Your office or study is often the room that is decorated the least. People tend to spend less time and money on it than on rooms that are seen by other people (such as the living room or kitchen). But it’s important to make your office space a lovely place to be, as it will [...]
A bookcase is a valuable addition to a room, whether it is plain or has a more complicated design. However, building your own bookcase is quite a difficult thing to do; you need to be competent with power tools, saws and sanding tools. Luckily, it is relatively easy to restore an old bookcase, and the [...]
Having plants around your home can breathe new life into it, and really improve how your home looks and feels. Not only do big houseplants look lovely, but they can also act as a feature in your home. Placed correctly in your living room, for example, they can draw focus into a particular part of [...]
It might not be something you think about improving, but changing your toilet seat really can spruce up your bathroom. It’s very easy these days to find different toilet seats, so you don’t have to be stuck with a plain one or one that doesn’t match your bathroom. Have a look in hardware shops and [...]
Not everyone has a garden or any outdoor space, but you can still create your very own mini-garden with a window box. They brighten up any house and are very straightforward to install. Make sure you are able to water them frequently, so don’t choose a window that is stiff or awkward to open. Choose [...]
If you buy ready-made curtains, then they often come with tiebacks included in the same material. However, if you choose to make your own curtains (keep an eye out for a blog post soon that will give you some help and advice with this) then it is easy to make the tie-backs too, especially if [...]
Sometimes, curtains can start to look a bit drab after they’ve been hanging for years. But you can easily improve how they look, without having to buy new ones. An easy and very effective way of sprucing them up, is to use fabric paint on your curtains. The window will look much better, and a [...]
A headboard behind your bed can really improve how your bedroom looks. And, luckily, there are some really straightforward and simple ways to make your own headboard. I love it when DIY can be really pretty as well as practical! Make sure that, when you are choosing how you want your headboard to look, you [...]
Tiles don’t have to be boring; you can make your house look great with coloured or patterned tiles. There are many beautiful tiles around, but the more colourful or exciting they are, often the more expensive they are. However, if you paint your own tiles, then they can be whatever colour you want, in any [...]
Choosing unique wallpaper for your walls can really transform the look of your house. However, you could go one step further and complete the look by wallpapering the ceiling too. If you choose a contrasting pattern, it can look really unique with coloured walls. However, it can be difficult to wallpaper a ceiling – due [...]