Renovation

9 Remodelling Lessons I Wish I Had Known Earlier

1. HAVE A PLAN, FRAN Every renovation, no matter how large or small, must start with a well thought out plan.We bought our house with every intention of renovating. We lived here for 2 years before we started the work,[...]

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Planning A Room Redo? Ask Yourself These Questions First

Have you ever walked into a room in someone’s home and thought to yourself.....something’s just doesn’t feel right? It could be that a colour or pattern doesn't appeal to you maybe, but it could also be that the room wa[...]

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[SAVE] Want to think like a designer? Read on 👇 The first part of the 'think like a designer' recipe is: The sponge, The filling and The icing..... When you're at the icing, we need to bring in a little geometry...... need to start thinking about your home as a collection of vignettes! So, let’s jump in….. If I’ve got you all “vign what??? Let’s look at what a vignette actually is. Put simply, a vignette is a grouping of objects, it’s as simple as that….. well, kind of. A vignette is essentially a curated scene and collection of objects and items around your home normally arranged on surfaces such as console tables, coffee tables, bedside cabinets, dining tables, bookcases and so on, any horizontal surface. A vignette is a mixture of items and collections. To create an interesting and stylish display you’ll often group items of different sizes, shapes, colours, textures and purposes. One of the great things about creating little styled pockets, they’re super easy and inexpensive to change as and when you feel the urge (perfect for any serial faffers amongst us)! You’re essentially creating a ‘still life’, and as in art, the beauty of a still life lies in the differences of the objects. The perfect 4 step vignette formula..... 👉 Height + Anchor 👉 Weight 👉 Lines 👉 Organic Drop an emoji in the comments if you'd like to grab the details, the formula and the process to these 4 steps, I'll wing it right over! 💕 #mydiymydecor #cornerofmyhome #myhomevibe #brightboldhome #myeclectichome #myscandinavianhome #mygorgeousgaff #cornerofmyhome #mymidcenturymix #mymodernfarmhouse #mybohoabode #myhomedesign #interiorboom #myspaceanddecor #sassyhomestyle #spotlightonmyhome #myfabhome #styleithappy #myhometrend #rockininteriors

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Why You Shouldn’t Design Alone [READ 👇 + SAVE] I was chatting with Julie over zoom this morning, Julie is in my team and there isn't much done in my business that’s done alone, it’s a group effort and collaboration. I've had some lovely DM's recently giving advice to home designers, budding pros and those working in the industry, and it’s got me thinking. It's easy to think of interior design as a lone profession, that you're making all the decisions, or that you need to know every single thing. The truth is no one is really ever designs alone. You are always learning, I’ve been learning for over a decade and it will be a very sad day if that ever stops. You are always asking, always talking to people and collaborating. Every. Single. Day. Why? Because that’s how you get the best out of things. You do not need to know it all. And thinking that you need to, well that might be your downfall, there is so much power in collaboration, it’s how you find new (maybe even and better) ways, it’s how you expand your knowledge. And it’s how you create a beautiful home, the easy way. By not trying to do it alone. I’m so passionate about the things we've created in our courses, clubs and groups. It fills my heart so much that we're helping people that are struggling, it's so much more than interior design. This is not just another generic online design course guys, we don't leave you to figure this all out alone. It's a passionate community that cares about your life, your family + your home. It's me and my team and some epic women in your living rooms and bedrooms, getting you unstuck. Swipe to see what a few of the beautiful people in The Home Design Toolkit think. And if this sounds like the kind of community, collaboration, love + support you need in your home, join us in the bio. ❤️ #rockininteriors #makeityourown #howihometoday #myhomevibes #interiors4all #howwedwell #howihome #myhomedesign #moderncottage #

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Want to learn how to think like a designer? Let's get baking. 👇 If you've been trying to bring your space together, but struggling with a little overwhelm, it's a good idea to think of the design process in layers, rather than trying to pull it all together as a whole from the get go. Thinking about it this way gives you a set of decisions to begin with, that you can develop in chunks, making the process more manageable. There are three layers to the perfect room recipe, let's get baking. Layer 1 - The Sponge The sponge is your foundational layer, basically all the surfaces: the walls, the floor, the ceiling, the woodwork, the backdrop and sets the stage for what comes next. Layer 2 - The Filling Once you've decided on all your surfaces, you can now introduce the next step and think about your filling layer the furniture and lighting. Layer 3 - The Icing And your final layer of decision making process. This layer contains all the finishing touches and the elements that give your room personality and make it feel like a home. This layer contains all you easier to switch around stuff, the accessories, the fabrics, the window treatments etc. Layer 1 + 2 are the most important to get right, these are the bigger decisions and the ones that you’re stuck with for a while after you’ve made them, the not so easy to change. Layer 3 can of course be decided in completeness at the get go, but it is also something that can be developed over time organically. Don't need to put so much pressure on yourself to complete this layer straight away, I promise you have more life if you take your time/ This is part one of how to think like a designer, part two is coming soon. Get your camera at the ready. Have you created designs in your home by layering it up? Let me know in the comments if this is a process you have or will use. 👇 #mydiymydecor #cornerofmyhome #myhomevibe #brightboldhome #myeclectichome #myscandinavianhome #mygorgeousgaff #cornerofmyhome #mymidcenturymix #mymodernfarmhouse #mybohoabode #myhomedesign #interiorboom #myspaceanddecor #sassyhomestyle #spotlightonmyhome #myfabhome #styleithappy #myhometrend #rockininteriors

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[SWIPE 👉] Are you a lover of wild prints and vibrant colours, plush fabrics, mixed furniture styles, unique textures and unusual artwork? If so, you probably appreciate eclectic design. While it may seem like an eclectic look is easily achieved by mixing a bunch of your favourite things together to create one quirky, harmonious space.... It’s not quite as simple as it may seem. To create an eye-catching eclectic space that takes ordinary to extraordinary heights and looks beautiful without looking cluttered..... SWIPE for how to create an eclectic look in your home. Head back a few weeks for part one, and let me know below, a Are you a lover of the eclectic look? Or do you want some more tips? Comment below! Natalie xx #eclectichome #eclecticdecor #eclecticstyle #eclecticinteriors #eclectichome

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