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02 Jan 17

Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year you gorgeous bunch! I marked it with a fabulous house party thrown by one of my oldest friends and then we hosted a Bonfire and walk on the woods on New Years Day. A bonfire is the perfect way to see in the new year. Time to throw your old cares into the fire and set New Intentions. I’ve just used the bank holiday to make a clean sweep throughout the house. I love the sense of light and space you feel at home when all the Christmas decs are taken down.

So New Years resolutions anyone? Because I’m practically perfect in every way, I don’t need to give anything up! Due to health reasons I gave up alcohol, gluten, dairy, sugar and caffeine 18 months ago. I suppose I could give up quinoa! Anyway it’s winter, its cold outside. I don’t subscribe to giving yourself a hard time by abstaining. Much better to goal set!

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Every few years I do a vision board. Some people call it a treasure map. This is where you tape images of your aspirations onto a board and look at it everyday until it subconsciously comes true! Sounds wacky but it works I’m telling you. Books I’ve read that have made a real difference to the way I look and forecast my life are The Secret by Rhonda Byrne and The Success Principles by Jack Canfield. Both are very American/schmaltzy/cringey in places but you need to get past that because the message is so powerful! If you’re not much of a reader you can pick up both as audio books. My husband and I listed to the Success Principles whilst on a road trip in South Africa on the car stereo in 2010 and it kick started both our businesses onto a whole new level. If you have any good books that have helped motivate you to get the best out of life and business- let me know! I eat them up; I can’t get enough of that stuff.

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It’s very exciting times at Sophie Robinson Interiors. I’ve got a new redesigned website being launched this week. I’m so excited to share it with you. It’s the perfect platform to bring you guys piping hot colour and design inspiration fresh to your inbox every week. My intention is to grow the brand and deliver you guys inspiring posts, fresh videos and drool-worthy instagram pics. I’ve also got some super-boss colour courses in the pipeline for this year so keep your eye on my courses page for new listings. And even though I’ve ducked out on The Great Interior Design Challenge I’ll still be popping up on your TV screens. First up I’m still very much part of the GIDC family and will returning, with giant earrings in tow, to judge the final alongside my old chum Daniel Hopwood and deisgn juggernaught Kelly Hoppen. Fabulous lady but design wise we rarely see eye to eye. I’m looking forward to seeing how they edit it! If you missed my post on why I’m not returning, you can read it here.

Then more exciting is my first episode of BBC1’s DIY SOS is already in the can and waiting to air later in the Spring. It was the most incredible experince. We helped an extraordinary family by rebuilding their home from the ground up in just two weeks. And I had just two weeks for the interior design of a five bedroom house. Move over Great Interior Design Challenge!

Then there’s all the work going on at our own home. I’ve opened up a new Instagram account called My House in the Woods to share with you all the goings on here and follow our renovation and life journey as we have moved out of the city and getting used to country life. We’re aiming to get my Mum into the Annex by March and then I’ll be looking in earnest at our own project. Which will be a colour fest for sore eyes I promise!

pattern mixing cushions on a teal velvet sofa styled by Sophie Robinson in her home

And my biggest ambition is to get the life work balance in balance. After stepping off the career super fast highway last summer it’s made me realise that its so important to live in the now. Connect with our friends, (both virtual and from the olde worlde real world). It’s a constant struggle that I know a lot of you share, trying to run a career and a family. This blog has introduced me to a wonderful tribe of passionate people who are keen to share their love of design. I’ve loved following you all on Instagram, reading your comments on Facebook or meeting you at one of my design courses. You are all such a hugely inspiring, generous and supportive bunch and just make me want to make more of this blog, so we can all come together. This year I want to make more of these connections and continue to wave the flag for the design democracy. We believe that great design isn’t about following the big brands, or god forbid experts (Ha!). I say anything goes, and I urge you to follow your creative heart and make a home you love. I know I will and I’ll be sharing it all with you on here! hang out here and lets enjoy the ride!

 

 

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DESIGN CRIMES - BUSTED! After years of designing DESIGN CRIMES - BUSTED!
After years of designing homes and helping people fall in love with their spaces, I’ve noticed a few design mistakes that crop up time and again. So, I’ve rounded up 5 of the most common design crimes that I see all too often, and how to fix them!

From towering TVs to short curtains (just… no), these little tweaks can make a big difference to how your home looks and feels.Which ones have snuck into your home?

