Following on from last week’s bathroom reveal (here), I thought I would share one of my favourite ‘little’ projects: the vanity unit upcycle. Out of all the customisation projects I created for myself during this renovation*sigh*, this was one of the most straightforward… and most pleasing. It all started with a dream. We wanted something […]
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Bathroom Renovation; D.I.O. Doing It Ourselves.
Last week I posted about our upcoming bathroom renovation and the shiny new fittings that spurred it all on (here). This week, I would like to tell you all why I was looking at shiny new bathroom fittings. By that, I mean the real reason. I figure that I’d rather be an open book with […]
Relaxed Modern Bedroom Makeover Part 1
Remember I said I had some exciting news? Well here it is! I have stepped outside the comfort zone of Number 69, and into the GORGEOUS home of Graham and Hazel. Through the wonders of social media (and a lovely friend in common), Hazel got in touch looking for help with their master bedroom. Now, […]
Stair And Hallway Planning; Inspiration To (Almost) Realisation.
Finally, all the crap messy work is over with and we can get on with the fun stuff! Today’s post is all about stair and hallway planning; from inspiration, through to (almost) realisation. Having stripped, sanded and sealed most surfaces in the hallway, the next step was to think about the pretty parts of it all. […]
Stair and Hallway Renovation; Preparation, Part 2.
Welcome back to part 2 of the stair and hallway renovation! For part 1, click here. Earlier in the week, in part 1, I left you all on a cliffhanger… Did I manage to get the entire balustrade stripped? Was it worth the effort? Was it worth the 228 hours of manual labour? (seriously!!) Well, although I am nowhere near […]
Stair and Hallway Renovation; Preparation, Part One
Let me start by saying, there will be very little glamour in today’s post. There will be no pretty renderings and no big reveals. Today, it is all about the dirty work. Just when you think you’ve undertaken the messiest of jobs, along comes one that blows everything else out the water. Today, I’ll be […]
Living Room Reveal Part 2… Finally!
First Up, Soz For The Delay This post feels like it has been a long time coming. Probably because it has. Yes, after weeks of me saying ‘next week’ the Living room reveal has arrived. I hope you think it was worth the wait! Eek! For those of you who follow me on Instagram, you […]
Living Room Reveal Part 1… What took you so long?
The Living Room Reveal Took So Long ‘Cos… To start with, it was the ceiling. After painting the bedroom ceiling dark (here), and loving it, Brian suggested doing the living room one too. I didn’t need too much convincing, since I’m a huge fan of the Abigail Ahern style of painting everything out in one […]
Ikea Billy Bookcase Built-In Hack
Planning. The finishing touches have just been added to our custom shelving unit and it’s been styled to within an inch of it’s life. Fancying seeing how you can pimp up a cheapo set of bookshelves, into a thing of style and substance? Then prepare yourself for the Billy Bookcase Built-In Bonanza! If you haven’t already […]
My DIY (did it myself) 5-arm ceiling light.
Before the big living room reveal I thought I would share a few process shots and posts of how I got to the end result. Of course, it’s also because I like a big dramatic build up to these things, but it kinda makes sense to show some elements first, like the fireplace makeover here. So, […]