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Best Bathroom
Optimising your bathroom for best effect
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We had lived with a plain tatty bathroom for years so I was excited to design a colourful fun bathroom. I knew I wanted turquoise and aqua tiles, and I’d always planned to create a vanity unit from a mid century cabinet. I added yellow hairpin legs for a pop of yellow (my rooms always have yellow in them somewhere!). I also wanted a contrasting colour too and decided that a raspberry ceiling would add warmth and make the space feel more inviting. It’s now a happy yet practical bathroom!
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In a new build home, space and storage is usually in short supply. I had a narrow but long downstairs toilet and wanted to make the most of the space. Therefore I added a deep storage cupboard for coats, bags and shoes. This meant moving the sink and radiator. In terms of the design, I wanted the small space to be memorable so I went for a bold floral wallpaper, panelling and brass fittings.
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We created this guest bathroom in our annexe. This part of the house was the Old Estate Office, and I really wanted to keep the Victorian feel of the building. This was difficult to achieve with a modern bathroom, but the Burlington bathroom's traditional look helped along with the addition of panelling and dark wallpaper. The brushed nickel taps and fittings are a real favourite, along with new tiles that have a vintage look. The rest of the rooms will have a gentleman's office feel, and I think this bathroom will fit right in with the whole vibe.
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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
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My bathroom revamp consisted of laying my very own hand painted marble resin floor, painting tiled walls and replacing an outdated cabinets with a full length mirror and to really make this a show stopper I gilded the shower walls and ceiling , aged with acid and sealed.
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This ensuite was part of a larger renovation we managed from conception to full installation, for our lovely client Amy. This bathroom was formerly an unused guest bedroom - bright yellow walls, twin beds! The brief was to turn it into a luxury bathroom ensuite, connected to the master bedroom, by creating a new doorway into the space and building a 3 piece bathroom suite from scratch.
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This is my recent bathroom renovation and what a drama it was! When I first moved in we couldn’t afford to remodel the bathroom so we just painted the walls and added accessories and I really loved what we had created on a budget. But due to finding water damage and mould we had to removed all the tiles and the damage was worse than we expected so we had to go back to brick and start again. I really wanted to create a calm serene space that reminded me of the Mediterranean almost. I also wanted to create a large walk in shower space as our bathroom is an odd shape so I knew this would give us so much more space and open up the room so we removed the bath and re boarded and tanked the walls. I spotted some blue antique tiles and fell in love so I shopped about to get some at the best possible price I knew these where what I would design the bathroom around. I decided to have these just in the shower and have some contrasting tiles on the floor throughout to streamline the room and make it feel bigger and For that rustic Mediterranean feel. I went for a terracotta tile but to add some interest I chose a hexagon style! I knew I still wanted to incorporate the green paint I had used when I moved in but you know the old saying “blue and green should never be seen” well I decided I didn’t care and I would make it work! So I kept the ceiling this colour and I think it works so well!! But this is where the drama came in… my plan was to microcement the walls directly over the original tiles but when I started to get ready to use the DIY microcementing kit I noticed the tiles had mould behind them. So these then also had to be removed and taken back to brick! I had no time to get a plasterer in so I decided to give it ago myself and learnt this new skill in a few days! When the walls were repaired after lots of late nights I then started the DIY microcement. I went for a light off white colour to contrast the blue, green and terracotta I wanted it to be subtle and light but with lots of texture. This took me a week to get it right. I love wood features so went for a rustic and I love to keep all my furniture and accessories wood as it’s timeless but also brings warmth and texture to a space so I made some diy shelves from scaffolding boards and mango wood furniture with a marble top. To finish it off I went with brush gold hardware and I think it’s turned it to the most relaxing and inviting space! The microcement has added some much contrast and depth to the room the photos don’t do it justice! Having had no shower or sink for 10 weeks and this is our only bathroom it was absolutely heaven to have our first shower and it felt like I was on holiday! And that was always the goal! As you can see this room pushed me to drink on the job haha! Hope you like it! Ab xxx
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I wanted my ensuite to be more than just a functional space—it had to feel like a sanctuary, a place where I could unwind in an atmosphere of effortless elegance. The vision was all about quiet luxury, using a refined yet welcoming palette to create a timeless look.
The foundation of the space is a neutral colour palette, keeping it warm and calming. The focal point is my black wall-hung vanity unit, which adds a sleek, contemporary edge while maximizing space. To soften the contrast and bring warmth, I paired it with brushed gold accessories—subtle yet sophisticated touches that elevate the entire look.
A standout feature is the travertine tiles from Italy, which bring depth, texture, and a sense of organic beauty to the space. They add a tactile richness that makes the bathroom feel like a bespoke retreat.
Every element was chosen with intention, ensuring that my ensuite isn’t just aesthetically stunning but also feels luxurious, functional, and personal to me. It’s a space that truly reflects my style while offering comfort and serenity every day
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Our bathroom renovation is one of my favourite projects that we have taken on. We ripped out the existing bathroom, lowered the floor which enabled us to get a tall over the head shower. As our bathroom is small and we wanted both a bath and shower we’ve combined these with a claw foot bath and industrial style shower. We’ve also kept the old pull chain toilet and victorian style window in order to keep some character in our 1800’s cottage ☺️
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This grotty bathroom makeover took our tiny box bathroom from drab to fab. The previous owners kept it beige with box tiles and grey and black tiles. We turned it into an art gallery inspired bathroom with cobalt blue paint, a window print (as it’s a windowless room), arty accessories and painted grey tiles.
The blue paint is by Yes Colours
Grey tile paint is from Rustoleum
Window print is Richard Wood via The Wrong Shop
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When we first did our bathroom, everything was done on a tight budget. We visited a self-build show at the NEC in Birmingham on the final day, and many of the trade stands were selling off display items at discounted prices. Our original bathrooms was made up entirely of those finds! The fittings were all very modern—at the time, I somehow thought that was the direction we were going. But honestly? I hated it.
So when I got the opportunity to work with Tavistock Bathrooms and Easy Bathrooms, I jumped at the chance. It still cost me something, of course, but nowhere near as much as it would have if I’d had to purchase all the big-ticket items myself. I received a generous PR discount from Easy Bathrooms, which helped hugely with the cost of the tiles, shower tray, and screen. That said, I still had to cover all the labour costs—and with everything combined, the total came in well over five figures.
This time around, I knew exactly what I wanted: a calming, spa-like feel with a clean white-on-white colour scheme. I’m not a big fan of tiles, so I only used them where absolutely necessary, choosing the Dune 4D Marble tiles from Easy Bathrooms for a subtle, textural look. The shower screen was carefully chosen to have as little visible metal as possible to keep everything feeling light and open.
Because of the vaulted ceiling, we decided to colour drench the ceiling in the same shade as the walls, which really helped create that serene, cohesive atmosphere. All the core pieces—the vanity unit, toilet, shower, taps, mirrors, and cabinet—came from Tavistock Bathrooms which were kindly gifted, and I couldn’t be happier with how it all came together.
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Before we bought The Old Fire Station, we lived on a boat for 14 years. In a lot of ways boat life is bliss, but the bathroom is nearly always a downside! In fact, I've never had a "nice" bathroom, so that was something I really wanted from our new home. I'm so happy with the space we created here - it's only 1.8m x 1.8m but we've got everything we wanted and needed in this room - colour, hot water and a flushing toilet!
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This is our en suite bathroom, added as part of a loft conversion in 2019. I had been reluctant to convert the loft as I was wondering how a brand new room devoid of original character would work in a Victorian property. We binned the initial plans that came from the architect as we realised that we would rather compromise on space in the bedroom in order to break away from the typical tiny square en suite design. We reworked the plans to include a (sometimes controversial) open plan bedroom/en suite. The whole project was designed around the idea of an upcycled mid-century sideboard as a basin console, that I sourced on ebay and had shipped from Birmingham. We wanted to emulate the feel of a hotel bathroom, so splurged on fixtures from Lusso including a matte stone basin, and chose a crittal style shower screen to frame the large walk in rainfall shower. The flooring is LVT, highly practical and warm underfoot but so convincing. We couldn't be happier with this space, it's the perfect grown-up retreat and I love spending time getting ready in here.
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There's no denying this is a tiny bathroom, but I wanted to show that even a small space can make a big impact. I wanted a luxury hotel / spa vibe but on a shoestring budget so had to get creative and did all the work myself. I added chunky wall panelling for texture and interest, a huge statement mirror to bounce some light around make the space feel bigger. I used microcement around the bath and shower for a rustic, natural stone effect, which worked well with the bargain stone-effect tiles. The new sink and vanity made my high-end-hotel dreams come true and the neutral palette with black accents worked really well. Our old bathroom was boring and clinical with too many white tiles, now the space feels calming and inviting and I love it! I kept costs down by not replacing the bath or toilet and painted the old towel rail, shower screen and shower body. I deliberately mixed classic and modern design elements to give a unique look that feels personal to our home.
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My other half and I recently took on my first full home renovation project which has been something we've always wanted to do yet it took a while to build up the courage to take the leap and go for it. The bathroom was the first room we decided to renovate as it was in the worst condition - picture a dated cracked plum bathroom suite along with a carpeted floor and a lot of dodgy plumbing. I spent all the months leading up to the completion of the house planning out what to do with this room so we could make a start on it as soon as we completed to avoid using the old bathroom. Knowing we were going to rip it out and start from scratch allowed me to play around with new floor plans to reconfigure the room to work better for our needs, along with choosing all the finishes I'd ever dreamed of having! We got stuck in doing a lot of the work ourselves to save money including the rip out of the old bathroom which was really satisfying! The end result is my dream bathroom and it's all the more rewarding knowing we put in a lot of the work to create it - both on the design and sides practical.
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This is our main bathroom but as we have an ensuite it is used by my boys predominantly. I wanted something fun and quirky. The low sloped ceilings can make it feel dark so I knew the orange bath would give it the wow factor as soon as you open the door
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We found a vintage washstand on eBay for £50 and ended up designing our whole bathroom around it. We wanted it to feel timeless, yet traditional enough to suit our Edwardian home so we opted for mosaic floor tiles, metro wall tiles and a deep green paint colour. The roll top bath, surrounded by lots of plants is a favourite spot for a soak too.
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‘An unapologetically bold floral space where old-world charm meets modern living’
This bathroom was created from scratch in our double garage extension, designed to feel like it had always belonged in our 400-year-old cottage. It is a vibrant celebration of vintage charm and bold design. Inspired by lush florals and a timeless palette of deep green and red, the space brings the beauty of nature indoors while honouring timeless design.
Heritage-style fixtures, a bit of luxury with a double shower, and romantic touches bring warmth and individuality, while remaining sympathetic to the history of the home. It’s more than a bathroom — it’s a thoughtful design & reinvention of unused space into a vibrant, timeless retreat.
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I really wanted a spa themed bathroom for our ensuite. It was quite a big space so we could have a large shower and a bath. I found an old Danish mid century sideboard for £60 and restored it to use for the double vanity unit and storage. We used light up vanity mirrors for a touch of luxury. The terrazzo effect and green forest tiles make the bathroom look really calm and relaxing.
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This bathroom is my favourite space and design that I have done, I love the bold mix of colours and styles - I love the 1930s pink and turquoise bathrooms and that was the basis for my design in here, but I also wanted it to feel contemporary and luxurious.
I originally started my interest in interior design 5 years ago when we started renovating this home. I went on to do a diploma in interior design and now work on client projects as well as my own space and creating content for instagram and tiktok.
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This was our first renovation in our home, completed when I was 9 months pregnant! We thought through lots of small details, like having the shower controls outside of the shower area, building in plenty of storage, and even adding a pouffe for the kids to reach the sink and a place for the bath toys to go (in a repurposed laundry basket made waterproof!). It was brilliantly as our family bathroom.
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This project is located in Southern California, but my client envisioned a home that felt like it was set in Bali. We fully embraced that vision, sourcing teak, wooden slabs, and furniture directly from Bali. The result is a space that blends the relaxed charm of a Southern California beach house with the serene, natural elegance of a Balinese bungalow.
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Best Bathroom Entry: Our Clever Terrace House Bathroom Addition
For the Best Bathroom category, I wanted to share how we managed to squeeze a second bathroom into our little terrace house by getting a bit creative with the upstairs layout. Like many terrace homes, we were originally working with just one bathroom, accessed via a bit of an awkward L-shaped corridor that snaked around the back bedroom.
I had this idea to make better use of that corridor space, and the area above the stairs seemed like it had potential too. After a lot of head-scratching and playing around with floor plans, I figured out a way to carve out a brand new, small but perfectly formed bathroom. This also meant we could turn the original bathroom into an en-suite.
Creating this new bathroom was a real personal project. I spent ages working out the floor plan and then hunted high and low to find all the right bits and pieces before finally getting the builders in to do the actual work. It might be a small bathroom, but it's absolutely perfect for what we need.
Now, for a small room, going for a bold turquoise felt a bit risky, but I honestly think it's really paid off. It's given the space so much personality and proves that even small bathrooms can pack a punch.
I'm really proud of how we've transformed this part of our little terrace house. By thinking outside the box and getting a bit clever with the layout, we've added a fantastic and stylish bathroom that has made a huge difference to our everyday lives. I think it really shows what you can achieve with a bit of imagination, even when space is tight
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Starting from a perfectly blank white canvas we overhauled this small space to create the maximalist downstairs loo of our dreams! Using this beautiful botanic wallpaper kindly gifted to us by Hovia, we covered every wall, including the ceiling, and painted all the woodwork and moulding in a complimentary rose pink. We even continued the paint and wallpapering onto the storage cabinet and upgraded all the hardware with fun brass pieces. It has been the perfect way to showcase colour and fun in our home and try out wallpaper in a smaller space before braving a lager area
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This downstairs loo may be small, but it delivers a full hit of rebellious design energy. Featuring a reproduction pink toilet and sink from The Bold Bathroom Company, it’s unapologetically playful and proudly nostalgic. Ostrich-print wallpaper by Divine Savages adds a surreal, cheeky twist, with sarcastic and sweary wall art that keeps guests on their toes.
The black and white hallway tiles transition seamlessly into pink and white hexagons, creating a show-stopping moment that signals you’re entering a space that doesn’t take itself too seriously. A pocket door maximises space, proving you don’t need square footage to make a bold impression. It’s a tiny room with massive main-character energy.
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We gave our little downstairs loo a bold new lease of life without blowing the budget. I wanted it to feel full of character, a bit dramatic, and totally unapologetic, in a way that nods to the 300-year history of our Georgian farmhouse. Instead of ripping everything out, we kept costs low by getting creative, including painting the wall tiles for a fresh look without the faff (or the price tag) of replacing them. Maximalist, moody, and kind of old-fashioned - just how we like it.
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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.
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Our maisonette needed a full renovation when we moved in - new boiler, full rewire, walls and ceilings plastered, etc. - which didn’t leave much room in the budget. To update the bathroom, we painted the ceiling green (who says bathroom ceilings have to be white?), added new flooring, swapped in a new mirror, and replaced the bath panel - which we also painted green to match the ceiling.
I’ve attached photos of the “before” so you can see where we started. I also created a TikTok video (link below) to deinfluence people and show that you don’t need an entirely new bathroom to have the bathroom of your dreams. We worked with what we had, and we’re so happy with the outcome.
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdYss9f3/
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The previous master en-suite was a bland, cold, soulless white box—a space that lacked warmth and personality. We wanted to transform it into a sanctuary, a peaceful retreat to unwind after a long day and a gentle space to ease you into the start of a new one.
The design now centers around comfort and serenity, with rich Graham and Brown Mural wraps around the room continuing the home’s connection to nature, evoking earthy tones that enhance the space’s tranquil atmosphere.
Natural materials were key in the transformation, with wooden trim framing the sink unit and adding texture to the space. The room is enveloped in the warmth of terrazo tiles that run throughout. Brass accents, which are a signature element throughout the home, adding a touch of warmth and luxury to the design, further enhancing the feeling of calm and refinement.
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We wanted to create a bathroom that provided a space of calm and serenity at the end of the day. We knocked our smallest bedroom and a small shower room into one space. I fell in love with a copper bath and tracked this one down as an ex display model. The green tiles are a nod to the history of our Victorian house.
The bathroom is now a sanctuary where we can relax and unwind after a busy day at work. Our dream space.
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This could also go under best diy creation like everything in my home. I try to do everything myself to save on cost. I completely ripped out the previous bathroom as the tiles were loose after a previous leak and a huge airing cupboard that took up so much space. I then reboarded and tiled the bathroom myself. Videos of the process I went through on my Instagram. I opted for large format tiles to make the bathroom feel bigger and a wall hung vanity unit again to give the illusion of space. I added a freestanding bath and created a niche with integrated lighting for a luxurious feel. Again I added some textured wall panels above the bathroom myself to create interest whilst still keeping neutral walls for a light bright space. I added a concealed cistern to keep the bathroom modern and again added an alcove and feature lighting. The bathroom took me 6 weeks from start to finish working mainly weekends on it. I saved £7K doing it all myself.
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Honeyed microcement floor to ceiling for superb waterproofing and durability with a wetroom style walk in shower. Accented with brushed brass fittings and a rooflight to allow the south facing sun to pour in. We also built the vanity units build ourselves (very proud!)
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This bathroom was previously the sixth bedroom. A bathroom on this floor was more suited for the family needs. For this bathroom, I embraced neutral tones to create a serene, calming space while adding luxurious touches to elevate the design. I included marble details in the shower niche, adding texture and sophistication to the space. The rich wood tones of the herringbone floor flow seamlessly into the vanity unit, creating a beautiful contrast with the softer neutrals. To bring character to the room, I used shiplap panelling for a touch of texture and warmth. A free-standing bath was the perfect addition, given the generous space, making the room feel even more luxurious and spacious.
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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
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We transformed this tired, half-carpeted space into a luxury bathroom, with huge structural changes that now make this room a real showstopper. Removing the ceiling to reveal the original Victorian ceiling beams, and vaulting that ceiling right up to the roofline, allowed us to make the beams an incredible feature in what is usually a basic, functional room. It gives the room an even grander feel, paired with a modern, bold, but elevated scheme of orange geometric tiles, terrazzo slabs, neutral walls, gold hardware and retro teak accents. A large, luxury walk-in shower adds to the opulent feel of the space, with a statement slipper bath completing the suite. All of these hand-selected pieces coming together shows my eye for spatial planning, design and my personal style all coming together to form the best bathroom.
Find me on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @sharnshouse
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Last year I won the best bathroom award for my pink and green en-suite. This time I am entering my main bathroom. It’s different colours to a lot of my home, no pink and green, but has the art deco vintage vibe that I love. It’s a lovely place to relax in the bath with the candles
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This bathroom was classic eighties when we moved in, white tiles with life preservers (weird!) and the bath painted navy. I totally overhauled it using an over sized scale version of Compton by William Morris, and painted the bath pink and the tiles gold.
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My downstairs toilet deserves an award because it proves that small spaces can still pack a huge punch! I personally did all the paneling, painting, and wallpapering, turning a plain little room into a cozy, cheerful retreat.
The soft pink paneling paired with the lively, floral wallpaper brings so much character and warmth — it feels fresh, welcoming, and a little whimsical. Even though it's a small space, every detail, from the fixtures to the plants and artwork, was thoughtfully chosen to create maximum impact.
Small but mighty, my bathroom shows how a bit of DIY passion and creativity can completely transform even the tiniest room into something really special!
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Transformed from a disused storage cupboard we created our main bathroom from scratch. Digging out tons of asphalt from the floor we fitted a traditional bathroom suite with roll top bath into the space, along with the added luxury of heating flooring. Painted in Farrow and Ball Sulking Room Pink the room is a cozy hideaway from the outside world with side lights for a softer touch. The full length wall mirror adds dimension to the room and helps showcase off the artwork hanging on the walls. A favourite room of mine in our home, and even enjoyed by the dogs at bath time!
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Why does the smallest room in your home have to be boring? Our shower room was transformed into a vibrant corner of our home with bold blue walls, and geometric fun tiling. We used traditional styled shower, toilet and sink units with a matching towel rail, then popped in some personality with bold tiles, curved mirror and a beautiful globe wall light. Not only is the room fun and practical, it also has a nod of personality with the sink cabinet which I hand painted to make it truly unique. Best thing about this space is the underfloor heating which lets you enjoy it for much longer!
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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.
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I feel my bathroom design says a lot about my style in general in that it is a marriage of bold contemporary colour, mixed with a love of period features. The space has been carefully optimised to deliver both visual aesthetic impact, while maintaining practical function. The bathroom caters to both relaxation and practicality by incorporating a luxurious roll top bath alongside a modern walk-in shower, offering the best of both worlds. A key feature of the design is the custom built false wall and glass panel with a painted black rim. I wanted to create a partial wet room feel with a crittall style shower panel but at a fraction of the cost. This allowed me to keep the space versatile and maximise the use of the room. Every bathroom needs storage for all of those products so I found a black metal storage cabinet which kept the monochrome theme and reeded glass for to keep things practical and functional as no one particularly wants to see your razors! My various pictures of this space feature plants as the green foliage adds additional colour and interest (and plants just love a bathroom!). Bathmats can be practical AND fun and I love this cherry bathmat as the colour works perfectly in here and helps to keep the space fun!
The design balances a bold, contemporary colour palette with a nod to Victorian heritage. The lower half of the walls features classic white metro tiles that I finished with a black edging at the top and a matte black tile at the bottom to separate the walls from the bolder patterned floor tiles. I wanted to pay homage to traditional Victorian washroom aesthetics and create a sympathetic dialogue between my home's heritage and modern deisgn. In striking contrast, the upper walls are painted in a vibrant, bold deep pink (almost aubergine) colour that injects a fresh, energetic vibe to the room and I feel helps to make the bathroom both timeless and distinctly modern!
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Our deep bath is a bespoke design. My partner meticulously designed and crafted every detail of the bath from the very beginning of the renovation. Photo 4 is a before-and-after shot that will be added to the before-and-after category as well.
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Our bathroom was designed as a restful, nature-inspired retreat. We wanted to create a calming space that brings the outdoors inside, using natural tones, plants, and botanical artwork. Working with a limited budget, we sourced the bath and vanity unit second-hand, giving them a new lease of life. Vintage nature prints tie the space together, adding character and a timeless sense of tranquillity.
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The bathroom was once the kitchen. It was a total rip out and start again. We managed to do a school boy error by ordering the bath without measuring and it wouldn’t fit through the door so had to take frame out to get it in. It’s a mix of monochrome patterns with green painted walls and pink accessories.
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Where opulence meets relaxation
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This is my daughter’s room. We ripped everything out and took it back to brick. We used the ikea pax hack to add extra storage whilst keeping the floor space. Due to the old built ins it was basically a single bedroom. Now we have a king sized bed in it. The panelling adds depth and a head board behind the bed, this is also acoustic.
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I love colour but I like a bedroom to be a really calm space, so the colours are more muted in here. I wanted the room to feel warm, inviting and cocooning. To achieve this I used a light stone in the walls and a light pink on the ceiling, which casts a warm glow. This is a nostalgic space too, with much of the artwork from my mum’s and my granny’s homes. Vintage pieces add character and plants and pattern add texture. I find this a very relaxing calming bedroom.
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The brief for the bedroom in this East London new build was a 'colourful joyous space'. Zoe wanted a riot of colour that felt fun, pretty, cosy and enlivened.
We carefully curated a palette that although colourful would also feel stylish and comprehensive. We interpreted the brief with a hierarchy of elements to make the room feel designed. At the top of the hierarchy is the painterly watercolour floral wallpaper. The rest of the walls are kept plain to temper the wallpaper but we chose a barely there warm pink tone to bring the cocooning feels.
Surprising colour placement appears as the flash of yellow in the window return which replaces the missing architectural features of this new build.
Our response to the 'fun' part of the brief was to include a glass balloon ceiling pendent and LED side tables, keeping it playful and classy.
Zoe truly loved it.
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Our bedroom is my favourite room in the house. After changing the wall colour from a soulless greige to a more meaningful taupe, I felt inspired to experiment with different tones and textures throughout the space. The transformation of the walls opened up a world of possibilities, encouraging me to blend warm neutrals and create a serene, inviting atmosphere. It’s amazing how small changes in colour can lead to new ideas, and this renovation sparked a deeper appreciation for mixing textures and layering tones to create a calm, cohesive home.
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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 ❤️
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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 .
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Almost everything in our bedroom is a full DIY! We had no money after moving in and our wedding but I had a dream of a rustic relaxing texture filled space so I had to make it work. This has been one of my favourite transformations so far as I feel it was so subtly dramatic and its gone from the creepiest room in the house with bloody stains on the floorboards when we moved in to my safe space. I started by lime washing the walls to create texture but I wanted it to be neutral but bold at the same time and when I spotted this darl terracotta colour I knew it was perfect. I spent most of the budget on this paint so I had to get creative with the rest of the room haha! When we had lifted the carpet the floorboards were fully intact and I've always dreamed of a original wood floor so we hired a sander (I thought we would get this done in a weekend) we didn't it took 4 weeks and absolute graft but we got it done! Next up we needed a bed so we managed to get some pallets for free from Chris's Dad and I thought "we can make a bed from these" and we did using some scaffolding boards too. I spotted the headboard in the sale which was perfect. I also hate TVs on show so I had an idea to make a "wardrobe" that would look aesthetically pleasing but would actually hide our TV and store our towels and bedding. My friend was getting rid of an old wardrobe so I sanded and waxed it and added some bamboo bathmats on the front panels and it was perfect for the space. I then took out the back of there wardrobe and added a flexible TV bracket to the wall so the TV fits snug in the wardrobe on the wall and when the doors open it can be pulled out so we can watch TV in bed! The Mirror is my pride and joy and my favourite Facebook market place find! I managed to get 2 of these for £80. They were in a state when I got them but with some sanding and wax they came up amazing. I then found the side cabinet on Facebook for £10 and I up cycled this using some lollipop sticks to create the herringbone effect. And the shelves I made for £15 using thin pine wood just sanding and waxing them and adding some black 50p brackets from wickes. The pots and most of the decor is from charity and antique shops I just added an Ikea olive tree to the giant pot! I think that's about it... oh and I made the artwork from an old frame some filler and a comb! and that was the room done on a budget! x
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A master bedroom of huge proportions and high ceilings, but devoid of any original features, apart from the marble fireplace. I designed, fitted and decorated this whole room by myself. This room really demonstrates my Hamptons Chic style. I wanted it to be timeless, with a mix of old pieces and new, without relying on trends. It was important to me that the space felt like it belonged with the rest of the house and, therefore steeped in history. I also wanted to celebrate the height of the room with something clever and make a statement with the enormous window looking onto the garden. It’s a south west facing room and with such a picture window, I wanted to make sure that the room was linked to the outside.
I usually start my design with one object. For this room it was a framed original piece of blue and white patterned fabric by William Morris. This would form the backbone and starting point for my design.
All the other rooms in the house have original ornate cornices and ceiling roses. I found a very inexpensive traditional plaster moulding guy who was able to take a sample of our original pieces and then replicate them, so that the master bedroom would look like the rest of the house. You would never ever know now that those mouldings weren't original. There is a concave curve within the cornice, which I decided to pick out by painting it in a soft gold mustard colour. I was cursing myself for doing it half way through, as it was incredibly hard to do three metres up in the air, but so worth it.
My colour palette was a regal pale blue called Pompadour by Craig & Rose, the soft gold oatmeal called Deep Sung Cream and a soft white called Marble Dust, also by Craig & Rose.
Once the plaster work was done I prepped the walls and then did a spray mist coat everywhere. I then painted the Marble Dust on the ceiling, cornices and ceiling rose and the top two thirds of three of the walls surrounding the fireplace. I kept the nasty carpet down while I did all paintwork. Later on I ripped that up and sanded and varnished the floorboards in a rich mahogany.
I learnt how to do panelling via YouTube and created a design that would have one whole wall of it from floor to ceiling. The panelling would also go around two doors, which are at either end of the wall. This would be the wall that a four poster bed would go on, so it was important to get the measurements of the panelling exactly right, so that it was symmetrical. I then panelled the lower third of all the other walls and then colour drenched all the panelling, skirtings, dado, doors and door frames, which created a dramatic look and brought the room together.
I chose a dark wood four poster bed with ornate carved detailing from Olivias. This would showcase the height of the space and draw your eye to the ceiling and the cornice picked out in the soft gold oatmeal.
These colours were then repeated with oatmeal and white pure linen bedding, denim blue and beige cushions with rustic stitching detail and a soft gold throw and an indigo throw. I measured for the curtains myself and got those made by Blinds2go, which are great value. They are a pale beige linen fabric with cornflower blue embroidered flowers. This linked the three meter high curtains to the blue of the panelling to create a cohesive look.
I then made two lampshades using a kit and some old IKEA curtains I found in a cupboard. They were white with a large deep blue floral pattern and I knew the fabric would be perfect. I shopped my home for the lamp bases, which were glass and tarnished brass.
I repainted our vintage bedside tables in Railings by Farrow and Ball for the two lamps to sit on either side of the bed, again creating symmetry.
I finished the look with a preloved large gold mirror on the mantlepiece, a floral, yet neutral rug for the floor, so that your feet didn’t get cold when you stepped out of bed, and a single armchair that we already had for a reading corner. The ceiling pendant to showcase the rose, was an oversized glass dome with tarnished brass detailing.
The William Morris framed fabric took centre stage on the wall above the bed.
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This is my beautiful bedroom, my safe haven and zen zone. Believe it or not, my bedroom before this one had leopard print wallpaper and hot pink bedding, but I wanted to create a space which felt relaxing and calm so I moved from the maximalist side and tried my hand at minimalism for the first time ever. Minimalism isn’t something which comes naturally to me, so it was a bit of a learning curve for me and I’m still finding myself having to stop adding clutter, but as far as creating a space to relax in, I think I’ve hit the nail on the head.
Because I’ve used minimal colour in this room, I’ve tried to create opulence by adding textures and layering different natural materials and neutral tones. I’ve used a concrete effect, textured paint on the feature wall and have accessories this with hanging bedside lamps. Adding sheepskins and throws gives this room the cosy, cocoon feeling I wanted to have every time I walk in here. If a hug was a bedroom, this would be it!
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This makeover has been my favourite so far that I have done. The once white ceiling and walls are no more with the whole room wallpapered in this gorgeous floral print, and I used this green that I had left over from painting my utility room cupboards to paint the ceiling and desk.
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I’ve created a calming, country-inspired space in our bedroom using soft neutral tones, delicate patterns and layered textures to make it feel cosy, elegant and welcoming.
Every detail has been thoughtfully chosen – from the floral wallpaper and panelling to the gingham bedding and accessories – to add charm and personality while keeping the space serene and restful. It’s a space that feels both timeless and personal and I’m so proud of how it’s come together on a realistic budget, with a mix of high street finds and styled touches.
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Gave our primary bedroom an injection of colour and pattern in November 2024. The main feature were the hipped attic ceiling and the pink bed. I chose a bold and opulent floral wallpaper and painted the ceiling beachwalk by alchemist paint and woodwork green Wharf by Colourtrend paints Wall lights by Laura Ashley and rug by rugs.ie
Photos include before and afters.
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Master bedroom – this has been through a bit of an evolution. We pulled up the carpets, and found the original hearth tiles and sanded down the wooden floor boards. Painted the ceiling black (Valspar, nevermore). A lot of features had been removed from this room, so we put a new ceiling rose in and managed to find an absolute steal of a fireplace from facebook market place which has a Lovley silver detailing on. We initially painted the cupboards black, walls white and a red earth arch above the fire place but it just felt very cold. So we have since changed the walls to setting plaster (farrow and ball), keeping the black ceiling which makes the room so much more warm. I would still like to add a picture rail back in at some point and some striped carpet!
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This is my best home transformation to date and my followers loved it so I thought I’d enter it! The difference from what it was to what we created is something I’m so proud of. It’s a really sophisticated room and I used my favourite colour green but in a totally different way. I also love the brick slip chimney breast that we did ourselves I think it makes such a gorgeous feature.
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Our garden green guest bedroom is where vintage soul meets cottage serenity. Created as a soft retreat within our 400-year-old cottage, it’s painted in Little Greene’s ‘Garden’ green and layered with red florals, antique pieces, and thoughtful textures.
We wanted this room to feel like a gentle exhale — a calming space designed for slow mornings, quiet moments, and timeless comfort. Every detail honours the cottage’s heritage while bringing warmth, character, and a touch of nostalgic charm.
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This is my son's bedroom who is 5. He wanted a forest themed room so I chose a fir tree wallpaper and woodland accessories. I made a storage area using various IKEA cabinets with a reading nook in the middle that I upholstered in bark like material. I made a headboard using three different fabrics to tie in with the rest of the room. I used mid century teak furniture because I love the style and the medium dark wood works well in this room.
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I’ve always found the bedroom the hardest to decorate as I’ve never felt the layout of the fitted wardrobes flow, but we couldn’t justify taking them out when we moved in. I decided to go really bold on the ceiling to draw my focus away from the wardrobes. It’s definitely given this room the lease of life it deserves!
Doing a deep colour drench through the rest of the room has definitely given a cocooned warm feel to the space, and I love how it makes the pink radiator really compliment the ceiling & gives focus to the headboard too.
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This space is a reflection of my love for colour, pattern, and DIY. Every element has been carefully chosen or handmade to create a cosy yet personality-filled retreat. From the soft pastel tones to the mix of textures, this bedroom blends creativity with comfort.
The scalloped shelf above the bed was a DIY project, adding a playful touch to the space. As were the beaded and liberty fabric covered picture frames.
I painted the bedside tables in a soft blush pink to complement the room’s palette.
My macramé-style light fixture was a fun craft that brings warmth and texture to the room.
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This bedroom is a deep dive into colour confidence—drenched in Lick Teal 01 from walls to ceiling for a cocooning, restful vibe. Statement bedside lighting adds drama, while a vintage mid-century dressing table brings timeless character to the mix.
