DIY home decor - Your DIY Family
Scandinavian DIYs and home decor ideas
Who doesn’t have a soft spot for IKEA? After all the Swedish superstore is practically an icon when it comes to offering great designs at affordable prices. While there’s plenty to be said about their big ticket items like their furniture (big fan of the Soderhamn sofa here!) there are also small decor accents and…
Having a clutter-free home is the most important step towards creating a space that feels calm and cohesive. Even if you have a carefully curated space with stylish furniture and decor, it will look chaotic if it’s filled with too much stuff. That said, decluttering can be hard for many reasons, but it helps to…
Over the many years of writing this blog, decorating a few homes and being a freelance interiors writer, I’ve realised just how much design choices influence the comfort and calm of a bedroom; way beyond the aesthetics. I’ve been thinking about this recently as I’m planning my own bedroom refresh. As part of my planning…
Flooring is such an important part of a living room (or any room) because it’s the foundation on which you build the rest of your decor. It’s also something you’re not likely to change for years and years so it’s worth paying a lot of attention to and choosing something that will stand the test…
A bunch of my readers told me that they’d really be interested in a high-low series on here so I’m excited to introduce it today. High/low simply means a high-end decor item (the splurge) and a similar one at a much lower price point (the steal). For the very first splurge vs. steal, I’ve got…
White living rooms always look clean and timeless. That’s why they are such a popular choice in Scandi homes which are all about minimalism with warmth. But decorating a living room in mostly white can go wrong too as it can end up looking cold and clinical without the right styling. That said, it’s entirely…
December is a busy month for so many of us. For me though it’s a bit crazy as in addition to Christmas we have a family birthday as well as several very close friends’ birthdays too. That means that I don’t always get time to go big with Christmas decorations. Instead sometimes I just pull…
The best part of my day is climbing in to bed each night with a good book or podcast. I look forward to this moment each day as my bedroom is the one place where I can totally unwind and relax and switch off from everything. That’s why making my bedroom cosy, comforting and calm…
If there’s one thing that bugs me more than anything in a home, it’s the sight of a lots of wires and cables. I don’t think I’m alone in this because who can possibly like looking at wires! You can tidy your home all you want, you can declutter and fill it with beautiful stuff…
Gifts don’t have to be expensive to be beautiful and thoughtful. I’ve found 15 budget-friendly gifts for anyone who loves home decor and each is under £30. If you have a bigger budget then these gifts will double up as stocking fillers and hostess gifts too. All these gifts are ideal for anyone who loves…
Books make great decor as they can add personality and warmth to your living space, and they add visual interest. The best part though is that books are so personal because we all choose the books that speak to us. Combine the personal aspect with the aesthetics and you have beautiful decor for your living…
