Painting a wall can really improve the look of a room. However, there’s another way to really make it look modern and stylish, as well as it being practical. Using blackboard paint on a wall can transform the look of a room if you use it on one wall (think of it as a statement [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Finding space for all your belongings can sometimes be a bit tricky, but shelves can be a great storage option. There are many different shelves you can choose from, differing in size and colour, and the beauty of putting up shelves is that you can out them up wherever you want them, they do not [...]
A common issue in houses or flats, is having a large room that you want to turn into two smaller rooms. However, converting a room can be a huge and expensive job, as not many people have the skills to do the building work, decorating and electrics themselves. This means employing professionals to carry the [...]
Want to make your house a bit more personal and unique to you? One of these easiest ways to do this is with wall art. Recently I went to a friend’s house, and noticed a beautiful image that she had on the wall. It was a large, decorative sticker that cost very little, but completely [...]