Originally a peachy-floral 90s throwback, the room’s past hasn’t been completely erased: a slice of the original 1970s curtain fabric now hangs proudly on the wall, cheekily framed as circular art. It’s a nod to what came before—while making it very clear who’s in charge now.
The teal flows into the ensuite for seamless luxury, and hidden storage means nothing distracts from the mood. It’s not just a place to sleep—it’s a rebel’s retreat, designed for deep rest and unapologetic main-character energy.
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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.
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If I could afford to buy exactly what I wanted it would be a dream! But unfortunately I can’t so I like to source old furniture and try and make it look like something out of a high end furniture store. My bedroom is a good example of this as only the bed and the drawer under the tv were bought as you see them. The rest was all sourced from second hand shops, stripped down and then matched to the purchased furniture. This has saved me hundreds but not detracted from the look that I had in mind.
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My bedroom… my sanctuary.
This space was all about creating a relaxing environment to switch off in. I kept the colour palette neutral for a calming feel. The wall panelling and black accents give the room some character and I’ve used a mix of textures - soft throws, a tactile rug and boucle pieces - to add interest and create a cosy feel.
There’s a mix of practical storage and decorative touches, with greenery to bring a bit of life into the room. I’ve tried to show that neutral doesn’t have to mean boring - it can still feel interesting, stylish and very much like home.
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This master bedroom transformation marked my first venture into dark interiors and colour drenching, and I decided to go all in and fully embrace both. I chose the shade Cardamom by Farrow & Ball, a rich, deep green-brown shade, to create a cocooning and sophisticated space. By continuing the colour across the walls, ceiling, wardrobes, woodwork, radiator and the uPVC window, it’s helped the room feel cohesive and much bigger than its actual size.
I used the dead flat finish which meant no cutting in (yaaay) and with the help of a paint sprayer managed to achieve a flawless finish in just three hours over two coats. The depth of Cardamom has given the room a soothing and restful feel, perfect for relaxing at the end of a long day. The dark colour drench also helps the space stay comfortably dim even on the brightest summer evening, with the help of blackout curtains.
A big part of the renovation involved upgrading the inherited, outdated wardrobes. We replaced the original doors with full-height versions and continued the wall panelling across them, cleverly disguising the storage and creating my dream hidden wardrobes. The updated wardrobes now blend into the background and enhance the sense of space and calm in the room.
Although the room is still unfinished, with bedside tables, a rug, and new carpet still to come, it has already proved to be a true sanctuary. When I fell pregnant halfway through the project and was too unwell to complete it, the soothing atmosphere of the room proved its worth, providing comfort through pregnancy sickness and now through life with a baby.
This master bedroom has become the perfect retreat: stylish yet soothing, practical yet beautiful, and proof that even an incomplete room can have a transformative impact on your wellbeing.
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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.
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My home is rented and after 5 years of living in a white box, and after becoming seriously ill with chronic pancreatitis, I've slowly started transforming my home into a colourful sanctuary. I've completed it all on a budget and with renter friendly methods.
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Our bedroom might seem quite empty, minimal, hardly any furniture in. But it’s hiding a SECRET - whole en-suite and dressing room are tucked away behind DIY panelling. Panelling and door are created from MDF, bathroom area is made from water resistant option.
This was a little homage to my late father who created a hidden room in our family house and till this date I think it’s best thing ever!
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I was keen to design a guest room that I would be delighted to stay in - one that isn’t full of all the things we have no home for (as spare rooms often are) but rather one which has been thoughtfully styled. We stripped everything back to the bones. Took up the old, threadbare carpet, and had the walls and ceilings replastered. We had a new sliding dash window installed. We sanded and varnished the original floorboards. My moodboard for this room started with the curtains and scalloped pelmet we originally found in Finn’s bedroom. He wasn’t keen on these to remain in his room but I loved them. The curtain fabric is a beautiful bold floral design. Wonderful, but there was a danger of falling in to a chintzy trap! I decided to go bold and introduce a pattern clash. Taking the colours from the curtains, and inspiration from Instagram and PInteret which I used on a moodboard, I found a wonderful bold striped wallpaper from Lust Home that worked perfectly. But a wallpapered “feature wall” wasn’t going to cut it - I needed more. So we wallpapered the back wall and took it right over the ceiling. It adds depth and warmth and coziness to the room in a way a single feature wall wouldn’t.
There’s a sense of being wonderfully cocooned when lying in bed! With only one window in the room I had a spare pair of curtains so I recovered the headboard of the bed - my first attempt at such a project and it’s worked wonderfully. The walls that haven’t been painted are in “Setting Plaster” (it matches the wallpaper really well and we had lots left over from the bathroom!).
Finally, the woodwork and fireplace have been painted in “Kittiwake” by Farrow and Ball - as has the new cast iron column radiator which complements the soft pink very well and ties in to another of the colours in the curtains. We have added coving (disappointingly lacking in this room when we moved in, despite there being coving in the two other bedrooms and the reception rooms downstairs) which has also been painted in Kittiwake. We have put shelving in the alcoves on either side of the fireplace and have curated on these a selection of items we have unearthed from the house - pieces of ceramic found in the garden, old Bakelite light switches, ancient keys, vintage packaging and a scrap of wallpaper found behind a radiator. Many of these items are displayed in an old printer’s tray I found on eBay. The watercolour painting of the back of the house - found in the study on the day we exchanged - takes pride of place on one of the shelves. We have added LED light strips around each of the alcoves to light up these treasures. Finally a comfy chair in one alcove, and a hanging rail in the other invites guests to unpack, unwind and stay a while.
This is a room that is rooted firmly in the heritage and memories of this glorious house. I have reused and repurposed and in doing so hope I have created a welcoming space for guests who come to stay.
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Our bedroom is my dream space. I only live in a small terrace home but we converted the loft into my take on the Beverly Hills Hotel vibe. I have a bed area, and dressing room area which leads into an en-suite. It really feels like I am in a luxurious hotel suite and like I am a Hollywood star ??
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Life with three young boys is full on, so I wanted a bedroom that felt like a personal retreat - elegant, minimal and calming. My goal was to create the feeling of stepping into a boutique hotel.
Creams and soft neutrals bring the zen, gold accents add that luxe feel. The space is uncluttered, with a reading corner, a cosy fireplace and a glam area with a Hollywood mirror where I can get ready, do my hair and feel like myself again.
It’s not just a bedroom - it’s where I dream, recharge and find calm.
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Our bedroom has views out to the garden and we set about to bring the outside in. With Craig and Rose's Sung Blue walls, and copper accents throughout, the space has a light airy feel to it. The carpet is a liberty print with bold flowers so you feel like you are stepping out onto spring every morning. Vintage furniture grounds the space and huge bespoke fitted wardrobes adds all the storage you would need. Finally the super king bed is framed by a hand painted mural to give the illusion of a headboard rising up to the ceiling.
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Our bedroom is spacious able to fit a king sized bed, with large black bedside tables either side.
We have a walk in wardrobe with sliding doors which leads into the en-suite bathroom.
I recently painted the skirting black in the bedroom to and some extra boldness to the room.
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Our home is a dormer bungalow and all bedrooms are essentially in the roof space. As a result, our main bedroom is quite a small space, with sloped roof angles and limited wall space.
With quite a small window, it was important to me to retain a feeling of light and calm in the space, so we chose a pale, soft colour for the space. Colour drenched in Threadneedle, from Mylands of London, which is a gorgeous soft neutral nude pink which changes so beautifully with the light. The colour was used on all walls, woodwork, ceiling and wardrobes to blur the lines and create the illusion of more space. We added texture to the walls by using a beadboard effect wallpaper adding beaded wooden trim to finish the look of panelling.
Because the windows are tilt and turn and set in to a recess making curtains awkward, we had blinds fitted in to the window profile hung cafe style to still allow light in but maintain privacy when open ( such a game changing decision).
We furnished the room with a mix of thrift and splurge purchases. Our beautiful french style cane bed was our splurge item, an investment piece we adore and will stand the test of time being a classic design. Our two bedside tables were both skip finds in need of some love and attention. On the left, I used a custom mix of Annie Sloan chalk paint and added a stencil detail. The righthand side, we sanded and stained dark. The chest of draws was a freebie from Facebook marketplace which we treated, sanded and brought back to life.
A statement large pendant light was added and wall mounted lighting to free up space on the bedside.
My brief for this room was romantic elegance, with a chic French country feel. By keeping the palette fairly neutral, I'm able to swap my bedding and styling to suit my mood and the seasons. Most importantly create a sanctuary which makes leaving my bed in the mornings quite tricky!
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I think this bedroom space meets the brief of opulence meeting relaxation as the space features a calming, neutral backdrop that evokes a feeling of tranquility and allows the warm tones and textures added in the form of the bedding, soft furnishings and throws to shine. These introduce a layer of coziness that invite relaxation and create a retreat from every day stress.
The wood flooring, and warm wood tones of the furniture (that includes a midcentury modern style chest of drawers and a vintage wardrobe) creates a feeling of timeles elegance. The concrete style wall mural behind the bed is a strong contrast and and adds an industrial vibe that adds extra texture to the space and offsets the pretty florals proving that cosy can even be found in industrial loft apartments if the right additions are made. Period features such as the original cast iron fireplace that was stripped of layers of gloss paint and brought back to life, along with the reclaimed column radiator add a touch of period character. A vintage edison lighbulb chandelier adds a touch of understated opulence and casts a warm, ambient glow that provides a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. Artwork and the bedding in different colours or patterns can transform the space at minimal cost too so you never have to get bored of the space.
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A calm and neutral decor for the main bedroom. We installed panelling behind the bed and sliding wardrobes to maximise the space. The centre piece of the room is the statement pendant light which I based the whole room around.
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Incredible home transformations
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When we moved I was very excited to have an ensuite but not excited by how it looked! It’s a very small room, so good design is crucial. It was very tatty and very plain, and I knew I could make it a lot better. I knew I wanted teal, pink and yellow, as they’re my favourites and bring me joy. I’ve used all the space (the big towels hang on the back of the door) and made sure I included art and plants so it didn’t feel like a cold sterile room. I painted the ceiling bright yellow so whatever the weather I always get a sunny start when I have my morning shower. It’s the smallest room in the house but possibly the most joyful!
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Zôe's chilly narrow boat saloon required a cosmetic makeover to feel cosy, comfy and colourful, but with practical seating to allow guests to stay over. She needed a fuel storage solution for the log burner, and the existing kitchen was to be simply updated.
The Style Counsel devised a pastel sunset scheme taken from the views outside the boat and a palette that would bring the warmth and colour.
Comfort and practicality was achieved using built in seating that turns into a bed for visiting friends. We added essential practicality such as built in stair storage for fuel and the stylish fluted lidded bucket for coal and kindling.
The floor was designed especially for planet-friendly Zôe using reclaimed parquet and a candy colour palette to bring the joy that was requested by the brief. Homely touches such as cushions add texture and comfort, and we brought in happy scallop patterns around the door to give a decorative architectural feel.
The kitchen was treated with a lick of mint colour paint and smart brass handles, and modern bar stools that you might not expect to see on a boat.
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I'm a lawyer by profession as well as an Indian classical dancer but I
have always had a passion for interior designing. I bought a detached
house (which needed modernisation) in 2022 and I wanted to make my
home visually appealing. Please find before and after pics of the downstairs utility room.
Many thanks.
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This used to be a small galley kitchen and as you can see it was unusable. After adding a single storey pitched roof extension, it’s double the size. It has plenty of windows to keep the light streaming in. I kept the original brick work from the party wall and think it makes such a lovely warm feature. I went for dark shaker style units and contrasted this with white quartz counter tops and blush vertical tiles. The herringbone tiles add beautiful and practical and work wonderfully with the underfloor heating. I painted the room white to let the brick wall do the talking but filled the space with dopamine decor - florals, fun prints and disco balls.
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We also tackled our bathroom renovation and, once again, did absolutely everything ourselves. We combined modern and traditional elements, mixing sleek, contemporary finishes with timeless touches to create a space that feels both fresh and enduring. The varying tile textures and neutral tones blend together effortlessly, adding depth and interest while maintaining a calm, cohesive look. It was a rewarding experience to transform the space entirely with our own hands, keeping it aligned with the peaceful, neutral aesthetic we adore throughout our home. I’ve included some before pictures to highlight the full transformation.
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We realised that the ceiling was a faux / lowered ceiling with added wooden beams so we removed the beams and ceiling to bring the ceiling height back up to its original height. This has made a huge impact on the look and feel of the room. I used vintage wardrobe doors for the window shutters, created a feature bar area, added cornice, ceiling rose and a door pediment, a wall of built in bookcases using Ikea Billy bookcases, made panelled sliding doors with feature gold leaf bow and made the big round feature seat in the middle of the room.
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Our yard (it's not even a garden) is a tiny 6m x 5m and when we moved it was a concrete and brick rectangle.
Over the years we have added a shed, built raised beds, added a gazebo/dining area and many plants in containers and a wall screen.
We've had to work with the limitations of a Manchester terraced yard to create a tiny garden paradise and think outside the box (we couldn't dig out 14" of concrete at the back at we'd risk subsidence of not only ours but our neighbours properties)
All the bricks and blocks were sourced free or low cost off marketplace and dynamic use of paint and zoning of areas helps to make the garden work.
I've even added 2 pond/water features and we now have frogs and other wildlife. Previously it was a baron wasteland
Seeing our colourful garden cheers me up, even though it took years to get to this stage (and needs constant maintenance) ?
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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!
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As you can see this was a great transformation of an unused and outdated guest bedroom, lacking natural light and character. We transformed it into a stunning ensuite bathroom, bringing this older property back to it's former glory.
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We had a very tight budget to transform this dated and tired kitchen. The previous owner had been a heavy smoker and there was lots of smoke staining. DIY and learning on the job was our only solution! We upcycled the cabinets. Cut out space for our old oven, tiled and decorated the with mainly secondhand treasures! It feels rustic and homely and we love it.
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My favourite room transformation ever! I converted this neglected east facing room into this charming office/guest room by making a few simple changes. Adding moulding to the walls injects some much needed texture and character, the renter friendly window shutters give this room a cottage-y vibe, the dark wooden Georgian desk compliments the wall colour and provides the richness this room so needed, a light coloured boucle sofa bed combines functionality and charm, a vintage style rug hides the ugly carpet and finally the brass and ornate decor add the finishing touches to bring the room together.
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This is my you can't polish a turd but you can cover it in plants transformation! haha
This Patio helpless and I wasn't sure if it was could improve it at first. We haven't got the money yet to do the full garden and this garage will be knocked down when we do as its really old but I was sick of not having a nice space to sit in the nice weather so I thought I would give it a try. I spotted this fence panel in B&Q for £50 in the clearance section and it gave me an idea (as usual) when I brought it home it fitted perfectly on the ugly wall so the motivation kicked in. I cleaned the space and painted the horrible brick but something was missing. After some thinking I decided to look for some pots that would sit flush to the wall and I found some after hours of searching. I wanted to be able to take them down in winter so I decided to use heavy duty velcro to attach them to the fence and it worked a treat. I then got a new rug and treated myself to some new furniture and the place was transformed on a small budget into my little plant haven were I have been enjoying my morning coffee. x
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We kept the original kitchen cupboards and covered the fronts with MDF to modernise the outdated cabinets. We used a variety of Rustoleum paints to add pops of colour to the cupboards, tiles and walls whilst keeping to a budget. We also screeded the floor ourselves. The whole kitchen (minus the new oven) cost under £1000.
(Pictures 5,6 &7 were taken during a shoot by Emma Trimble and were used in the metro for a piece they published on our budget makeover)
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We’ve poured our heart and soul into transforming our once neglected, uninspiring garden into a stunning modern space that brings our whole family joy.
What began as an overgrown and unloved outdoor area is now a thoughtfully designed, minimalist retreat. The garden now features clean rendered planters, a custom-built garden room (designed and constructed by my husband), ambient lighting throughout, and a relaxing hot tub for evenings under the stars.
One of the standout features is the tranquil fish pond — a calming focal point that adds movement and life to the space. Every element has been chosen with intention: sleek materials, a neutral palette, and practical zones for entertaining, relaxing, and spending time as a family.
We’ve created more than just a garden — it’s now an extension of our home, designed with love, built with care, and made to be enjoyed for years to come.
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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!
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This has been my biggest project to date transforming an ugly 3 bed 1920s detached into a four bed, for bath weatherboard New England style home. I project managed the whole thing. This wasn’t just a case of cladding. On one side the house was given a quadruple storey extension, including walk-out basement. Every window was changed shape and size to match authentic windows actually in New England and the cladding came from there. Every detail was considered so that it was in no way a pastiche.
Please read part one of my blog post about this transformation: https://jpclarkwrites.substack.com/p/wea...
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Our kitchen was dull, dated, dark and dingy and we really wanted to create a lovely modern space, somewhere where the whole family can come together. By blocking up the back door we made additional space for kitchen cabinets, an opening up the window and changing it to patio doors Filled the room with light. We wanted a classic style kitchen one that wouldn’t go out of fashion quickly but like everything we do it had to be on a major budget. This whole transformation cost us around £10,000 which includes the kitchen the appliances and all of the labour.
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The original outside toilet and coal-shed had been incorporated into the conservatory of our 1930s house sometime in the 1990's. The only toilet downstairs it was in desperate need of a makeover, and the addition of a sink. At just 77cm wide by 117cm long the space was too small for a separate sink unit so we opted for a new 2-in-1 toilet with integrated sink. Once the new toilet was installed we laid a new floor using leftover bamboo planks from the lounge/diner, half panelled the walls, added trim to the top, boxed in the pipes using panelling offcuts to create a little shelf and reused the skirting. We chose a botanical wallpaper for above the panelling and paired it with Little Green Paint in 'Garden'. We tiled a splashback and added a small rustic shelf above the sink, and white accessories, along with a bamboo mirror and matching fern motif privacy film to the window. Outside we stripped the paint off the double doors and repainted them in the same paint as inside, spray painting all of the black hardware gold, and adding a homemade cross-stitched toilet sign. We're very proud of this space which feels exactly right for a conservatory loo and we love seeing the reaction of visitors to it.
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When we built our home in 2014, I thought I knew exactly what I liked in terms of interior style. I based our kitchen design heavily on what we had in our previous house: an oak island, painted outer cabinets, black granite worktops and classic subway tiles. It was all very “safe” and quite guided by what our budget could stretch to. In fact, one of the reasons we ended up with black granite was because the kitchen company offered us a free ex-display island—on the condition we went with them over their competitor. At the time, it felt like a win, but in hindsight, I wish I had paused to consider what I truly wanted and found a way to meet somewhere in the middle.
That said, the kitchen has good bones, and funnily enough, black granite is now having a bit of a moment again! But the dated cooker hood and tired tiles were definitely not. So, after recently renovating the bathrooms, I had some leftover tiles that I loved—and realised I had just enough to repurpose them as a kitchen splashback. I asked my builder to quote for creating a new, more streamlined cooker hood and replacing the old tiles, and with those small changes, the space instantly felt fresher and more in line with my current style.
To complete the transformation, I collaborated with Frelan Hardware to swap out the cabinet handles for something more timeless and elegant. My long-term plan is to have the whole kitchen resprayed in a warm cream tone to really soften the look and breathe new life into the space.
It’s amazing what you can achieve on a budget, with a bit of creative thinking and a clearer sense of your personal style. I now love walking into my kitchen—it feels like me, not a compromise. The whole transformation cost £1700 including the cost of the new Luxair cabinet cooker hood that is inside the new custom cooker hood.
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If ever there was a room in our home that was badly designed, it was the old main bathroom! You really don’t realise how impractical something is until you come to use it daily—and I never liked it from the start. The builder had advised using large tiles because they were going to be installed all over the walls (which, honestly, is something I absolutely hate). But it wasn’t just the tiles—there was nothing good about the layout either.
The shower had been awkwardly positioned behind the door, the toilet was where the bath should have been, and the vanity units—along with their accompanying cupboards—narrowed the entryway into the room. It became painfully clear just how poorly it functioned when James came out of hospital and we struggled with accessibility.
So, we knew it was time for a complete rethink. While I wouldn't normally place a shower under a window, it actually made the best use of space in this case and allowed us to incorporate a built-in bench seat, which has been brilliant. I now have both a rainfall shower and a handheld option, plus two niches—one next to the bench seat and another in the back faux wall for added storage.
All the cabinetry, toilet, and shower fittings came from a consultation call with Roper Rhodes, and I was fortunate to receive a PR discount from Easy Bathrooms for the tiles, shower tray, and door. It’s now a completely transformed space—both beautiful and functional—and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.
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Before we bought The Old Fire Station, we lived on a boat for 14 years. In a lot of ways boat life is bliss, but the bathroom is nearly always a downside! In fact, I've never had a "nice" bathroom, so that was something I really wanted from our new home. Instead we bought somewhere with a shower cupboard in the corner of the living room!
Building the bathroom from scratch was the first big project we tackled and aside from a little electrics it was entirely DIY. I'm so proud of the space we created and the lessons we learned, and I am grateful everyday for this incredible bathroom
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The kitchen is the hub of the home and so it was important for us to created a space that flowed seamlessly from the living room which is why we chose to knock the wall down between the two rooms and install these stunning crittall style internal bifold doors (our favourite renovation idea to date!)
We love the modern traditional look our kitchen now has and it has become exactly what we envisioned - the hub of our home.
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I’d like to enter my new build garden, into the best before and after category before we’ve worked so hard on creating this beautiful space, from absolutely nothing. The garden was a mud pit when we moved in, in December 2022 and we lived with it like that for best part of the year. Eventually, we put turf down, but having loads to do inside the house, the garden wasn’t a priority. Finally, last year, my 70 year old dad and myself set about creating a tropical haven, where my family can relax, cook outside and feel like they’re on holiday in the tropics. All while we are in Newcastle!
Everything you see has been done by me and my dad, using mostly reclaimed, gifted or donated items. It was all done on a very tight budget and I think we’ve done amazing to completely transform the space into somewhere unrecognisable.
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Hi! Sarah from ufurnish reached out to me on TikTok about these awards so I thought I would submit my bathroom renovation!
When I first bought my house, the main bedroom did not have an ensuite bathroom. I decided to use the bedroom next to the main bedroom to create an en-suite. I had an archway created between the two rooms, and then created my dream bathroom (which is always a work in progress, I think I am going to paint the walls soon actually).
I kept the original fireplace in there and used the two nooks to create his and her sinks. Because I love taking baths I put the bathtub right in the middle (my builder was like are you sure you want to do this, yes I was and am sure).
It is my favorite part of the house and has gone viral on TikTok (none of my other TikToks seem to be of interest haha).
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I gave my utility room a makeover by adding wallpaper, painting the cupboards, drilling on handles. I added adhesive wood effect to the worktop and adhesive tiles to the floor. Then sewed cupboard curtains and a cafe curtain to the window.
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This living room transformation has been such a rewarding project as a first-time buyer. What was once a plain, characterless space has been completely reimagined into a cosy, calm and character-filled room.
I introduced wall panelling to add depth and warmth, layered neutral tones to create a soothing palette and styled with textures, prints and vintage-inspired touches to bring charm and personality. The scalloped bookcase (also an upcycle), floral accents and soft lighting help make the space feel inviting, lived-in and full of heart.
It now feels like the true heart of our home – a space to relax, unwind and feel proud of every day.
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Our old 70s plum bathroom suite wasn't to our taste and was in a really bad state of repair making it really difficult to live with. We ripped it out and started again, taking the opportunity to reconfigure the room to better suit our needs in the process by swapping the shower over bath setup for the largest walk in shower the room could fit. We were keen to retain some character in the room to balance out the modern tiles and black finishes, so opted to upcycle and repurpose an old unit we picked up on Gumtree to create our vanity unit alongside picking up a door that fit the era of the property on Marketplace that we restored.
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This ensuite with low ceiling and eaves black tiles and large bath felt very dark and opressive. I decided it needed some sunshine and a large open shower which was much more functional. The space feels bigger, Less cluttered and brighter. Each tile is handmade and the slightly different colours created dimension. I love the retro feel of the ochre.
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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.
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My friend bought a "new build" house and gave her downstairs loo a lick of paint herself. It was nice but under whelming (see before photos). After a few bottles of wine she agreed to let me re-vamp it! In just one day I transformed it into what you see in the after photos. She absolutely loves it :)
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We bought our house in September 2014 and in January 2020 we embarked on a 3 month kitchen renovation with a toddler and 6 month old baby. We lived in the house during the reno. We experience a lot of delays due to covid and the kitchen was completed after 7 months. We are so happy with the outcome and the home we've made for our little people.
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This has been the best transformation in our renovations over the past 6 years.
Our dining space, is set within the light-filled orangery/garden room of our 400-year-old cottage extension, is designed to blur the lines between indoors and out. Surrounded by garden views, drenched in natural, it’s a space where slow meals and meaningful moments with friends and family come together for us.
The room was plain and lacking character, so we added the wooden strips to create a feature ceiling, which we feel has brought some vintage charm and character to this very important space. We removed the spot lights and created a simple wooden planter to wire the light fitting through and fill with plants to create an immersive botanical feel.
We paired antique furniture with these Dunlem velvet snugglers, floral/striped/checked textiles and textures to create a setting that feels both elegant and relaxed, but with a nod to a fresher bolder countryside charm. All on a budget £4,000.
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Photo 1 - Our new build kitchen before
Photo 2 - Our new build kitchen after - we vinyled the cupboards, extended the island by adding a kitchen unit for storage, added new worktops and a woodslat feature on island, added a pendant light and replaced the existing light with spots.
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The bathroom in the house when we moved in was from the 1980s and it was old and tired and desperately in need of improvement (the shower leaked and there were cigarette burns in the bath!!!)
We lived with it for 7 years before finally being able to replace it, in the meantime i attempted to make it more liveable by painting it but I was fighting a losing battle.
Waiting so long though meant I had time to really know what I wanted from the space, how I wanted it to work for us as a family of four whilst also feeling luxurious.
I took inspo from the 1930s bathrooms, with a bold contemporary edge. I love the mix of pink and turquoise.
I still can't really believe it's the same space now when I look at the before and afters, it has made it feel so much bigger, and I am very happy not to have burns in the bath and a leaky shower any more!!
I originally started my interest in interior design 5 years ago when we started renovating this home. I went on to do a diploma in interior design and now work on client projects as well as my own space and creating content for instagram and tiktok.
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This was a full scale bathroom renovation, taking the room back to brick and replacing an aged suite, theatre bath and red carpet, with a deep bold green and brass scheme, maintaining a heritage feel. We carefully planned out features like keeping the shower controls outside of the area, building in storage, adding a towel rail between the shower and bath, and channeling all the pipework into the walls.
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It has taken a few years to create this transformation, and it has evolved over time, there are still a few changes to go but the transformation so far makes such a difference to the space. I have DIYed everything myself and I am incredibly proud of it all.
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Living room transformation. Moved in on the first day of lock-down, so made it our lock-down project. First thing we did was to find a replacement fireplace, as the original had been removed to make room for an x-box and cinema TV.
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I completely designed what was an inherited dining room when we bought our thatched cottage into my dream library. My inner child had always wanted secret doors too and I had an idea to incorporate the UPVC double doors that lead to our garden room to create secret hidden bookcase doors. These are the closest to having my own Narnia wardrobe if you like.
This room was perfect for transforming into my dream library but there were some challenges to take into account with the limited wall space for actual full-length bookcases. To overcome this I decided the only way to go was to go bespoke. We found a local furniture maker who worked his magic to make it happen. This meant we could build shelving above the door from the hall, over the large window, and turn what were the UPVC doors that led to our garden entertaining room into secret bookcase doors. This way, we were able to utilise as much of the wall space as possible to create a functional library that could house my huge collection of books! They are held on large hinges that swing into the garden room with the upper shelving above the doors which adds to their invisibility.
The large original window was replaced with a black UPVC with opaque privacy glass to blur the unsightly very narrow alleyway that looks out onto our neighbour's fence. The window itself was incorporated into the bookcases by framing the returns and installing adjustable wall lighting to the window seat area. The window seats are hugely handy built-in storage boxes. The seat cushions I made myself by using old velvet. curtains, ply wood, and foam.
We were incredibly lucky to discover the original hand-cut and pinned parquet flooring when we took up the carpet. Unfortunately, there was some damage to areas of this nearly 100-year-old flooring but we were able to have these repaired and the whole floor restored.
Wanting to keep as much of the character of the original cottage, I painted the brick fireplace black to complement my decor choices in here. Adding quirky artwork that makes me smile every day.
The large decorative chandelier is from Pooky and aptly named Charlotte (after Charlotte's Web) another favourite childhood book of mine. (There's definitely a theme of childhood dreams here!)
The overall decor theme was to create a characterful, cosy library that was fitting for our old thatched cottage. This room is west-facing so I embraced the dark side but with a twist. Painting the ceiling pink to match the back of our bookcases created a cohesive and wonderful cocooning feel. Perfect for getting lost in a book or two.
My love of feminine florals and wallpaper meant I had to have some colour and pattern and chose the Helmsley wallpaper from The Curator as the backdrop to my fabulous Facebook vintage desk that took me nearly a year to find! I am still on the hunt for a vintage chair. Although I did find the lovely red fireside vintage chair in a charity shop. I love to mix old with new which adds so much more personality.
The bonus is that this room still gets to host dinner parties when special occasions arise. As the window seat. is the perfect height for our old foldaway camping table. We had great fun playing a detective game at Christmas in here with wine and cheese!
Overall, we are gradually giving back our cottage the love it deserves by mixing old with new and adding the personality it once would have had.
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Our family home has blossomed from a perfectly habitable blank canvas into a beautiful representation of our unique tastes and loves. We have done so much of the work creating this home ourselves and want to share our journey in the hope of inspiring others to try their hand at some DIY or simply adding their own personal touches to their homes. Most of our house is unrecognisable from where we started just over 6 months ago but we still have a long way to go!
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We have lived in our house for 17 years. It was a new build when purchased but the kitchen had been chosen for us and really wasn’t to our taste. We have lived with it over the years but last year took the plunge to try and give it a makeover on a budget. We repainted the cupboards, changed the handles, had new work tops and splash backs fitted and now we have a kitchen we can be proud of.
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What started as a forgettable neutral box is now a joyful jewel of a bathroom. Relocating the doorway from the hallway to the bedroom improved the room’s flow and transformed it into a true ensuite—creating a sense of calm continuity and privacy.
Now, yellow gloss tiles, a teal ceiling, and Harlequin x Sophie Robinson wallpaper wrap the space in colour and character. The turquoise Japanese-style soak tub and matching sink deliver serious spa vibes, proving that small bathrooms can be both bold and luxurious. It’s the perfect retreat for late-night bubble baths and slow, joyful mornings.
Every inch was considered—from the recessed niche for curated bottles, to the step to aid access to the deep bath, to the custom blind in matching fabric. This is a transformation that ditches dull for daring and makes a strong case for colour as self-care.
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We took a risk and drowned the snug in deep green, and honestly, no regrets. I was nervous at first but we absolutely love spending time in here. It’s dark, it’s moody, and it’s giving ‘cosy academia’ in all the best ways. Turns out that sometimes the bold choice is the right one, especially when your house has plenty of big sash windows which let loads of light leak in.
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When removing the wardrobe the walls were covered in mould!! Walls were crumbling and it was in a bad state.
We managed to do the whole room within a tiny budget, by doing most of it ourselves (we did the flooring, plastering, painting etc) total cost of room was under £300
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The first four photos are the befores, followed by the following photos which show the transformed rooms in the same order. For example:
Photo 1 before - Photo 5 after
Photo 2 before - Photo 6 after
Photo 3 before - Photo 7 after
Photo 4 before - Photo 8 after
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This was the first room we transformed in our renovation. We wanted to keep the focus on the chimney and create a media wall which is both aesthetic and practical. The colour is sage green by little Greene, colour matched using Decorating Centre Online - the paint colour is our most asked question!
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We would love to win the UFurnish House Awards for Best Before and After Transformation because we are so proud of what we’ve achieved with our hallway. With plenty of hard work (and a lot of sanding!), we transformed it completely ourselves – from a dark, tired space into a bright, welcoming and stylish entrance to our home. Every detail, from the panelling to the paint and wallpaper, was carefully chosen and finished by hand. Winning would mean so much after putting so much love, time and effort into making our vision a reality! Find us on Instagram and TikTok @trentcottage
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My husband and I started renovating our Victorian terrace 4 months ago with basically no DIY experience. Everything we did in this room was done ourselves (except plastering and electrics) and we just figured it out as we went! Here are some videos I created of the transformation.
Transformation process: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFD9lx9Kf...
Transformation process 2: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIzo7Lqqq...
Final result: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIviHReq0...
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I’ve transformed every room in our cottage from an unloved, bodged and mouldy place to what I hope will be a tranquil family home for years to come.
I’ve done each of these spaces on my own with the help of my husband, alongside raising our daughter full-time, and battling a life changing condition called Ehlers Danlos.
It’s been a labour of love and transformation which you can hopefully see through the videos on my channel but the photos above!
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Our maisonette is a two-bedroom, and since we both work from home, we wanted a dedicated workspace that didn’t take over our main living areas. We had some dead space above the stairwell, so we had a mezzanine office built to make the most of it. It’s been the perfect use of previously unused space - tucked away, but super functional. The huge window floods it with natural light, making it a bright, inspiring place to work, and having that bit of separation from the rest of the flat has made all the difference. We’re so proud of how it turned out and it’s even been featured in The Metro, The Sun, and The Daily Mail. Our TikTok videos showing the transformation have taken off too, with over 7.8 million views - it’s been amazing to see how much the idea has resonated with others!
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Our 1930s House total renovation , where we’ve blended traditional architecture features with modern Biophilic design to create a family sanctuary that nurtures well-being. Every detail of this full renovation has been thoughtfully crafted to foster a harmonious connection to nature, while offering a space that supports both relaxation and daily life.
The ground floor and basement have been transformed into light-filled, open-plan living areas that flow seamlessly. Central to this transformation is a beautiful courtyard, which not only bathes the interior in natural light but also serves as a tranquil green retreat. The living wall in the courtyard adds a rich layer of nature, enhancing the visual appeal while purifying the air and promoting a sense of calm.
