but everyone who doubted it at the time ended up loving it, including the carpet fitter! Despite the carpet, I wouldn't describe myself as a maximalist - it was important to us that the carpet was the hero piece of the house, so we kept the walls a neutral and added artwork and a gallery wall of black and white family portraits - we don't have many personal photos in the house, so this was a nice way of bringing lots of memories together in one place and made use of the huge expanse of wall. We've recently swapped the old radiator and cover for a black cast iron radiator with brass details. We added a further statement with stripes on the understairs cupboard and have stuck with the original floorboards, which we sanded back when we first moved in. We've also gone for a huge Slim Aarons artwork on the wall.

This hallway strikes a balance between bold design and considered detail. Painted in Glasshouse Green by Graham & Brown with half-panelled walls, the space is elevated by pops of cobalt and red from the wall art. A herringbone stair runner adds texture and contrasts with the black and white abstract floor tiles. The brass Sputnik-style light adds warmth and a mid-century touch, while the black-painted handrail provides a striking contrast to the light beige runner and white stairs. The colour palette was carefully considered to create flow throughout the home — the green complements the pink dining room and ties in beautifully with the adjoining living room, creating visual harmony when the door is open.

This small office has big wow factor. It was once the 'servery' in the house where the food was brought up from the basement kitchen via a dumbwaiter, before being served to the master and mistress of the house. The light is wonderful in this room. I chose a mural wallpaper by Kit Kemp x Andrew Martin.

This was such a fun one! I revamped a previous IKEA BILLY bookcase hack, which was mainly (impractical - it turned out) open shelving that collected dust and clutter and turned it into a far more usable space with lots of hidden storage behind the IKEA Oxberg doors (that I gave a luxe makeover to using moulding strips and bargain brass handles). I created a built-in desk using MDF and behind that a stylish wall of tongue and groove panelling. I made some open shelves using MDF and put either side of the desk, but they are now a much more manageable size. I use the cupboards to store all my DIY tools and materials and it's so nice to shut the doors on the chaos! The project was a seriously low-budget DIY where I used IKEA basic flatpacks and customised them for a more expensive look. I added coving and skirting to the build as I love the built-in look. I now have a place where I can work from as I'm full-time WFH and was previously fighting my husband for the kitchen table! There's a power socket under the desk so the DIY budget home office is practical as well as pretty!

Our home office is a practical but pretty haven to work from. Designed and built by ourselves, we used scaffold boards and kitchen units to give it a bespoke feel.

The light-filled home office has been transformed from the original kitchen into a serene and functional space. Despite its position deep within the home, the room feels airy and expansive, thanks to the abundant natural light pouring in through the glass walls that open up to the garden beyond. The living wall in the courtyard acts as a natural extension of the room, offering a calming view of greenery and reinforcing the connection between nature and the interior. The space has been thoughtfully designed with custom-built storage to house files, stationery,printer, and the family board games, with a central art piece anchoring the design. To add texture and depth to the room, textured Arte wallpaper was used on the walls, creating a tactile, relaxing environment. For contrast, free-standing Ecrol shelves were added to break up the fitted units, while soft, comfortable seating areas create the perfect retreat for reading, working, or playing chess. This combination of design elements allows the office to be both a productive workspace and a place to unwind, making it a truly versatile area for the whole family.