I want your confessions below, or share your own design crime story. Let’s swap notes and make our homes the best they can be 💛

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Feeling stuck on how to make your home flow - with Feeling stuck on how to make your home flow - without it all looking the same?
You’re not alone. One of the biggest challenges with bold, maximalist decorating is getting that sweet spot where every room feels unique and still sings in harmony with the rest of the 
house.

This week, I opened up my home to guests at my VIP Masterclass — and since it was looking unusually spick and span(!), I thought I’d give you a rare peek too. What you’ll see is 
colour, pattern, and personality in every corner… but behind the scenes? There’s a very intentional design process holding it all together.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by all the decisions, unsure where to start, or terrified of making a mistake, my online course ‘How to Create Maximalist Interiors’ is designed to take that fear off your shoulders. I’ll guide you, step by step, through how I create spaces that 
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Don’t underestimate the potential of small space Don’t underestimate the potential of small spaces. While we are a nation obsessed with knocking walls down and living in open plan (echoey) spaces, I’d go so far to say, when it comes to decorating, small rooms are my absolute fave! Little rooms are where you can really turn up the dial, because at face value they are bland, underwhelming and quite often overlooked. But turn your mind to creating jewel-box fabulousness, inject plush textures, fabulous patterns and standout accessories and the transformation isn’t only fast but exceeds all expectations. 

Here are a few small spaces I’ve designed, that may be small—but they pack a serious punch.

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#BoldNotBeige #ColourLover #DesignWithPersonality
You’re in the right place. 💛 Around here, we You’re in the right place. 💛
Around here, we don’t do beige boxes or design-by-numbers. This is a joyful, all-inclusive space where colour is celebrated and self-expression is the whole point.

I believe every room in your home should make you feel happy, positive, and 
unapologetically you. 

If that sounds like your kind of vibe, follow along!
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If like me you hate your shiny white UPVC windows If like me you hate your shiny white UPVC windows then this tip is for you!

I painted all of ours, inside and out, and it totally transformed our home (costing hundreds of pounds on paint rather than thousands of pounds replacing them with more traditional timber that would suit the Victorian character of our house better). 
The best thing about painting UVPC is with the right primer, there is no sanding or lengthy preparation. It’s important to make sure the frames are clean and dry, and then on with the All Surface Primer, which then ensures that the exterior acrylic eggshell, in a colour of your 
choice, can easily go on top. For many the beauty of UVPC windows is they don’t need decorating or maintaining, unlike timber windows. However, while these have not flaked or scratched yet (three 
years in) I know they will need a lick of paint at some point. But UVPC is a more stable substrate to traditional timber which cracks and swells, so the maintenance will be far less. 

And heres the best bit… you can’t tell the difference!

Works on Front doors and conservatories too! Would you try it? Let me know in the comments!

We used an All surface primer, mixed to match the top coat, of External eggshell in Lamp Black. Walls painted in masonry paint, in Lamp Black. All products @littlegreenepaintcompany 

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I don’t know who needs to hear this today, but I I don’t know who needs to hear this today, but I’ve needed to hear it again and again this past year.

This little affirmation has carried me through some of the hardest moments of my life; navigating a divorce, facing the possibility of losing my home, and somehow still showing up for my business, my family, and my creativity.

And here’s the thing: I didn’t lose my home. 🏡 I’m keeping it. 🙌 That’s the biggest takeaway for me. Because in the midst of fear and uncertainty, I held on to hope. I kept creating. I kept believing.

Stress and anxiety can really crush creativity. They make us shrink, second-guess, and settle for less than we deserve. But when we give ourselves even the tiniest flicker of faith,  that’s when the magic can return.

So if there’s something you’re holding on for, don’t let go. Keep the faith. You’ve absolutely got this.

And if someone you love needs that reminder too — feel free to share this with them. 

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Can you believe this unexpected May sunshine? It’s giving me total garden party vibes, and with that in mind here’s how I set the table outdoors, in my maximalist style!
- Layered pattern textiles, joyful colours, coloured glass, and flowers spilling over with abundance… because when the sun shines in spring, it calls for a table that celebrates more is more.
Everything here is from my new collection with @dunelmuk where I worked to create a collection that you could effortlessly mix and match, that way you can be creative and make it your own style statement. From furniture to tableware, textiles to glassware it’s a full more is more collection! Let’s hope that sun keeps shining as I think we are in for a beautiful summer!
Before ➡️ After From beige to boom! My bathroo Before ➡️ After
From beige to boom! My bathroom is now full of colour, joy and serious personality. Proof that interior design can totally shift your mood and how you feel in your home.

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Because design should feel amazing and I can’t wait to show you how.

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