A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into this stairs makeover. And paint too.. let’s not forget the paint . I must have went through every possible shade of grey on this wall before I finally threw my hands up. All diva-like and flustered. White , I said to my husband. Let’s just go with the white paint!
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The Best Places to Buy Temporary Wallpaper Online
Temporary wallpaper (also known as peel and stick or removable wallpaper) is a great way to add depth and character to your home. Here are a list of 14 online companies you can buy temporary wallpaper from! Renters, or non-comitters , this ones for you!
18 Simple IKEA Kitchen Hacks to Try Right Now
These simple IKEA Kitchen Hacks are the perfect way to give your kitchen a customised feel on a budget! Be sure to click through to all the tutorials below and give them some love!
IKEA SKADIS HACK – For A Mini Office Nook
A few months ago, I stumbled across the instagram account of Evygenia . You all know I'm a sucker for creative small space ideas, so when I saw her stylish and affordable approach to renovating her tiny flat, I was immediately hooked! I asked Evygenia to come on here today to share her most recent project - an IKEA SKADIS Hack for her mini office space. Enjoy!
Modern Vintage Small Bedroom Makeover
Bearing in mind that the approximate national UK average for a three bedroom/two bedroom house dwelling is around 76–8m², you'll understand when I say that sometimes it feels like you are living in a little box (Not a complaint, just a fleeting feeling). In this post I'll take you on a little tour of my most recent small bedroom makeover and show you how I used every inch of space to my advantage.
How to Wallpaper A Floor – a renter-friendly alternative!
At the risk of sounding absolutely insane, and most likely causing the raising of an eyebrow (or two), I’m here to tell you today that it's not a myth- you can indeed wallpaper a floor.!
The Easiest DIY Jute Lampshade You’ll Ever Make!
This DIY jute lampshade is a great way to add some rustic charm to your home! It requires a little patience but as far as making your own lampshades goes, this is pretty simple!
How to create Faux Rust without using Rust Paint!
I am so excited to introduce you to a long time Insta chum Pati Robins from the Style Squeeze Blog! Pati is a DIY enthusiast with the most amazing decorated rental home - if you don't already follow her on Instagram, you NEED to (like now!). Today she is sharing a quick tutorial on how to create an industrial faux rust effect that will work on literally anything!
The AMARA Interior Blog Awards 2017 (and my blogging journey so far)
You know those people that enter thousands of giveaways, competitions and/or awards in the hope that they might win something - anything, but never do? Yeah.... that would be me. Thankfully, my crappy losing streak changed the Night of The Amara Interior Blog Awards 2017.
20+ Stunning DIY Mannequin Tree Dress
Yup, apparently mannequin tree dress forms are a thing? Scrap the traditional tree and just grab a mannequin form and some chicken wire. Oh and mix in a little creativity with some basic fashion styling skills...
DIY Under Bed Storage Boxes (a knobs guide)
I may or may not have just laughed at the title of this post. If you're British, you'll probably get why. If you're not, and haven't a clue what I'm on about, here's the urban dictionary's take on it.
27 Creative DIY Snowman Decorations
These DIY Snowman Decorations are so creative and inspiring! Be sure to click through to the full tutorials to find out how to make them! This is definitely the season for snowmen! Although I do wish...
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