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23 Feb 22

Bianca’s bedroom & dressing room – Dream Home Makeovers

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First time buyer Bianca had a very strong sense of style. She was all about the glamour, loved mid century Palm Spring vinatge style and wante dto feel like a movie star! But how to bring a bit of Californian cool to her attic bedroom in the Cotswolds?!

Bedroom

Before….

 

 

 

After…

Rubin headboard, Wayfair; Platform bed, Get Laid Beds; Round footstool cushion covered in Leopard Iconic fabric, colour Linen, Schumacher

 

Bolsters and blind made in mint Devon Stripe Fabric, Ian Mankin; Custom made bed throw in Empyrea Linen F6714-01, Osborne & Little; Bed velvet Doreen cushions, P&B vintage, Poodle & Blonde; Tearoom cushion in camel, Poodle & Blonde; Positano Bedlinen, Dusk; Geneva bed throw in pink, Dusk

 

Ottoman top covered in Pantanal F6714-01 fabric, Osborne & Little; Rectangle cushion on ottoman in camel, Poodle & Blonde

 

Hilj readymade sheer curtains, Ikea; Palm Tree Style Floor Lamp, Rockett St George 

 

Ceiling stripes and stencil painted in Palm, Farrow & Ball; Connie desk chair in pleated velvet pink, Dunelm; footstool cushion made in mint Devon Stripe Fabric, Ian Mankin

 

 

 

 

DECORATION

Walls painted in Threadneedle No. 262, Mylands

Wallpaper in Palm leaves pink and mint, Cole & Son  

Ceiling stripes and stencil painted in Palm, Farrow & Ball

‘Hello gorgeous’ stencil, Stencil Library

FURNITURE

Rubin headboard, Wayfair

Platform bed, Get Laid Beds

Connie desk chair in pleated velvet pink, Dunelm

White laminate worktop, B&Q 

Alex drawer unit, Ikea

Billy bookcases, Ikea

SOFT FURNISHINGS

Sheepskin rug in blush, Dunelm

Bolsters, blind and footstool cushion made in mint Devon Stripe Fabric, Ian Mankin

Ottoman top covered in Pantanal F6714-01 fabric, Osborne & Little

Round footstool cushion covered in Leopard Iconic fabric, colour Linen, Schumacher

Custom made bed throw in Empyrea Linen F6714-01, Osborne & Little

Rectangle cushion on ottoman in camel, Poodle & Blonde

Bed velvet Doreen cushions, P&B vintage, Poodle & Blonde

Tearoom cushion in camel, Poodle & Blonde 

Positano Bedlinen, Dusk

Geneva bed throw in pink, Dusk

Hilj readymade sheer curtains, Ikea

LIGHTING

Globe chandelier Pendant light, Made.com

Neon wall light, Yellow Pop

Palm Tree Style Floor Lamp, Rockett St George 

Leopard love leopard print drum lamp shade, Rockett St George

Bave ceiling spotlight, Ikea

Ledsjo Lighting (around mirrors), Ikea

ACCESSORIES

Bespoke mirror panels, Alcester Glass Centre 

Gold disco ball, Discotastico, eBay

Pink dried sun spear bundle, Dunelm

Luxury notebooks, Poodle Parlour X Chain of Fools, Poodle & Blonde  

Emerald green palm vase, Rockett St George

Faux pampas grass stems in natural, Rockett St George

Gold necked green tinted vase, Rockett St George

Golden hungry monkey in brass, The House of Beau 

Palm Beach Assouline book and Ibiza bohemia Assouline book, The House of Beau 

Parrot on a perch, The House of Beau

Luscious red lips ornament, Audenza

Handmade pastel blue flocked parrot vase, Audenza

Perspex pots, Primark

Stackable Perspex storage bins, The Holding Company

 

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Rolling into 2026 and chasing colour in all its forms, from piercing blue winter suns to raspberry red Moroccan sunrises. I knew I’d be ready for you, 2026. And we have started beautifully.

1. A quiet promise to myself to make 2026 as colourful as possible
2. New Year’s Eve… exactly as it began
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4. Hosting a bonfire at home with friends to burn away 2025. @jothornephotography 
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16. Catch ups with my lovely TV chums @hardcastletowers @francescarowanplowden @jackkinsey @ritamillat 
17. Feeling genuinely excited about this collection and all the squeals it is delivering
18. Finally ticking off my 360 health scan at @nekohealth 
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20. It looks busy, but January has mostly been this. Rest. Reflection. Happy wintering.
Not going to lie, this might be one of my proudest Not going to lie, this might be one of my proudest makeovers ever…
My Dad and Mary’s modern French villa was all beige tiles, white walls and zero personality. So I did what I do best: turned it into a technicolour dreamscape inspired by the countryside views outside those gorgeous bifold doors.

