Quick home refresh for the August Bank Holiday

The August Bank Holiday marks the end of summer – a moment to slow down, reset, and get your home ready for the months ahead. While it’s not quite the time for autumn nesting, a little end-of-season refresh can make your home feel lighter, calmer, and more welcoming. I like to use this long weekend to tackle a few quick wins: jobs that take just five to fifteen minutes, but make a noticeable difference. Here are some simple ideas to get you started.

Get creative and colourful with your ceilings

Painted ceilings, often referred to as the “fifth wall,” are a wonderful blank canvas and painting them can transform a room by adding visual interest and creating the illusion of more space.

Design tips for a good night’s sleep

For many of us, the problem of poor sleep is quite simple – our bedrooms are not the sanctuary of peace and quiet they should be! Read my top tips for creating a healthy, sleep-inducing bedroom without sacrificing style.

10 buys to make the most of your garden space

If, like me, you like to use your garden as an extra room in the summer, here are 10 high street finds that will make your space more sociable.

Big ideas for small spaces

Maximising the space in your house makes for a more organised and tranquil lifestyle. Here are a few tips to make the most of every space in a smaller home.

The rise in curves in home decor

After many years of geometric designs, curved designs are seeing a surge in popularity in the interior design world. Gentle curves bring a gentle organic vibe to interiors and add interest to spaces which have a lot of straight lines.

How to use white in your home

How to use white in your home. White is the perfect colour to be surrounded with in times of stress and can be used in any room.

Take one green and pink kitchen

Our love of green and pink shows no sign of waning and looks fresh and modern here, mixed with wood and plenty of plants. Get the look with these kitchen accessories in pastel pink and pretty turquoise.

The top 10 decorating rules I swear by

If you are planning on re-vamping your home this year, here are my top decorating rules to help you create your perfect interior design scheme.

Black is back

Every room needs a drop of black. Black can be used in any room in your house. Just see black as a versatile neutral that makes a great backdrop for other colours and textures in your room. Here are my top buys.

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