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How to make a small bedroom look bigger
Designing a small bedroom can be a bit challenging since space is limited, but it’s definitely possible to create a functional and beautiful small bedroom! The key is making the most of every inch of space without letting things feel cluttered or cramped. But no need to stress—we’ve got plenty of interior design tips and tricks to help make your small bedroom feel more spacious and inviting.
Top 10 ottoman beds selected by an interior designer
If you’re searching for a new bed and you’re lacking storage in your bedroom, an ottoman bed could just be the solution that you’re looking for. With hidden storage to store anything anyway, whether that's suitcases, shoes, bedding, or, like me, all your summer clothes, they are the perfect bedroom storage solution. With this being said, it can be tricky to find an ottoman bed that is as beautiful as it is practical. That’s why I’ve done a roundup of my top 10 ottoman beds, and the best bit is that one of them is under £350!
How to make your spare bedroom work for the everyday, for the odd occasion, and for the future too
In this week's blog, I am going to go through some tips and advice I have learned along the way when designing home offices and guest bedrooms that need to work for the everyday, for the odd occasion, and for the future too - not much to ask?!
Wall panelling ideas for your bedroom
Here at The Living House we love panelling! It can instantly transform a room from bare and mundane to stylish and engaging. It is so versatile and can add character and definition to your space. It can even help to change the feel of the room, increasing the sense of height or drawing your attention to (or away from) a certain feature. But knowing where to start can be tricky.
Case study - my 11 year old twin boys bedroom update
The brief for this project was very close to my heart as it was for my twin sons shared bedroom! Not that being this close to it makes decisions easier - I think it often makes it much harder!!
Interior Design Q & A, part 2
Everyday we meet lovely customers and chat to them about their homes, and their design problems and dilemmas. And although every customer and every home is unique, there are also themes to the questions that we get asked. Below we have answered 5 common questions that have cropped up recently.
8 simple tips to get your guest bedroom ready this Christmas
Are you having family or friends to stay with you this Christmas season? Do you panic the day before they arrive and frantically run around trying to get things sorted? Obviously everything will get done, it always does! But what if there was a less stressful way?
Follow these tips to get your guest bedroom ready and impress your guests this Christmas.
Case Study - Scandi boho teen bedroom
How we transformed a dark, awkward shaped and unloved study into a dream scandi boho teen bedroom.
Choosing the right rug size for your room
There are many, many different rugs on the market - every colour, shape and size imaginable. So how do you go about choosing the right one?
9 Design Mistakes to Avoid in a Small Bedroom
Nearly every home has one… a small bedroom! Sometimes it’s the spare bedroom or junk room, but very often in modern homes every bedroom can be on the skimpy side. And it can be a really tricky space to design without looking cluttered or cramped, or just boring. We have seen many mistakes made in these little rooms - so we wanted to share with you 9 of the most common for you to avoid.
Tips for creating your perfect bedroom
At the Living House we have designed hundreds of bedrooms for people and there are some fundamentals that you need to get right from the start. Here we share some of our top tips for creating a relaxing space.
Living with Sophie
Are you living at home still? Me too!! Here are some ways that you can make your room feel more like your own, and tips for buying items that will still be useful in your future home.
Interior design hacks to make your home feel more luxurious
Luxury - it’s a look that never goes out of style, and manages to feel both relaxed and refined. It’s a look many of us would love in our homes, but sadly we don’t always have the luxury budget to go with it!