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We help new renovators create their dream homes, minus the stress!
Student story: How Deb transformed her 1950s semi-detached home
It doesn’t even look like the same house! See how our students Deb & William renovated their home with the guidance of our course & community
The 6 affordable bathroom tile designs I recommend to clients
I'm revealing (for free) the bathroom tiles, suppliers & design ideas I give clients, that's taken me years to acquire.
The Top 3 BEST Paints for Skirting Boards
Painting skirting boards can be a tricky job and it all comes down to using the right paint and tools for the job. We’re here to tell you everything you need to know to perfect your skirting boards for a fuss-free job.
The Top 5 BEST Low-VOC Paints for your home
If you’re new to understanding what VOCs are or want to learn more about how to avoid them when decorating your home, then this is the post for you.
Air-Purifying Paints: What are they for?
It can be tough knowing how to tackle indoor toxins like formaldehyde in your home. In this post, we cover how air-purifying paint products work and which ones on the market are worth trying.
Family homes: Renovating on a small budget with a family
Families tend to be short on both time and money when it comes to home renovations. In this post, we cover some top ideas to make big wins on small budgets and smart moves which make a big difference.
10 clever hallway, stairs and landing ideas you need to see
We’ve rounded up amazing ideas to fit hallways, staircases, and landings of any size and with any budget. Read on at risk of inspiring an immediate makeover.
How much does an interior designer cost? and do I really need one?
It can be baffling trying to work out contractors fees. Wondering how much an interior designer costs? Let me tell you. Plus, I’ve got an affordable solution if you’re looking for something different.
8 rarely spoken about tips for designing your home
In this guide, I want to share with you some proven home decoration tips that I practice daily to support those of you who are designing a room currently.
8 rarely talked about tips for designing your home
In this guide, I want to share with you some proven home decoration tips that I practice daily to support those of you who are designing a room currently.
Painting tips for DIY newbies
Painting is one of those things that can be easy to learn and trickier to master. We like to think we’ve built up a little stash of tips and tricks over the years…. Come on inside and take a look.
How to design your home – the right way (and avoid expensive design mistakes)
There are right and wrong ways to design a house when you’re renovating. Read this guide and get prepared.
How to visualise your layout ideas before you renovate
One of the toughest parts of renovating is deciding on layouts especially for things like the kitchen or kitchen extensions. Read our tips on how to visualise your ideas first.
Have you heard about biophilic design? It could be the secret to a happier home
If I told you it was possible to design your house in a way that improves your happiness, wellbeing, restoration and productivity, would you believe it was possible?
19 budget kitchen ideas to try (if you can't afford to renovate)
If you’re looking for budget kitchen ideas to transform your fixer upper without having to make structural changes or get a whole new fitted kitchen, you’ll want to read these ideas!
7 home decoration books you need on your shelfie
From small space storage ideas to being brave with colour, I've rounded up my top 7 home decoration books that have all the answers to life's decorating woos.