Our home office is a multi-functional space which also serves as a guest bedroom and chill out second TV space. At only 9x9ft it has to work very hard in a small space. When we decided to remodel the room, the brief was to create a beautiful yet functional space, making the most practical use of every inch of space. To feel romantic and glamourous, with my signature styling, yet not feel cluttered or overwhelming. As my interior styling and design practice has grown, I wanted a space to work in I would feel happy and inspired in. As you can see from my moodboard, I chose a palette of warm, earth-tone pinks (Walls in Roben's Honour and units in Kasbah by Paint & Paper Library) as in colour psychology muted pink is associated with feelings of positivity, uplifting, yet nurturing, caring and calm. The perfect combination for both work and rest. I knew storage would be key for this project. Alongside my talented joiner OR Bespoke, we designed and created some clever features such as hidden draws which kept the feeling of symmetry from the outside, a wall of floor to ceiling units which hides all my samples and clutter, a clever bifold screen to keep the TV out of view when it's not being watched. the base cabinets are deliberately deep enough to house practical needs like our printer. The open shelving offers plenty of display space for interiors books and styling objects. Clever lighting and handily placed sockets add the practical elements necessary for a functioning home office. Bespoke cabinetry whilst not a budget solution, was definitely worth spending the money on. We couldn't have achieved this level of detail and finish ourselves with DIY options. On the opposite wall, we added panelling detailing and sourced a very clever sofa bed which pulls out easily when guests are coming, with an old vintage filling unit as a bedside table that also serves as handy storage for printer paper etc. With the door open, I love the way the pink panelling frames the view out to our beautiful hallway mural! This transformation totally altered how much and how often we used the room. From seldom used dumping ground to quite possibly my favourite room in the house. I come in here with a good coffee, light a candle and feel inspired to start the work day.

Hey I’m Abbey I’m a primary school teacher turned content creator by accident ? I started to share my renovation journey and love for DIY, upcycling and building in 2021 it all started with getting married and moving into a house we could just about afford all in the same month! So we had zero money left and moved into a house that needed fully renovating with no budget! So I was pushed to use my creativity to a level it’s never gone to before! We had to think outside the box and learn new skills. I’ve always been creative and loved interiors and making things but I always kept it to myself. I started to film my projects for myself and never posted them. And one day I woke up and thought I would share some of my videos. I don’t really know why or what I expected but it went from 1,000 followers to 10,000 really quickly. People connected with me and for once in my life I felt understood that other people were like me and in the same position and we all needed to find budget ways to make our homes beautiful because no matter the budget we all deserve to live in a home we love. Then came my confidence with my new found friends and I started to love sharing my ideas and helping people. Then all of a sudden it was over 420 thousand followers and a whole community had been created who I love sharing my ideas with and helping everyday! And I feel incredibly blessed for the opportunities this account has given me and the doors it’s opened and the amazing people it’s brought into my life. My goal is to inspire and encourage people to have the confidence to have ago. I show the pretty pictures and reels but I also share my real life, my chaos, mistakes and reality of not just DIY and interior design but of life too ?

Instagram is awash with perfect homes, huge budgets and 'Insta-worthy' content and seeing as I have neither of the first two and very little of the third, I'm surprised how much my account has grown! Joking aside, I try to keep it real with the content I share, as the last thing people need is more pressure from social media, whether that be financial, (spending money keeping up with the trends) or pressure to compete with the perfectly curated showreels people share of their 'best bits'. I use my platform to share creative, money-saving and unique ideas for DIY and home styling, with the intention of normalising smaller homes and creating a home you feel reflects your personality without spending a fortune. I don't spend hours creating a perfect aesthetic and can usually be found stuck into a DIY project, surrounded by chaos in a slobby t-shirt and jeans! I try to find common everyday problems and solve them, whether that be adding storage to a room, fixing your dodgy kitchen cabinet hinges, removing rust, hacking flatpack furniture to look bespoke and sourcing interesting and unusual materials to use in your home DIYs like microcement, fluted mdf, and more recently resin-bound gravel. I couldn't believe it when I reached 100k followers in April, but it's made me even more serious about sharing honest and authentic content and most importantly helping people get inspired and motivated to fall in love with their homes. Recent projects include the following (pictured) DIY home office from IKEA flatpacks DIY resin-bound garden path DIY garden revamp with slat fencing and raised beds Boy's bedroom makeover (x2) DIY bathroom makeover & I've got lots more planned for the coming months!