Biophilic design elements are woven throughout the home, using natural materials to foster a deeper connection to nature, blurring the line between indoors and outdoors. Well placed plants enhance air quality and vitality.
A key feature of the design is the thoughtful use of colour, especially calming accents that echo the surrounding landscape. These tones create a refreshing, energising atmosphere while grounding the space in natural beauty. In contrast, the northern rooms are drenched in dark, rich colours that create a cozy, intimate environment, making the most of the soft, diffused light these rooms receive. The strategic use of colour drenching, where walls, ceilings, and even trim are painted in rich, complementary tones, creates a sense of unity and depth in these spaces..
This home is not just a place to live—it’s a space designed to nurture the body and mind.
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I moved into my rental just under a year ago and this room was the first project on my list. I loathed not only the aesthetic but also how worn and grubby it was and desperately needed a space I felt happy to cook and do life in. This room is at the back of the main living space and without a window so naturally dark and with that in mind I decided to lean into that by creating a very moody, cosy vibe. I had hardly any money to complete this so everything was done on a budget and using any existing materials or items from my previous rental. It was this transformation that went viral on Instagram perhaps because the contrast between before and after is so extreme.
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I suffered with infertility for a number of years and cause of that I suffered with my mental health, gardening became a way I could switch off. I threw myself into creating a calm and relaxing space, it’s my favourite part of the house. I take any opportunity I can to sit out here
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Glanrafon Cottage is a former coachman’s cottage built in 1850. We purchased it in 2018 and spent four years lovingly renovating it into what you see today. Doing most of the work ourselves, we embraced traditional techniques like lime plastering to preserve its original character and timeless charm.
Sustainability was at the heart of this renovation, with many secondhand pieces carefully sourced to enhance its rustic charm. Our most significant transformation was the kitchen, which we found for just £250 on Facebook Marketplace, proving that beautiful design can be both budget-friendly and eco-conscious.
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I’ve shared a few of the before and after transformations throughout my home — each space thoughtfully updated to create a more inviting, characterful feel. Starting from the entrance porch, which now truly sets the scene for the rest of the house. What was once a plain entry is now warm and welcoming, adding the perfect first impression of character as you walk through the door.
In the living room, I designed and had built-in bookshelves installed, carefully crafted to look as though they had always been part of the original house. I recently added tongue and groove panelling to them and painted the shelves in a beautiful deep black, creating a striking backdrop that makes all my vintage and antique finds pop.
The girls' bedroom was another special transformation. The room still has its original wardrobes, but the brief from my little ladies was clear — they wanted pink! I painted the pine wardrobes, along with the walls, in a gorgeous heritage shade of pink that feels both timeless and playful. Canopies above the beds add a sweet, whimsical touch, and the armchair creates the perfect spot for bedtime reading. The girls absolutely love their new bedroom, and it brings me so much joy seeing how happy they are in their own little sanctuary.
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We moved into this penthouse property after the previous owner had lived in it for 20 years. When we uplifted the hall carpet (the kids and I) I had hoped to find good wooden boards but instead it was plywood. It's a long hallway leading to a sittingroom at the end, and roof terrace, so tiles were out of the question budget wise, it's actually vinyl! Plus this was better in terms of sound proofing for the downstairs neighbours. The space when from dark and dingy to light and airy. I hope you like it.
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Transformed my daughter’s room that hadn’t been touched for over 30 years. It had a dirty old carpet, mice, rotten Victorian windows and was freezing. We added insulation, refurbished the windows, re plastered and then added panelling and redecorated
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The transformation of this tired but we'll loved bureau was a great commission. The client wanted a fresh look but to retain original charm. We removed the ornate moulding to give a more contemporary feel, paired with a beautiful satin paint finish & some bespoke cast handles. At this point we've kept the interior as it was with Grand parents ink stains & scratches.
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These two tables were a great commission. The client knew of my upcycled content & asked if I could look through their scrap & come up with something. I used two broken table bases & made the new tops from broken outdoor umbrella stands. One was polished & the other we left the rust as a feature. The client wanted industrial design but with Nature at its heart, so we settled on leaves.. the engraving was a labour of love but so worth the effort...
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We inherited this beige en-suite bathroom when we bought the house but it wasn’t to our taste. The bathroom was in very good condition and we couldn’t afford to replace it so I painted every single surface from the ceiling down to the floor tiles. I added a faux terrazzo floor using paint chips and added vinyl to the bath and shower to create an Art Deco / Miami vibe. 3 years later it’s still going strong!
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If you're looking for an unbelievable before and after transformation, look no further than our Victorian loft room renovation! This dusty, crumbling old room was unsuitable for use, with a roof that was bowing and floors that were sloping. So this was no quick, simple paint job... we had to remove the whole roof and live in the open air for two months, before we were back indoors and with some major improvements built in - a new dormer and front roof windows to let fresh light into the space. After lots of DIY designing and decorating, the result is a light and luxurious bedroom suite, with a fun and expressive aesthetic that pairs Victorian elegance with modern, playful design. Not only is space bold and beautiful, but practical too - brand new storage has been built into the eaves, and fluted glass doors lead to a convenient en suite bathroom. The sheer scale of this project and the vision I've demonstrated in shaping this space from derelict to delightful is what truly makes it the best before and after transformation!
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myself, my husband and daughter have moved back into my family home to care for my mother with early onset dementia. The kitchen was far too small for a 3 generation home, so we renovated a living space and kitchen to make one big heart of the home. It has really helped us live together comfortable and enabled my mum to move around without obstacles
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This bathroom started off as a complete blank canvas. The client wanted to created a French inspired vibe based around the fabulous French brass wear. The tiles in the shower paired with the brushed brass antique style shower work well with the modern curved shower screen. The modern vanity unit mixed with the vintage style custom blue roll tip bath along with the same colour on the ceiling all ties the scheme perfectly together. This created a luxurious feel. Somewhere you can spend hours in!
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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.
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When we got the keys to our new build house, it was completely blank! White walls and no flooring! I had saved lots of inspo from Instagram and we loved the idea of having black doors, a black banister and glass doors leading off the hallway. We quickly got to work painting the doors and banister, our flooring and carpets were laid which completely transformed the hallway.
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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.
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When we bought this house, this room felt plain and lacked character. i added the faux fireplace to create a much-needed focal point and painted it all the same colour to inject some personality and warmth, It's now my favourite room.
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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.
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The kitchen/diner was one of the biggest transformations on the renovation. Everything had to be altered from the roof, windows, services, knocking down of walls and adding an extension. It revamped the whole back of the house. The bifold doors now lead onto composite decking bringing the outdoors in. It is now the hub of the house.
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Best Dining Room
An inviting place to entertain
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For our dining room renovation, we wanted to evoke the feeling of a warm, cosy afternoon, every day. To achieve this, we drenched the space in a rich terracotta hue, creating an inviting and intimate atmosphere. The deep, earthy tones envelop the room, making it feel like a warm hug, perfect for both relaxed meals and lively gatherings. The terracotta color serves as a striking backdrop to our mix of modern and traditional elements, blending beautifully with the natural light that floods the room.
In a nod to functionality and creativity, we repurposed Ikea bookcases to design our very own wine bar and coffee nook. The sleek, minimalist bookcases were transformed into stylish yet practical storage solutions, holding our favorite bottles of wine and coffee essentials. This dual-purpose space adds both personality and utility, making the dining room not just a place to eat, but a destination for relaxation and enjoyment.
The combination of the terracotta warmth, bespoke furniture, and thoughtful design elements has turned our dining room into a sanctuary that feels both timeless and personal.
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Using my faded grandeur gold wallpaper in this room was a great idea as it brings a warm glow , which is great for entertaining. I replaced the rotten wooden floor and laid oak parquet in its place, painted the ceiling a rich raspberry colour which ties in with the gold and makes the metallics in the room stand proud. Finishing off with some beautiful hand picked art for a gallery wall and some period items and curios.
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Our dining room isn’t where you’d usually expect to find one! Our home is completely open plan—designed to reflect the North American and Canadian homes we once lived in—so the layout is very flexible. We chose to position the dining room at the front of the house, in a long, narrow space just off the hallway, which is part of the original bungalow before we renovated.
We felt the space worked better as a dining room rather than a seating area. It allowed us to keep the living space next to the kitchen, where we spend more of our time, and gave us the chance to make the most of the garden views from the rooms we use daily. The dining space was underused for a while, mainly because I really disliked our old table—it was a dark, dated mahogany piece that never suited the space or our style. I disliked it so much I avoided taking any photos of it!
Last summer, I finally had the chance to transform the room properly. I invested in a new dining table, chairs, a bench and a sideboard from Neptune. One of my top priorities was being able to seat 12 when the whole family comes together, and this setup does exactly that—six chairs, two carvers, and a bench that comfortably seats four children. It’s perfect for family gatherings.
I also removed the wallpaper. While I do love wallpaper in the right setting, the previous design felt too dark for this north-facing room. Painting the walls instead has made the space feel much lighter and more open.
Now, the dining room not only fits beautifully within the flow of the house, but it also feels like a place we
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This is definitely one of my favorite rooms of the house! I custom made the marble dining table and then bought a set of antique chairs on ebay and then picked fabrics to have them re-upholstered. Also decided it all had to be wallpapered and then found the perfect fabric for a little curtain! The lighting sconces and mirror are antique via ebay. It really feels like every piece of the dining room is unique and has a story!
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We have an l-shaped kitchen diner. I bought this Victorian clock face, mounted it on the wall, having painted behind it to make it stand out. The green doors slide together to separate the room from the connecting lounge. The sun streams in from the bi-fold doors and the large sun light above.
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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.
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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.
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This dining space was such a bland area to start with but I loved the knew I wanted to make the most of the beautiful vaulted ceiling and natural light. I knew it could therefore take a deep colour and so opted for this rich green paint on the headboard textured wallpaper with a lighter, neutral patterned wallpaper on top. The floor to ceiling curtains and feature pendant light really make the space look grand and adds drama and the vintage touches make it feel personal and homely.
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A dark, moody and romantic kitchen diner. Sourcing a circular dining table was critical for us. It allows everyone to be involved in the conversation at dinner. You're not isolated only talking to the people next to and across you in a rectangle table. We were thrilled to find a company to produce this single piece of salvaged Golden Acacia dining table for us. It literally looks like a huge slice from a tree, and it is!
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When we moved in this room was bright orange. On the opposite wall there is an old log burner. To get to the kitchen you have to walk through the dining room. It's such a sun trap hence the dogs favourite spot. This is a penthouse property over the 3rd and 4th floor of the building. This room looks out onto the harbour and the last picture is a stunning sunset with the bass rock at North Berwick.
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I previously had my dining room painted dark green like my living room but after sourcing my stunning pink vintage Italian marble dining table I put up a floral wallpaper and the colours and style just flow into my kitchen. It’s only a small space but it feels calming and luxurious and friends and family love spending evenings gathered around the table.
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This room started out with the pink House of Hackney paper on one wall then the other three walls painted a rusty shade. I then decided to paper but didn’t want to lose the HoH paper or commit to one paper throughout. I feel that these two designs compliment each other well.
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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.
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Our dining room is the perfect space for entertaining. Our dining room leads off our kitchen, into this lovely space with patio doors leading out onto the garden and a glass door leading back to the hallway.
We can comfortably fit 6 round or table or 8 when fully extended, which is perfect when entertaining. With a bar cart and corner cupboard with the drinks at the ready!
I recently added some half wall panelling to this space to add some depth and texture to the walls, which absolutely love!
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I am passionate about biophilic design and connecting our interior spaces to nature. I wanted our kitchen/dining space to mimic the feeling of a woodland bathe. For ourselves and our guests to walk in to the space and exhale! You know that feeling - the sense of calm which washes over you when you are under the tree canopy, listening to the birds and surrounded by nature.
The walls are painted in a deep, rich toned green (from Mylands of London fan deck of colours - colour code AGY23), with the ceiling and patio doors and window wall painted in off-white to bounce and keep the sense of light. The room is East facing and gets bathed in morning light but by the afternoon can feel a little gloomy so keeping the white was important to me. Come the evening though our forest comes in to it's own, feeling cosy and cocooning. The beauty of the deep green is it acts as a neutral backdrop allowing me to adapt my styling to the seasons as you'll see from the supporting images.
We have furnished this space with a mixture of new and old. I love the friction you create in an interior when you marry the two. New chairs and modern dining table are mixed with a vintage sideboard, upcycled drinks cabinet and our hero, investment piece - a beautiful Indian teak off black dresser. The dresser has a mix of glass and closed off storage to hide clutter yet show off my china.
Above our dining table the black pendant light coordinates with the black furniture (an Ikea pendant, initially red, I painted off black and gold). I've hung a lightweight twisted vine branch, again to mimic the feeling of a woodland canopy. I change up the styling as you can see hanging different foliage and decorations according to the seasons. Being able to set a pretty table to welcome guests when we entertain is so important to me.
I am regularly asked to collaborate with brands for table setting campaigns and I find this space works so well no matter what the colour palette I pair with it.
I have added an image which shows the flow from kitchen to dining space.
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The dining room, positioned in an open-plan layout (being connected to a nearby living room and kichen redefines sociable living and is a perfect hub for entertainment. I changed the room layout to make sure there is an effortless flow that ensures everyone, from the cook to the guests, can engaged in lively conversation and shared moments. At the heart of the room, a reclaimed scaffold board dining table gives off a rustic charm and the exposed brick wall add texture and grounds the space and keep it down to earth. The blue and yellow colour pops from the Eames style dining chairs and the tin tile effect wall mural at the end of the space with its 'patina' effect adds personality and intrigue and is a real conversation starter. With only the dining table and a console table that acts as a home bar (and also home to a mix of vintage pieces and neon signage) as permanent fixtures, I can keep the room versatile and style it according to the seasons. Changing up artwork, or seasonal tablescapes keep this space fresh and allow it to evolve with fresh accents, ensuring it always feels relevant and vibrant.
The sociable atmosphere is further enhanced by bifold doors that open onto a colourful yarden space. This connection the entertaining to spill seamlessly into the courtyard and our friends can enjoy the best of both worlds (indoor and alfresco dining) and ensures the space has the potential to welcome gatherings, big or small.
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Best DIY creation
Beautiful home grown looks
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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.
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My favourite DIY to date. We bought this ikea kallax unit when we first got married. Over time, as our style evolved, it started sticking out like a sore thumb. We didn’t want to just get rid of it because it’s such a useful storage unit! So DIY time it was! I added MDF arches to the unit and then sanded, primed, painted and sealed the entire unit. It vibes perfectly with our style now and is still the storage rockstar it always was!
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My DIY table and bench for £180!
In spotted a table and bench I really wanted but it was £1,419 and we couldn't afford it so I thought why not try and make one! so we did. The table is 2m x 1m and to create this we cut scaffolding boards and some 2x4 timber for the under frame. I sanded and waxed the scaffold boards and attached them together making a frame on the underside. I then spotted some table legs on Amazon ands screwed them in place and that was the table done! I then did the same for the bench but using 1.8m lengths of scaffolding boards. The bench didn't need a frame underneath we just attached the legs. The table is 3 years old now and even though lots of people told me it wouldn't last it would fall down it's still standing strong and looks as fab as ever!! This table is also the project that started to make my account grow so it will always hold a special place in my heart! Im so glad I let go of the fear of failing and had ago at making it as not only did it save me money but it also changed my life as now I get to share my ideas and help lots of people everyday!
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Having had a garden bar in our old house we knew we wanted to make the most of our new conservatory and build a bar in it. We started with two Ikea kitchen base units in an L shape and built a frame around them to incorporate a fridge and create a raised bar top, using timber we got for free from Facebook. For the top we covered some ply boards with vinyl wrap in a marble effect, and we clad the outside with ribbed mdf panels, adding architrave trim as skirting. For the bar top we used stone tile sheets treated with a sealant and added trim painted gold to soften the edges. We also added two scaffold board shelfs to the wall, spray painting the brackets gold and added a glass rack underneath the bottom shelf. Not only has it given us extra storage space for glassware, the bar is the best place to sit and look out on the garden, whether it's with breakfast, lunch or a sundowner cocktail, and we use it all year round.
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This is my outdoor, fold away breakfast bar, which was made by me and my dad. We made it using an old pallet, some brackets we picked up at a car boot sale and some bolts and chains. I think it cost us around £10 altogether. The idea is that when it’s not in use, it can be folded up against the fence and bolted in place, in order to save space. It’s perfect for more compact gardens or for areas where a seating area would be in the way. We have used this loads since we built it and it’s possibly my favourite project we’ve done together.
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I found this old mid century rosewood sideboard in a charity shop for £60. It has been painted completely white. I painstakingly removed all of the paint and applied new veneer and handles to the drawers. I refinished it with oil and wax and now it is good as new.
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What started as a basic IKEA unit is now a completely reimagined piece. I reshaped the frame with curved MDF flexi board, designed a new top surface using furniture board, and stained it with a striped pattern using masking tape and wood stain for a layered, bespoke finish. Half dowel rod panelling and mixed handles brought texture and detail, and a final coat of paint pulled it all together.
What I love most is how it’s gone from flat-pack to completely one-of-a-kind—and it now looks like a high-end piece with a story behind it. Proof that with a bit of vision (and a lot of filler and patience), you can create something totally unique.
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Best DIY Entry: Breathing New Life into Old IKEA Malm Drawers
For the Best DIY category, I'm thrilled to share the transformation of a rather unloved set of IKEA Malm drawers. To be honest, I'd never been a fan of them – they were this awful turquoise colour and, to top it off, they were a leftover from my partner's old flat! However, they always seemed to fit perfectly wherever we moved and provided really useful storage, so we ended up keeping them. When they nestled perfectly into a space in my back cellar room, which doubles as a spare bedroom, I decided it was finally time to give them a proper makeover.
This upcycling project actually came at a bit of a challenging time in life for me. I really needed a focus, something to immerse myself in and create with my hands. These drawers became that project.
The transformation started with a good sanding down, followed by a fresh coat of Rustoleum pink paint. To give them some real character, I then added wooden circles and trim to create a framed scalloped effect across all three drawers. It was quite fiddly, but I loved seeing it come together.
One of the trickier bits was that the drawers didn't have a base, which made adding legs a bit of a hurdle. So, I engineered a solution by adding wooden supports underneath and creating a proper base. This meant I could finally attach some stylish gold legs, which instantly gave the drawers more height and a touch of elegance. To finish them off, I swapped out the original handles for some lovely gold ones.
Now, these once-dreaded drawers fit in beautifully with the style of the room. It's amazing what a bit of creativity and effort can do! It seems other people have loved the transformation too – I've had over 25,000 views of the makeover on TikTok, which is pretty incredible! This project wasn't just about upcycling furniture; it was about finding joy and focus in creating something new and beautiful from something that was once just… there.
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Having a eye for things that are far beyond our budget means that sometimes one must resort to creating one's own dream furniture pieces, such as this DIY footstool that I made from scratch. Taking inspiration from fellow Insta DIYers, I purchased materials from B&Q, Dunelm and Amazon Home and set about on my first ever upholstery project. I made a few mistakes along the way but overall, I am so pleased with how this footstool came out that I am already thinking about making another bigger and bolder one!
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After a leak ruined the bathroom floor and the ceiling below, we decided to take on a bathroom renovation. We have never done something like this before, but didn’t have the funds to hire someone to do it for us. We ripped out the old bathroom furniture and tiles until it was an empty shell and got to work. We retiled the walls and floors, plumbed in a new sink and shower, fitted the shower screen and created a nok to hold the shampoo bottles etc. it was a huge learning experience and we are pleased with the results
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This space in our garden started life as a dog kennel, but our poochon Monty lives inside with us so it was kind of useless. Now it’s beers, dartboards, and bad dance moves on a Saturday night. Best DIY decision we’ve made! And yes, the dog still gets an invite.
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I’ve always wanted a utility room but never had the space! So I turned an empty corner into a laundry area. Total cost to make it was £22
Mdf £10
Metal legs and screw clips £12
Paint was left over and everything else I already had
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I created these DIY painted bobbin and fabric-covered frames to bring a touch of fun and personality to our home. I hand-painted each bobbin frame to match our newly refreshed furniture and shelves, adding a cohesive and playful vibe. For the fabric-covered frames, I chose floral patterns that I adore, which beautifully tie in with our wallpaper and the prints inside the frames. This project was a simple yet impactful way to showcase my love for color, pattern, and crafting, making our space feel uniquely ‘us’
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This space is between out master bedroom and ensuite. It was a dead space, used as a walk way, with chair and window only!
we had vision for this space and knew it could be utilised better!
so we transformed the space in to a walk in wardrobe, building it ourselves, making it bespoke.
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We transformed our garage into a home gym which has genuinely been life changing. It's gone from a dust-ridden disorganised afterthought of a room, to one of the most used and most loved rooms in the house. Completed in April 2024, it's still our favourite room in the house. Apart from the plastering, everything else was a DIY job and we learnt so many skills. My favourite DIY to date!
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I had this globe bar 10 year in and out of the attic, my youngest recently ripped the map, so I was about to through it away when I realised I would look fab as a disco/planter or just disco goble. I started with the disco mirror, left it for few weeks and then realised it would look even better with some electric blue gilding, so here it is, now. I love the fact that this pieces as several lives and stage. Who knows what will come next ?!
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I have so many DIY creations I am proud of. I feel like I could be nominated for best DIY home. Some of my favourite and best DIY’s include image 1: my DIY alcove illuminated shelving. Using IKEA Mosslanda shelves cut to size and wall panels from orac decor. I ran led strip lights under each shelf to illuminate at night. See image 8 of the shelf area lit up. Image 2 is my DIY outdoor kitchen that me and my husband built. I wanted to demonstrate how even small gardens can feel luxurious and benefit from an outdoor kitchen fitting it into the space our old bbq once stood. Image 3 is my DIY main bathroom where ripped the old bathroom out, re boarded and retitled myself. I moved some pipe work and removed an old airing cupboard that was taking up so much space. I have more videos of the process on my Instagram. Image 4 is my diy en-suite bathroom. Here I single handedly ripped out and refitted a modern bathroom. I retiled, plumped in etc all the new fittings. Not without a few hiccups I must admit but it’s all part of the learning curve. My husband was on crutches too during this project which makes it even more special as the sense of achievement whilst playing nurse and man to my two kids throughout this project was very stressful. Image 5 is my DIY garden. This was my longest ongoing project but saved myself thousands! I built a pergola, added Venetian style fencing in a budget using roofing battens. I laid a porcelain patio and artificial turf. Again all documented on my Instagram. Image 6 is my diy built in wardrobes in my daughters bedroom using pax wardrobes and orac panelling to fit into the shelving recess. Image 7 is my DIY coffee table, again another IKEA hack using salad bowls as legs and some mdf board which I cut to size/shape and covered using some vinyl wrap.
Happy to provide further details on any of the above I just didn’t know which one was best to submit as my home is full of my diy projects.
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This piece of furniture was rescued quite literally from the side of the road, which originally served as a children’s wardrobe. Straight away I knew I wanted to repurpose this piece of furniture and transform it into a fully functional cocktail cabinet.
I removed the damaged wardrobe sections to install custom glass racks and added motion sensor lights, to create a stylish and practical space for entertaining and to give that 'wow' factor.
The exterior showcases my signature gold ink design, a unique technique I developed from my art practice with alcohol inks. This distinctive finish is completely unique and brings a bold, luxurious character to the piece.
I’m incredibly proud of this creation, which combines vibrant artistry with functional elegance. A true statement piece that embodies upcycling at its most imaginative.
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This space is the entrance to my home, and as you can see from the before picture, it was a very unloved area. The first step was replacing the plain tiles with a recessed door mat, but the door itself just felt flat and didn’t do the space justice. Although I hadn’t planned to change the door at that time, I knew I needed to do something to elevate the entire area. I wanted the design to stay true to the character of the house, so I spent some time researching door styles.
I finally decided on a design that felt fitting. I took measurements of the door and drew the design to scale on paper, then transferred it to the door using pencil. I sourced moulding from my local timber merchant for around £40, then cut each section using a mitre saw. Using wood glue, I carefully attached the moulding to the door, filled any gaps, sanded it smooth, and painted it with wood paint to complete the look.
To enhance the space further, I colour-drenched the entire entrance in the same shade, giving the area a cohesive, polished feel. I added an antique stool, which I reupholstered with neutral linen fabric to suit the space, and incorporated vintage frames as the finishing touches.
This door hack was truly a game-changer for the entrance, and it became very loved on Instagram, with many people still asking about it. I honestly don’t think the impact of this space would have been the same without this small, yet transformative, DIY project.
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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.
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This cute sidetable is one of my own. I upcycled the rim & legs... the legs were from an ancient men at work sign & the rim was a cart tyre from a local kitchen factory in the 40s. Both had been pulled out of the canal by magnet fishers! I paired this then with scorched timber..
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This side table is a daily user. It was conceived when I had lots of wood offcuts. I arranged them & realised what a fab feature coffee table they could be. All the wood came from skip salvage. The table obviously features one of my unique lamps also. A place to perch your drink & always a talking point
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Another space in the house that is normally completely wasted, just empty - space saving. So we utilised it, created 3 separate drawers on push to open runners and all the tins and canned food are now hiding in these secret drawers . This might be an inspiration those houses where any extra storage you can get is actually crutial.
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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.
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I’ve always wanted a bamboo headboard, but just couldn’t find anything that I liked or that was the right size. So I ended up making my own! I used a giant sheet of MDF and ordered the bamboo online and stuck it on with very strong grip adhesive. I am absolutely over the moon with the results, it is just wedged in between the back of the bed and the wall and actually works perfectly!
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I’ve seen these beaded lampshades online many times before and they are very expensive! So I decided to make my own. I used an old lampshade as a base and took the outer fabric off. I used string and beads ordered off Amazon to make my lampshade it did actually take longer than expected but definitely worth it!
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The first photo shows the two openings in my kitchen which used to really annoy me, there was no room for opening doors. So I decided to use sliding barn doors so that we can open and close either of these doors at any time. And the bonus is they look so good even when they are open, they are such a feature everybody comments on them! We did these on a budget, ordering the sliding rail and the slatted doors from Amazon, we hung them ourselves.
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With some panelling, shelving and a flat-pack cube storage unit, I created a colourful boot room in our hall which combines function and aesthetic. I panelled the walls and created a built-in storage bench, which I painted in Green Smoke before adding coving to the ceiling. The muted green is calming and the red accents in different patterns add a cheerful contrast. I made the bench cushion myself using ticking fabric and storage has been maximised with woven baskets, antique brass coat hooks and an umbrella stand.
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The trusty Ikea Hemnes drawers were extremely practical in my daughter's room, but the white laminate finish was too stark. I loved the storage the drawers provided, so I gave it a new look with a wood-effect paint, scallop decorative trim and antique brass handles. The drawers look more bespoke and the warmth of the paint finish is much more in keeping with my daughter's room.
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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.
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After much fireplace envy I decided to create one where the original one would have been.I bought the mantelpiece for £25,the tiles are peel and stick,the electric heater I bought for it’s flickering fire effect.I painted everything in the same indigo and then aged it with some gold paste.It immediately gave the room a focal point,strangely friends who’ve been visiting for years having sat on the sofa that was there before,believed there’d always been a fireplace on that wall.Definitely my best fakery so far.
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I bought my cottage in May 2022 and it was in desperate need of work. The windows are floors were rotten and it hadn’t been decorated since the 1980s. I put in a planning application for a single storey rear extension to turn the small galley kitchen into an open plan area with utility and cloakroom. The whole cottage was completely gutted - there was no heating, bathroom or kitchen- and the house was stripped back to the bricks, joists and roof timbers. We fitted reclaimed wood flooring upstairs which needed stripping back and finishing. We they relocated the staircase from the kitchen to rise from the front door. This made the downstairs layout flow much better. The bathroom was completely refitted with new plumbing and sanitaryware. We rewired the entire house and repointed the whole exterior. The windows and front door were replaced. No stone was left unturned! Then planning was granted and the extension built. To avoid issues inside (like a step up on the cottage so the extension met the access road at the back) we incorporated steps at the back of the extension to lead to the back door. After a year everything was plastered and painted and the garden reworked to make sure it was safe for my dog. We maximised natural light by adding a skylight, two velux windows to the pitched roof and a large set of windows to create a bright and airy kitchen extension. I chose a bespoke wooden shaker style kitchen from DIY kitchens to keep the costs down and added a large peninsula to separate the dining area from the kitchen. Over the course of 18 months I slowly decorated the cottage - adding bold patterns and colours. I enjoyed every step of the process and love the surrounding calming natures and tried to reflect this in my decor. I have the most astonishing ‘before’ photos that I can show you (it really was a state!) I’m so happy with how it looks today!
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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!
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We absolutely love our neutral home, and this renovation journey has been such an exciting challenge. It’s our first time renovating, and we’re proud to say that we did everything ourselves. From planning to execution, every detail has been carefully considered to create a calm, cohesive space. We’ve mixed modern, rustic, and traditional styles to bring warmth, character, and timelessness to our home. It’s been such a rewarding process transforming our house into a space that truly reflects our style and values.
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Having moved from a new build into a renovation this was a whole new challenge for us, I’ve always been a lover of new builds because they’re so fresh and clean so when we moved in here it was a shock to say the least! We had an extremely tight budget and we spent around £30,000 creating our dream home and turning this dull and dated bungalow into a beautiful family home for us. We were complete novices when it came to renovations having only barely picked up a paintbrush before however we soon learnt many skills including plastering, electrics, plumbing and plenty of DIY! We are so proud of the Home that we created on such a tight budget And I hope you can agree that all before and after have really transformed this lovely little house!
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We had always dreamed of building our own home—especially after living in the USA and Canada. We’d often drive past pockets of land and imagine what it would be like to create something of our own. At one point, we even considered an old site office on the A28, but eventually ruled it out (though I have to say, whoever did buy it clearly had some vision!).
It wasn’t until a trip to Canada in 2013 that the idea really took root. We stayed with friends who had built their own dream home but were now downsizing to travel more. That got us thinking: maybe we should do the same. At the time, we were living in a six-bedroom, five-bathroom house—just the two of us! It felt like the right moment to simplify and focus on something new.
So, we put our house on the market between Christmas and New Year’s. But finding the next place wasn’t easy. Everything we viewed felt far too small or just didn’t work for us. Just when we were about to give up, the bungalow that’s now our home came back on the market. I went to see it and instantly started visualising what it could become. I had so many ideas as I walked around that I wanted to make an offer on the spot!
Once the offer was accepted, we sat down with an architect who came up with a plan to extend the existing bungalow and give it a North American look and feel. In hindsight, it might have made more financial sense to knock it down and start from scratch (especially with the VAT savings!), but if we had done that, we wouldn’t have ended up with such a unique home—which we absolutely love.
Yes, there are things we would change, and it’s definitely evolved over the years, but it’s still a place we’re proud of. With bedrooms both upstairs and down, it’s proven to be incredibly flexible and continues to suit us perfectly.
However, in the end, we actually ended up with a much bigger house—and an even bigger garden—so we definitely didn’t quite manage to downsize! While the intention was to simplify, what we created instead was a spacious, character-filled home that offers us so much more than we originally imagined. And honestly, we wouldn’t have it any other way.
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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!
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As first-time buyers, our home renovation has been a journey filled with heart, lots of learning and creativity. We’ve taken a blank canvas and slowly turned it into a space full of personality, warmth and charm – a home that truly reflects who we are.
From the calm and cosy living room to the joyful kitchen/diner, every space has been thoughtfully designed to feel both beautiful and practical. We’ve created a relaxing dressing room that brings a little daily luxury and a colourful cottage-style garden that’s perfect for unwinding and entertaining.
With soft tones, layered textures and plenty of personal touches (including Herbie, our cocker spaniel, who’s never far away), our home is a place we love deeply.
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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.
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We embarked on our first ever home renovation, taking our home from a supremely dark interior, to a light and spacious user friendly layout. The living room was big but insular due to the attached orangerie. The orangerie was no good unless it was the heat of summer. The kitchen was reasonable but old, draughty and too small to house a kitchen table, only a tiny island. As our family grew to 4 of us we knew our living situation wasn’t going to be ideal going forward. Investing the money and time and long, cold winter renovating, living only in the playroom as our make shift kitchen/living space, we are happier than ever with a bow light and open space, where we can sit together as a family. It truly is the heart of the home!
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Hi, I am a first time buyer and we purchased our 70s home back in July 2023. We have spent the last year renovating it fully, knocking down walls, moving rooms around and we have had the most fun. I am now so in love with my home and everything home decor.
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After renting for many years, this was our first home we bought. I have had a great time renovating it. The house was built in the 60s and had been neglected over the past ten years. Every room needed everything taking out and starting again from scratch. Our budget was limited so I used mostly second hand mid century furniture and learnt how to restore it. I also used a combination of my own art, wallpaper samples and art from Etsy to decorate the walls. I also used sample pots of pain to create statement walls.
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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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We gave the snug a full moody makeover: deep green walls, a brick-slipped fireplace, and a fitted alcove cupboard we DIY’d (instead of spending £3k we didn’t have). We’d never done anything like it before and we’re so pleased with how the room turned out!
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Whilst there are still things to do, I’m proud of what I’ve done as a first time renovator. Especially alongside bringing up our daughter fulltime, managing a fulltime business, gardening, battling life changing health issues and experiencing ptsd.
My home has transformed into a labour of love and this has all been done by us!
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When we moved into our maisonette, it needed a complete renovation - we’re talking new boiler, a full rewire, plastering walls and ceilings, and generally bringing everything up to date. As first-time buyers on a tight budget, we had to be really resourceful with where and how we spent our money.
A brand new bathroom or kitchen just wasn’t in the budget, so instead, we focused on upcycling and making the most of what we already had. In the bathroom, we painted the ceiling green (because why should bathroom ceilings always be white?), added new flooring, a new mirror, and updated the bath panel - which we painted to match the ceiling for a cohesive look.
