I love putting together a good mood board but by now I know it doesn’t necessarily mean sticking to the plan. I see it more as an anchor or starting point for the whole project, rather than a set of rules I have to follow. Coming up with colour schemes, materials, furniture and all the little details is probably my…
We finally made a start on our bedroom makeover last week and it’s already turned out to be a much bigger job than expected. I mentioned in my blogpost back in July that there were a few things we needed to tackle first before decorating. This meant fixing things like the radiators and sorting out the flooring before we could…
When designing a children’s room, storage and keeping clutter at bay should be the top priorities. When we started my daughter’s bedroom makeover, my goal was to create a fun and functional space. The room is quite narrow, so storage has always been an issue. I knew that a large wardrobe would help us to make the most of the…
It’s that time of year again when we look back at the previous year and set some decorating goals for the new one. I’ve become much more realistic about our reno goals. When it comes to redecorating, sometimes it’s better to wait. But I also like to have a plan so I can actually get things done! I look at…
*In collaboration with Graham & Brown. Love them or hate them, sometimes feature walls are not just a good idea, they are a necessity. Nothing transforms a room quite like an accent wall, whether wallpapered, painted or paneled. It’s a simple update that can turn your blank wall into a masterpiece. That’s probably why we have so many in our…