My Instagram / social media is a showcase of my own home and diy projects, as well as art work and interior commissions all over the country . The pictures show - a commission of a bi- fold door a attic bedroom makeover a reception of a London office a mezzanine makeover a bespoke room on to ceiling design a bedroom ceiling commission

I started my instagram account 5 years ago when we began renovating our home. As soon as I started it I realised it was quickly going to become something more than a casual personal account, I started to think about it as content creation and my following grew. I still pinch myself that I have gained such a lovely, large and engaged following and that what I post really makes a difference to people. People regularly tell me how my posts have brightened their days, helped them in darker times, given them help to be braver and more expressive themselves, and this makes me feel so happy! As someone who spent her entire life feeling like I didn't fit in, wasn't good enough, wasn't sure what I should be doing, I also feel really proud of myself for putting myself out there, and changing career at 38 with two small children. Proud of myself for saying yes to things even when they feel scary, pushing myself far outside of my boundaries and I can't wait to see where this journey takes me!

I have a real passion for interior styling and DIY on a budget and I love sharing it with the world and inspiring other interior design enthusiasts. I love to think outside of the box with interiors, specialising in second-hand finds, thrifted pieces, repurposing and DIY to create high end interiors on a budget. Thank you so much for considering my page! Louise, The Style Pad ?

I'm a big fan colour lover and a massive foodie so when it came to designing and planning our kitchen renovation I knew I wanted something that would make a statement and allow me to enjoy hosting friends and family for food and drinks. I chose to go with a kitchen company who offered a colour match service and spent weeks deliberating over the perfect statement shade for our kitchen units. When planning out the new kitchen we chose to relocate it into what was the old dining room as it was a larger, brighter space. This left the old kitchen space spare which gave us the perfect opportunity to repurpose it as a utility room with it already having the plumbing connections required for this. We took it a step further and decided to have a bit of fun with this and created a secret door entry to it through some floor to ceiling units in the kitchen. I love the element of surprise of this and it's great to have the more functional space tucked away so that the main kitchen area can be the star of the show when we have guests over!

When we first viewed this our 6yrs ago, one of the biggest selling points was the south facing garden. We love the view of the garden so much that it was our main inspiration when designing the kitchen. We didn't have the budget for an extension, so we opened up the back wall and installed huge crittall-style bifold doors to frame the garden instead. To draw the outside in we added shelving for plants and hung foliage-patterned wallpaper near the doors. The pops of green tiles and the mirror reflecting the greenery and movement from outside was all part of the plan. As you get further inside it feels a bit more like a bistro with stone countertops, banquette seating, tiles up to the ceiling, mosaic tiled floors and pale stone painted cabinets. The reclaimed wood touches and natural linen textures all blend with nature to help create the exact indoor/outdoor vibe we wanted. We love cooking, especially together, but in our old kitchen we were always bumping into each other. We gained some space in the new design by taking out a huge chimney breast and prioritising over 2 metres of counter space. This created a preparation area that is long enough for us to stand side by side. Our washing machine and tumble dryer are also under the counter, so we use our worktop to sort and fold laundry as well. We saved on budget by getting a kitchen from Howdens, but added a lot of details ourselves to make it feel more high end – a copper sink, aged brass hardware and skirting. Even the dogs have a space to enjoy in here, with their bespoke built bed.

I restored all the period features in this room - the cornices, the wall panelling and the huge ceiling rose. We also replaced the stained glass window/borrowed light above the door. I wanted to restore the heritage of the house, but wanted to add a modern twist with colour and pattern, and a mix of antique and contemporary art. I love layering pattern on pattern.