In the kitchen, we reused the existing layout, painted the cupboards, replaced the worktops and handles, added new tiles, and installed a new sink and tap, along with other small, affordable updates to completely lift the space without a full refit.
We also built a mezzanine level above our stairs to create a home office, ensuring we could keep our work-from-home life separate from our day-to-day living space.
We’ve documented our entire renovation journey on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@emilymcallisterh...) to show others what’s possible when creativity meets constraint, and our home has been featured in The Metro, The Sun, and The Daily Mail.
We’re proud of what we’ve achieved with limited resources, and we hope it inspires others to see potential in what they already have.
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Entry Title: A Fresh Start by the Sea
Homeowners: Sarah and Nick Peasant
Location: West Dorset
Renovation Type: First-Time Full Home Renovation
Property: 1980s Detached House
Completed: 2023
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After years of dreaming about life by the sea and moving closer to family, we finally made it happen. In 2021, we left behind our home in Surrey for a complete lifestyle change, swapping a semi-detached 4 bedroom finished house for a tired 1980s 3 bedroom property on the Dorset coast. It needed everything doing, and we had no previous renovation experience, I had never picked up a paint brush, but we saw the potential. With our three young children and family in the next village, it felt like the right time and the right place to make a fresh start.
We saw this as an opportunity to create not just a house, but a family home that would grow with us from having young children to teenagers. As first-time renovators, we knew it would be a steep learning curve, but we leaned into the challenge, asking for help from everyone we knew who could help and researched, researched some more and tried to make every decision count. We wanted to create a home that reflected who we are, felt calm and welcoming, and made busy family life easier on a day to day basis. We took on lots in this renovation, from project management, to all the decorating, an IKEA hack or two and completely DIY'ing the garden - digging up all the concrete, adding decking, grass and fences!
Our Design and Standout Ideas
The kitchen really is the heart of our home. It’s handmade, painted in a soft blush shade which I absolutely love. I spent a long time planning this space, looking into what options would make it work well for us. I wanted it to feel warm and stylish but also practical for a busy family.
It has plenty of thoughtful storage, a shelf for styling, a bathroom extractor fan which makes it feel much more modern and a big range which comes in handy when our family of 13 all get together!
We also reconfigured the master bedroom to add a small ensuite with a shower, double vanity, and toilet. We knew as the children got older there would be queues for the shower, so this gives us our own space! Because we couldn’t add a window, we installed a sun tunnel, which completely transformed the space, it’s bright and airy, not what you’d expect at all.
We reconfigured the main bathroom too, which had a strange raised floor and only a bath. Through clever planning; removing a huge window and using the space to sink a cistern, adding a sun tunnel to add light, finding a compact free standing bath, adding a shower niche for storage and adding a large vanity so each child can have space to store their things, we have made the space work much harder and it gives both a bath and shower.
We added a 4th bedroom above the kitchen/open plan extension. Planning constraints made the room smaller than planned, but we changed the plan to add a longer window and added vaulted ceilings downstairs which add so much light.
I’ve used soft pinks and blues throughout the house, which gives it a gentle, cohesive feel. It’s light, calm and has nods to our coastal location. Each of the children helped design their own bedrooms, which gave them a real sense of ownership and fun.
We also made sure the layout works hard. Spaces serve more than one purpose, which is so important with a growing family.
Making It Practical for Family Life
We really thought about how we’d live in the space day to day.
The kitchen includes three large larder units, one is for food, our larder I suppose, one a coffee station/bar/snack station and the third is for toys and crafts. It’s a great way to keep everything tidy without losing easy access to the things we use all the time. We added recessed LED lights into the units which look fantastic.
We made the utility room smaller, but much more efficient. We added a row of built-in units with hidden appliances and just enough space for a much-needed coats cupboard, which has been a game changer for a family of five.
The office downstairs is also our guest room. We added café shutters for privacy, a comfy sofa bed, and next door, we turned the old ground-floor loo into a proper shower room. It’s now the perfect little guest space.
The entrance hall includes a recessed doormat and storage for shoes and coats. The door mat can be removed and shaken outside (which when everyone is covered in sand makes a huge difference)!
What We Learned Along the Way
We thought we might be able to live in the house during the work, but once the floors came up and the dust took over, we quickly realised that wasn’t realistic with young children. Thankfully we were able to move in with family.
Planning delays and long lead times were frustrating, but they gave us more time to think. If I’ve learned anything, it’s to embrace the chaos and stay flexible. We always tried to see the silver lining, compromise when needed or adapt plans and in the end, the extra time helped us make better choices.
The Result
It’s hard to believe what this house looked like when we bought it. Now, every room feels like us. It’s warm and practical and flows in a way that just works for our family. The open-plan layout means we can all be together without being on top of each other with the clever zoning and there’s space for everyone to do their own thing too.
It’s the kind of home I always hoped we’d have one day. Somewhere our children can grow up, where we can host friends and family and I always look around and think wow we did this!
We were recently featured in Ideal Home magazine (April 2025 issue) with a 9 page spread which was a very proud moment.
Why We’d Love to Win
This was our first time doing anything like this, and we really did throw ourselves into it. We took a house that had been untouched since the 1980s and turned it into a space that supports and grows with our family. We poured our hearts into every decision, and we’re so proud of what we’ve created.
Winning would mean so much, not just for what we’ve built, but for what it represents: taking a chance, making it work, and creating a home that feels just right for us.
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Our first ever home renovation has been an absolute labour of love, with some major results that we are endlessly proud of. Taking on a Victorian home in London that hadn't been decorated for over fifty years was no easy task, but we've put all our time, energy, money and heart into bringing it back to life - both structurally and aesthetically - with our personal style stamped across every space. We've been sympathetic to the original features of the house, such as coving, ceiling roses and wooden ceiling beams, painstakingly restoring these pieces of history so they can live on for far beyond this era and into the next. Alongside this, we've brought the property up to date with new electrics, plumbing, walls, floor joists, windows, doors and even a whole new roof, to ensure that it has a long life beyond our time on this earth. But most of all, we've created an expressive, creative home that reflects our personal style and doesn't just stick to the traditional, as would be so easy to do in a period home. This blend of care, craft and creativity make our home one of the best home renovations out there, breaking the mould of what's expected while ensuring that this home really is built to last.
Find me on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @sharnshouse
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Best Furniture Retailer
What you want, when you need it
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Blinds 2go is the UK’s largest online retailer of made to measure window dressings, offering a vast range of blinds, curtains, and shutters to suit any space and style. With a commitment to providing high-quality, customisable products at affordable prices, Blinds 2go has become a go-to destination for homeowners looking to elevate their interiors and wanting to live beautifully.
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At Furniture Edit, we believe that your home should be a true reflection of your style and personality while also offering you a multifunctional space for day to day life.
Founded by a passionate industry expert who recognized the need for a refreshing approach in the furniture market, our online furniture and accessories shop is dedicated to offering a curated selection of pieces that inspire and elevate your living spaces, with a focus on all price points, making our products and services accessible to all our customers needs.
With our price promise guarantee, you can shop with confidence that you are purchasing the best value furniture on the UK market, without compromising on quality. As a family owned, online only business this has allowed us to deliver on value alongside five star customer service every time!
Our founder's vision was born from years of executive experience in an outdated, pushy sales environment. He envisioned a place where shoppers could explore beautifully designed furniture hand selected by a team of trend-led professionals without feeling pressured.
At Furniture Edit, we prioritize your shopping experience - you can contact our team of dedicated customer service advisers via live chat (no chat bots here, only real people!) we also have live phone lines alongside e-mail and tracking forms that you can use during your purchase right the way through to delivery and aftercare.
We work with the Uk's leading manufacturers to bringing you the finest quality and craftsmanship, so you can transform your home into a sanctuary of style and comfort that lasts!
Join us on this journey of reimagining your space, where functionality meets individuality, and let Furniture Edit be your partner in creating a home that truly reflects who you are.
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The Furniture Village philosophy is very simple: to offer the best quality furniture, the best prices and the best service.
We like to do things properly and that's why we travel around the world looking for beautiful designs crafted by furniture makers who are just as obsessive about style and quality as we are.
We might have 57 stores nationwide, but we’re still a family business at heart. We’re run by father and son team, Peter and Charlie Harrison - with the third generation on their way! They’ve made sure we’ve stayed true to the down-to-earth-ethos we started with back in 1989. That’s why when you shop with us, you’ll always be invited to make yourself at home.
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One of Furniturebox’s key USPs and our core ethos is providing exceptional customer experience throughout their journey with us. We’ve got a 4.9 rating on Trustpilot from over 8,000 reviews, which we’re incredibly proud of.
In September 2022 we opened our brand new, state of the art 88,000 square metre, 15m-tall warehouse and company HQ, then implemented a new cutting-edge Warehouse Management System, which massively increased efficiency and allowed us to hold a much greater product range in stock.
In September 2023, we then expanded the cut-off for our next-day free delivery to UK mainland addresses to 8pm. This was a huge expansion for us and we are one of very few retailers offering this late of a delivery cut-off for bulkier items. We’ve maintained a 97% next-day delivery success rate for all orders placed before 8pm. We’re proud that our Net Promotor Score is 94 and that our Customer Satisfaction score is 4.85 out of 5.
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For over 50 years, Graham and Green has been a destination for distinctive, design-led furniture that blends craftsmanship, character and contemporary style. As a family-run business, we take pride in curating an ever-evolving collection that celebrates artistry, sustainability and individuality.
From bespoke upholstered sofas and hand-carved wooden furniture to globally sourced vintage treasures, every piece in our collection is thoughtfully designed or hand-selected to bring personality and soul to our customers’ homes. Our commitment to quality extends beyond aesthetics - partnering with skilled artisans worldwide ensures our furniture is made with integrity, using sustainable materials wherever possible.
With a strong online presence, immersive store experiences and an expert team offering tailored advice, we create an inspiring shopping journey for interior enthusiasts and design professionals alike. Innovation, authenticity and customer experience (we are rated 4.8* on reviews.io) are at the heart of what we do - making G&G not just a furniture retailer, but a trusted homeware destination.
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Hi, we're homary
Our name, Homary, merges "home" with "ary," meaning "related to," symbolizing our commitment to making luxury accessible to all. It’s not just a name; it’s our essence.
At Homary, we redefine luxury as a standard, not a privilege. We specialize in magazine-quality, design-forward home solutions at prices within reach. From classic furniture and deco to innovative smart furnishings, our mission is to make luxury living achievable for all.
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We are excited to celebrate our 15th year of online retailing, offering a curated selection of designer homewares. With thousands of products that inspire and help create high-end looks, we are proud to serve our customers with quick and free delivery.
Recently, we relaunched our website, showcasing gorgeous furniture that is better than ever. We truly believe that the customer experience is key, and our goal is to make shopping as seamless as possible. We also offer specialised accounts for trade professionals.
It would be an honour to receive recognition for our continued success in the retail of interior homewares. As we celebrate our 15th year, we are also looking forward to opening our new showroom at the end of this year.
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We've been making the world a comfier place since 2005.
With our range of sumptuously soft seating and home decor, there is sure to be something squishy to suit your comfy lounging space - indoors or out!
? Over 2 million bean bags sold
?? Made in the UK
? As seen in Harper's Bazaar, Ideal Home, LADbible & more
? Join the #iconhome Cosy Club
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With over 20 years of expertise in shining light on homes and gardens, Lights4fun is proud to introduce TruGarden™—a luxury outdoor furniture collection. Every set is crafted with premium, all-weather materials, easy-care fabrics and rust-resistant frames to ensure lasting beauty and durability.
What truly sets TruGarden™ apart is our exclusive lighting bundle, worth over £170, included with every set—curated by experts to enhance outdoor spaces with effortless ambience. Customers also benefit from TruDelivery, our premium, complimentary white-glove service, which delivers to homes for free, unpacks each item and removes all packaging, making setup stress-free for customers.
Already featured in The Telegraph, TruGarden™ is redefining outdoor living by offering complete, ready-to-enjoy solutions—from elegant bistro sets to spacious corner lounges, designed for al fresco dining, relaxation and entertaining.
Lights4fun’s commitment to quality, convenience, and customer experience makes us a standout choice for Best Furniture Retailer.
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Since launching our home furniture range in September last year, we've seen exceptional growth driven by strong customer demand. With consistent month-on-month performance improvements, we have achieved a 39% increase compared to the previous quarter. This momentum reflects not only the strength of our product offering but our team's dedication to delivering what our customers truly want.
We have seen huge success across our garden furniture category, where sales have soared by an impressive 305% year-on-year. With our egg chair selling out through pre-order.
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Sofa Club Celebrates Record-Breaking Growth and Brand Milestones in 2024
Sofa Club, a leading name in the sofa industry, has announced an extraordinary year of growth and success in 2024, solidifying its position as an innovative leader in the furniture sector. The brand’s relentless focus on creativity, customer engagement, and strategic initiatives has resulted in impressive metrics across visibility, traffic, and sales.
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Building a Recognisable Brand in the Sofa Industry
Throughout 2024, Sofa Club has seen its brand recognition soar to unprecedented levels. The company successfully executed a robust 360-degree social content strategy, delivering:
8 hero campaigns
3 major sales events
5 unique activations
6 brand competitions
Over 200 pieces of coverage
Partnered with the UK's most influential and best content creators
These efforts have positioned Sofa Club as a Social First household name for neutral, statement-making sofas, with an ever-expanding audience of loyal customers.
Impressive Growth in Organic Traffic
In a significant step toward reducing reliance on paid advertising, Sofa Club reported that 45% of its website traffic in 2024 came from organic sources, up from just 25% in 2022. This achievement underscores the brand’s dedication to creating a sustainable digital presence driven by high-quality content and meaningful customer engagement.
SEO Wins Drive Value and Visibility
Sofa Club ended 2024 with more than 4,000 keywords now appearing on page 1 of google.
Additionally, the keyword "Sofa" achieved Position 1 for three days in November. The brand’s strategic focus on non-branded search terms through category pages, blogs, and on-page copy has generated the equivalent of £20,000 to £30,000 per month in PPC value.
Brand Visibility Reaches New Heights
Demand for Sofa Club as a brand hit a record-breaking 100,000 searches in a single month, marking its highest level of visibility since the peak of the pandemic. This growth in direct traffic reflects a shift toward a business model less reliant on ad spend, aligning with the brand’s long-term vision of sustainability and efficiency.
"We are absolutely thrilled with the remarkable growth Sofa Club has achieved in 2024. It’s a testament to the dedication and innovation of our entire team, as well as the loyalty of our customers. From breaking records in organic traffic to achieving top rankings in SEO, every milestone represents the hard work that has gone into building a brand that truly resonates with our audience. I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplished this year, and I’m excited to see what 2025 has in store for us." Says Dominic Corr, Head of Performance.
Next Day Delivery Campaign Success
The brand’s popular Next Day Delivery (NDD) campaign has seen growing traction throughout the year, with a steady increase in customer adoption. Sofa Club’s innovative approach to ensuring timely delivery has been instrumental in enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining operations.
Pioneering Aspirational and Educational Content
Sofa Club continues to lead the industry with its educational and aspirational content, inspiring a new generation of sofa shoppers. By delivering innovative, engaging, and outside-the-box material, the brand has set itself apart from competitors in the crowded furniture space.
Looking Ahead
As Sofa Club enters 2025, the company is preparing to expand its offerings with new colour palettes, further enhancing its position as the go-to destination for statement sofas. With its strong foundation and customer-focused strategies, the brand is poised for another year of exceptional growth and innovation.
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Sustainable Furniture is the UK’s leading supplier in Sustainably Sourced Furniture. We are proud to be a Cornish family run company situated around one simple ethos; to supply quality furniture that will last a lifetime that is ethically sourced, designed and manufactured. We do all of this with exceptional customer service at the forefront of our business.
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We are a mother and daughter family business who handcrafts all our cushions - made to order.
We are an all female independent business. We are strong advocates for women in business and are striving to be leaders in the Manufacturing By Hand industry and to show that it can be done, exceptionally, here in the UK.
Couture Cushions are a testament to the enduring legacy of craftsmanship.
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Your outdoor living space.
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We’re excited to share our garden and outdoor space. It’s a place where we can relax, dine, and spend quality time with family and friends.
Our outdoor kitchen enhances the space, it’s somewhere where the family gather together in the warmer months and brings the joys of cooking, entertaining, and nature.
One of our favorite features is the pergola, which we customized ourselves to serve as a focal point and a charming spot to gather. The pergola and seating area is nestled amidst the greenery, offering peaceful spots to relax and enjoy the surroundings creating a magical ambiance that makes the garden feel special, especially in the evenings.
Soft lighting throughout the garden adds to the peaceful atmosphere, highlighting the greenery and making every corner feel warm and welcoming. We’ve chosen plants that offer a mix of textures, bringing life to the space.
This garden is a peaceful retreat where city life feels far away. We hope our garden brings as much joy to others as it does to us!
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Our yard (it's not even a garden) is a tiny 6m x 5m and when we moved it was a concrete and brick rectangle.
Over the years we have added a shed, built raised beds, added a gazebo/dining area and many plants in containers and a wall screen.
We've had to work with the limitations of a Manchester terraced yard to create a tiny garden paradise and think outside the box (we couldn't dig out 14" of concrete at the back at we'd risk subsidence of not only ours but our neighbours properties)
All the bricks and blocks were sourced free or low cost off marketplace and dynamic use of paint and zoning of areas helps to make the garden work.
I've even added 2 pond/water features and we now have frogs and other wildlife. Previously it was a baron wasteland
Seeing our colourful garden cheers me up, even though it took years to get to this stage (and needs constant maintenance) ?
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We completely transformed our once neglected outdoor space into a modern, minimalist garden designed for family life, relaxation, and beauty all year round. Every part of this project was from the heart — from the rendered planters overflowing with flowers and architectural plants to the tranquil fish pond and custom-built garden room.
The garden now features:
• A stylish home gym inside the garden room, designed and built by my husband
• A luxurious hot tub for evening relaxation
• Ambient lighting throughout, bringing the space to life after dark
• Carefully chosen plants and flowers that offer colour, structure, and seasonal interest
• A sleek, minimalist design that connects the house to the outdoors
This isn’t just a garden — it’s an extension of our home, a place where we can work out, relax, entertain, and make lasting memories with our family.
We’re incredibly proud of how far it’s come, and we hope it inspires others to create their own outdoor sanctuary.
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We transformed our garden in 2024, firstly by adding a cabin and then by landscaping the rest of the garden using budget savings ideas where possible such as painting the path, painting furniture and building an outdoor kitchen using all reclaimed materials.
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When we moved to our house over 10 yrs ago, the garden was a complete blank canvas. There wasn't 1 plant, tree or flower jut a large decking area, grass and paving.
We knew what we wanted in our garden so we designed it ourselves. We were able to reuse the decking by changing the position, painting it black and flipping it over but we knew it wouldn't last for too much longer. We did as much of the work as we could ourselves and hired trades to do some of the more difficult areas like building the pergola. We planted lots of trees, grasses and plants and have lots of pots dotted around too. Our garden has lots of different areas which makes it nice for socialising with family and friends. 2 years ago we had to replace the decking because it was completely rotten. We used scaffold boards that we whitewashed to give a Mediterranean feel and had a partly enclosed garden room built too. We wanted our garden to have a real holiday feel inspired by our travels.
As an extra little project through lockdown we built a potting shed on an unused area behind our garage. My husband designed it and then we built it together. We were able to reuse old doors and windows that we had saved from previous interior renovations. We knew we would find a use for them one day. It's a space that I love to spend time in and relax and potter.
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Please read this article from my old blog: https://jpslifeandloves.com/our-exciting...
Please see the before photo which is photo 4. This garden was all completely designed and planted by me. I started it in February 2022 and completed in by the end of that year. We added the summer house and garden canopy and replaced the conservatory, retaining an ancient grapevine inside it. All of the huge expanse of decking was done by us too. We sold in 2024.
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Our garden hadn’t been touched in years and it really needed to be brightened up and given our personal touch. We absolutely love tropical plants I’m really wanted to create a garden that could feel like our own little oasis, a holiday location at home. We started by converting the shed into a bar, giving it a lick of paint and adding a decking area with beautiful palms and cordylines. Then as time progressed we added flowerbeds and an additional decking area which became more entertainment space. It included a hot tub outdoor projector fire pit and a dining/lounging area. We spent so much time outside during the warmer months and it really felt like our own little tranquil getaway
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This is my 2 year old, new build garden, which started off as an awkward shaped mud pit. I’ve tried to create a garden which we can use and enjoy as a family, with areas to cook, eat, relax and even space for an outdoor projector, for family movie nights outside.
My favourite part of the garden is the hidden hot tub area, which is tucked away behind the garage. I utilised a bit of dead space, by creating a garden spa area which feels like you could be in Bali, not in actual fact, Newcastle, which is where I’m based.
Another part of the garden I love, is our fold away garden breakfast bar, made from an old pallet, which is perfect for morning coffees in the sun, but can be tucked away up against the fence, in order to save space.
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Last Summer, I spent a few weeks on a DIY garden makeover where I dug up the previous jungle and completely transformed it - on a budget of course! I laid turf to create a sloping lawn area, dug and planted new beds. I built some DIY garden steps using old decking boards that I saved from the side of the house and I added solar-powered lights to illuminate them at night. I built lots of DIY planters using upcycled wood and painting in garden paint and I added lots of bargain slat panels that I found in a DIY store last year. It's not perfect, but it's definitely unique and I think you appreciate things more when you've built them yourself.
The decking area was desperately in need of a glow-up! It was large and structurally sound but looked tired and bare so I set about designing a budget DIY to create a secluded garden sanctuary on a shoestring budget. I made DIY slat fences using treated timber battens from a local timber merchant (67p per mtr!) and built raised planters which I also clad in slats. I lined the planters and filled with layers of shredded garden waste and wet cardboard under the compost to save money. I sourced reduced and discounted plants including lots of beautiful potted bulbs and cottage garden plants from the supermarket and managed to create the whole thing for under £500!
I added lots of solar-powered lighting for a magical look in the evening. This has really helped stop our bifold doors turning into black mirrors as they used to and instead we can see out into the decking area which is lovely. I've added garden arches which Ive started growing sweet peas over so by the summer we should have a beautiful (enormous!) sweet pea tunnel to walk through to get from the decking area to the rest of the garden.
Arches are a theme in the garden as I've made another tunnel of them which I'm growing roses up one side of and wisteria over the other and while we are on the subject of Wisteria, I'm a little obsessed with the perfect purple blooms and are lucky to have some enormous specimens in the front and back (pictured).
I made DIY resin-bound gravel paths and I made DIY tool storage using upcycled wood and hooks, it's all been a labour of love!
Rather than create a perfectly polished garden, I've opted to upcycle and repurpose where possible. I've used pallets to create herb gardens and planters and the garden shredder comes in so handy for creating mulch for the flower beds and saves on waste. I've totally got the gardening bug now and have big plans for this year!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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I pride myself on doing renovations to my home on a budget. My garden has been a long, costly project and it’s still not finished but I am so pleased with how it’s turning out. It’s now a lovely social space for the kids and adults to enjoy. We have added a large decking area, with a fire pit, bbq and pizza oven. We recently added a roof to the pergola too.
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Our garden is an extension of our colourful, creative home, a space designed to be both beautiful and functional. I’ve incorporated DIY elements, including upcycled furniture, and custom-painted decor, to bring personality and charm to the space alongside our rendered raised flowerbeds . Greenery and vibrant flowers create a cosy, inviting atmosphere, while carefully chosen details ensure the garden is as pretty as it is practical. This space is a true labour of love, where colour, pattern, and nature come together to make a joyful space.
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Most of my garden can be seen in videos across my Instagram page. I’ve been featured in modern gardens on a two page spread about how I’ve transformed my garden from a weedy overgrown horror show into a beautiful fairytale landscape. Everything you see has only just been planted, including climbers. The wisteria was my late grandmas and has only just flowered for the first time this year!
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Our garden has been a few years in the making, but it’s now a stylish and welcoming space to relax in.
I’ve created different zones to make the most of every inch - whether it’s for dining, lounging, or simply unwinding with a drink in hand. The monochrome palette is a continuation of our indoor decor, helping the garden feel like a true extension of the home.
The large porcelain patio includes a small outdoor kitchen and dining area, a sunny lounging spot, and a cosy evening seating space centred around the fire pit. In the corner, our decked pergola is a favourite spot for socialising during the day and watching the sunset in the evening - best enjoyed with a G&T in hand!
Lighting plays a big role too, with festoon lights and lanterns helping us enjoy the garden well into the night.
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My garden is all DIY. I was quoted over 20K to have my garden landscaped and as that was out of budget, I decided to give it a go myself. I created the garden in phases, completely my own design. I wanted to maximise the use of a small garden and demonstrate that even the smallest spaces can be functional. Stage one was adding a triangular deck and pergola to create a space to catch the evening sun. Stage two was levelling the garden and creating a raised patio. The patio tiles I laid myself and have since inspired many others to have a go. I then swapped out the boggy grass, that would flood in the rain during to drainage issues and replaced with artificial Turk. This has vastly improved the drainage issues and we no longer have puddles. Stage three was the fencing and new planters. I’ve added a mix of topiary and structural phormiums, whilst adding some Japanese inspired plants to tie in with the japandi style of my home. Finally I’ve recently just added a compact outdoor kitchen in the space my old bbq sat. I now have an outdoor grill and pizza over. I’m so proud of what I’ve managed to achieve by myself. I’ve included some before and after images however it will not let me upload any videos. I have many of the transformation process on my Instagram though that I am happy to send the links across too.
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Our garden has been completely transformed from what it once was. We had a huge double garage right in the middle of the space, set far back from the house—and it was full of asbestos, so it had to be professionally removed. Once it was gone, the potential was instantly clear. We laid a sweeping 100-foot patio that glows beautifully under the moonlight, creating the perfect backdrop for family life and entertaining. I built an outdoor kitchen and a pergola with my own hands, and next up is turning our dome into a greenhouse—just in time for a photoshoot on June 3rd, when everything will be in bloom. This space has become the heart of our home, full of joy, creativity, and so many more possibilities still to come.
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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
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We had a blank canvas with the garden. An old patio and just grass. We created a screening to our tennis court with Portuguese laurel, hydrangea and grasses. Simple repeat planing that creates impact. Then to create a boundary from one part of the garden to the next we put in some statement pleach trees and under planted with nepeta, roses, grasses, geranium and various other plants. Again repeat planting.
The patio area is functional and pretty. Big open doors from our orangery go onto the patio where we have a bbq (built during lockdown!) and a dining table and other seating. The lavender under the windows is spectacular.
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When designing our outdoor area, we wanted to create an extension of our living space and a place to entertain family and friends. The natural colours of the cedar, balau and Indian sandstone add warmth and a high-quality feel to the space and complement the variety of foliage such as olive trees, eucalyptus and palms. When night falls, this spaces really comes to life with the glow of the festoon and other lighting. Fitting a roof on the pergola means we are able to enjoy this space all year around, and we don't have to worry about cushions getting wet in the British weather! We enjoy sitting out here and taking in the views of the rest of our garden and countryside beyond.
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Our small east London garden. It was originally a small patch of dry lawn, but we’ve created a usable space for entertaining, whilst increasing the biodiversity with tropical looking planting. It’s my favourite part of the house
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Making the most of a forgotten space
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Far from a forgotten space, this is a space that speaks volumes as it is a celebration of the personalities of the home's occupants. From the moment you enter, the hallway tells a story of its occupants quite vibrantly. The gallery wall bursts with colour pops and each piece of art & print has been carefully curated. Whether inspired by our love of music, New York City or our own moments in time and adventures, it is a window into our world and not simply decor. You'll learn a lot about us, if you just take the time to take it in.
The colour and art keeps things contemporary, while the choice of a heritage style blown vinyl wallpaper for the lower half of the walls, the reclaimed parquet flooring and column radiator are a nod to the period roots of this home, and ground the hallway in while the colour and art allow the space to feel more eclectic and vibrant. The hallway is not just a thoroughfare, its been thoughtfully curated to welcome, intrigue and leave visitors with a lasting first impression!
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This hallway was part of a wider renovation of a dilapidated Georgian Home. The owners spotted the house was on sale in a Sunday Times article and fell in love with the idea of restoring it to its former glory. It was a labour of love that took 2 years to complete fully.
We colour drenched the hallway to keep it simple and added nods to vintage artwork
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Our neutral Hallway is one of my favourite transformations. I started off by taking up our old carpet and painting the stairs. The jute herringbone stair runner that I chose had to be the main feature in the Hallway and it had to stand out, but I knew it was not going to work well with a light wood bannister, so I painted this with white eggshell and a charcoal shade to compliment the dark binding on the runner.
I created the textured canvas myself. I wanted a piece of artwork that was large, and the box canvas was ideal because it hangs over the doorbell chime to hide it.
The low wooden bench works perfectly in terms of its height to sit below the canvas and it’s strategically positioned to cover the plug socket on the wall.
I couldn’t move the radiator, so I decided to spray-paint it black to make a feature of it.
Lastly, the large mirror opens the space as you walk in to make it feel larger.
The colour palette and theme continues upstairs into the landing too.
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We lived in our home for 2 years leaving the hallway a blank space of all white walls. Once I’d really found my style in the home I decided to just bring out my personality in my interior and go for it with leopard print wallpaper. I wanted it to make a huge impact as you walked through so decided to paper the ceiling too, which at first seemed extremely daunting in a narrow space but I wanted it to feel like you was walking through a leopard print cave.
It’s definitely a conversation breaker when people come over & on social media.
It’s definitely the space that has received the most attention in our home.
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I am so over the moon with this transformation, it has completely transformed the space here are still a few changes to make (like a stair runner and new banister) but having a small budget and doing things myself it has taken time. Everything in this space I have done myself which I am very proud of.
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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.
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We transform our hallway from a previous “landlord grey” and tried to bring back some period character to our Edwardian house in east London. We added mirrors to create the illusion of space and grandeur. Very happy with how it’s turned out
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I’m a single dad who moved from London to Ipswich with his children so I could buy my first family home. I’ve never done home interiors before; I don’t do this for a living. I have a 1930s home and I try to bring back some original charm to it. I like adding new and old touches to the place. My hallway is my most favourite renovation project to date, as fitting the stair runner was so taxing but so rewarding. I would love to win in the hallway category so the world can see that single dads with courage, determination and desire can do amazing things and be seen and heard.
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I have dreams of huge consoles adorned with oversized vases with beautiful bouquets and leafed-branches, panelled benches with designated areas for muddy wellies, a wet umbrellas, hooks with tweed jackets and Burberry scarves. But in reality, we have the tiniest hallway in the world. So my entry here is based on making the most of what we have ? bringing in as much light and feeling of depth that we can manage. And an inappropriately placed faux plant that has to take on the work of the floral adorned consoles, because nothing else will fit.
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The idea was to create a sense of drama and glamour. Make going up and down the stairs special. I also wanted to take your breath away of the as soon as you step in, so you forget about the outside world for an instant.
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Perhaps un-traditionally, we used Corten steel to clad the interior of our hallway and landing, creating the illusion that the outside Corten frame punches right through the building. Open tread charred oak stairs with black steel handrails for a industrial feel to the space.
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We’ve taken a narrow space and made it feel bigger, brighter, and a lot more fun. The soft blue panelling grounds the space, while the bold pale pink and deep red stripes on the walls and ceiling add an unexpected burst of personality. The wide stripes aren’t just a design choice—they help create the illusion of a larger space, making this hallway feel open and airy.
It’s a space that’s full of energy, character, and the kind of charm that sets the tone for the rest of our home.
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The hallway used to be grey and blank. We added the panelling and the bright yellow and lilac colour scheme to create a warm welcoming space. I had the idea to add a cobalt blue line above the dado rail to create something a bit different. The quirky gallery wall compliments the colours and the paper pom poms add a bit of fun and texture.
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This hallway doesn’t whisper a welcome—it shouts it with style. Drenched in Farrow & Ball Arsenic and wrapped in House of Hackney florals, it’s a maximalist mood board brought to life. Black and white tiles ground the space while a pink radiator says, “Yes, even the heating can be fabulous.”
While it was tempting to drop in a neutral palette between bold rooms, making the hall a colour explosion has made the entire home feel more intentional and cohesive. It creates confident flow from the front door onwards. And because it’s a real family home, clever under-stairs cabinetry was a must—marrying form and function without compromising the vibe.
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Our hallway might be small, but it packs a punch! I wanted it to feel joyful the second you walk through the door, so I went all in with a bold mustard floral wallpaper that instantly lifts the space. The black and white patterned floor tiles add contrast and character, and I love how the pink wall colour softens everything. I added a mirror to bounce the light around and a few playful touches like the wall-mounted deer head and pops of pattern to bring in some fun. It’s now a little corner of the house that makes me smile every time I pass through
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With some panelling, shelving and a flat-pack cube storage unit, I created a colourful boot room in our hall which combines function and aesthetic. I panelled the walls and created a built-in storage bench, which I painted in Green Smoke before adding coving to the ceiling. The muted green is calming and the red accents in different patterns add a cheerful contrast. I made the bench cushion myself using ticking fabric and storage has been maximised with woven baskets, antique brass coat hooks and an umbrella stand.
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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.
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We braved painting our hallway dark. It doesn’t get much natural light but decided to lean into this and paint all the woodwork dark green and it makes it really cosy and the detailing is so much more noticeable. I also added some beading to create DIY panelling for added character too.
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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.
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The hallway and landing area was our biggest project in the house.
I completely re designed the space and replaced the banister back to the traditional staircase.
Adding the dado rail back to create a frame, we also split the colour to focus on the staircase.
I absolutely loved styling this space and especially at seasonal times.
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Our hallway sets the tone for the rest of our home – calm, welcoming and full of charm. We wanted to make the most of this often-overlooked space, turning it into a warm and characterful entrance that instantly feels like “us.”
With soft neutral tones, subtle panelling and a gallery wall, it’s full of our personality and character – a space that brings joy from the moment we step through the door. It’s where muddy paw prints from Herbie begin, where coats and memories are hung, and where every day starts and ends.
