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Unique Statement Wash Basins – The Way We Live London

August 6, 2021

GRACIE Pretty Blue Botanical Countertop Bathroom Wash Basin Sink - The Way We Live London

When it comes to updating our bathrooms and/or smaller cloakrooms, the humble functional wash basin doesn’t ordinarily get the creative juices flowing. The most you’ll likely give due consideration to will be the size and shape. In fact, you’ll probably spend more time choosing taps because let’s face it that’s about as exciting as it ordinarily gets. That could all be about to change! I thought I’d share with you my exciting new discovery of The Way We Live London.…

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On Trend Easy Faux Wallpanelling

February 5, 2021

If you were one of those that didn’t spend last year getting your DIY on, you may have reached that point of realisation where staring at those walls really won’t change your dated decor or, indeed, get things done. Just think with Spring just around the corner, now is as good a time as any to give your home a quick and easy update. Especially as we’ll all be looking to enjoy more outdoor activities having spent what seems like…

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Romantic Whimsical Nature Inspired Bedroom Makeover – Up-Cycled Fitted Wardrobes

July 15, 2020

As promised, today’s post is how we went about upcycling our dated mahogany fitted wardrobes using leftover Crane Bird wallpaper from Woodchip & Magnolia and Nancy’s Blushes Farrow & Ball paint. Romantic Whimsical Nature Inspired Bedroom Makeover – Up-Cycled Fitted Wardrobes If you stopped by last week for the reveal of our Romantic Whimsical Nature Inspired Bedroom Makeover, you’ll have seen the horror of our inherited fitted wardrobes in our master bedroom. With lockdown restrictions and on a restricted budget,…

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How To Use Paint Creatively In Your Home

March 10, 2020

As we’ve set about painting our son’s bedroom predominantly in one colour, I got to thinking how much more there is to paint and our homes. With this in mind, I thought, we’d seek some inspiration on How To Use Paint Creatively In Your Home from those who have thought outside the box and just gone for it! Today’s post may just inspire you to get creative with your own home. I know I’m tempted to try a few out…

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Why You Should Consider Carpet For Your Homes

January 14, 2020

We’re talking carpets today and why you might consider/reconsider them for your home. This post is largely due to the fact that I’d forgotten what it was like to live with carpeted living areas until that is, we moved to our new home. What we’ve inherited may not entirely be to our taste or style, but its been a reminder of what it’s like to have carpet underfoot. Why You Should Consider Carpet For Your Homes Like many others, it…

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The Importance Of Rugs & How To Use Them – Updated

April 16, 2019

Pulling back one from the archives today because you may well have only come across this blog and two, it’s always good to recap on some design ideas for your homes. Rugs are an important aspect to creating a fabulous home and deserve a second mention don’t you think? The Importance Of Rugs & How To Use Them – Updated I see rugs in our homes as shoes are to a well-dressed outfit. You wouldn’t go to the trouble…