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How to decorate a nursery on a budget
We’ve designed a fair few nurseries at The Living House now, all with parents wanting the same thing - a beautiful nursery without costing the earth. We’ve put together our top interior design tips to help you decorate your nursery on a budget.
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.
How to add instant personality to your new build
A new build home is at the beginning of its life, it’s box fresh! And this can be a great thing, and it can present some challenges. Here we are going to show you how you can add personality and life to your new build to make it a home.
What are the rules for decorating a downstairs loo? The rules are - there are no rules!
It may be tiny, but it can still be mighty! Let your creativity flow in the smallest room in your house.
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!
How to choose wallpaper - and how to avoid mistakes!
Wallpaper can be a fantastic addition to your home, adding instant colour, personality and style to your space. It can make a dramatic difference, and create a talking point in the room. However it can also feel overwhelming to choose from the thousands of different designs, colours and patterns available and, when it’s used in the wrong way, the results can be dramatically underwhelming.
Our I Love Wallpaper top 5 picks
When we were asked by I Love Wallpaper to pick 5 of our favourite wallpapers, it was a difficult job! After much discussion and debate between us, we eventually settled on these top 5. Each brings something different and special to your room, and can be styled to create a luxury look. Read on, as we show you how to get the most from each choice.
10 secret interior design tips we want to share with you
Every now and then it’s nice to share some insider knowledge and we thought what better way to start the New Year than to share our 10 secret interior design tips with you. We know many of you are making changes to your homes so these might come in handy. Let's get started!
Interior updates that won’t break the bank
Good news - updating your home needn’t cost a fortune! If you’re feeling strapped for cash after Christmas, you’re not alone - but there are some easy ways to spruce up your home in the New Year and get a luxury look on a shoestring budget.
Simple Scandi Style for Your Home This Christmas
How to easily bring the simplicity of a Scandi Christmas to your home.
How a roll of wallpaper can add personality to a room and update a multifunctional space
In the gloominess of this second lockdown, we all need to bring a bit of joy to our home - and with so much time now spent at home, every inch of space has to earn its keep.