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When we got the keys to our new build house, it was completely blank! White walls and no flooring! I had saved lots of inspo from Instagram and we loved the idea of having black doors, a black banister and glass doors leading off the hallway.
We quickly got to work painting the doors and banister, our flooring and carpets were laid which completely transformed the hallway.
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We would love to win the UFurnish House Awards for Best Before and After Transformation because we are so proud of what we’ve achieved with our hallway. With plenty of hard work (and a lot of sanding!), we transformed it completely ourselves – from a dark, tired space into a bright, welcoming and stylish entrance to our home. Every detail, from the panelling to the paint and wallpaper, was carefully chosen and finished by hand. Winning would mean so much after putting so much love, time and effort into making our vision a reality! Find us on Instagram and TikTok @trentcottage
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We added character back to our Edwardian hallway with dado and panelling. We even learnt how to steam bend the wood to go around the beautiful curved wall. It has a timeless colour palette for the walls and an earthy yellow for the original front door – a view that makes us happy. Painting the stairs black has made a gorgeous feature of them as they wind up through the floors of our home. We also have a vintage cab horn mounted on the wall which we use to announce guests – just a bit of fun!
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As you can see from the before, the entrance porch lacked any real character. The tiles were originally plain white, but I updated them to checkerboard black and white, creating a seamless flow from the second porch. This update ensures the two spaces are cohesive. I also added a recessed mat for extra functionality.
I then DIY-hacked the door and colour-drenched the entire space in one cohesive shade. To add more personality, I included vintage frames and placed an antique stool, which is perfect for putting on and taking off shoes, as there was no seating in the space. I also painted the second porch in the same colour, enhancing the continuity throughout.
The second porch is surrounded by windows, leaving no space for shoe boxes, so I found the perfect solution with stackable storage from IKEA, placed neatly under the windows — the size was ideal for the space. To finish it off, I added flexible moulding, giving the area more character and timeless charm.
I’m excited to continue this transformation into the rest of the hallway, making it more in keeping with the house’s original style.
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As this was one of the first “rooms” we did, and needed to be done quickly as I was very heavily pregnant, we, painted below the dado rail inhcyra blue (farrow and ball) and above white just to freshen it up. We stripped the carpet on the stairs and landing, painted the stairs in white (ronseal) and replaced the stripey carpet (it was very Paul smith) with some cream with black whipping on (runner) and on the landing. It’s a lovely welcome home now.
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The Hallway was my most recent project,I surprised myself by choosing a much softer green than my original idea of emerald, the warmer tone suits both murals and brings the outside in.When standing on the top landing one can see onto my roof garden,I wanted to create a feeling of being in a forest rather than busy Earls Court.The murals were gifted via two different collaborations and definitely inspired the colour choice and rearrangement of everything.
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I'm a lawyer by profession as well as an Indian classical dancer but I have always had a passion for interior designing. I bought a detached house (which needed modernisation) in 2022 and I wanted to make my home visually appealing. In the hallway, I had the old wallpaper removed and I had the walls skimmed and painted, I added two new chandeliers, I bought a large mirror for the hallway which is 7ft x 5ft 2. I had the carpets removed and chose beautiful tiles. I feel my hallway has the 'wow' factor now.
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I absolutely love our hall—the staircase is the first thing that greets you when you walk in, and I always knew I wanted it to make a real WOW statement. While we were waiting to move into the house, I pinned countless images of American-style staircases, dreaming of something classic, elegant, and full of character.
By pure chance, just before we moved, I was photographing a wedding and selling some furniture when the bride’s dad got in touch about buying one of the beds. I casually asked what he did for a living, and he replied, “I make custom staircases.” I was all ears! I said, “We need to talk!” I showed him all the inspiration I had pinned, and he said he could build exactly what I had in mind—a custom staircase just like the ones I’d been dreaming of.
I love the timeless black-and-white look we’ve gone for, and we’ve kept the black-painted stair treads which add a really striking contrast. We did consider adding a stair runner at one point, but in the end, we decided against it—the clean lines felt more ‘us’.
We recently redecorated the hallway, and now I’m just waiting on a custom painting to arrive to complete the look. I genuinely couldn’t be happier with how it’s all come together.
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Best Home Office
Productivity at home
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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.
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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!
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Our maisonette is a two-bedroom, and since we both work from home, we wanted a dedicated workspace that didn’t take over our main living areas. We had some dead space above the stairwell, so we had a mezzanine office built to make the most of it. It’s been the perfect use of previously unused space - tucked away, but super functional. The huge window floods it with natural light, making it a bright, inspiring place to work, and having that bit of separation from the rest of the flat has made all the difference. We’re so proud of how it turned out and it’s even been featured in The Metro, The Sun, and The Daily Mail. Our TikTok videos showing the transformation have taken off too, with over 7.8 million views - it’s been amazing to see how much the idea has resonated with others!
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Budget upcycles are my favourite and finding key pieces on Facebook and reimagining them gives me satisfaction.
Everything in this office was bought pre loved and either painted, or covered in vinyl to make it fit
The desk is an old IKEA table which I removed the worn top to make a new desk top as the room is so small I couldn't fit I conventional desk in.
The carpet was a rug I bought on eBay which I cut down to fit as a fitted carpet.
It's small but perfectly formed ❤️
Hoping to show that with imagination pre loved can be beautiful
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I went for a full-on colour drench in deep black to turn this little room into a calm, cocooning space that feels like a hug when I’m working from home. It’s moody in the best way.
The desk? DIY, of course. I used two slim cupboards, added panelling to them, painted everything black, then topped it with a furniture board that I transformed with a checkerboard design—leaving half the squares as bare wood to bring in a bit of warmth and texture.
It’s proof that dark colours don’t have to feel cold—and that a bit of DIY can go a long way.
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The cold north facing box room in our London terrace had been a dumping ground for 3 years, until the end of 2024 when it was refurbished into my office and plant room.
What we did: Changed radiator for a smaller one, Laid a cork floor (I learnt how to do this myself), sanded, filled and fixed the woodwork and walls. We added a ply wall, DIY ply cupboards above the picture rail for storage. Below this we put up matching Ply shelves for plants and books, and fitted a large ply desk along one wall with an older locker fitting underneat. The walls are painted in a warm and bright pink (Rose Cluster by Paint and Paper Library) with teal Green (Malachite by P&PL) woodwork details.
Overall its a much brighter, warmer and joyful space to work in. The plants and Plywood add a biophillic note to the room, with space on the walls for bright artworks and vintage magazines
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I wanted to create a multi use space for work and guests. It's not a large room so everything in the room has to serve at less one purpose. Closed storage and lots of low lighting helpes create a warm inviting space in the evening. I've used a subtle colour scheme to evoke calm and soothing room that's comfortable for everyday use.
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I started working from home during Covid and have done so ever since. I work full time so spend a lot of time in here, and therefore it’s important I feel happy, comfortable and nurtured in here. It has a plain backdrop with off-white walls and the copper band (applied painstakingly with copper leaf) adds interest and glints in the light. The shelving unit contains all my interiors and art books as well as my collection of turquoise ceramics, and there’s lots of art up on the walls and vintage pieces on display. The office chair is incredibly comfortable and is a designer Eames one I got second hand refurbished for a bargain. The desk is large so plenty of space for work, my laptop and a large second screen. The painted ceiling makes the room feel very warm and cosy and the colour pairs well with the copper.
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Following on from the Covid pandemic, working from home was more available for Robin and so he wanted to create a space in which he could focus without distraction. Unlike a lot of other home offices, we wanted to create a dark space with specific use of lighting where Robin could create a tunnel vision effect.
Robin hand built the desk so it works specifically for his needs - plenty of desk space, storage underneath and with no legs to get in the way of him moving freely around the space.
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We both work from home frequently, so I wanted a dedicated work space that would be pleasant to spend time in. Offices don’t need to be boring, they can be inspiring spaces packed with heirlooms and trinkets.
My hobbies are creative so I also needed space to store fabrics and art materials. The room we use as the office was extended in the 2000s by previous owners. It’s a small, awkward extension that doesn’t bring a huge amount to the original room. So we decided we’d utilise that add-on space as a playroom.
The rooms had previously been used as a bedroom when our cottage was an HMO. The ceiling had been lowered to hide a huge hole, so we took down the false ceiling and sheeted it properly, discovering the original picture rail in the process.
I carefully restored the floorboards by taking off the old varnish and oiling them to complement the old parquet flooring I laid in the playroom. I installed Arts and Crafts style shaker panelling, taking inspiration from William Morris’ Red House, and painted it a deep green.
The Victorians had a fascination with the natural world, and I wanted to reflect this in a space that would be used for working and studying. I thought the butterfly wallpaper was reminiscent of collections at the Natural History Museum and was the perfect scale for this room.
We reinstated a period-appropriate fireplace - a rusty Facebook marketplace find we cleaned up. On either side I used the IKEA Billy bookcase ‘hack’ to create bookshelves and cupboards, adding trim to make them look older. On the other side of the room I created a ‘home haberdashery’ out of old barristers‘ bookcases that belonged to my husband’s late grandfather. The glass-fronted shelves are a perfect way to showcase fabric and trimmings.
The final - and key - part of the office was sourcing a desk. It took ages to find one that worked in the space, where we also had to leave a route to the adjoining playroom. I found it at a local vintage shop - it’s a beautiful mid-century teacher’s desk and has probably enjoyed a colourful previous life!
I’m still adding artwork to this room, but decorative objects include a vintage monopoly set I used to play with with my late granny, a doctor’s bag, a WW1 silk handmade cushion and decorative tins full of buttons from my late grandma’s house. I even have a vintage 1930s wedding dress hanging on the back of the door because why should beautiful clothes be hidden in a wardrobe?
The big artwork I have in here is a 1959 oil painting of a local farm scene I picked up in an auction down south for £10. The brushstrokes are so beautiful and I find the image reminiscent of Pop Larkin’s farm in the Darling Buds of May, one of my favourite-ever books.
Other prints include a vintage railway map because I’m fascinated by steam-era railways, and the other is a screen print of 1960s London bought from the V&A on our honeymoon. I’m obsessed with the 1960s and our home reflects my eclectic vintage passions.
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Our home office is a multi function space, doubling up as a spare bedroom as well. With Yes Colours Serene Pink on the walls, there is space to add bold pops of colour through the soft furnishings. Vintage furniture such as a G-Plan cabinet, Ladderex book shelves, and a salvaged metal storage unit from a garage help give the room character along with a hand painted vintage desk cabinet which I drew blossoms on to bring a nod to nature into the room. We have vintage movie posters and lots of loved records around the room, with a beautiful bold rug on the floor to lift the velvet sofa bed. Its a beautiful room to work from as it is homely, personal and also functional. The view from the window overlooks our wrap around front garden, and is framed by hand made curtains using mattress ticking fabric.
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This is my loft which was packed full of boxes and just used as a dumping ground. Living in London, it's rare to have such a big 'additional' space like this so I thought it would be a good idea to utilise it....and so the office was pieced together.
I tried to continue my eccentric, maximalist vibe into the loft, which being mindful of the small space and I'm so happy with how it's come together
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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.
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We turned our 4th bedroom into my dream working from home office space!
The corner desk with cupboards was the best solution for this space to create maximum space and storage for the office space we needed.
We went for graphite units and gold handles. With the gold theme for this room with the gold detail on the ceiling light and also arm chair legs.
This space is the perfect space for a home office, with the large windows allowing plenty of natural light in.
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For 4 years, our "home office" was a white box with two little desks and paperwork everywhere. This year we've transformed the room into a flexible space, with one side being an office space with a double desk, and the other side a Murphy bed which can be pulled down for extra bedroom space when we have a surplus of guests. It's been an absolute dream to work in now!
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This home office makeover was completed during lockdown, when I started working from home. We have a very small end of terrace home, so this box room doubled up as a spare bedroom too with single bed on the other side of the room. I tried to show my audience that even if you have very limited space, and your rooms are working doubly hard, you can still create a beautiful, inspiring space.
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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.
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My aim was to make this corner my home office but for it to be in keeping with the style of the rest of my decor. Offices can so often veer into clinical territory but I added pattern, vintage items and soft furnishings to create cosiness. The storage was made by upcycling an Ikea Kallax unit which has kept it functional but works with the overall aesthetic.
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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 ?
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My instagram account showcases inspiring ideas and projects by The Style Counsel but also its founder Ali Attenborough who is an interior stylist for leading magazines and brands. It's a place to share guidance, insight and inspiration for total interior nerds like me. Im passionate about creating an environment that nourishes you and makes you feel loved.
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My account is a colourful documentation of putting my own stamp in my rented home and achievable ideas for all DIY enthusiasts. I share interior styling tips and encourage the use of colour to create welcoming and lively homes. My aim is to help people gain confidence when it comes to personalising a space with budget-friendly tips and easy decor hacks.
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My instagram profile showcases my passion for home interiors, lifestyle, and affordable design. It’s a haven for those seeking inspiration, where I hope every post feels personal and approachable. I try and blend home decor with my experiences, travels, and support for independent stores.
Every now and then I do a series or breakdown called, “The Low Down,” which breaks down themes within my home in a way that’s both informative and relatable, highlighting affordable pieces that feel accessible to everyone. This approach fosters inclusivity, making decorative homeware a joy rather than an unattainable dream.
I also bring something a little different to my account by attending flea and antique markets, where I try and unearth treasures that are both stylish and full of character. I hope my posts reflect my appreciation for timeless design, colorful pops and storytelling. It’s not just a showcase of objects—I try and make my posts share my personality, making followers feel connected to my journey and inspired to create their own stories.
It’s a space where practical meets beautiful, and every detail invites viewers to enjoy the art of living stylishly without breaking the bank.
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My instagram is a showcase of my interiors, my TV work, my home, my life and showcases my love for colour and pattern. My instagram is a celebration of joy and freedom, following a relationship of serious domestic violence and coercive control, which I openly talk about. I believe your house should be a 'home' and a sanctuary - somewhere that reflects your personality and brings you joy. I am an ambassador for Kaleidoscopic UK which is a charity helping victims and survivors of domestic abuse. I want to give hope and light to those suffering in the darkness.
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We moved into our dream family home in December and are absolutely in love! I thought why not share our interior with others for inspo and just because I love styling our home & taking pictures of it. Lots of time, effort and money has gone into creating a cosy neutral home for myself, my husband, our 3 year old daughter and 2 cocker spaniels. We hope you love it as much as we do!
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My interior style is a mix of japandi/warm minimalism. My home started off as a modest 3 bed detached and I’ve sort over the years to adapt and develop the space to evolve around our growing family. We’ve converted the loft to create an extra bedroom. Converted the garage to create a home office, and added an extension to the kitchen. I’ve tried to maximise space in every room and like to keep the rooms light and airy. I love to included texture to the walls through panelling. I’d describe my home as light, bright and neutral with pops of colour that can be changed with the seasons through soft furnishings.
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One of the key things that I wanted to do when decorating our home was to give each space its own unique stamp but ensure that overall, the design was cohesive.
My other main focus was to make it feel less ‘new build’ and give it some character. I’ve done that by adding a combination of panelling and limewash paint to the walls, adding a feature stair runner, lots of large mirrors to open up the spaces and large pieces of artwork to add a focal point to different spaces.
The palette is neutral throughout, but it doesn’t feel too boring.
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My Instagram focuses on home renovation, colourful interiors and lifestyle. I create inspiring and practical content for a growing community of home renovators, DIY enthusiasts, colour lovers, and those looking to bring more creativity into their everyday lives. I’m passionate about sharing my journey, from the challenges of renovating a house to the thrill of seeing the final results, as well as the lifestyle that comes with creating a home you love. My content is all about educating and motivating my audience to take on their own projects with confidence, embrace bold design choices, and find joy in the details of home and lifestyle.
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Our Instagram page focuses on slow family living in the countryside. Showing how we style our small cottage, inspired by nature and keeping everything beautifully cosy
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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!
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My Instagram page, @coletteslittlehome, deserves to win Best Interior Instagram because it’s all about real, relatable, and achievable home inspiration. I’ve built my home, project by project, with my own two hands — from panelling and painting to decorating and styling — and I love sharing the honest journey behind every transformation.
Every post celebrates creativity, warmth, and personality, showing that you don’t need a huge budget or a professional team to create a beautiful, welcoming home. My page is a place where DIY passion meets thoughtful design, inspiring others to be confident and hands-on in their own spaces. It's about making interiors fun, approachable, and full of heart — one little project at a time.
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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
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On my Instagram, I love capturing everyday moments through a moody, neutral aesthetic that reflects the calm and simplicity I embrace in my life. I focus on subtle details, natural light, and soft tones, creating a space that feels timeless and serene. My feed is a collection of cosy, slow-living moments, all designed to inspire a sense of peace and tranquility in the everyday. Of course, my cat often steals the spotlight, becoming the main character and adding an extra touch of charm to each scene.
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Since buying my home in 2020 I've been on a mission to prove that new builds don't need to look bland and boring. I share my colourful style and DIY projects (which have become increasingly ambitious over the years!) to inspire others to be braver with colour, try new things, believe in themselves when it comes to DIY, and make their home a more joyful place to be.
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I hope to show that second hand doesn't have to be second rate.
I source all my furniture and accessories pre loved to save money and save the environment
I love a bright and cheerful interior full of dopamine
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Grand Designs approached us to feature on the show through our self-build Instagram, where we have been documenting the journey and sharing our learnings, tips, and DIY tutorials to help others who are embarking on their own projects.
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My account isn’t just about pretty corners, it’s about empowering people to see their home as a canvas for self-expression.
For me, interiors go far beyond paint colours and furniture—this is about creative self-expansion. About helping others see that they can try that DIY, can trust their taste, and can make their home feel like them.
Every post, reel, and rambling voiceover is rooted in that mission: to show that your home doesn’t need to be perfect to be powerful—it just needs to feel like yours.
If I’ve helped even one person feel braver, bolder, or more themselves, then I’m already winning.
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I live in a beautiful barn conversion, which I enjoy styling in neutral colours with light oak tones, to give a cosy feel. My style is modern country with rustic touches, I love mixing new & one off pieces from antique/charity shops.
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I hope my account brings joy and inspiration to others. I adore dopamine decor and love sharing my quirky finds with my followers.
I find colour so uplifting and after a difficult time during lockdown I found decorating became my therapy. I love upcycling and a lot of our furniture is second hand and I’ve then upcycled it. I even painted a fabric ottoman that is still going strong after 4 years! Anything can be painted!
One of my favourite transformations has been our en-suite bathroom. It was all beige tiles and I painted the whole room, all of the wall and floor tiles and created a faux terrazzo tile effect on the floor. I like to show people what can be done on a budget and that you don’t always have to buy new.
Sharing my renovation journey on Instagram has definitely given me the confidence to be bolder. I’ve started wallpapering which used to fill me with dread and have used some very bold colour choices which I definitely wouldn’t have done without gaining confidence on Instagram!
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I also write a interiors based blog each week showing best of homewares on the highstreet.
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Hello! My name is Jade and I have an Instagram account @jade.Sweeney_ over the past years I have built my page to over 400k followers by sharing how we are turning our ex council house into a dream home on a budget. I love sharing all of my DIY ideas, room makeovers on a budget and how you can achieve a look for less. I have attached some photos of my room makeovers on a budget and made video talking about the journey of my page for my entry here is the link. (Sorry I can’t add the link to the video question box it won’t work)
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I live in a beautifully restored Edwardian home, full of colour, fun and character. It has its own unique personality and has been a springboard with so many opportunities including my own book TV & radio appearances magazine columns and podcasts.
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Beige interior - organic, neutral, earthy theme
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@poproundtomine is a maximalist love letter to colour, creativity, and unapologetic design rebellion. It’s where fearless interiors meet joyful chaos—and beige comes to die. From bold room reveals to behind-the-scenes chaos and curated colour tips, the feed invites followers to embrace personality over perfection.
Every post is crafted to inspire confidence and spark joy, building a vibrant community of colour lovers, design rebels, and fellow maximalists. It’s not just a grid—it’s a full-blown vibe.
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My love of interiors began 5 years ago when we undertook our first bungalow renovation project. Fast forward to now and our second renovation project, I decided to share our journey on social media. It quickly became apparent that our home was a source of inspiration to so many. I take pride in selecting high-quality finishes and furniture that is made to last and I enjoy helping and guiding others to achieve the same in their home.
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We often think about beautiful interiors and only think about the final room and what it looks like, how it makes us feel. I prefer on my page to share the reality of getting to those beautiful interiors. Only seeing the end result can often make our audience feel worse in comparison or like a failure. Instead, I share warts and all, the highs and lows , learnings and failures and costs as well as tips for how to do things yourself and keep costs down. It’s much more useful for my audience to see the step by step journey and learn from my mistakes and it doesn’t make them feel rubbish or inferior
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I love to show my audience how they can add colour and character to their new build home and garden by providing inspiration with DIYs, upcycles and crafts.
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Our instagram is an outlet to both show our interior design projects, and provide the latest in home trends for those doing it themselves!
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Inspired by some of the wonderfully creative home decor accounts I follow on instagram, I decided to start my own account around 4 years ago, showing my recently redecorated home, which we did during lockdown. After moving into our new build home 2 years ago, my content started to get noticed by brands such as Miller Homes, Swan and Stanley Tools amongst others, and I’ve been very lucky to work alongside some excellent brands, on various campaigns in the last year or so. I am so passionate about the content I create and love to show our home, our life and DIY tips, mostly from my dad, who is the real star of my instagram account.
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I love sharing our renovation journey, DIY and creative interiors with the Instagram community. It’s so good to share ideas, tips, how to’s with other home improvers and renovators. I also have a thing for gold leaf and it’s been something I’ve become known for too.
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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!
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My love for decorating began almost seven years ago, when I moved into my current home. What started as a creative outlet quickly grew into a real passion — one that’s taken me on a journey of self-expression through interiors.
I’m drawn to colour and how it can transform not only a space but a mood. For me, pink has become a neutral — a soft, grounding backdrop that brings cohesion to my home while allowing each room to have its own character. I use colour to create zones with purpose, helping to define open-plan areas while keeping the overall space feeling fluid and cohesive.
My style is an eclectic mix — a mash-up of Art Deco glamour and Mid-Century Modern simplicity, layered with rich textures, playful textiles, and statement accessories that add personality and depth. I’m a firm believer that interiors should reflect the people who live in them, and I love using unexpected combinations to tell that story.
Professionally, I’ve worked as a fashion buyer for most of my career, and that sense of trend awareness and storytelling has naturally crossed over into my love for interiors. In fact, decorating my home and building my Instagram account, is what inspired me to recently make the leap into furniture and interiors buying — a move that feels like the perfect progression of my creative journey.
My Instagram is a place where I share styling ideas, product finds, and snapshots of my home as it evolves — but above all, it’s a celebration of the joy that colour and design can bring to everyday life.
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My instagram page show cases not only our own home with the designs I have done in it, but also my work as an interior designer and mural artist. I am regularly sharing murals I have created in clients homes and offices to add bold designs and colours to enhance their spaces. I regularly upcycle furniture and create flatlays and blackboard designs which I share with my audience. I was one of the founders of the instagram hashtag #mycolourfulinterior so have been known in my time on instagram for bringing creative colourful designs and ideas to the forefront. I also am autistic so this often features in my instagram as I talk openly about some of the work I am doing within the autistic community as both as designer and peer. It would be amazing to have some recognition for my little corner of instagram - so I truly hope you enjoy it as much as I have done creating my profile.
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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!
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I’m a new to interiors creator turning our old cottage into a unique and whimsical home full of love, florals and colour without going over the top.
My home shows my personality without following trends, but brings a fresh and fairytale twist to the home. It’s functional and practical for our family as well as being beautiful.
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Herbie in the Willows is a space where I share our journey as a first-time buyer, lovingly transforming our home into a calm, characterful haven full of soft tones, floral prints and timeless charm. I use my platform to inspire others with affordable styling ideas, DIY touches and seasonal decor that celebrates everyday moments at home.
My content is all about warmth, personality and thoughtful details – and of course, our cocker spaniel Herbie often makes an appearance too! He’s very much part of the home and adds a little extra charm to everything I share.
I’ve built a kind and engaged community who share my love for interiors and homemaking, and I’m so proud of the positive, creative space Herbie in the Willows has become!
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Welcome to our cosy, country-inspired home! I love to share seasonal styling inspiration with a range of decor that doesn’t break the bank. My loyal followers have followed my home transformations, from rental properties to buying our first home in 2023! There have been DIYs along the way and plenty of puppy moments too…
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I started my Instagram journey in 2018 to document our renovation journey. Over time, I’ve developed my own interior style, a blend of vintage and rustic elements with a calming aesthetic. Inspired by nature’s palette, I’ve feel like I have created a relaxed and timeless feel throughout the cottage.
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I love the connections my Instagram account brings, a whole wonderful community of like minded folk.
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Our monochrome home!
We have incorporated the monochrome theme throughout our house, by painting the doors, radiators, banister and some of the skirting black! Keeping the decor neutral colours and adding textures by adding some wall panelling and acoustic wall panels.
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My Instagram started as just a home account and I would mainly just post a few photos, I look back on my first ones and I didn’t even use filter apps or know how to.
I have grown so much over the years and with this so as my confidence. I went from never being on my Instagram account to being on most posts and regularly dancing. I have also as an older woman started to inspire other midlife women and regularly get messages to tell me how I have helped them. I love that my home and my home account gave me this platform to inspire. I do a mixture of interior chat, decorating, upcycles, showing older women they can dress how they want and to not fit in a box and menopause chat.
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Our family home has blossomed from a habitat blank canvas into a beautiful representation of our unique tastes and loves. We have done so much of the work cutting this home ourselves and love to share our journey in the hope of inspiring others to try their hand at some DIY or just breaking out into the latest dance craze! We love to use this platform to support small interiors and homewares businesses that we enjoy and bring a lot of relatable home and lifestyle joy to our followers
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I was very much an accidental influencer. I discovered a love of interiors during lockdown and I think my insta gram account has helped encourage others to try bolder interiors and experiment more, all on a shoestring budget
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My name is Rebecca and I am a content creator with a following of 13.8k currently based in the Cotswolds.
My husband and I recently moved into a beautiful Cotswold stone new build and we have slowly been adding character and warmth, sharing our journey on my Instagram feed.
We have created a Scandinavian inspired home in our space and it's not even finished yet!
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We are a new account sharing our interiors in our 400 year cottage— with a traditional, bold, floral, feminine mix. Every corner is curated with joy, mixing vintage finds, layered textures, and fearless use of colour to breathe new life into a historic home.
From salvaged treasures to modern florals, the interiors reflect a love of storytelling through design and reel making. The aim? To inspire others to embrace creativity, character, and colour — even in the quirkiest of spaces. It’s not just a renovation; it’s a celebration of personality, home & slow living.
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My Instagram is more than just a showcase of beautiful interiors — it’s a destination for timeless inspiration, creativity, and thoughtful design. With a natural eye for classic, enduring style, I curate spaces that blend vintage finds, antiques, and modern touches to create homes full of warmth, character, and soul.
My work has been proudly featured in leading publications including KBB Magazine, HomeStyle Magazine, Ideal Home UK, and in the interiors book "Master the Art of Colour", where my living room was showcased. These recognitions reflect the quality, creativity, and passion I pour into every project.
As you can see showcased in the images I’ve attached (limited to eight, though there is so much more to share!), my interiors are intentional, layered, and story-driven. Every detail is carefully considered to create spaces that feel effortlessly elegant and inspiring.
What sets my Instagram apart is the balance between beautiful design and practical, accessible advice. I regularly share DIY hacks, like my door makeover and lamp transformation, along with helpful tips such as painting doors different colours on each side. My content empowers my audience to bring their own spaces to life — making great design achievable for everyone.
I'm often told my work looks ‘straight out of a magazine’ - a huge compliment. Each project is approached with care, attention to detail, and a deep passion for interiors. Inspiring others through my work brings me true joy. Winning Best Interior Instagram would be an incredible honour and a celebration of the creativity, inspiration, and community I’ve built.
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I started my Instagram in 2015 after buying my first home. Whilst my family has grown so has the account, and I now create content around budget interiors, decluttering and storage solutions. I try to solve problems such as limited storage space in small homes, fulfilling desires such as wanting to keep on top of clutter in homes, and create a stylish, tidy home you can love without having the budget for beautiful spacious homes we see online.
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Love taking pictures of cute aesthetic.
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As an interior stylist, I share my love of biophilic design and styling idea with my followers.
My hope is to inspire others to take a climate-conscious approach to their home. To buy investment pieces combined with thrifted finds rather than constantly changing and consuming.
I try to demonstrate the use of a simple, curated, palette of colours throughout our home which feels balanced and harmonious. Earthy, calming and cocooning.
My style combines modern vintage, with french country/faded glamour and a dash of bohomenian! Perhaps an unusual mix, but one I hope with soul! I demonstrate simple styling ideas for a curated home on a budget. It always surprises people when they realise our home is actually a small suburban new build and not a country cottage.
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This account started as a way to track our renovation chaos and I thought it would just be my family and friends who followed me. I never expected it to grow into a community that feels a bit like a big group of friends rooting for an old house (and its very tired owners). I’m genuinely so grateful for every message, every like, and every bit of encouragement. The opportunities I’ve been given from having this account are incredible, and although I sometimes struggle to manage creating content with my full time teaching career, as well as the renovation and being a mum and wife, I can’t believe that I’m lucky enough to get to do this.
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I received a lovely message which gave me so much confidence to believe I am actually making a difference. That my account is being seen and heard for what I have made it for. I am here to help parents in all aspects and it brought me so much happiness to receive this life changing invitation.
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I have grown my Instagram account over the last 10 years, firstly starting as an interiors shop, Hilary and flo, and then moving on to Shelley Carline Design.
My interior account covers styling, interiors on a budget and interior hacks.
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My instagram has always been a space to inspire but also to share tips and tutorials so that others can recreate what they say for their own home. My hope is to inspire others to give things a go and gain confidence in interiors to create a home they're proud of and enjoy being in. I love to share an aspirational aesthetic on a tight budget, as well as realistic behind the scenes and my own interiors fails.
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2 years ago we embarked upon an extension to our period home and, to keep costs down, took on a lot of the work ourselves - from insulation and vapour barrier to underfloor heating. My account shares a look behind the scenes at the home we're creating, the rooms we've completed and a lot of DIYs along the way.
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I would love to be given the opportunity to win this award. We spent 18 months renovating our home but we lived in it the whole way through with 2 kids x It was hard work but it's so nice to oook at what we gave achieved now ))
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We lived for 8 years with a small dark kitchen and dreamt of knocking through and making an incredible kitchen and dining space with an extra living area. Our dream came true recently when we started the renovation in the new year. I wanted to ensure the space felt warm and inviting. Sometimes large kitchen diners can feel cold and sterile so I designed to avoid this. The floor is in warm sustainable cork, the walls have a mix of warm white and patterned wallpaper, and the ceiling is buttermilk which creates real warmth and changes with the light throughout the day. The kitchen cabinets are plywood with two different shades of yellow, plus cherry veneer to balance with the other wood furniture. I didn’t want the kitchen area to look too ‘kitcheny’ so the fridge freezer is integrated and the ovens are on the other side of the island so you can’t see them from the rest of the room. The hob has a built-in downward extractor and the pantry cupboard provides tons of storage. There are pops of colour throughout, and my usual trademark of vintage furniture, plants and pattern. I’ve had a few people say it’s now their favourite kitchen on Instagram which is an amazing compliment!
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Sarah's family needed to update a tired old kitchen dining space but required their existing table and chairs and vintage accessories to be incorporated. The property is a listed building so we wanted to be as sympathetic to the original building as possible.
We designed a modern rustic scheme for Sarah's family that would be practical everyday but also offer a social mood for evening entertaining. We blended prussion blue cabinetry and walls for a smart and connected feel. To lift the scheme we included soft white, copper, warm wood, rustic surfaces and distressed tile patterns.
We incorporated their existing dining furniture into a sensible layout, but up-cycled the seat pads with free coffee sacks. Sarah's collection of vintage treasures were used to beautiful effect in a curated wall shelf display.
A custom built and locally sourced island created the hub that they had always wanted.
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Our kitchen has been a labour of love, inspired by our favourite shaker kitchen designs but with a modern Japandi twist. We had the curved island feature custom made from fluted oak and paired this with classic green painted kitchen cabinets. Moroccan handmade zellige tiles clad an entire wall and brass hardware is used throughout. The worktop is beautiful Sapienstone Arabescato 4D, a hardwearing porcelain ideal for family life. The kitchen is both practical and stylish and is the heart of our home.
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There's so much waste in interior design so we opted for upcyling a vintage 1970s kitchen which was still in incredible condition despite being 50 years old. This labour of love involved is removing it from a house that was due to be demolished and then reconfiguring it in our own home.
The tiles were part sourced on eBay and part sourced from an Instagram friend who stripped them off her kitchen and I restored them to use.
The kitchen is perfectly imperfect and shows that vintage style can still be relevant, it's saved items from landfill and was done on a budget, we love it.
It's not to everyone's taste, but that's ok, good design should create an emotion, whether that's love or hate
We could have just gone to a kitchen showroom, but where's the fun in that ?
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Using rustoleum paints I revamped my kitchen to be the perfect space for entertaining day or night. I painted a bold rich green paired with a natural stone colour on the walls and cupboards, hand painted marble effects on the tiles adds luxury and adds to the time period of the kitchen. Using gold aged gilding to tie in a feature wall, handmade dining table and worktops makes the whole space glow and feel a comforting warm place to enjoy either a morning coffee or a full on dinner party.
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My little Kitchen is the hub of our home and I'm so happy I painted the cupboards in this lovely rich and warm brown/orange/pink I'm not actually sure what this colour would be classed as. When painting the cupboards I used a paint spraying gun and now I have an addiction to spray painting everything that moves haha! I added some wood shelves using left over scaffolding boards and wood and I re sanded and oiled the solid wood worktops as when we moved in they were full of stains and burns but they have come up like new with a little bit of love. I also found some leftover worktop in the garage so I cut some pieces and made them into some chunky chopping boards to protect the worktops. It might be a small kitchen but I think it's so inviting and I love trying to inspire people to love their small kitchens too and to work with the space they have got.
