Finding the perfect paint for a room is always one of the most exciting (yet nerve-wracking) parts of decorating, especially when you’re looking for the perfect neutral paint colour. It’s not simply a case of picking a shade you like. You also need to work out what actually works in the room and complements all the furniture and finishes you…
Now that the days are getting shorter, the abundance of natural light feels more like a gift than ever. Although I love the cosiness that comes with winter, natural light is something I crave and need to function and feel at my best. There’s nothing quite like golden rays of sunshine streaming through the windows. It’s made me appreciate our…
This year marks exactly five years in our lovely period home, which honestly seems incredible. The time has flown by in the blink of an eye, and yet at the same time, I feel like we’ve been here forever. The buying process itself was pretty stressful but it was definitely worth it in the end. The funny thing is, I…
It’s been five years since we moved into our current detached period property in the suburbs, and while it hasn’t always been plain sailing, it feels like a good time to reflect on everything we’ve learned along the way. Over a decade ago, we bought our first 1930s semi in the suburbs (you can read about living in a 1930s…
I’ve been struggling with this dilemma for quite some time now. I know that carpeting bedrooms is very much a UK thing, something you rarely see in Scandinavia. From a purely aesthetic and practical point of view, I’d choose hardwood floors in a heartbeat. But (and there are quite a few buts!) I can’t seem to make up my mind…
