Living with bare plaster walls - and why it didn’t work for us
Living with bare plaster walls - and why it didn’t work for us

If you’re having your walls skimmed or plastered and are considering leaving them unpainted because you love the bare plaster look - this blog post is for you.

As a fan of muted peachy pinks, I have also always loved the bare plaster look, especially as it provides so much texture, similar to many of the lime wash paint effects that are so popular at the moment. Having had a disaster with natural lime wash paint already, I’ve never been tempted to try that again, however bare plaster felt like an achievable way to get a similar effect with minimal effort.

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Fun garden room ideas for your outdoor space
Fun garden room ideas for your outdoor space

As the housing market remains stagnant and rent and interest rates high, moving home or upsizing has never felt so unappealing (and that’s coming from someone who loves moving house!) So it’s not surprising that we are all looking for ways to maximize the space we already have. With the cost of materials and labour for extensions also high at the moment, if you’re looking for extra room in your home - it’s time to start thinking outside the box, looking towards your garden and how you can make your outdoor space work harder to meet your needs.

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High Street Edit: Bedside Tables
High Street Edit: Bedside Tables

I recently came across a bedside table that I can’t stop thinking about. I find good bedside tables hard to find and this one ticked all the boxes for me - solid wood, drawers to hide clutter, pretty handles and a scallop edge - however, it costs a cool £1295 which is totally out of my budget.

In fact, the two bedside tables we have in our bedroom were £10 from a charity shop at the tip and the other free from Facebook Marketplace.

If you haven’t had any success with second hand (and I know it can be particularly hard if you’re after a pair of tables,) then here are my top picks from the high street which are, thankfully, closer to budget than the dream piece. Maybe that will be one to recreate in the future with an upcycle, but for now it will just be saved away under ‘one day’.

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Eleven UK Interiors and DIY Instagram Accounts to Follow
Eleven UK Interiors and DIY Instagram Accounts to Follow

If you’ve followed me a while you’ll know I am multifaceted - as we all are - and therefore my account reflects that. Whilst the algorithm may reward you for sticking to a niche and I for one ensure 99% of my content is interiors and diy based, there are some things that are too important not to speak out about.

If you’re a lover of interiors and diy inspiration but also have a heart for something more substantial too, here are my top recommendations for other Instagram accounts to follow.

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How to give your walls character with 3D wall coverings or panelling
How to give your walls character with 3D wall coverings or panelling

In an age when home improvement has never been more popular and diy never more accessible than now, many are turning towards products that will add character, setting our homes apart from others.

Amongst many of the trends that have been accelerated by the number of growing home renovation tv shows and interior inspiration online is wall panelling. Whether it’s the more traditional intricate moulding, tongue and groove panelling or a more modern fluted or ribbed panelling, this option provides your walls (or furniture) with interest and personality without the commitment to pattern that wallpaper requires.

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How to choose family friendly carpet
How to choose family friendly carpet

Choosing a family friendly carpet is such an important decision when finishing your home as it’s a big investment and something you won’t want to be changing regularly.

It can feel overwhelming with so many different choices from materials and weaves to tufted or polypropylene, however, with a little research, you’ll find yourself ruling out certain options, making it easier to choose the right carpet for you.

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Creating a calm and cosy bedroom with panelling
Creating a calm and cosy bedroom with panelling

Our bedroom is relatively small with a sloping ceiling on one side and two doors and a window on the other walls, resulting in only one possible location for the bed. I imagine this is pretty common for most people with ‘normal’ houses and whilst most people would choose to create a focal point behind the bed, when you have a sloping ceiling behind the bed, that is hard to do.

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