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We originally had a blue/grey shiny kitchen installed, with handless cupboard doors, black worktops and blue metro tiles, and it was an immediate regret, but we couldn’t afford to replace it, and it wouldn’t have made sense environmentally either. The black worktops and the shiny doors are still here, just hidden away behind our DIY transformation.
Here’s what we did:
We filled the cabinet and drawer handle pulls in with wooden batons, then added MDF strips. Sanded, primed and painted them (a few times to get a good finish) and finally drilled holes and added new brass handles. We couldn’t find any online tutorials for how to convert j pull handless doors so it was a case of working through a solution ourselves.
We replaced the chrome cooker hood with a black one and the chrome sockets with brass ones.
We then got professionals in to complete the tiling and have the worktops wrapped in quartz. The DIY element of our kitchen cost us around £600 and we are delighted with the result.
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Our kitchen is definitely the show stopper of our Instagram page. We love the natural, exposed brick combined with the wooden worktops. The high ceilings are perfect place to hang my decor to change up the space for the seasons.
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This was a diy kitchen. I created a very unusual triangular kitchen with the peninsula on the diagonal. This meant it did not block the Victorian Gothic fireplace, but also drew your eye to the french doors and lead you to the garden beyond, whilst giving the maximum space behind the island. I built every unit, fitted them, painted them. The only thing I didn’t do myself was the worktop.
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We are incredibly proud of our kitchen that was done on a budget. We used the carcasses of the kitchen that were already there as they were in good condition. The worktops are reclaimed scaffold boards..my husband made the kitchen doors. The larder unit was from EBay which we up cycled. We used reclaimed brick slips and the flooring is also reclaimed terracotta bricks originally from Poland. We took the wall units down and replaced with open shelves..more scaffold boards! The vintage bib taps are from EBay as are the leather pull door handles. The little curtain under the sink is actually 2 tea towels sewed together..cost £12 in total. The kitchen was inspired by a Devol kitchen that we had loved but could never possibly afford. The whole project came in under £4k. What I love the most is that it is extremely practical with lots of hardy materials, I love all the different textures and finishes and I feel we’ve definitely created something that is very ‘us’. The comment we get a lot when people come round is how welcoming and cosy it feels which is lovely to hear.
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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!
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We extended our house to build a large kitchen/diner. I created a symmetrical galley kitchen along one wall with a large island in the middle of the room with lighting above. I installed the island stools at one end to allow a full view of the garden. The feature tiles really add warmth to the room. The chairs at the end can be turned around to face the garden and with the doors wide open, allows the perfect spot for a glass of wine on a summer evening.
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From a narrow galley type cottage kitchen, dated and dark, we renovated and created an open plan, warm and welcoming family kitchen, with textures, pastels and a unique cottage meets contemporary style shaker kitchen with a fluted oval island - completely unique!
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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.
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This is my dream kitchen, which I designed during the renovation of our barn conversion. I love the neutral colours & pale woods which give a cosy feel. My favourite features are the open shelves & large kitchen island.
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Our vintage cornflower blue kitchen brings joy, heritage, and heart to the centre of our 400-year-old cottage. This originally was an extended living space but we relocated the kitchen here to take advantage of the lovely vaulted ceiling and to use this gorgeous French basket chandelier we bought from Newark antique fair. Cornflower blue is gentle, has a vintage elegance and of course is a wildflower, so we felt perfect for our home, where bringing the outside in has been important. We are Lilac Cottage and the gardens here are lovely!
It’s a space where soft blue cabinetry, traditional details, and our timeworn textures come together beautifully.
Designed to feel instantly welcoming, the kitchen celebrates craftsmanship and character — with salvaged pieces (including our £200 salvaged pottery board worktop and shelving), rustic brick tiling, and a lived-in warmth that we had worked to hard to create, so the space is sympathetic to the old part of the cottage. It’s the true heart of our home: a place for gathering and slow, simple moments.
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Our new build kitchen was by no means horrendous, but it wasn't what we would have chosen.
We decided to work with what we had and update it, on a budget of course! We extended the Island by adding a cabinet that my partner had as a leftover on a job (!) , added a wood slat feature, vinyled the cupboards and updated the lighting. This created more worktop space making our kitchen so much more practical.
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From the moment we started transforming it, our kitchen has grown with us. What was once a plain, functional space is now a cosy kitchen diner where we can actually enjoy spending time. The ochre rustic metro tiles and soft baby blue walls bring warmth and character, turning it into a place that feels inviting and full of personality.
It’s all about slowly adding touches that make it feel more like us—a space to cook, gather, and create memories in.
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This kitchen was designed to display unapologetic colour and joy. It’s bold, bright, and bursting with personality—from playful cabinetry (housing the boiler, washing machine, pantry and refrigeration in the “utility wall”) to eclectic decor details that make everyday moments feel like a celebration. More than just a cooking space, it’s the vibrant heart of the family home, designed to energise even the greyest days. Family-friendly, functional, and full of fearless flair.
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This kitchen wasn’t just dated - it was falling apart, literally. Historic leaks, crumbling walls, and cabinets hanging on for dear life. We needed to modernise it to actually function, so out went the old chimney breast (praise be for more space for pantries!) and in came a layout that works for real life. But it had to still feel like a farmhouse, just one with better plumbing and fewer near-miss accidents. Think: contemporary charm with a nod to the 300-year-old bones we fell in love with.
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The kitchen is the hub of our home. It features from start to finish in Renovation Nation series 1 on Channel 4. This could also be entered for best 'before and after' as it was shocking when we bought the house! The old owners left leaks and rotten food out on the sides. We gutted it totally and started again, with handmade kitchen and every detail considered. I can send before photos if required. We restored an old fireplace and put it in, from the correct period, as it would have looked. My fave part is the beautiful pink Everhot cooker, which the entire kitchen was designed around.
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When we moved into our house in 2019, we knew that we wanted to update the old and tired kitchen. Due to Covid, we ended up having to live with it for 2.5 years before being able to start the work! However, this meant we had more time to think about what we wanted from the space, and how best we could make it work for us. We blocked up the old back door, moving it to the dining room and moved a window so we could swap where the sink and hob was previously. To keep costs down, we did as much DIY as possible, with some help from my father in law! I learned to tile and tiled the whole kitchen myself, which i'm really proud of. The scallop tiles were especially difficult, but I'm so pleased with how it's turned out and they're a real statement. Because the house is 1930s, we added some victorian features, like the floor tiles and the traditional style shaker cabinets, with some modern twists. We'd love to win this award for our kitchen, not just because of how proud we are of the finished space, but because of the journey and hard work it represents. It is the heart of our home, and every detail reflects the time, care and hands-on effort we put into creating it. From learning new skills, working with family and making budget-friendly choices, it's a space full of personal meaning and character. To be recognised for that would be incredibly special and a real celebration of all the hard work that went into bringing our vision to life!
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Our kitchen transformation was all about working with what we had and making it feel brand new on a budget. The layout was fine, so instead of ripping everything out, we focused on smart updates that made a big impact. We painted the cupboards, replaced the worktops and handles, added new tiles, and fitted a new sink and tap - all of which completely lifted the space without the need for a full refit. It was one of those projects where every little change made the whole room feel fresher and more “us.” It proved you don’t need a huge budget to create a kitchen you love - just a bit of vision, some elbow grease, and a few clever swaps.
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A Kitchen Designed for Everyday Elegance
Crafted by No Ordinary House and built by Point 5 Kitchens, this bespoke kitchen is a true celebration of form meeting function. A standout Liquid Metal finish, blending black and brass, sets a striking tone—bold yet sophisticated.
Timeless black veneer cabinetry anchors the space, proving that great design never goes out of style. Attention to detail runs throughout, from the black sinks and taps to the expertly hidden pocket doors revealing a fully equipped coffee station and family hub, complete with a charging station, notice board, and storage for the everyday essentials, ‘Bits and bobs’.
Smart functionality continues with a prep sink with integrated garbage disposal, corner pull-out storage, and well placed drawers for everything to cook a family meal or host a dinner party. .
Top-of-the-line appliances also chosen for their dark finish, there is chrome in sight, they include:
A full-size integrated fridge and freezer by Liebherr
An under-counter freezer
A Miele induction hob with downdraft extraction venting seamlessly outside
A Miele steam oven and combi microwave
A convection oven and large warming drawer
A QUOOKER tap for instant boiling water
Integrated recycling and waste bins
The wine store is in the basement, therefore not required. This was deliberate to maintain the clean lines.
Additional hidden storage has been cleverly built into the front of the island, ensuring every inch of the kitchen works as hard as it looks.
This is more than just a kitchen—it's a beautifully designed space for cooking, gathering, and living.
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Entry Title: Style Meets Family Life
Homeowners: Sarah and Nick Peasant
Location: West Dorset
Renovation Type: First-Time Full Home Renovation
Kitchen Completed: 2022
Kitchen Supplier: Handmade Kitchens of Christchurch
Worktops: Carrara Quartz from Cotswold Marble & Granite
Paint Colour: Pink Ground by Farrow & Ball
Entry Summary
We set out to create a kitchen that would be both beautiful and hardworking. A calm, welcoming space that could handle the chaos of family life without ever feeling chaotic. As part of our full home renovation, we knew the kitchen needed to be the heart of the home, and it absolutely is. It’s where we cook, chat, do homework, share drinks, and just spend time together. It’s light, full of personality, and designed around how we actually live.
For us, style and function couldn’t be separate. Every design decision had to do both, look great and make life easier. With three young kids, we needed smart storage, practical layouts, and finishes that could stand the test of time. At the same time, I wanted a space that felt calm, soft, and joyful to be in. That balance of style and function was at the heart of every choice we made.
Design Highlights
The colour is one of my favourite features. I fell in love with Pink Ground by Farrow & Ball, it's soft, calming and works beautifully with the brass hardware and engineered oak flooring.
We chose handmade cabinetry from Handmade Kitchens of Christchurch, supplied unfinished so we could have it hand-painted on site. The finish feels really special and personal. I also managed to get it in the sale so we got a handmade kitchen, maximising every mm of space for half the price!
The handles are one of the details I get the most comments on. We chose three different brass styles across the kitchen to create interest while keeping everything cohesive. The shell pull handles on the drawers are not only practical but also add a subtle nod to our coastal location, they’re such a stylish focal point.
Instead of wall units, we added a floating quartz shelf above the range, which keeps the space feeling light and open while still giving me a place to display some favourite pieces.
The extractor fan is an unusual choice, a discreet bathroom fan fitted above the shelving, instead of a traditional hood. I wasn’t a fan of bulky extractors and this option works really well, reducing smells and steam quietly and efficiently.
Where Function Shines
Larder cupboards: We have three full-height larder units that have honestly changed the way we use our kitchen. One is a food larder, another is for crafts and cleaning things, and the third is a dedicated coffee station/bar with internal LED lighting that comes on when you open the door. Inside, we added shelves, drawers, and even a small worktop made from an offcut of our Carrara quartz.
Drawers, drawers, drawers: I can’t recommend this enough. We have nine drawers in our island alone; deep ones for pans and plates, shallower ones for utensils and cutlery. There are six more in the larder units. It’s made such a difference having everything so easy to see and reach. I honestly wouldn’t design a kitchen without them now.
Hidden appliances and thoughtful layout: We included a hot water tap, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated bin, dishwasher, wine fridge, and range, all planned into a layout that works seamlessly. The island is large enough for all five of us to sit together, with plenty of space between the island and the range to move around easily. I added extra space when the kitchen went in, knowing there are always children running around!
Space that adapts: The kitchen flows into our dining and living space, and while it’s all open plan, we were intentional with zoning. It feels connected but still cosy.
What We Learned
We didn’t go for the easiest route. We chose a hand-painted, fully unfinished kitchen and installed everything during a bigger home renovation. There were definitely challenges (timing decorators around builders was one of them!) but having the freedom to choose every finish and fit everything to our exact layout made it so worth it. The attention to detail, especially with storage, has really paid off.
The Result
It’s a kitchen that feels like home. Warm, personal, and so easy to live in. It works hard behind the scenes to keep things tidy and functional, but it’s also a space we love to be in, whether we’re cooking a meal, hosting friends, or just catching up at the end of the day. It’s the heart of our home and we wouldn’t change a thing. My friends always say they love a pink kitchen party!
Why This Kitchen Deserves to Win
This kitchen is where style meets real life. It reflects our personality and our values; calm, family-first, and clever with space. Every drawer, cupboard and handle was chosen with care. I love how the three different brass handle styles, especially the shell pulls, tie in our love of the coast in a subtle and elegant way. It’s a beautiful space, but more importantly, it’s one that works. Every element was designed to make daily life easier, and three children later, it’s holding up better than we ever hoped. It’s not just a kitchen, it’s the centre of our home.
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Dark moody and romantic kitchen diner. We went for a dark colour scheme as there is so much natural light that enters the space due to the 7metre bifolds. Large honed quartz waterfall island and splashback, with wood and leathery accents. Opening the bifolds up in the summer turns the kitchen diner and outdoor patio space into one, which is super for entertaining.
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As you can see from the before the kitchen was very small. The kitchen was extended to suit the needs of the family. Bifold doors were added to go into the garden. This kitchen was thoughtfully designed to combine functionality with style, creating the perfect space for cooking, baking, and entertaining. A full stretch of cabinetry houses two slide and hide ovens and a microwave — an ideal setup for a keen baker. The hob, finished with beautiful gold rings from Gaggenau, adds a touch of luxury to the space along with the pot filler, while open shelving keeps everything feeling light, airy, and accessible.
The island is a real centrepiece, designed as a waterfall island with a built-in pop-up socket — perfect for setting up a KitchenAid or other appliances during baking sessions. Either side of the ovens and microwave, there are built-in pantries for smart, hidden storage.
On the opposite wall, the dishwasher and sink are positioned thoughtfully next to the fridge freezer, ensuring all major appliances are laid out for ease of use while cooking or entertaining. A hot water tap has been added next to the beautiful unlacquered sink taps. To bring character and depth to an otherwise plain wall, we added panelling, which ties beautifully into the soft wall colours that complement the veining on the worktop.
The spacious layout leaves plenty of room beside the island for a dining table and chairs, making it the perfect open-plan kitchen for both family living and hosting guests.
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Welcome to THE KITSCH-EN, where bold style meets everyday function at the heart of my home. This space is more than just a kitchen, it’s a vibrant hub for family life, a place to gather, relax, and, when the mood strikes, the ultimate party venue. Designed to flex around the family’s changing needs, every corner is packed with both personality and purpose.
Affectionately nicknamed THE KITSCH-EN, this kitchen-diner blends creativity with practicality. The vision was to create a space that works hard for a busy family, while standing out with fearless, joyful design choices. Whether we are meal prepping, entertaining guests, or simply spending time together, the space adapts seamlessly. The layout is efficient, the materials are durable, and the overall design is fun, lively, and full of character.
The Brief
Functionality: Create a practical, hardworking space for daily family life.
Bold Design: Infuse the space with energy, colour, and unmistakable personality.
Flexibility: Ensure the kitchen can effortlessly shift from family zone to entertaining hotspot.
Key Challenges
Balancing strong patterns and colours without overwhelming the space.
Concealing functional elements like the boiler and laundry appliances, while maintaining a cohesive look.
Defining separate zones within an open-plan space, without losing flow or light.
Design Solutions
I wanted a kitchen that looked striking, yet supported the demands of real life. The decision to wrap zebra-print wallpaper across the walls and parts of the ceiling was a deliberate, bold choice, creating a playful, but visually cohesive environment.
Key zones were carefully defined to enhance functionality:
Food Prep Area: Stainless steel worktops for durability, a double sink with an extendable hose tap for flexibility, and vertical subway tiles to expand the sense of height and space. A tucked-away coffee station ensures a smooth start to busy mornings.
Dining Area: A combination of vintage seating, including a church pew, chairs, and a bench, provides flexibility for both family meals and gatherings. The zebra-print tablecloth ties the look together, while the playful wine glass chandelier, featuring removable glasses, adds a unique, functional twist.
Cosy Seating Area: A vintage red Ercol daybed, soft lighting, hidden scent and sound diffusers, and a mirror ball with sound-reactive lighting create a space that can shift effortlessly from relaxation to celebration. A hidden smart speaker, seamlessly integrated into the design, keeps the atmosphere lively, whether we’re enjoying music, listening to podcasts, or setting the mood for a party.
Glossy white floor tiles unify the space, keeping it feeling bright, clean, and continuous.
Practicality was key too. The old pantry was repurposed to house the washing machine and tumble dryer, concealed behind a chalkboard-painted door that offers a playful, practical surface for notes, recipes, and family reminders.
Finishing Touches
A curated collection of zebra-themed décor and playful knickknacks.
A large framed MARMITE print, adding a touch of humour and personal flair.
A retro starburst cutlery clock, nodding to mid-century design.
Cat-themed artwork marking out a dedicated pet area, ensuring every member of the family feels at home.
Reflection
THE KITSCH-EN demonstrates that practicality and bold design can coexist beautifully. This space adapts to daily life, whether it’s bustling weekday mornings or lively weekend parties, while maintaining a strong, joyful identity.
It’s not just a kitchen, it’s the heart of my home, a dynamic, welcoming space designed to celebrate everyday living.
To bring THE KITSCH-EN to life even more, I’ve included an additional video, showing how I’ve designed the room to adapt for everyday family life, embracing the occasional mess that happens in a place that is the heart of the home, the relaxing moments, and lively entertaining. Hopefully it highlights how the different zones work together to create a truly flexible, joyful space.
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My kitchen is my pink and green dream. I had it fitted over 12 years ago and was cream and looking a bit worse for wear but I updated it on a budget just with the use of paint. I painted my fridge which people love and it makes it look a lot more expensive. I have a new pink range which adds such joy to the room. I have a disco ball as to me a kitchen is for dancing as well as cooking.
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myself, my husband and daughter have moved back into my family home to care for my mother with early onset dementia. The kitchen was far too small for a 3 generation home, so we renovated a living space and kitchen to make one big heart of the home. It has really helped us live together comfortable and enabled my mum to move around without obstacles
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I live in a adapted wheelchair users friendly house which we haverented for 18 years. My husband is a wheelchair user. The house was to clinical, basic and beige. Over the years I tried different decor to change things and always done my interior decorating suite what was the norm. So five years ago when lockdownbI started and nothing was normal. I started adding colours to different areas of the house and it felt quite liberating and I felt like how I dressed wearing bold colours and maximalist. With being a student I'm always looking for bargains online and charity shop. I couldn't afford a need kitchen and my house is rented. I decided to use the cupboards which we had. Put wood around like a shaker style, painted them pink and sourced some gold handles online. I got a second hand cooker hood and rapped it with pink vinyl. New white worktops and pink metro tiles which was in the sales. Which i tackle to fit with my son. Then finished it off with this gorgeous lemon wallpaper and pink accessories. I followed the scheme around to the dinning area. I even painted the appliances pink . The whole kitchen cost around £400.00 which would of cost three times more. I quite enjoyed doing things by myself. It's like therapy too me and a rest from studying.
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The kitchen has a scandustial vibe. A mix of materials such as concrete, metal, glass and wood. The green creates a earthy feel along with the organic nature of the concrete worktop naturally ageing over time. The recycled scaffolding planks create the open shelves to display lots of interesting items. This adds to the eclectic vibe of the kitchen.
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We put a lot of thought into the design of our kitchen and could not be more pleased with the result that we have achieved. Our kitchen is the heart of our home anyone who visits our home is wowed by it. We also have a hidden pantry the doors for which are next to the fridge and this houses all the kitchen appliances so that the kitchen itself does not look cluttered.
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I have recently relocated to Suffolk from Buckinghamshire having split from my partner of 13 years. During that time, I renovated Grove Cottage (https://www.instagram.com/grove_cottage_) and in 2023 became the runner up in the Period Living Awards. Obviously, it would have been amazing to have won, but it was my first renovation, so I was very proud at what I had achieved.
I searched for nearly a year to find my next house to renovate and when I came across Myrtle Cottage, a beautiful little period house in a conservation area of an English country village in Suffolk, I just knew I had found my next home. I moved in during August 2024 and for the whole of winter, I lived upstairs using a makeshift kitchen in one of the bedrooms. The main areas that were transformed during this time was the kitchen, back garden, closing in the porch to create a mini hallway, adding insulation and soundproofing to the walls, an extra window on the landing to bring in more light, a boot room under the stairs and a hand built tall cupboard on the landing, - lack of storage being a big factor in a small cottage.
Regarding the kitchen, my vision was to create a light and airy space that had a seamless transition from the old part of the cottage, which dates to the early 1800s, to the new extension at the back of the cottage that housed the existing kitchen. I also wanted to open up the kitchen so it flowed out into the garden. A huge part of the renovation was to create the impression of more space by opening it out to the garden and trees beyond. I also wanted to create a separate dining space where I could work and eat at a table overlooking the garden.
The kitchen space was stripped back to the bare bones, creating a blank canvas to renovate from. The first task was to take up the floor which wasn't old, but instead a trip hazzard and very dark, almost black stone in places. Taking up the stone was to allow for wet underfloor heating as I didn't want any walls to be taken up with radiators. This was a bigger job than first thought as the floor had to be dug down quite a way to level it out with the flooring in the old part of the cottage. Once this had been completed which took a few days, thick insulation and heating pipework was laid. To create more light in this and the dining area, a small modern round window was removed and replaced with a much larger square window. Whilst doing this, a square window lintel was found which was a lovely surprise as it meant there was originally a window of the same size there.
More major work included taking out a false ceiling in the lobby before you entered the kitchen. By doing this, it created an extra 1.5ft of additional space and extra light. The cables then on show were recessed into the ceiling that was unveiled and the fuse box was beautifully housed behind a shaker cupboard with brass knobs.
To create additional light and height into the main part of the kitchen, the thin struts supporting the pitched roof were removed, the modern red brick walls were rendered, another skylight was added, bespoke wooden French doors with long windows either side were put in and a beautiful glass apex above the French doors allowed extra light to pour in. To support the pitched roof and glass apex, I replaced the thin struts with a reclaimed old beam above the French doors.
I chose a palette of calm neutrals for the kitchen cabinetry, antiqued limestone floor and wall paint, together with strategically placed, soft lighting in each of the zones. All the white goods have been integrated to create a feeling of more space.
I have uploaded four 'after' kitchen photos and three 'before' shots. The kitchen has only recently been finished, so I will be adding different textures through vintage pieces and art to create the finished homely look. If you need additional photos, please let me know.
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Our kitchen showcases neutral cashmere matt cabinets with warm wood flooring maximising the light in our basement property. We kept period shutter woodwork features around the original sash windows and also instated a column radiator in the space. We have light quartz worktops which give a great space for socialising and preparing your favourite meal. The layout is specifically designed for someone who loves to cook with ample storage. To add a touch of personal to the space I hand painted a mural on the ceiling and surrounding walls to give a unique point of interest. There is also blackboard doors which I regularly draw creations on, and behind those you can step into our pantry, which is a burst of vibrant colour hidden away.
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I knew the look I was going for when I redesigned my kitchen, we had a very neutral base kitchen to work with. I wanted some warm earthy tiles as a splashback, a lovely plaster pink wall combined with bamboo textures, and earthy tones. There are many DIY projects in here that I am so happy with, and it gives me a sense of pride every time I walk in this room.
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This kitchen is the perfect marriage of style and functionality, designed to meet the needs of both the cook and the guests, while exuding personal charm. At the heart of this design lies a practical peninsula, thoughtfully incorporated to allow whoever is cooking to remain outward-facing, fully engaged with others in the room. The peninsula was the ideal solution when a kitchen island was not feasible, maximizing the space without compromising the sociable aspect. This design choice ensures that cooking and entertaining go hand in hand, creating a seamless and interactive environment.
Functionality is key, and the 'kitchen (work) triangle' is in full effect. The induction hob, integrated fridge freezer, double ovens, and sink are all positioned within a single efficient zone. This layout allows the cook to glide effortlessly between tasks.
Carefully curated details bring personality and vibrancy to the space. Open shelving is adorned with vintage tins, French glassware, and cookbooks that serve as visual focal points, adding depth and character. The space also proudly reflects a love for New York, typography, and street art. A Brooklyn sign, originally a postcard, has been enlarged to make a bold statement, while a tote bag from a New York food festival has been framed and placed thoughtfully in the kitchen—the perfect homage to culinary adventures. This kitchen is more than a functional workspace; it is a reflection of our passions and personality. With its balance of practical design and stylish accents, it adapts effortlessly to the needs of everyday life and special occasions alike. This is a space where creativity meets efficiency.
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Colourful Modern Ply kitchen
We inherited a white glossy kitchen when we moved into the house, not thinking we'd have to replace for a few years and could maybe do a quick DIY makeover on the doors, but once we were in, we realised that the cupboards were falling apart and had holes in, and the doors were hanging off. We decided to save for a few years to get our dream kitchen which is colourful, and incorporates our love of vintage and modern mix, ply, plants. We wanted to create a more sleek and user friendly experience, It needed to work with with the already designed diner and living area, plus the beautiful plan chest and terrazzo movable island. We mixed textures and materials such as formica, ply, Quartz reeded glass and sustainable cork for the floor. My favourite area is definitely the breakfast bar, a space which was never fully utilised because of the small dark space. It was also tricky to fit anything useful there because of the freestanding FF - the pocket doors giving us the option to have this here. We also made the top cupboards smaller so we could fit in two smaller quartz shelves, and builtin the extractor fan to help keep the lines clean.
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The kitchen was originally a bathroom and bedroom this was all knocked into one room and an extension added. A lantern light gives lots of extra light. A statement led light was a must have over the extra large island. The tops are white quartz with a hint of sparkle for that little bit of extra bling. The kitchen units are a mix of matt and gloss giving it extra depth. We have a snug within the kitchen diner housing a woodburner with floor to ceiling ceramic tiles. The whole open plan are makes it an amazing entertaining space.
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Best Living Room
A room you can relax in
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Rich colours, pattern, texture, vintage furniture and plants combine to make a cosy, relaxing, timeless living room. The outer part of the living room is tiled with the original quarry tiles, then you step down into the seating area which has carpet and rugs. This helps to make the seating area feel more intimate despite it being quite a large room. The pale pink walls add warmth and the room feels really welcoming in all weathers, and becomes a snug, cosy space by night when you might want to get under a blanket.
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Zôe's brief for her featureless new build lounge was to bring a soft, magical, colourful, playful feel with joyous boho vibes.
Zôe has the most wonderful dreamy character that was a total joy to encapsulate.
We took inspiration from the luxe festival wear that Zôe owns, but also from nature, spirituality, colour and light. We translated this into a stylish contemporary room using dichroic window films, iridescent finishes, marbled and watery effect patterns and playful accessories.
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Working with the existing leopard print wallpaper I designed this room to reflect the owners quirky personality, but bring the whole scheme together in a way that was comprehensive. My solution was to employ a single ochre colour allover that was taken from the wallpaper. I then blended this with Japanese graphics on the blinds and entry curtain, and touchy feely textiles on the seating. The owner didn't want regular boat furniture so I designed it with pieces that have a small profile and result in a more homely look.
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In our living room renovation, we sought to create a cosy, inviting space that blends traditional Edwardian charm with a feminine, contemporary flair. We focused on a soft and sophisticated colour palette of pink, cream, and green to bring warmth and a sense of tranquility to the room. The timeless elegance of the Edwardian features, such as the ornate cornicing, original fireplace, and tall windows, were carefully preserved and enhanced, maintaining the character of the flat.
To add a modern, feminine twist, we incorporated contemporary furniture with clean lines, luxurious textures, and subtle feminine accents. The soft pinks evoke a calming, nurturing atmosphere, while the creamy whites balance the space and reflect natural light. The green tones, inspired by nature, add an earthy touch, complementing the period features while providing a sense of freshness and vitality.
The overall design is a fusion of past and present, where classic meets modern femininity, making the living room a perfect blend of comfort, style, and charm.
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The living room was the first room we renovated in the house. It gives us a cosy space to seek sanctuary in when the rest of the house is a building site. It has a mixture of second hand items (fire surround, column side table, small sofa, golden crane bird), and items designed, made or adapted by me (the gold leaf sun ceiling rose, shell wall lights, window seat, picture frames and tv cupboard).
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Our taste is continually evolving and although we’ve only lived in our house 4 years our living room has undergone a few changes. One thing for sure is we don’t live in a showhome - we live in a real home! Our living room is a cosy space that is flooded with late afternoon sun - we’d love to knock through the wall to allow that gorgeous glow to extend into the dining area.
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The room is south facing so we get a lot of natural sunlight (well as much as you can in a 1930s house) my house is my comfort and I hope I bring that out in my design, as an anxiety sufferer it’s important that I have a safe space that people can relax in!
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We love every room in our home, but the living room has to be our favourite. The black shiplap fireplace is such a bold focal point which we really love! And the moody, earthy tones in here create a nice cosy space. The crittall style internal bifold doors between here and the kitchen allow us to have the option of open plan living/kitchen/dining as and when we want to (our favourite renovation decision to date!)
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This room is the heart of our home and probably the room that receives the most love on my instagram. Originally a pale grey, we added warmth with Setting Plaster by Farrow and Ball during lockdown and have never looked back. The colour is the perfect shade for this East facing room, cosy and warm at times, light and bright at others. It's an ever-evolving space - I love to update it for the seasons with cushions, throws and candles. The fireplaces were one of the features that sold us this house and keep us toasty all winter long. The shutters are a new addition and have helped elevate the room so much. We switched from a grey chesterfield to this tan leather sofa a couple of years back - I loved the idea of this colour against the soft pink walls and it still brings me so much joy. I love a 1970s aesthetic so feel like this room ticks a few of those retro boxes, while still being in keeping with its Victorian roots. As with the hallway, the floorboards are original - they were covered with a horrible laminate when we moved in, which we swiftly ripped up and then sanded the floors back to restore.
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This is my new build living room, which was previously just a white box with no shape or personality to it. I’ve prided myself on trying to bring character to our new build by adding texture, natural materials and pops of colour. The living room was the last room we finished and I love how it’s now got an art deco cinema vibe to it, thanks to the strip lighting I’ve used to elevate the acoustic panelling. I’ve tried to keep this room quite neutral, as it’s where we go to wind down and relax, but I can’t keep away from little pops of colour here and there, to really bring the room to life.
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Our living room is truly the heart of our home – a calming, cosy space where we unwind, relax and make memories every single day. We wanted to create a space that felt warm and welcoming from the moment you walk in.
With soft, neutral tones, layered textures and thoughtful details, it’s become a place that brings us so much joy – whether we’re curled up with a cuppa, hosting family, or just spending quiet time with Herbie, our cocker spaniel.
It’s a space that reflects us, feels lived-in and loved and most importantly, feels like home.
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This is my "snug", a small second lounge. I designed it solely for myself (my husband is not allowed entry). It is full of everything that defines me - from my Beano and camera collections, the photographs of my friends and family, the Star Wars toys and my university scarf. I can sit in my snuggle chair with my cat and be surrounded by everything that makes me "me".
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Living room - since moving in, we replastered the fireplace wall as there was some damp and a previous owner had tried to cover cracks with white wallpaper. We added in a picture rail (we could actually see where this had once been). Then, we painted the picture rail and the ceiling in green smoke, by farrow and ball. The ceiling has the original detailing on, and when painted it really makes it pop. It gets a lot of attention. I also have put up a lot of diy art in the room and, used the left over carpet from the runner on the stairs and made it into a rug.
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I designed my lounge with a nod to the mid century design that I love so much. I love the modular shelving so typical.of that era, so created my own around my TV unit on a budget. I then widened the room by removing an old concrete fireplace. I painted in deep green and off white and added a geometric rug. I created a gallery wall using my own artwork, wallpaper samples and some Etsy prints. I also added hanging plants and lots of potted house plants.
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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.
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Our living room space was the first room in the house where I decided to paint the ceiling. I fell in love with the colour and how it instantly gave the room such warmth & character. It was from the ceiling that I began to flourish with how I wanted the space to look and feel. This room is also where my love of art began after finding my first original piece, the Tibetan Tiger. I began to feel very content each time I walked in here and over the past couple of years my style has evolved more & more.
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This living room is the heart of our home. It is filled with harmoniously paired accessories, textiles and furniture pieces to keep it family friendly, cohesive and welcoming. This room has been the perfect space for making memories whilst being surrounded by trinkets collected on our travels, unique homeware finds and loads of colour.
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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.
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Living room transformation. Moved in on the first day of lock-down, so
made it our lock-down project. First thing we did was to find a
replacement fireplace, as the original had been removed to make room
for an x-box and cinema TV.
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Our living room is the absolute heart and soul of our family home. We love playing music, playing games, watching movies, hosting friends and assembling huge winding toy train tracks (well, some of us do!) and this room is where we can do all of that together and more. As such, this was the first room we decorated when we moved in, stripping wallpaper, adding our own moulding, dousing in dark green and hanging up our own DIY artworks to really make the space our own. The light from windows at both ends means it can carry the cosy rich wall colour without feeling dark and it is a space that feels warm, inviting and full of life year round
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The front room has again been a labour of love, that isn’t quite yet the finished article but it’s almost there. We put in the self build media wall which was a huge task but we absolutely love. This room is an ongoing project, but we love what we have created so far.
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This colour-drenched living room wraps you in Lick Teal 03 from floor to ceiling, creating a cocoon of calm that still packs a visual punch. Layered with bold textures, a Wendy Morrison rug, and an orange floral accent chair from Anthropologie, it’s where mid-century charm meets modern maximalism.
Designed as an adult retreat for reality TV marathons and late-night lounging, this room proves you can be colourful and cosy, indulgent and intentional. A new garden door adds indoor-outdoor flow—because even rebels like a bit of fresh air.
