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Scandinavian DIYs and home decor ideas
With Halloween approaching, I have a fun little DIY idea for you — these cute DIY ghost bookmarks. I read a lot so I’m always in need of bookmarks and this time I got inspired by the upcoming holiday. Though inspired by Halloween, there’s nothing creepy here, just cute little ghosts! I’ve made these as…
Marble coasters are beautiful but they can be pricey. Instead, there is a super easy way to get marble coasters for next to nothing which is what I did. This idea is so simple and you’ll end up with the most beautiful marble coasters. And marble, as we all know, has a timeless elegance that…
For the latest home tour, I’ve got this calm and soothing Scandinavian home. It’s decorated entirely in pale grey and white with a few decorative accents for a hint of colour. The decor is simple and intentional. I can imagine stepping into this home and feeling at ease at once. This Swedish home shows how…
I’ve been through several home renovations and most of them have involved small and even tiny kitchens. Over the years I’ve learned how to make the most of the space so that the kitchen is both practical and stylish. Kitchens are the hardest working rooms in a home and even when they’re tiny, they need…
Daybeds can feel like an indulgence or a piece of furniture that’s a luxury rather than a necessity. But daybeds are actually very useful pieces and offer a lot of flexibility too. Firstly daybeds are visually considerably less bulky than sofas and so can be used as extra seating in small living rooms. They can…
For the latest home tour, I’m sharing a house near Copenhagen in Denmark that has been designed with sustainability and affordability in mind. The materials chosen for the home as well as the layout are specifically designed to keep costs down as well as to keep energy costs low, but the result is a spacious,…
When it comes to decorating a home, chances are most of us pay very little attention to the style and colour of the radiators. Radiators are treated as purely functional and seen as an eye-sore by so many of us. The good news is that they don’t have to be because you can make radiators…
Neutral colour schemes are timeless so it’s no surprise that they are so popular. Sometimes though, neutral living rooms can feel a bit flat or feel like they’re missing something. Adding a pop of colour — even a small or subtle hint of colour – may just be the solution to brining your room to…
When it comes to patio doors, there’s plenty of choice. The main ones are sliding, bi-folding and french doors. While each type of door has pros and cons, there is one that is a clear winner for me — sliding doors. Of course it does depend to some extent on the amount of space you…
Refreshing your home decor regularly is a good idea but it can feel difficult to do if you have little or no budget. With a little creativity though, there are lots of ways to improve and update your home decor with practically no budget by using a lot of what you’ve already got. Think things…
My latest design find is this new furniture collection from Dinesen and John Pawson. Dinesen are a Danish company specialising in wooden flooring while John Pawson is a renowned British architect. Together they have created a minimalist furniture collection that is modern and timeless. The entire collection is based on the span of a Douglas…