Our Living Room has spectacular views through the bi-fold doors but with it being a new build, it lacked character and felt boxy when we first moved in. My focus has been to add warmth and texture as well as features to give it character, whilst keeping it all neutral. I’ve used a faux limewash effect on the walls to add depth as well as a huge, soft, oversized rug to make it feel homelier. The large Boucle sofa is so comfortable but stylish at the same time. I’ve combined cushions with different patterns and neutral colours to bring the sofa to life. I love the wall candles as an alternative to a wall light and I painted the large canvas to create a feature on the wall which was plain enough so as not to compete with the paint effect but added another focal point. The TV cabinet is an upcycled IKEA cabinet which I’ve added fluted panelling to and I’ve done the same to the IKEA Billy bookcase cabinet in the corner. I’ve actually used that to conceal the radiator by removing the back from the bookcase so that I can slot it over the radiator to hide it. The enormous traditional mirror was a Gumtree find - originally gold - which I painted to tone it down to match the decor.

I wanted a cosy room to relax and still feel elevated with a touch of glam and drama. I went for soft pink walls and gold ceiling. Gold is the accent colour running through the house with the stairs and woodwork so a gold ceiling in the main room was a great statement ! The vintage Murano chandelier was found on eBay and the perfect addition to finish the room.

Our living room is my favourite room in the house. I love the contrast of the jewel colours against the soft pink that is on 3 of the walls. The starting point for the scheme was the beautiful Bluebellgrey fabric that I used for the blinds. The gallery wall is full of inspirational artwork and my plate wall includes many upcycled plates that I have illustrated on to. When I didn’t have the budget for a colourful ottoman I bought a grey one off marketplace and painted it using chalk paint. It’s still going strong after 3 years! This room has really evolved over the last 11 years and there’s always something interesting to look at.

When I started to design my living room I knew I wanted to create a room with tonnes of personality. I love mixing different styles, clashing patterns, quirky accessories and anything leopard print! I like to think I’ve ended up with a decor scheme that is bold and stylish with a touch of glam! A feature gallery wall was a non-negotiable as I believe it’s such an interesting focal point in a room and an opportunity to add a personal touch, it’s also proved to be a great conversation starter. I’ve given bog standard Ikea furniture a little glow up by using reeded glass film and brass hardware and created the bespoke TV unit out of Ikea wall cupboards. My most recent upcycle was the fireplace; a bargain secondhand find. Two coats of trusty black paint over the yellow pine and voila! I’m a firm believer in decorating our homes in a way that evokes a feeling: energised, relaxed, comforted etc. With my living room I’ve created a space that makes me smile every time I walk in, a ‘feel good room’ as I like to call it! It gives me a sense of pride that I’ve followed my instincts and made brave choices with this room and ended up with something that just works.

I had so much fun creating this joyful space for my little girl. It is sunny in here even on the greyest day!

This is Heidi’s bedroom, a little warm boho haven for my little ray of sunshine. After a few years of co-sleeping, this was Heidi’s first proper big girl bedroom and I wanted it to be a space which reflected her warm personality, filled with toys and her favourite books. The panelling is painted in natural hessian by dulux and the wallpaper is a peel and stick, meaning the damage to the wall is minimal. Heidi loves her space and I won’t lie, I often go in there and lie on the bed myself, because it’s such a gorgeous, calm room.

When designing my sons room my main vision was fun. I didn't care about colour or pattern clashes. He loved a jungle theme so that's what i went with. It's a fun room that allows his imagination to run wild.

This room has gone through a bit of an evolution. After painting the master bedroom ceiling, we wanted to continue the theme of painted ceilings. We picked a mustard colour in combination with some grey skirting boards and architrave. This didn’t last long and we quickly repainted the ceiling white and the walls with farrow and ball bancha green. This is now our little girls room. We have pulled up the carpets and did initially sand the floor boards, but for our little girl we added in a carpet for warmth. We did also find some Lovley hearth tiles in this room too which we have kept exposed. We have also added in another fireplace to put back some period features!