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We took a risk and drowned the snug in deep green, and honestly, no regrets. It’s dark, it’s moody, and it’s giving ‘cosy academia’ in all the best ways. Turns out, sometimes the bold choice is the right one, especially when your house is old enough to have survived a few bold choices already!
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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.
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I restored the original features in this room - cornices, wall panelling and ceiling rose, and also restored the original shutters. I wanted to embrace the heritage of the house, but also add some fun and joy by adding colour. I adore the sunshine yellow woodwork. Its such a cosy room at night, but it floods with sunshine in the daytime.
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This room is in the basement at Penally House. it was once a dark, damp room with stone walls and no electrics/heating. I panelled the walls and created a living room/bar/home cinema - the perfect place to relax and entertain. I wanted to create a gentleman's club x theatre feel from a bygone era which really suits the Grade II listed house. It's like going back in time. I created the bespoke paint colours on the walls and ceilings and bought the antique theatre seats on ebay.
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Because we've only finished our living room fairly recently, I don't have that many photos – but I've attached a video link below to show more. This is actually the second iteration of our living room since we moved in back in 2019. I was really inspired by the current trend of pairing red and blue (without veering into West Ham FC territory!) and took a lot of influence from our beautiful local Victorian swimming baths.
We used Dulux 'Monarch' on the woodwork and 'Quintessential Blue' on the walls, and added a feature wall with Jane Churchill Rowan wallpaper. The 1930s Anatolian rug – which we brought back from Ireland – helped guide the colour palette too. We’re absolutely delighted with how everything has come together. It feels rich, thoughtful and very much in keeping with the era of the house, which has been a consistent goal throughout our renovations.
We’d love to win the Ufurnish Best Living Room award because this space is such a personal expression of our taste and the character of our home. Every decision was made with love and intention, and it’s a room that now feels truly “us.” To have that recognised would mean the world – especially after years of planning, refining and finally bringing it to life.
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More than just a room, this is where I reset, recharge, and truly relax. Soft beige and sage green tones create a soothing palette. A large monochrome rug ties everything together, and the round mirror helps bounce light around the space. The gallery wall, filled with travel photos, adds a personal touch and brings great memories into the everyday. Textured finishes and soft fabrics add layers of cosiness, while the bay window with its snuggle sofa is the perfect spot to switch off and slow down. With soft, warm lighting throughout, this is a space that feels like a deep exhale—peaceful, personal, and made for relaxation.
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Our living room forms part of a larger space alongside the dining room, and while our kitchen isn’t technically open-plan, it’s semi-connected through an original external window that links it visually to the rest of the space. We chose to open up the living and dining areas because my husband and I love to socialise, and we wanted a relaxed, welcoming layout that works for both day-to-day living and entertaining.
The living area is painted in a deep green, providing a rich contrast to the pink dining area, but the colours have been carefully chosen to flow throughout the space, continuing into the kitchen to create a cohesive feel despite the different zones.
Colour is central to how I design, and in this space it’s used to define function and set the tone. The green makes the living area feel calm and grounded, while the pink brings warmth and vibrancy to the dining space.
One of our favourite features is the built-in home bar, which adds a fun, sociable element and makes this part of our home a real gathering spot for friends and family. The mix of colour, texture, and thoughtful layout makes this space a true reflection of how we live.
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Welcome to our cosy living room! It was a tricky task finding a comfortable layout for a square-shaped room with windows, patio doors and internal doors! We built our big media wall from MDF and added some traditional panelling to the opposite wall. The room has a neutral feel overall but with the burst of natural light coming from the garden, I knew the media wall would be perfect in a bold, earthy green.
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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.
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Triple height living room with limewashed walls and ceilings. We had to do these by hand off a tower scaffold. You certainly couldn't be afraid of heights! The light absolutely pours into this space, with double height solar glass, rooflights. The way the sunlight reflects off the pond into the space, and just dances on the walls is just magical. We also installed a suspended log burner for the winter months.
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When I first saw the living room, I immediately knew it needed bookshelves. I had beautiful bespoke bookshelves made on either side of the alcove, designed to look like they had always been a part of the room. To bring my vision to life, I created a mood board to visually assemble how I wanted the space to feel. The goal was to create a timeless and classic atmosphere, filled with antique and vintage pieces that each tell a unique story.
As part of the redesign, I added tongue and groove panelling behind the bookshelves and beading on the doors. I chose black for the shelves, allowing the vintage pieces to truly pop. The colour palette consists of neutral and warm rust tones, accented with wooden details. The hearth was updated with a beautifully veined marble, which was a bit of a splurge, but it really added the elegant detail I was seeking.
My armchair was reupholstered in a deep rust tone, a rich reddish-brown fabric I searched high and low for. Finally, I found the perfect one by Larsen Fabrics — and it was worth every penny as it adds a luxurious and timeless feel to the room.
The rest of the room is painted in Lick White 06, from the woodwork to the ceiling. A ceiling rose was missing, so I added one and paired it with an antique light fitting. Initially intended to face the other way, the light was discoloured, so I had it reversed to face up toward the ceiling — a detail that ties everything together perfectly.
On the opposite side of the room sits the sofa, with cushions in varying neutral textures that complement the rest of the space. The gallery wall is filled with vintage frames I sourced from local antique mills and charity shops — they make the perfect backdrop. The black metal side table ties in the black accents from the bookshelves, while the neutral curtains and blinds create balance without overwhelming the space. A Persian-style rug grounds the room, bringing warmth and texture. The only thing left to add is a footstool, and I can’t wait to see the finishing touch. I hope you love this space as much as I do.
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This living room has the nickname, the Retro Room
Tucked at the back of the house, this space is a celebration of bold, thoughtful design with a strong mid-century influence.
The design journey began with a single piece of inspiration. A vintage Babycham deer ornament. This shaped the playful colour palette of teal and golden orange. From there, every element was chosen or created to elevate and complement this joyful scheme.
The layout was carefully considered. An orange corner settee was chosen not just for impact, but for practicality, it faces two directions, allowing both garden views and comfortable TV watching.
It anchors the room and supports the relaxed, sociable feel I wanted to achieve.
Even though the colour scheme is bold, the room is softened through careful layering of texture and design.
A trippy orange and brown textured wallpaper, which was my first go at wallpapering a patterned paper myself, creates a bold statement backdrop.
The seating is styled with textured blankets in shades of teal and orange, orange geometric patterned cushions, and circular pleated cushions that add plush retro glamour while nodding to the era.
Zoning was another focus. The white tiled floors connect this space to the kitchen, while a larger retro-style orange and brown rug and oversized teal door threshold mat help define the area and reinforce the colour story for that room.
A wicker peacock chair, a wonderful Facebook Marketplace find, adds sculptural interest and texture.
The furniture selection is a mix of old and new, restored and reimagined.
A teak coffee table that once belonged to my parents, came to me after they passed away. It was badly damaged, but I restored the base and replaced the top, giving it a second life as the centrepiece of the room.
A self-renovated 1960's freestanding bar, a vintage freestanding glass-front cabinet, and a charity shop 1970's sideboard speak to my passion for sustainable yet stylish choices.
A golden leopard glass-topped side table adds a little kitschy glam sparkle, and beside it sits one of my favourite touches. my handmade sign that reads 'THE STAYING INN', because, let's face it, some of the best nights happen at home.
There are joyful, quirky surprises throughout: chalkware flying mallards like Hilda Ogden's, a kitschy Lynch lady picture, and a wicker wall shelf with LED letters spelling "B.A.R.".
Hidden in plain sight, away on the wall behind the bar is a vintage clown painting. Cheeky, and a little mysterious, being totally in keeping with the playful tone.
A classic starburst wall clock, picked up from a vintage fair, sits proudly on the wall, tying the whole retro look together.
One of my favourite things about this room is the clever internal view. You get a sneaky peek of the zebra-print kitchen, a fun visual link between two bold, personality-packed spaces. You can also see right through to the outdoor dining space, which is filled with kitschy flamingos, festoon string lights, and gold and silver hanging mirror balls, so I made sure not to obscure the large windows to keep that sense of flow and connection. It's all part of what makes this room feel like a true day-to-night space. Light-filled by day, cosy and atmospheric by night.
This room is more than a nostalgic nod to mid-century design. It's a space shaped by my own hands, skills, and passion for interiors. A space that balances functionality, comfort, and a generous dose of humour and flair. Stylish, sentimental, a little kitsch, and completely liveable.
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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.
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My living room is my real art deco delight. I have loved art deco and anything vintage since I was a child. This is my The Great Gatsby room, hence I dressed up in one shot or what some people call my Poirot room. It’s darker than the rest of the downstairs but i think you can see it really flows through.
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I live in a beautifully converted barn with a living room that truly captures its rustic charm. The high ceilings and striking beams create an airy, spacious feel, while unique features like the open brickwork fireplace and the large bay window framed by beams make this space truly special. A fascinating detail is that the beams are crafted from reclaimed wood from Spanish Armada ships, adding a unique piece of history to the room’s character.
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This room is our dog Rodney's favourite place to be. Calming blues wrap the room which has duel aspect windows out to both our front and rear gardens. The room showcases some of our favourite art pieces and many items of furniture are pre loved from family members, included the piano I grew up learning on which is dated from the 1870s just like our building. We have liberty print carpet with bold prints in other soft furnishings, such as the curtains which I hand made for the room, and the upholstery on our vintage arm chairs. There are also fabrics from Mairi Helena a Scottish designer that I used to upholster the piano stool and hand make one of the footstools. This room is the hub of our home, a place to sink into after a long day at work and relax listening to music or watch the tv, and also a space to sit and eat together on the dining table.
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We wanted to add a media wall to our lounge to create a huge 6m feature. Creating cosy vibes with the electric fire and plenty of shelving space for styling.
Our lounge is a bright and airy room, with a glass door leading off from the hallway and patio doors leading out to the garden.
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My living room is a soft, Scandinavian-inspired space with a calming neutral palette, layered textures, and cosy lighting that brings it all together. I’ve designed it to be a peaceful retreat—a space that feels both lived-in and loved. I believe a living room should wrap you up like a hug, and I’ve styled mine to feel exactly that way: warm, relaxed, and effortlessly inviting.
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This room was an old leaking conservatory. We had it replaced and knew we wanted the focus to be outdoors. The huge windows bring the outside in. Watching the weather is a dream in here. The fire in winter. The blooming garden in the sunshine in the summer. It can be cosy. It can be light and airy. It’s comfortable but beautiful. I also love my hanging instillation in the sky light that changes each season. It’s a real feature.
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This living room balances bold design with serene comfort, creating the ultimate space for relaxation. Anchored by rich, deep blue walls, the room provides a cocooning effect, wrapping you in a sense of calm. While vibrant and bold, the blue is also calming invites you to unwind. Oversized, colorful artwork adds personality and energy, sparking conversation without overpowering the restful ambiance.
A nod to midcentury modern design can be seen in the furnishings, including an Afromosia sideboard and iconic Tretchikoff artwork, both sourced from antique shops to infuse the room with timeless character. The chaise longue is perfectly positioned as a dreamy reading nook, offering a space to escape into a good book or simply relax. By night, the living room transforms into a private cinema, thanks to a projector. This feature makes the space as versatile as it is cozy, delivering a touch of movie magic to end the day.
This living room celebrates bold design while remaining wholly inviting, perfectly embodying the ethos of a space designed to relax in. It is not just a room—it’s our sanctuary.
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My ideas are bold enough to standout, excite me, and be a show stopper. My ARTWORK of the Sunburst has imperfections and my intention was to correct them however I also believe in imperfections which is just as beautiful and authentic; Sometimes you have to just send them out to the world in the time available to oneself. I align to thought provoking images and statements.
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We removed the brick fireplace and replaced it with a more traditional tiled fireplace ..we got the wooden surround on FB marketplace. When we removed the carpet we found lovely original floorboards so stripped sanded and varnished them. We used an archive colour on the walls and filled the room with vintage pieces, lots of artwork and plants. We replaced the white radiator with a traditional cast iron one finished in Antique bronze. The Roman blinds are a nod to our Arts and crafts home and they are a beautiful William Morris design. We did put a up a plaster ceiling rose but no coving as arts and crafts homes are quite often simple in design and not known for excessive ornamentation.
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This room was tricky to plan, a long narrow room
with lots of windows. We blocked up one window and added bifolds into the garden. The media wall is a focal point that adds depth to the wall. A feature mural wall draws your eye to the end of the room almost 3D making the room much more cosy
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Best Nursery or Children’s Room
Making bedtime fun for the kids
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As a mother of four—two wild boys and two imaginative girls! I have had the privilege of creating beautiful, inspiring, and ever-changing children’s rooms. From whimsical nurseries filled with charm to sophisticated teenage bedrooms, I have gained invaluable experience in designing the perfect spaces for children of all ages. Colour and texture are at the heart of every room, forming the essential foundation for creativity. Decorating is my favourite part of styling a child’s room! The sweet pastel shades in youth transform into bold yet muted tones that resonate with older preteens, each room reflecting my children's unique personality and imagination.
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This kids room was a small space that needed to be transformed into a kids bedroom for two young boys. We needed to utilise the rooms natural tall ceiling heights in order to incoporate two full sized bunk beds. The kids were blown away by the transformation of the space which included hidden storage, a climbing wall and reading nook.
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For my two young boys, I wanted to create a sanctuary — a bedroom designed purely for rest, relaxation, and peaceful sleep. I envisioned a clutter-free, serene space where they could truly unwind after busy days. Soft, natural tones of green and neutral shades set a calming atmosphere, while layers of gentle mood lighting introduce a sensory experience that feels warm and safe.
Unintentionally, this room became even more meaningful when my youngest son was diagnosed with autism earlier this year. Without knowing it at the time, I had created exactly the kind of soothing environment he needed — a space that offers comfort, calmness, and security. The textures, the gentle lighting, and the organic colours all work together to create a nurturing retreat that feels like a gentle hug at the end of each day.
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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.
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This room makeover was for my 11-year-old son. It needed to be practical as well as look good. Adding a proper desk and enough space to do homework was crucial and no 'childish' design features that he would be likely to grow out of quickly. Previously, he made do with a freestanding hanging rail for clothes that looked messy and was quite rickety, so I was keen to get some wardrobes in the mix. I love built-in furniture, but bespoke carpentry wasn't in the budget so I had to get creative. I bought some bargain flatpacks in the Argos sale and clad them in floor-to-ceiling panels of mdf. I added coving and skirting to create the look of custom-built-ins and painted in a grown-up blue hue. I built a desk in between the wardrobes and it's the perfect spot to study (or do hours of gaming! ha). My son is a Lego aficionado and has amassed quite the collection over the past few years so I was determined to display and store it in an aesthetic yet practical way so he could still access all the models but without them lying all over the floor. I made minifigure frames on individual Lego bricks by repurposing old picture frames and taking the glass out. I added lots of small shelves, the perfect size for a single Lego spaceship or scene and put them up on the walls and I bought a long mirror which I glued bricks round the edges of to create little platforms to put mini Lego builds on to, as with the minifigures, these are all easily removable for play so its a really practical way of displaying his collection. I lifted his old bed up off the ground to create storage underneath by making a DIY cabin frame for under £50 using CLS timber and painting it. I colour drenched the whole room in the gorgeous blue paint and it was such a transformation - and the best bit because I DIYed it and sourced the materials carefully it was really affordable too.
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This room saw a complete makeover following our surprise addition to the family. A pink ceiling really sets this room off. I added panelling to add character in this room and painted all woodwork to match. I decided to go with wall decals instead of wallpaper as it was much quicker and cheaper to do. I added the reading area to enjoy books together and some great storage that will be adaptable as she grows.
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We had a baby last year and raced to turn our 2nd bedroom, previously a blue teenage boy of the previous owners' room. Thinking it would just be a quick job of removing wallpaper and repaint, it turned out to be a replastering walls and ceiling job. In the space of a few short months and whilst Alexis was pregnant, we managed to transform the room into a beautiful, tranquil and neutral space that will hopefully grow with her. Sage greens and dusky pinks come through on furnishings and paintwork including the hand painting scalloped details had painted by Alexis. Specially selected little bits of artwork will be little reminders to our daughter through the future years of what a brilliant human she is .
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A £30 preloved Ikea pine bunkbed became the bunkroom of dreams for my two littles with months of DIY work and a lot of paint. I added a vintage letterpress tray to the wall for their trinkets, plug in wall lights (with spraypainted cords) and lots of moulding and trim to fit the period of the house.
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My son age 10, loves the artist Keith Haring, so I designed him a Keith Haring themed bedroom. I used red, black and white as the base colours. The room was not very big and had the stairs bulkhead in it. To accommodate all his toys, I found some second hand bathroom wall cabinets and painted them to match the wall. I painted his wardrobe to match the wall too. Then I used shoe storage cabinets on the wall due to their depth and their ability to hold a lot for the space they take up. We used picture ledges as shelves and displayed some funky artwork. I made a reading nook over the bulkhead . I also made him a piece of changeable artwork using kids blocks that I painted white, magnetic tape and a magnetic memo board. I used some funky hooks for his caps. I also used some Keith Haring stacking figures for handles on his IKEA Kallax unit. The savings I made in this room using second hand items meant I could afford a Keith Haring custom made neon light to go over his bed.
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We wanted this room to reflect our daughter’s bright personality. I worked the design around her only stipulation (the yellow lamp!), adding the sunflower mural and pairing the yellow with bright accents, in deep pink and teal, that could compete with the yellow without overwhelming the space.
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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!
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This room originally housed the boiler which we had rerouted and replaced into the loft, so we hand built a false wall to cover the pipework yet allow access to the pressure gauge etc. We chose a vibrant and fun wallpaper (which proved controversial on social media!) and matched it with beautiful dark green furniture set. I also used gold leaf on the door surround and door edge to add a little extra sparkle!
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This jungle-inspired kids’ bedroom throws out the rulebook for “kiddy cute” and delivers a space packed with imagination, boldness, and heart. Dark green walls cocoon the room for a cosy, restful vibe, while vibrant yellow pops and playful details keep the energy alive. Designed to balance adventure and calm, it’s a space that grows with the child—not a theme park ride destined to date. It’s bold, characterful, and built for dreaming big.
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Teen spaces can be tricky to get right, so a lot of thought went into planning this room for my soon-to-be-teenage son.
I wanted to include elements he was excited about while still keeping it stylish and in tune with the rest of the house - and most importantly, give him a space that will grow with him.
The LED lights were top of his wishlist, so I’ve added them to the shelving and the DIY slat wood headboard, all controlled by remote. The graffiti-style wallpaper adds a fun, bold touch and contrasts really nicely with the walnut slat wall panels.
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Probably one of my favourite rooms that I was able to let my creative streak run wild. I didn’t want it to be another neutral nursery and wanted it to have character. I hand painted clouds on the ceiling, made hanging hot air balloons out of beach balls and created a fun, calming space for our little boy. I love decorating it for the seasons
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This bedroom belongs to my autistic, minimally speaking six-year-old son (five at the time of the makeover), and it was especially important that I created a space that truly met his needs. A happy, free-spirited boy with a great love for the outdoors, one of his favourite places to explore is a nearby semi-ancient woodland. I wanted to capture the essence of that special place for him, without overwhelming the senses.
The woodland mural, spanning two walls and wrapping around his house-frame bed, provides the perfect focal point. I matched the rest of the room’s colours – a vibrant green, a cheerful orange, and a calming brown-grey – to elements within the mural, creating a cohesive scheme. The lower half of the room is panelled for both aesthetic and practical reasons, it protects the walls from daily wear and tear, while adding a structured, comforting feel.
We also extended his windowsill to create the perfect seat for reading and daydreaming, two of his favourite activities. To add an element of playfullness, I painted the uPVC window and radiator in bright orange, picking up on the bright flowers from the mural. It was really important to me that he remain a part of the makeover throughout, and he was invited to paint the first strokes of the orange and green woodwork himself, ensuring there were no surprises when it came to the final look
To maintain familiarity of his safe space and prevent night-time dysregulation, I kept the upper walls a light, neutral shade, similar to the grey of his previous nursery. The hot air balloon lightshade, a long-time favourite of his, was also retained as a familiar feature in his new space.
Although the room still needs some finishing touches like a rug, carpet, and an upcycled chest of drawers, it already feels truly special to him. It was a race against time to complete it before the arrival of his baby brother - the mural was finished just the day before I went into hospital. But despite all the obstacles we faced with this makeover, it was important to us to create a sanctuary for him, knowing how vital it was for him to have his own calming, safe space while he adjusted to life with his baby brother.
This bedroom was a real labour of love and is a true reflection of my little boy: bright, free-spirited, and full of joy.
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The before image, from the estate agent listing, shows the room before I added the personality and warmth I wanted. The wardrobes in the room are original to the house, and when I redecorated, I asked my daughter for her input. The brief was pink, and after testing several shades, I found the perfect heritage pink. I painted the walls up to the picture rail, as well as the wardrobes, fireplace, and hearth in this soft, warm pink. Above the picture rail and on the ceiling, I used a complementary, lighter pink to create a seamless flow.
To add contrast and complement the fireplace, I swapped out the old door knobs for black honeycomb-style ones. I went for black iron traditional-style beds, which echo the fireplace colour, and softened the look by adding canopies in the perfect pink shade. After much searching, I found a beautiful patterned fabric from Liberty Fabrics for the duvet covers, which I had made for both girls. I layered them with a pink duvet underneath from Dorma and added a green cushion for contrast.
The glass side table is practical, allowing the girls to have a lamp and a space for their special bits in a little suitcase. The armchair, upholstered in deep luxurious velvet, is perfect for reading their favourite books. I also did a hack on the mirror, adding bobbins to make it fun and playful, and painted both the desk and mirror in the same pink shade. The stool complements the colours in the Liberty fabric duvet.
The space doubles as a versatile spot for the girls to get ready or do homework. I replaced the carpet with a herringbone floor, adding a large jute-style rug to bring softness and warmth to the room. The column radiator is painted in the same heritage pink, and shutters were added to the windows for a polished, timeless look. The girls absolutely love their room and enjoy sharing this special space together.
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I designed this rooms for my son when he was 10 years old and I had to be mindful that it could grow with him. Inspired by his love of star wars I used wallpaper that reminded me of blasts from light sabers. The room had to be multipurpose - sleep, hangout zone for friends and most importantly a desk so he could make all his beloved Star Wars Lego sets. The doors were previously an orange oak colour and his favourite colours are blue and red so I choose St Giles blue by Farrow and Ball for the woodwork and the desk and bookcase I upcycled in Pepper Red by Dulux. Two years on and thankfully my son still loves it!
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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.
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I always knew I wanted my daughters room to be a pink explosion. Having the double bed means she can enjoy this room for years to come. What's better is the wall flowers are easily removable as she grows up. Panelling adds another lever of interest to this room.
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We transformed this nice infested room step by step. We did everything from ripping out the carpet to batoning walls and insulating, got the Victorian windows restored and then panelled and redecorated, up cycling the old wardrobes too
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Austin’s room has a circus theme. I painted the ceiling yellow with a scalloped edge to create the idea of a big top tent. I found the different artwork on the walls from small businesses on Instagram and I upcycled the drawers using bright yellow chalk paint. The door handles on the wardrobe are made from wooden toy skittles!
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Daughter’s bedroom
My daughter (nine) was keen to have a room full of colour and that is what I hope I have delivered, transforming the very bland and dated “before” (pictured) in to something she now loves. I took inspiration from the Californian retro aesthetic -seaside living, sunshine and milkshake parlours and pulled together a moodboard that gave me these vibes. I decided to go bold on colour - using a bright yellow on the walls offset by pink on the woodwork and ceiling. It is a room which can grow with her over time.
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This bedroom is designed with a young child in mind, adding lots of beautiful colour, but still keeping the small, poorly-lit room as bright and airy as possible. I’ve also tried to think about storage and how the room will work as the child grows.
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My daughter's nature-inspired nursery was designed around a beautiful woodland wallpaper that I fell in love with as soon as I saw it. The botanical pattern combined with the warm, earthy colour palette creates a fun and cosy bedroom. The natural aesthetic is continued with the light wood furniture and patterned blind. The Ikea drawer unit was upcycled using wood-effect paint and scallop trim to bring it up to date and more in keeping with the rest of the room. The mushroom and animal-shaped storage baskets add a playful, functional touch for the ever-increasing toy collection!
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My son had outgrown his toddler bedroom and needed something more suitable for his age and most importantly, a fun space for him to enjoy. The green-striped wallpaper adds a lively feel to the room and painting the ceiling in a matching green makes the space more cohesive. Being school-age, I was mindful of creating a space for him to do his homework in the future too, so a desk was top of the list! The loft bed with a slide is lots of fun but is also practical in saving on floor space. With the addition of the football beanbag and strip lighting under the bed, my son enjoys reading and playing with his toys in his 'den'.
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This is probably my favourite room in our house - my little boys’ shared bedroom. They’ve just turned 3 and 5 years old and I wanted to create a space that was whimsical, but one that will grow with my boys and still be age-appropriate in a few years’ time.
I love history and try to honour the age of our late Victorian home in all my interior schemes without it feeling like a museum. I’m very influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement and this room is a fun take on that.
I love the wallpaper so much, it’s so fun, it has lots of hidden bugs and beasties, as well as birds in the leaves. My boys like to look for the little caterpillars.
I decided not to paint the ceiling and woodwork white, instead it’s almost a biscuit colour, it just helps cocoon the room and adds warmth.
It’s not a big room so I’ve had to be creative with the use of space, and being a Victorian cottage, there is no built-in storage. The eaves and roof slopes are a bit of a design limitation.
The vintage-style double decker red bus bed was probably the best bargain I’ve ever found in my life, it was £80 on eBay, but getting it sent to Scotland was interesting…! I wasn’t even 100% sure if it would fit in the room (I didn’t tell my husband that) but it does - just! It fits like a glove in the roof space.
Being big and red I knew this would be the focal point of the room, so I thought a design that featured trees would almost be like the bus was taking a drive past the parks of London. I love the combination of red and green even though it’s traditionally frowned upon. I think it’s unexpected and lets each colour speak for itself.
I’m a thrifty renovator and I like to do everything myself, but that means things take forever. I keep an eye out for pieces and shop at vintage and charity shops where possible, so this room is an eclectic mix of pieces.
The petite tallboy wardrobe fits perfectly into the other eaves space, it used to belong to my boys’ great grandad and it was going to be chucked away when he died. I have a habit of rescuing other people’s junk “in case it’s useful”, and this is just an old piece of utility furniture, but when I scraped off the dark brown varnish it revealed beautiful veneer underneath which looks wonderful in sunlight.
There isn’t a lot of wall space for shelving, so this slim, low level bookcase is a great fit in the window dormer. Our house is not warm, so I made these curtains myself from scratch (my first-ever attempt) so that I could keep costs down, find the perfect shade of green to match, but also in a fabric I knew would be thick enough to keep out light and drafts.
Dormers can be an awkward space because they aren’t really big enough for anything useful, so this is a little book nook for my boys. The miniature, chipped paint wicker chair was £10 second hand, and the storage baskets to the left are great for little toys. I think it’s tempting to put up shelves and store everything up out of the way, but it’s nice to have furniture at my boys’ level so they can help themselves to their books and toys.
My artwork in here is vintage school classroom posters, which I found in a vintage shop. I love the idea that 90 or 100 years ago little children would have looked at these as part of their education, now they bring colour to our home.
There was a lot of scrimping, saving and charity shopping, and although it takes me a long time to finish a space, it’s so worth it in the end to have a room that is this joyful and unique.
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Big looks with small funds
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Using a 2 x billy bookcases from fbmp I managed to create this built in bootroom. I made my own bench from 2x2 and a leftover piece of mdf. The other cabinet was a fbmp up cycle. All in all it all cost less than a £1000 including the new floor which goes through out the hallway.
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The brief for Zoe's new build guest room was to bring life into a soulless space, include pink, and work on a small budget after the rest of the property was renovated.
It needed to speak the same design language as the other rooms we designed, but have its own personality too.
To bring impact and identity on a budget we used 3 key elements done simply, but well.
The main element is a section of feature wallpaper that sets the tone for the whole room.
The second element is paint, used in a simply stylish way but disrupted with a pink window return.
The third element is a key accessory that expressed her playful personality, a glass balloon ceiling light.
We interpreted her brief for pink with a muted candy hue used around the window return to cast a warm glow.
Such a joy to work with Zoe.
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This bar / library room was done on a tight budget. We saved by sourcing second hand furniture from Facebook marketplace and eBay as well as making our own from scratch. We made the big round seat in the middle of the room. I used wardrobe doors from an old vintage wardrobe we had and turned them into window shutters. We used basic Billy bookcases from Ikea to create the wall of built in bookshelves. We raised them onto a plinth and added wooden trims to make them look inbuilt.
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Best budget would be our kitchen, the kitchen I rescued from a house that was being demolished and I found it on a Facebook group and it was £250 the tiles were part rescued from another instagrammer and part from marketplace for £150 the rest was labour costs. Even the oven was included in sale and we reused the tap
Kitchens are expensive to fit and this was an incredibly high spec back in 1976 and the company is still making very expensive kitchens. It's testament to it's design build and quality that it looks so good nearly 50 years on.
The lights I sourced years ago on eBay for £11 and they've been in my loft for best part of a decade
I've been searching for the perfect kitchen for 10 years and I've finally found and created it ❤️
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Inspired by the ornate plaster work in France I wanted to re create this effect on a budget using tape and guildlane paints . Using multiple colours to create highlight and shadow , this really is a perfect way to create a detailed panel effect without the hardship and expense!
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When we bought the house the bathroom was the worst room. Soiled carpet, faded pink walls and a blue bathroom suite which is not my style at all. The whole house is such a big project and we are renovating it ourselves. We had very little budget so we had to make the bathroom suite work - (plus the blue bath is my kids favourite part of the house!!!) . The carpet was ripped up to reveal a lovely original wooden floor -this was sanded and varnished. We painted the walls, tiled and and then went for a French vintage feel with the decor. All shopped second hand from charity shops or antique fairs. Now I have a real soft spot for the blue bath!
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Our DIY bed that cost us hardly anything. I spotted a wood bed that I would be perfect for the space we had created but it was really expensive so again I thought I could make it haha! I always think if it goes wrong then I would have to buy one anyway so I might as well try. We managed to get 12 pallets for free from Chris's Dads work and we had worked out to make a kingsize bed to the height we wanted we would need 12 1 and a half pallets wide stacked 3 high and this made the exact size of a kingsize bed. we then attached these together using flat brackets and we had also made sure these pallets were safe as some pallets are stamped so this needs toilet paper be c checked when working with pallets. We then cut, sanded and wax them and made a frame around the pallets and attached them all together using L brackets. we made then frame around the pallets higher so the mattress sits inside of the frame. I then spotted this headboard on sale at La Redoute for £56 and it was perfect! The bed it solid and we absolutely love it! x
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We originally had a blue/grey shiny kitchen installed, with handless cupboard doors, black worktops and blue metro tiles, and it was an immediate regret, but we couldn’t afford to replace it, and it wouldn’t have made sense environmentally either. The black worktops and the shiny doors are still here, just hidden away behind our DIY transformation.
Here’s what we did:
We filled the cabinet and drawer handle pulls in with wooden batons, then added MDF strips. Sanded, primed and painted them (a few times to get a good finish) and finally drilled holes and added new brass handles. We couldn’t find any online tutorials for how to convert j pull handless doors so it was a case of working through a solution ourselves.
We replaced the chrome cooker hood with a black one and the chrome sockets with brass ones.
We then got professionals in to complete the tiling and have the worktops wrapped in quartz. The DIY element of our kitchen cost us around £600 and we are delighted with the result.
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We renovated our entire home and garden for just under £30,000. Having never renovated anything before but knowing we needed to save as much money as possible we took to doing most of the work ourselves learning things like plastering, electrics, plumbing and plenty of new DIY skills. each room and every part of the garden was lovingly transformed to make the perfect first family home for us. The bulk of our budget actually went on the kitchen renovation which was only £10,000 this included all labour the whole kitchen, flooring and appliances and we are so proud of the results that we achieved whilst on such a tight budget!
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When we built our home in 2014, I thought I knew exactly what I liked in terms of interior style. I based our kitchen design heavily on what we had in our previous house: an oak island, painted outer cabinets, black granite worktops and classic subway tiles. It was all very “safe” and quite guided by what our budget could stretch to. In fact, one of the reasons we ended up with black granite was because the kitchen company offered us a free ex-display island—on the condition we went with them over their competitor. At the time, it felt like a win, but in hindsight, I wish I had paused to consider what I truly wanted and found a way to meet somewhere in the middle.
That said, the kitchen has good bones, and funnily enough, black granite is now having a bit of a moment again! But the dated cooker hood and tired tiles were definitely not. So, after recently renovating the bathrooms, I had some leftover tiles that I loved—and realised I had just enough to repurpose them as a kitchen splashback. I asked my builder to quote for creating a new, more streamlined cooker hood and replacing the old tiles, and with those small changes, the space instantly felt fresher and more in line with my current style.
To complete the transformation, I collaborated with Frelan Hardware to swap out the cabinet handles for something more timeless and elegant. My long-term plan is to have the whole kitchen resprayed in a warm cream tone to really soften the look and breathe new life into the space.
It’s amazing what you can achieve on a budget, with a bit of creative thinking and a clearer sense of your personal style. I now love walking into my kitchen—it feels like me, not a compromise. The whole transformation cost £1700 including the cost of the new Luxair cabinet cooker hood that is inside the new custom cooker hood.
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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!!
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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
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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!
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Our home has been lovingly styled on a budget, using creativity, upcycling and a lot of DIY! I believe you don’t need a huge budget to make a space feel beautiful and full of character.
I made my own peg shelf for our office using leftover wood, MDF and shaker pegs, and created a gallery wall in the hallway using charity shop frames I painted to match our colour scheme — I even stitched some of the artwork by hand and used magazine clippings for prints.
Our bookcase was a £20 marketplace find that I transformed into a white scalloped feature in the living room, and our TV unit was second-hand too — I updated it with new handles, a fresh coat of paint and browning wax to give it a whole new life.