Inspired by early  autumn leaves, emerald green fields, and piercing blue skies we set about making the inside of their home feel as joyful as the outside … now imagine all that bottled up into wallpaper, fabrics, cushions and colour-drenched furniture.

If you’ve ever thought bold colour overwhelming or that pattern was too much for open-plan spaces… this one’s for you. Because colour and pattern sings in nature, and it can work just as well in your home decor.

All wallpapers, rug and cushion fabrics are from my collection with @harlequinfw. Painting by @sophieabbottartist 

Full sourcing list, extra styling tips and a deeper dive into the design story are up now on A Life In Colour: head to my Substack via the link in bio to read more!
End of January check-in… and yes, the struggle to End of January check-in… and yes, the struggle to stay joyful is very real right now. Dark mornings, grey skies, energy running low.

That’s exactly why our homes matter so much at this time of year. They are our sanctuary. The place that should lift your mood, calm your nervous system and make you feel held when the outside world feels a bit, how can I put this...relentless. And this isn’t just a feeling or a design philosophy. It’s backed up by science. Research shows that colour, light, beauty and nature in our homes have a direct impact on mood, wellbeing and happiness. Small, intentional changes really can shift how you feel day to day.

I’d love to know… what brings you the most joy in your home right now? A colour, a room, a plant, a view, a ritual? Share it in the comments 💛

And if you’re ready to go deeper, my big January Sale ends this week.

If you want to truly understand colour psychology and learn how to curate a home that feels joyful, confident and completely you, comment ULTIMATE and I’ll send you the link to my online design school and your opportunity to make the biggest saving of the year.
These are the ingredients to making your home feel These are the ingredients to making your home feel as good as it looks. 

• Confident colour that creates the mood
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• Personality in every corner, so it feels like home

Magic happens when you stop playing it safe and start designing a home that truly reflects you. A home that feels joyful, expressive and alive. But designing a home can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you combine colours without it feeling chaotic? How do you clash patterns so it looks considered? How to express your unique personality without merely copying other people’s style?

That is exactly why I created my online design school. After more than 25 years as an interior designer, I have distilled my design process into clear, easy-to-follow courses that take you step by step through combining colours, balancing patterns and adding texture, so you can decorate with confidence and creativity.

And right now, my January Sale is on. You can save a huge 60% on my transformational courses, designed to completely change how you approach your home and how it makes you feel. If you are ready to embrace your creativity and deepen your passion for interior design  comment ULTIMATE and I will send you all the details.
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Once you understand how colour and pattern work together, decorating like a maximalist stops feeling intimidating and starts feeling instinctive. Your home starts feeling like you.

If you want to design your home with confidence, my Ultimate Interiors Bundle is exactly what you need. It includes three self-paced online courses that take you inside my design process, teaching you how to use colour and pattern so you can make bold choices that actually work, again and again. 

Right now, the Ultimate Interiors Bundle is a massive 60% off. Buy now, enjoy the saving, and start whenever you are ready to create a home that is completely yours.

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Welcome to my witchy era! Who else wants to harnes Welcome to my witchy era! Who else wants to harness the Year of the Horse and use this dynamic energy to manifest your best year yet! 

A vision board is like a compass that will lead your goal settings and intentions with total clarity. To prepare i like to take lots of long walks and meditate on what it is so want more of in my life while gratefully letting go of what no longer serves me. 

Join me Wednesday for a live webinar on how to I create a Vision board that will ignite your passion and motivation to live a bold, creative and colourful life! Comment VB26 for the link.
Dark and moody colours can feel intimidating, but Dark and moody colours can feel intimidating, but my TV snug shows just how well they can work. The deep tones soften the space and create a calm, cocooning atmosphere, perfect for evenings spent watching TV, or retreating from the day.

Contrary to what you might think, this room really comes into its own in winter. Low light and long evenings make the colour feel enveloping and cosy. It’s a space that invites you to slow down, sink in, and make yourself comfortable.

I sampled so many different paints but Cordoba by Little Greene was the perfect choice for this room. It’s full of depth and warmth, and just the right amount of drama. 

And if you’re thinking about taking the leap yourself, my tip is: don’t fight the natural light you have, lean into it. Don’t be shy about colour drenching walls, woodwork and ceiling so the room feels seamless and intentional. In my snug, that richness is what makes it feel cosy and complete.

There’s no place I’d rather be on chilly evenings.
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