This is the category closest to my heart as it's basically my daily mantra! I'm always looking for ways to apply my bespoke on a budget approach to DIY and interior design. For many, 'best on a budget' will mean making do with limited, off-the-shelf, mass-produced options and I'm on a mission to disprove this theory! With each project I design and execute, I try to create an end result where people wouldn't be able to tell that the budget was limited and I do that in a number of ways... savvy sourcing (there are so many bargains out there if you really search for them), mixing old and new (modern rooms with vintage items mixed in are the way forward, esp. when you can get such great pre-loved bargains on FBMP, at bootfairs and from 'shopping your home'), making things from scratch (once you get started, you won't believe how easy it is. Start small with little items like DIY cushions and footstool and before you know it you'll be making large furniture items, built-in home offices & DIY garden paths!). I've done so many projects since the last awards so I've popped some pictures in of the following... my son's flatpack wardrobes that I hacked by adding huge MDF sheets to the sides and building a desk in between, my viral DIY resin-bound path that transformed our front garden, the DIY steps I built using old decking boards and gravel, the DIY home office I built using IKEA flatpacks customised to look luxe, my DIY decking makeover with DIY slat fencing using 67p per metre timber and raised planters filled with reduced and bargain plants!

Our “marble” kitchen backsplash is our favourite “on a budget / look for less” project we’ve completed. We had wanted a solid marble backsplash in our kitchen for so long but unfortunately our budget didn’t stretch this far - we had been quoted £4k!! But I found these XL tiles online which we fitted ourselves to achieve this “marble” look for only £120!!

I used a tin of paint that we had leftover from another project to colour drench, a can of black spray paint for the radiator, I bought a roll of patterned lino in the sale for the floor, a sheet of moisture resistant MDF for a DIY bath panel and a couple of planks of wood to make our own bespoke, floor to ceiling shelves. I then painted the tiles using a white tile paint. We spent less than £200

Our kitchen was all put together on a serious budget! We got the units for £50 on Facebook Marketplace and the oven was included in that deal. We built a large pantry cupboard ourselves and added barn doors from FB marketplace. The sink was a freebie that our neighbours were throwing away which we built into the second-hand countertops. The kitchen island was an antique table we found on Facebook Marketplace and changed it's purposed by raising the legs and adding a marble effect countertop. The fridge was a hand-me-down and we built the oven hood from scratch using MDF boards and trim. I hope you love it!

I've always had to get creative in my home on a humble budget which in many ways I now see as an enjoyable challenge and my aim has been to show my audience that creating a home can be done even without the cash for expensive renovations. Not only did I use upcycling throughout my living room to add charm and character to the aesthetic but also to make the space more practical by adding lots of storage, light sources and my favorite being the dining nook which works perfectly for this small open plan space.

I live in a rental and have used more than 12 renter-friendly hacks to personalise my home. I came up with a unique self-adhesive vinyl hack which allows me to use wallpaper in a rented space. I have also used creative DIY's, tapestries, self-adhesive materials, and bold colours to create a space that reflects my personality . My aim is to help renters gain confidence in putting their own stamp on a rented property whilst respecting the limitations it comes with by using creative, budget-friendly and achievable solutions.

I moved back into rented after my marriage broke down and I've been passionate ever since about encouraging others to be brave enough to decorate their rental and make it into a home that's full of colour and personality and without spending a fortune.

I have rented Tallulah Cottage since 2020 and have been in a very fortunate position where my landlord has given me free reign on how I decorate the cottage. I have experimented with many different colours over the years and have found adding rugs, cushions and unique pieces of furniture can add the wow factor to a space without leaving anything permanent. This has enabled me to change things up regularly and create different looks. One unique feature in my home that has always had a huge amount of positive feedback from my followers is my plant hanger in my bedroom. A large branch that I found on a walk years ago I have placed above my bedroom window and have hung plants from it. This is such a unique feature which is transferable and still allows natural light into my bedroom. I'm not in a position where I can knock walls down so I have to be creative in how I achieve the desired looks that I want and on a budget. I have always been a fan of gallery walls as you can change themes and colours allowing different looks in your home. Adding rugs, cushions, throws and pictures can bring new looks without leaving any long term impact on your home. I've added interest to walls over the years by using faux flowers to create a unique feature. Again these have always been easily removable.