I also love making my own accessories, like our cherry blossom wreath using a plain base and high street floral stems. Every piece has been made or chosen with care, showing that style, charm and personality can absolutely be achieved on a budget.
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This was part of our old kitchen. We ran out of budget once our new kitchen gen was finished to redo it so I had to get creative to make it look less ugly but also practical as a utility room. We reused the cupboards and repurposed the doors, turning them into a shaker style by adding MDF trim. I then painted them and the tiles the same colour using specialist paint. I sprayed the sink and tap black. Then the next job was to vinyl wrap the worktops in an oak effect finish. I added panelling and a shelf too to get the country vibe I wanted to achieve in here as well as making the curtain covers for the appliances from a single duvet cover I picked up at a supermarket. The final thing in here was the floor which we replaced with vinyl and it looks so realistic but it was budget friendly. All in all everything was done on a shoestring budget but packs a punch!
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With a budget of just £500 I took a corner of the utility room, put up a stud wall with a pocket door and installed a downstairs cloakroom. I got the designer wallpaper on sale and the sink, toilet and tap from ebay. I made the lights out of a bowler hat and top hat. The room may be the smallest room in the house but it is my favourite!
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In my bedroom I had a limited budget due to using all our funds buying the house itself. In this room I made a feature wall using paint pot samples. I also used second hand mid century furniture because I like the style and it was cheap in comparison to buying new. I restored them myself. I re-covered the headboard myself. All the artwork is either budget buys from Etsy or I have some myself or used wallpaper samples. It's amazing what you can do with a small budget. All the furnishings are from high street retailers and very reasonably priced.
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Photo 1 - Our Kitchen (after) - We wanted to update our existing new build kitchen on a budget so we extended the Island by using a cabinet (actually a freebie leftover on a job by my partner!), we added woodslat to the island and used DC fix vinyl to update the doors. We bought compact laminate worktop which we fitted ourselves and we added additional pendant lighting (£17.50 per pendant). We replaced the existing chrome fitting with spots (biggest cost due to electrician!). The bar stools really finish off the look and for a total of £120 for all four we felt they were a steal!
For a relatively small budget it feels like we have a brand new kitchen!
Photo 2 - Our Kitchen (before)
Photo 3 - another kitchen shot!
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The majority of my furniture items have been second-hand finds or alternatively upcycled IKEA pieces. Similarly, lots of my decor items have been painted or upcycled too. I paint everything! I think 90% off my vases and lamp bases are a different colour and texture to how they were when I bought them. It’s an inexpensive way to update their look and tie them in with a new colour scheme.
I always do any DIY or upcycling jobs myself to save money, but also because I love the satisfaction of completing a job myself and learning new skills.
Some of my favourite bargain finds or money-saving DIY jobs include:
Faux limewash effect on the walls using two different shades of watered-down emulsion.
Panelling in different rooms which I learned to do by watching videos.
Adding fluted panels to IKEA furniture and bathroom cabinets etc. to give them more of a wow factor.
Staining our bed black to turn it into a statement piece, rather than buying a new one.
Fitting the stair runner and rods as well as painting the stairs and bannister.
Making a papier mache light shade to replicate the look of an expensive high street one.
Upcycling a cheap sideboard bought at auction.
Painting a black and white design on a plain vase to turn it into a statement piece.
Painting my own large canvas artworks to create expensive looking focal points.
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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!
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Our drive to incorporate more DIY into our home renovations not only comes from a love of creativity and trying to stick to a tight budget, but also a desire to try and live more sustainably and upcycle existing furnishings where possible.
The kitchen in our home was quite old but perfectly useable when we moved in, and it would not have been affordable at this time to rip it out to replace with a new one. However, ever keen to upgrade our home style to suit our tastes, we set to revamping the entire space on a budget, by upgrading all the doors ourselves using MDF, a bit of paint and a lot of strong adhesive! Excluding the flooring, our kitchen makeover has cost us in the region of a few hundred pounds, as opposed to the nearly £15k+ we were quoted for a new kitchen. We are so proud of the DIY upgrade we have created
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With a growing family but no funds to move we decided to try and extend our home on a budget. The orangery was build by a local company who worked with us to create what we had dreamed of within our budget. Then to save on costs we did lots of the heavy lifting ourselves. We took up all the tiles, applied mist coats, painted walls and looked to safe anywhere we could.
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This tiny WC didn’t get the big budget treatment, but it definitely got the bold one. I wanted it to feel like it had seen a few centuries (because, well, it has). I went full maximalist, painted the tiles instead of replacing them, and basically gave the room a strong shot of personality. Georgian house, Georgian drama - but with a DIY cost of only £175!
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Our bathroom makeover was all about doing the most with the least. A full renovation just wasn’t in the budget, so we got creative with what we already had. We painted the ceiling a bold green (because why should bathroom ceilings always be white?), updated the bath panel to match, added new flooring, swapped out the mirror, and made a few other budget-friendly tweaks that completely changed the vibe of the space. It’s now full of personality and feels totally refreshed - proof that you don’t need to spend a fortune to create a space you love.
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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.
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We are hoping to replace our kitchen in a few years but it didn't fit with our style. The green units were sun bleached and mismatched, we inherited them when we moved in, they were not what we would have chosen ? hence our makeover on a budget!! We primed and painted the units ourselves and replaced the green splashback with these peel and stick tiles. We transformed this space for under £250!!! I'm so pleased with it, I thought it was worth entering!
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Again I feel like all of my projects could fit into this category. As I diy everything, I do this to reduce cost and make it more affordable. My garden/bathroom/ikea hacks are all done on a budget. Even my garage conversion that we carried out ourselves. My husband bricked up the front and we laid the floors, insulated and boarded out ourselves. For super small budgets, my diy coffee table cost less than £60 to make using Blanda Matt serving bowls from IKEA and a piece of mdf. I used vinyl wrap to cover. Replicating designer coffee tables that cost 3x as much. My alcove shelves were also on a super small budget costing me again less than £60 to make. I used left over decorative wall panels from another job, bought 3x Mosslanda shelves from IKEA and a led strip light and connector pack from Amazon. Primed and painted with paint I already had.
All these are documented on my Instagram channel and if any of my projects are shortlisted I’d be more than happy to share more information ☺️
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We inherited from the old owners two utility rooms, one was for adults and one was for their dogs. They were old and dark and stank and were full of dust. We wanted to transform it to a bootility space but on a budget. We took the stud wall down, tiled over the original tiles as they were acting as a damp proof course, left the old fireplace in and make it into a cabinet for shoes and then got a 5k kitchen including oven that we installed so we effectively got a new kitchen and utility for a super budget price
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A passion project for some friends who were moving & needed a dining table, something that could add a real feature to their room but sticking to a snug budget. So the top was upcycled from a cable reel & raw legs were custom painted by me. A deep coloured varnish met their needs for strong colour
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Our living room extension is the hub of our home. It has our dining table, made from wood scraps & timbers pulled from a skip. We have a reclaimed church pew which I've renovated sympathetically & I love Ercol chairs. All of ours were found free & I've added accents of colours.. our artwork reflects us, I love natural like skulls & oriental art, my partner loves plants, so I made a series of plant, shelves,stands & matching table. It's eclectic, it was fun, economical & environmentally kind with so much reused timber
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Cheapest home office transformation!
There’s no secret I love everything in monochrome. So I wanted to spruce up my home office with something that would look cool, in my eyes, but also wouldn’t need repainting if I changed my mind. I bought a roll of self adhesive wallpaper and cut it into stripes. This cost me under 8 pounds. But had a huge impact in my room. It can be cut onto different shapes, such as circles, stars, etc.. This is also perfect for rentals as you just peel them off before moving out without damaging the walls.
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Hello! My name is Jade and I have an Instagram account @jade.Sweeney_ over the past years I have built my page to over 400k followers by sharing how we are turning our ex council house into a dream home on a budget. I love sharing all of my DIY ideas, room makeovers on a budget and how you can achieve a look for less. I have attached some photos of my room makeovers on a budget and made video talking about the journey of my page for my entry here is the link. (Sorry I can’t add the link to the video question box it won’t work)
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIHQDf6KZ...
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My celestial ceiling was a low budget, high impact project that I completed over the course of months while on maternity leave.
Our vestibule was a pretty uninspiring space, and even after I installed anaglypta below the dado and painted it blue, it was still missing something.
The room has the original Victorian encaustic tiles and the blue colour I chose matches one of the shades of the tiles. I had a little bit of paint leftover, so I decided to paint the ceiling as well.
But rather than just paint the ceiling blue, I wanted to do something a bit more special. As a child I visited Palace House at Beaulieu in Hampshire while on holiday, and I never ever forgot the starry ceiling there. We returned there a couple of years ago and this time I photographed the ceiling; it was blue wallpaper with gold stars, and I decided I’d try to create a homage to that at home.
This was a job I could do while my son literally napped below me in his buggy, I just had to be very quiet! He wasn’t a great sleeper at night time so his daytime nap was vital.
Once I’d painted the ceiling blue I created a stencil so that I could draw every single star in pencil, then I painted them gold with a £3.50 pot of Rust-oleum Painter’s Touch paint. It took months to do as I could only manage a few stars at a time because it was tricky work, but I still absolutely love the finished mural.
Using leftover paint and a £3.50 tub of craft paint was a very cheap (albeit not quick) way to completely transform the space.
What was even better was that when we moved into this house, this vintage star lightshade was in the upstairs hallway, so rather than buying a new light we just took the lightshade and installed it in the vestibule instead.
Shopping our own home and using the lightshade was pure serendipity and just completed the mural, and apart from a new length of cable which cost less than £10, cost us nothing.
My next plan for this room is to create a shelf with vintage school coat hooks underneath to make more practical storage, which I think will really finish it off.
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Best Rental Inspiration
Getting the most out of your rental space
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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.
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For this project, I designed 10 studio apartments with the goal of creating practical yet stylish homes that offer maximum comfort and usability. My client envisioned modern apartments that were functional, well-structured, and tailored to tenants' everyday needs.
To achieve this, I focused on zoning the spaces, ensuring that each apartment had clearly defined areas for sleeping, relaxing, and working—a crucial element in small-space design. By carefully planning these zones, I was able to create flow and versatility, allowing tenants to move seamlessly between different activities without feeling restricted.
Storage optimisation was another key challenge. With some apartments offering limited square footage, I prioritized smart storage solutions—integrating built-in shelving, multi-functional furniture, and vertical storage to maximize every available inch. My approach ensured that tenants could live comfortably without clutter, maintaining a clean and open environment.
Despite the spatial constraints, the result was a collection of well-designed, modern apartments that balance style and practicality. This project demonstrates that rental properties can be aspirational, thoughtfully curated, and incredibly functional, offering tenants a home that feels both elevated and effortless.
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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.
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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.
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This time last year my rented little flat was a white box with zero personality. After becoming ill with chronic pancreatitis 5 years ago (due to an operation going wrong), my whole world was turned upside down and my mental health really began to suffer, so I began upcycling pieces of furniture around my home and then decided to start my instagram account. In just over a year, ive attracted over 40k followers and my home has been completely transformed, all in a renter friendly way, with oodles of colour, sparkles and quirkyness
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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.
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Best Showstopping Home Feature
Something that wows
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'Dazzle' camouflage is a paint scheme used in WW1 and WW2 to disrupt the enemy's estimation of the allied's boat range, speed and heading. The Style Counsel borrowed from this graphic style, but modernised it with a fresher colour palette and incorporated sunburst motifs for the client at one end.
The client painted the boat herself so we ensured a simplified and achievable design.
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The owner of this house boat is a bohemian creative with a strong interest in wellbeing. Working around the existing tiles I designed something with fun and humour to suit his character and brief. The primary focus is using quality faux foliage to transform what was a utilitarian and uninviting space into a sanctum of nature with a nod to wit. The secondary priority was to introduce a generous storage piece that feels more boutique sanctuary than narrow boat bathroom. The graphic diagonal stripes and pill mirror shape connect the interior to the exterior of the boat that was designed by Camille Wallala in her signature Memphis style.
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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.
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'Tis, All before us' a large oil on canvas painted as part of my Threshold collection was purchased by a client to hang in their American home.
Geri Designs (https://www.geridesigns.ie ) worked with the client to integrate the artwork into their home.
It is not typical to hang such a large painting (180cm x 120cm) above a bed but it just works.
The clients love it and feel it really, truly to be a showstopper in their Rhode Island home.
Originally from Ireland the home owners feel 'Tis brings the energy of their home place to their wonderful American home.
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We think our brickslip herringbone flooring in our front porch/bootroom is definitely our homes best showstopper feature! We love how much character it adds, it looks like it’s been there forever which is exactly the look we were going for. It adds the “wow factor” as soon as you enter our home.
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Our maisonette is a two-bedroom, and since we both work from home, we wanted a dedicated workspace that didn’t take over our main living areas. We had some dead space above the stairwell, so we had a mezzanine office built to make the most of it. It’s been the perfect use of previously unused space - tucked away, but super functional. The huge window floods it with natural light, making it a bright, inspiring place to work, and having that bit of separation from the rest of the flat has made all the difference. We’re so proud of how it turned out and it’s even been featured in The Metro, The Sun, and The Daily Mail. Our TikTok videos showing the transformation have taken off too, with over 7.8 million views - it’s been amazing to see how much the idea has resonated with others!
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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
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The Vintage (moveable) Architects Planchest
We bought a vintage architects planchest 10 years ago, and for the first few years it sat in an alcove where its was a dumping ground for all the kitchen/post/kids stuff. When we moved in 2021 we decided to try it out as a kitchen island. We put it on castors and deliberated about what to use as a surface - the wood wasn't suitable for prepping food and we wanted something to make an impact, we thought about zinc, marble and quartz but nothing seem to have the wow factor we were after,. 5 months after we moved in we found a beautiful piece of terrazzo from surface designer Katie Gilles and it fit the planchest perfectly. We also added a blackboard (MDF and blackboard paint) on the back which the kids love to draw on. We now have a show stopping, unique and moveable kitchen island that is instantly recognisable, and works perfectly for the way we use our kitchen/diner.
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The black and white hallway tiles seamlessly morph into pink and white hexagons as you enter the downstairs loo — and that’s just the beginning. Inside, a reproduction pink toilet and sink from The Bold Bathroom Company take centre stage, framed by Divine Savages ostrich wallpaper and a wall of sarcastic, sweary art.
It’s a tiny space, but the attention to detail makes a big statement. In a house without traditional period features to lean on, this deliberate, joyful design moment is my personal favourite — proof that you can create architectural magic through colour, creativity, and a fearless point of view.
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We transformed this Georgian inglenook and parquet floor from a tired open fire and battered floor by cleaning and turning the original bricks , adding in a new stove, soda blasting the original beam and the floor and then sanding back and oiling the floor
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When choosing a new front door, we struggled to find a design that was both in keeping with the age of the house but also fun. We found a company that allowed us to custom design our own stained glass (and matching fan light). We kept the outside colour traditional but the inside is bright and eclectic!
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I’m absolutely obsessed with our show stopping media wall and the difference it has made to our living room. Watching tv in this room feels like a true cinema experience and it gives the room a reel art deco feel, with the straight lines and strip lighting. I everyone who comes into our home comments on this feature and I really think it brings something special to the space.
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Our first house was small and utilising every single nook and cranny was key to gain extra storage. That is where the idea came from. I posted it on Instagram few years after the creation and Mrs. Hinch was pretty much first one to share it. Which made it go viral. Unfortunately we did not have enough pictures to describe the process better and we’re inundated with so many queries. So we promised we would build these again. Here is the result. Slightly different to the first one, but reaching millions of people worldwide. More it’s shared, more people might be inspired to utilise the hollow space under bathtubs. Crucial for many houses.
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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.
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At the heart of this transformation is a breathtaking 6-meter-high living wall in the central courtyard. This dramatic feature not only adds a lush, organic element but also plays a crucial role in bridging the original house with the new extension, creating a harmonious link between old and new. The courtyard services the ground floor lounge, office, gym and bar area.
The living wall floods the interior with natural light, bringing brightness to the internal rooms and basement, while also purifying the air and fostering a sense of tranquility. It’s more than just a striking visual element—it enhances the overall atmosphere, providing both a calming green retreat and a practical solution for light and connectivity. In this design, nature and architecture blend effortlessly, turning the courtyard into a dynamic heart of the home.
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Our media wall in our lounge is our best show stopping feature in our home.
Over 6m long, with plenty of cupboard space and shelves for styling finished in Venetian plaster to create some texture.
We turn the fire on for creating a cosy feel and also when a tad chilly, turn the heater on.
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When I decorate my home I always think of my ceilings as my fifth wall and decorate them. My living room stops people in their tracks when they walk in and I love my stripey ceilings too. My bathroom was done with paint and bedroom with wallpaper.
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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!
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A lick of green paint to the chimney breast with a mushroom coloured hand-painted circle made a huge different to this otherwise feature-less room. I took an old piece of wood and de-constructed a cheap metal piece of wall art, and turned it into this feature.
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Our best show-stopping home feature was a surprise discovery that we turned into something spectacular. After removing the plater off the crusty old fireplace in our original Victorian loft room, we discovered this amazing brickwork with its unique shape.... but it needed a lot of work. Instead of covering it back up, we decided to put in the graft to restore it, DIY cleaning all the bricks, raking out the mortar, repointing and sealing the bricks, pouring and tiling the hearth, all creating an incredible one-of-a-kind feature in our newly renovated loft bedroom suite. As you lay in bed, you now have a view of this amazing piece of history (over 130 years old!), restored to its original glory and styled in a fun, joyful way. This combination of heritage, hard work and unique form makes this show-stopping home feature the best there is!
Find me on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @sharnshouse
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The heart of the home is the.... SKYBRIDGE!
In 2021, we bought a derelict Victorian coachhouse with the dream to turn in into a beautiful home. We had to rebuild a huge part of it, and in doing so wanted to create a beautiful living space at the heart of the home, a double height kitchen space with a 10metre suspended steel bridge leading to a mezzanine library above.
The natural light in the space is beautiful and we spend most of our time at home in here.
We hope our loving restoration and rebuild will mean this old girl gets to stand for another 150 years (at least!).
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I'm a lawyer by profession as well as an Indian classical dancer but I have always had a passion for interior designing. I bought a detached house (which needed modernisation) in 2022 and I wanted to make my home visually appealing. In the hallway, I had the old wallpaper removed and I had the walls skimmed and painted, I added two new chandeliers, I bought a large mirror for the hallway which is 7ft x 5ft 2. I had the carpets removed and chose beautiful tiles. I feel my hallway has the 'wow' factor now.
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Best use of Colour
Expression through colour
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I took the idea of a single immersive colour experience and simply ran with it to create a cocooning colour drenched sea of sunflower yellow in a cold narrow boat bedroom. I was careful to edit a hue of yellow that enhances the sense of warmth and cosiness even when the stove is unlit. Although the room is small I introduced a stove on a tiled surface that offers warmth but also a sense of feature in a featureless room.
To enrich the single colour effect I firstly layered various materials into the scheme such as powder coated metals and tiled surfaces. Then I softened the space with retro pattern curtains, abstract printed blinds and mystical print bed linen.
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My utility room is quite small , but needed to be functional as well as fun! I gilded all walls and ceiling with copper , which bounces the light around and glows beautifully. The gilding is sealed so functional for a utility room , and brings in that much needed fun and character! Teamed with some bold black woodwork that brings in the era of the house and sets the copper off just right !
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Colour makes me happy and it is more than a preference. For me it’s a need. Growing up I was fascinated by house flipping shows. I always felt uneasy watching all the personality stripped away to make homes “sellable.” I knew even then that I would be drawn to a home full of colour and individuality. Now, as a homeowner I’ve embraced that vision fully.
When we moved into our home, it was a sea of beige. It quickly became clear how much the lack of colour affected my mood. Slowly, very slowly, I began transforming each room. I used colour to breathe life and personality into the space. Pink became my signature and it anchors my style. However, the true joy comes from exploring bold and unexpected colour combinations that make my heart sing.
Each room in my home tells its own story. I mix contemporary colour palettes with nostalgic touches. I use vintage furniture to ground all of my crazy colours. I believe a room isn’t truly finished until I’ve found that perfect piece!
My home is not just decorated, it’s curated. It’s full of favourite colours and memories. It’s a celebration of who we are as a family and I love sharing it with my friends and family.
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Our Powder Room has been decorated more times than any other room in our home over the last 11 years! My biggest issue? I really dislike rooms without windows. If I were designing this house all over again, I’d have turned what was the old kitchen into a walk-in pantry, expanded the utility room, and added a smaller loo in there—calling it a bootility!
As a result, this little space has seen many transformations. At one point, it featured a modern blue vanity and blue subway tiles on the wall (photo attached!). So when Roper Rhodes reached out to collaborate, I didn’t hesitate—especially since my husband and I had recently been in a car crash, and neither this bathroom nor the other downstairs one were suitable for James anymore.
For the redesign, I chose a beautiful freestanding vanity, which I absolutely love, and a comfort-height toilet to make things easier for James. I decided to colour drench the top half of the room in ‘Hone Slate’, a lovely Neptune colour that I had mixed using Valspar paint. We already had a large mirror on the back wall, but I added a second mirror from Roper Rhodes, along with two wall lights to enhance the space.
The photos are all black and white prints from our travels, framed in simple black frames, and the chandelier was already part of the room. Now, with its deep, moody tones and layered textures, I finally love the vibe. It feels dramatic, cosy, and just a little bit unexpected.
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This is my spare bedroom and definitely the most colourful room in my home. This room is the epitome of ‘new builds don’t have to lack character’ because it’s bursting with personality, with its vibrant terracotta walls and show stopping wall mural. When people think new builds, I don’t think this is what they have in mind. There’s no boring white boxes over here!
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This space is all about using soft, uplifting colours to create a welcoming and joyful heart of the home. I’ve layered gentle neutrals with warm tones and cheerful accents – like the yellow gingham cushions and seasonal touches – to bring a sense of personality and charm without overwhelming the space.
The floral wallpaper, pale panelled walls and natural wood textures help tie it all together, allowing colour to shine in a subtle, thoughtful way. Whether it’s styled for everyday living or a seasonal table setting, this room is designed to feel both calming and full of life!
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As you can see I am a lover of green and I love to inspire those who are thinking of adding colour into their homes to opt for green as it’s such timeless colour! I like to think my use of green is done well and has created a really cohesive home that flows.
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In the guest bedroom I picked out some sample paints I liked the colours of combined and then hand painted a blocky mural on the wall behind the bed. I also painted a mid century bedside cabinet. The rest of the room I painted in a pale green and added bright pops of colour with the accessories on picture ledges. I added lots of house plants to give it a bright and airy look. I think the medium teak wood in the rest of the house would have been too dark in this room so I kept it lighter.
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I LOVE colour, my entire aesthetic is colourful, I dress as colourfully as I decorate and I am passionate about people adding colour to their homes to bring them to life. I truly believe that life is better lived in full colour! I have synaesthesia which means I associate almost everything with colour in my brain, my brain is literally hard wired in colour, and I love to bring that into interior design. i think that my colourful brain is the reason I am good at bringing colours together in ways that work, people often comment on this and that I manage to make colours work together in unexpected ways. I am always so happy and proud when people tell me I have helped them feel braver to add colour to their own homes.
I also love the psychology of colour and how colour can be used to make a space feel a certain way, whether you want to feel calm, inspired, energetic... colour can do all of this.
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For our hallway, I went for something playful: soft blue panelling paired with wide pale pink and deep red stripes that wrap around the walls and ceiling. It’s a narrow space, but the stripes draw your eye up and out, making it feel bigger, bolder and far more fun.
I’m all about using colour in unexpected ways to bring character and charm into a home—without overthinking it. If it makes you smile when you walk past it, you’re doing it right.
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Working from the yellow lamp as my daughter’s chosen focal point, I built up a bright colour palette to match her personality. The deep pink and teal accents are bold but complement the yellow of the lamp and the sunflower mural, pulling the bold scheme together
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It was hard to choose which pictures to share because from the back door right through to the front door my house is a riot of colour, but not just for the sake of it. The rich deep colours all tone and the flow from Room to Room works so well, with my red thread being the whimsical vintage styling.
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We like our decor to match our personalities and so muted tones are not really our style! We wanted bright colours to evoke a playful and creative feel. We reinstated picture rails that would have been in keeping with the houses original design features and used this to drop the colour down from the ceiling onto the walls also. We love to use contrasting vibrant colours!
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This home is a living, breathing rebellion against bland. Every room bursts with colour, pattern, and personality—painted ceilings, clashing prints, and joyful details that flirt, fight, and somehow fall perfectly into place. From a teal-drenched living room to a pink toilet in a punchy cloakroom, it’s designed to delight.
This isn’t colour for colour’s sake—it’s a reflection of the people who live here. Visitors instantly get my sense of humour (whether they like it or not), and even the kids secretly love it… despite the risk of playground trauma. This home wasn’t created with resale in mind—it was designed for living. It’s mine. And it would still be recognisably mine even if I wasn’t standing in it. Because homes should tell your story, not cater to a future buyer you’ve never met.
And despite all the bold decisions, colour never compromises function. Every room still works hard for real family life—it just looks fabulous while doing it.
It may not be ideal for overnight guests nursing a hangover—but it’s a brilliant place for a party.
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We took a risk and drowned the snug in deep green, and honestly, no regrets. It’s dark, it’s moody, and it’s giving ‘cosy academia’ in all the best ways. Turns out, sometimes the bold choice is the right one, especially when your house has plenty of sunshine pouring in through the huge sash windows!
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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.
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Colour is the over-arching feature of our house. We feel that decor reflects our personalities and we've consistently chosen colours that we love and that make us feel calm and cosy. At Trent Cottage, our design philosophy revolves around the transformative power of colour to breathe life into every corner of our home. From the outset, we've embraced bold hues and unexpected combinations to create spaces that are both reflective of our personalities and resonant with the cottage's historical charm.
In our living room, we ventured into the dynamic pairing of deep blues and rich reds, drawing inspiration from our local Victorian swimming baths. The walls, painted in Dulux 'Quintessential Blue', harmonise beautifully with woodwork in 'Monarch', while a feature wall adorned with Jane Churchill Rowan wallpaper adds texture and depth. The 1930s Anatolian rug, a cherished find from Ireland, not only anchors the room but also influenced our colour palette, weaving together heritage and contemporary flair.
Our kitchen transformation showcases a juxtaposition of classic and modern elements. We revitalised the space by introducing vibrant cabinetry and warm tones, creating a welcoming environment that marries functionality with aesthetic appeal. This renovation journey, documented on our Instagram @trentcottage and TikTok @trent.cottage, highlights our commitment to thoughtful colour application .
Throughout the house, we've consistently employed colour to evoke emotion, delineate spaces, and pay homage to the building's era. Whether it's the terracotta in our hallway, 'unexpected red' in the living room, or the serene pastels in our bedrooms, each choice is deliberate, aiming to craft a cohesive yet eclectic narrative.
Winning the Best Use of Colour award would be amazing, as it would be testament to our dedication to design that is both personal and evocative. It would celebrate our belief that colour, when used thoughtfully, has the power to transform not just spaces, but the experiences within them.
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In my home, colour is a living, breathing expression of my treasured experiences in nature. These connections to the natural world are brought to life through the harmonious fusion of biophilic design principles and the grounding practise of nature bathing.
Inspired by the lush woodlands and rolling green landscapes of the Lake District, each space is an immersive celebration of green in all its restorative glory. From soft mossy tones that quiet the mind to rich forest hues that ground the spirit, every shade has been chosen with intention, creating a continuous thread of calm and connection throughout my home.
Nature-inspired green patterns and living greenery add rhythm and depth, evoking the immersive experience of being in nature. Accents of warm orange echo the blaze of autumn, the season closest to the heart.
The result, for me, is a soul-stirring use of colour—harmonious and bold, rooted in nature yet deeply personal. This is colour not just seen, but felt. A palette that brings peace, joy, and connection.
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As someone with a career in fashion, I’ve always had a deep appreciation for colour, and that naturally spills into how I approach interiors. My home is a true reflection of my personal style-playful, curated, and confidently colourful. I’ve used a considered colour flow throughout the space, with pink and green as the anchoring tones, creating cohesion while allowing each room to have its own distinct identity. I’m not afraid to be bold—whether it’s a dramatic paint choice or a vibrant piece of furniture (or pink concrete kitchen island) and I use colour strategically to zone and define open-plan areas. My home tells a story through colour, and every decision has been made with joy and intention.
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New builds are renowned for being clinical, plain spaces with no character. So, since buying my first home 18 months ago, I’ve been on a mission to fill it with colour and personality, whilst keeping the design cohesive. My projects are all budget friendly and I enjoy sharing content of my home online to inspire other fellow new build buyers.
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Green has been the thread that runs through our entire home - it brings a sense of calm, connection, and cohesion to every space. From the bold green bathroom ceiling to softer, more muted tones in our living areas and bedroom, we’ve used different shades to create depth and personality without overwhelming the space. It’s a colour that feels timeless and fresh all at once, and it’s helped us bring a natural, welcoming feel to our home while still making a statement. Whether it’s through paint, textiles, or small details, green has been the perfect palette for making our renovation feel unified, thoughtful, and totally us. I’ve included before and after photos to show just how much of a difference colour has made throughout our home.
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I have always had a passion for art and interiors and in 2020 after my dad suddenly passed away I threw myself into turning my very magnolia rented cottage into a haven of colour that would lift my spirits through what was a very difficult and sad time for me. I've never really created mood boards or planned décor decisions. I get a lot of my inspiration from other peoples homes that I follow on Instagram but I have found that over the years my confidence and individual style has evolved and I feel that I now have a unique home that I believe is like no other. I'd describe my style as whimsical, feminine with a vintage twist. My home is filled with unique 2nd hand pieces that I have collected over the years. My go to interior places to buy would be antique shops and charity stores. I also love FB Marketplace. It's very very rare I buy brand new. When I create a colour scheme I tend to start with one main colour that I love and then I'm pretty relaxed with how I add different colours to the mix. I'm happy to confidently mix different patterns and textures bringing them all together with a colour that features throughout. I can honestly say that having a colourful and vibrant home brings both myself and my family so much joy! As a single mum working full time it's not been easy achieving what I have but every day I'm proud that my cottage makes so many of my followers smile. I'm quite often told that my posts light up my followers feeds and make them feel happy! To me that's a massive win!!!?
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Utility - This utility was previously a toilet. The bathroom was on the opposite side of the landing in this Victorian house. it made more sense to reconfigure the bathroom and add the toilet and turn this into a utility. Panelling was added to give lots of character. For this small utility space, I chose to embrace bold design by using a deep cherry red to colour-drench the entire room. This rich, dark hue adds a sense of depth and warmth, proving that small spaces don’t have to be limited to white or neutrals. In fact, bold colour can make even the most compact spaces feel inviting and full of character. It's all about embracing the space you have, and this room is a perfect example of how to use colour creatively to bring energy and style into smaller areas.
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The starting point and inspiration for this room was the Bluebellgray watercolour fabric that I had made into blinds. We then bought the pink and blue sofas and the room has evolved a lot since then. I wanted to incorporate pinks and blues in to our living room because I love how warm the soft pink makes this south facing room feel. The blue gives a contrast to the pink and shows off the features of the arched shelving units and then the darker pink fireplace pops against the blue. I am a true maximalist at heart so the gallery wall encompasses some of my favourite artwork and the plate wall is a collection of plates I’ve collected over the years and I’ve also illustrated several of them myself.
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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.
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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.
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Our home is all about colour. We have used it in every corner as colour is what makes me happy. I love picking out bold fabrics, textures or paints just to add some individual personality to a space. This is what I have focused on to get the right colour for each of the rooms of our home so they all have their own personality based on their position and use. I incorporate colour into all my designs and am known for my bold hand painted murals outside of our home for charities, offices and other clients own homes. I am truly proud of the place we call home and it is perfectly placed to showcase its own features and can hold the colours we chose for it.
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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.
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I am choosing our home office revamp for this category, double colour drenched in rich, earthy pink.
My inspiration for the colour combination came from two books which sat side-by-side on my book shelf and who's spine colour always caught my eye. We used the deep brown pink of Kasbah on the cabinetry and then the softer, paler pink of
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Under the instagram name of "Embracing the Bold," I showcase my home which is a vibrant celebration of becoming more colour confident and expressing creativity, and personality through colour. From the punchy pink front door that welcomes visitors with flair, to the gallery wall in the hallway bursting with vivid pops of colour and stories of travel and inspiration, the decor is unapologetically expressive. Each room reflects a unique identity while maintaining a cohesive narrative of bold design.
The richness continues in the deep blue living room, where vibrant hues provide a cocooning sense of calm, complemented by bold artwork that adds personality without overwhelming. The dining room, centered around a reclaimed scaffold board table with colourful chairs, is styled seasonally, injecting life and versatility into the space. Even the kitchen showcases playful touches, with open shelving adorned with vintage tins, French glassware, and artwork inspired by New York. The story flows seamlessly into the colourful small yarden—a cheerful outdoor extension perfect for summer entertaining. I'd like to think that our home is more than decor; it’s an expression of individuality and the confidence to embrace the beauty and power of colour!
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I think it’s obvious I really love colour and am not afraid to use it wherever possible.I chose the pink and coral for my bedroom because it reminded me of a fruit salad chew and the inside of some seashells.I think all colours can be good together depending on the shades or tones used.The colours in here dramatically change in bright sunlight but it’s always very warm and glowy even in cold winter light.I have added my hallway before it’s recent transformation, also a glimpse of my kitchen and bathroom.No subtle flowing of colours to see here,I prefer each room to be completely different according to use.
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Expression in colour
When we moved in March 2021 we had a colour palette in our heads already (see image 8 from April 2021), having wanting to move away from millennium grey and white we had in our previous home. Over the next four years we have been slowly redecorating, adding colour to each room as and when budget permits. Each of the rooms in our home work together tonally, with reoccurring colours throughout. The greens, pinks, yellows, oranges and blues, are all chosen with this in mind with only the base tone changing from warm to cool depending on the way the room is facing.
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