I have added charm and character to my new build rental, one DIY at a time. When we moved in, this house was totally bare and white. I have used many renter friendly ways to add interest to the spaces. My favourite ones are the removable DIY wall mural ‘painting’, antique pendant lights with battery operated bulbs, updating kitchen handles, adding rugs and throws to add colour and texture and to hide the ugly carpets and I also just LOVE the power of a lick of paint to completely transform a space! There is a myth that smaller houses need to have fewer items and lighter paint colours to make the space look bigger but in my experience it is quite the opposite. Looking back at the photos from when we viewed the house, the house looks much bigger now. My advice is to add lots decor/furnishing etc to add a lot of interest and 1) give the illusion that the space ‘must be’ big enough to hold all these items and 2) shift the viewer’s attention towards the decor rather than the size of the room.

My whole mission is to inspire renters to make their leases feel like home and coming up with creative renter hacks for those who aren't in a position to buy

This antique carousel is a real statement piece. His name is 'Del Boy' and he is a real carousel horse, rescued from a fair ground. Painted by the world renowned George Hebborn. Del Boy takes pride of place under the huge floor to ceiling restored stained glass arched window at Penally House and has become a bit of an icon for me/Noushka Design.

The hardest working piece of furniture that I own, which is the most useless Everyone always comments on my bespoke vintage room divider, if I had a pound over every time anyone asked about it I would be rich. It adds interest and depth to a small space so I would definitely say it's a showstopping feature

I did this DIY makeover as an homage to my beautiful mum who passed away in February unexpectedly. She taught me about taste, style and interior design, and she loved florals and pink. I wish I could show her as I know she’d love it, so I’m taking comfort in sharing it with the world online instead.

I had a dream of painting the ceiling in our toddler's bedroom to resemble the sky since we found this beautiful hot air balloon light shade to hang. Not actually being a painter or artist, i was very nervous about doing it and dithered for a long time. When I finally came round to doing it, I was pleasantly surprised to see how beautifully it came out and how easy it ended up being to do! I have had such amazing feedback on it and have hopefully inspired more people to bring sunny blue skies into their homes!

Children’s canopy bed that can be dressed for any season or occasion. I used two cheesecloth table runners, sewed them together to get these drapes. These are totally perfect and our little girls feels “cosy cosy”.

Here are 8 photos of my home, Penally House. I could upload 50 photos when it comes to 'use of colour'. Every room in Penally House is a celebration of colour and pattern, bringing 'break the rules' joyous colour palettes. I celebrate colour in every room, and believe 'more is more' when it comes to layering colour.

With over a decade of experience collaborating with renowned brands such as Arte, Graham & Brown, Next, and John Lewis, I founded Avalana Design to bring my own creative vision to life. What began as a passion project has evolved into a globally recognised brand, celebrated for its luxurious wallpapers, bespoke murals, and distinctive textile accessories—garnering attention from celebrities and high-profile clients worldwide. As an artist and a one-woman business, I’ve remained deeply connected to my creative instincts. Colour is at the very heart of my work—it’s the language I use to tell stories, evoke emotion, and transform spaces. Every design is infused with soul, intention, and an unyielding passion for artistry. I believe in the power of colour to uplift, empower, and make bold statements, and it’s this unapologetic use of rich, expressive palettes that defines my aesthetic. Now celebrating five years of Avalana Design, I’m entering a thrilling new chapter—designing my own home from the ground up, while continuing to create visionary collections for both private and commercial interiors. Through it all, my mission remains the same: to bring the transformative magic of colour and imagination into every space I touch.

My whole home is all about having fun with colour. What started as an all-white new build is now a joyful and bright home that I love. I try to use colour in a way that is bold and fun, while still being relaxing and classy.