Summer is here and so are the latest HomeSense summer design trends. The good news is, with 5 key trends to choose from, there’s a look to suit every home and every budget. Which of them will awaken the inner interior designer in you?

One look in my wardrobe and you’ll realise I’m a huge fan of White Stuff. The good news is. we have a fabulous store in Nottingham, complete with tea & biscuits, comfy armchairs & a cinema room! So, when I heard Whitestuff had launched a brand new homeware range, it gave me the perfect excuse for a cheeky little visit to my favourite store!

In the first part of my new series, ‘My Favourite Designs’, I feature an iconic design I would dearly love to have in my own home: the ercol ‘Pebble’ nest of tables.

I love green, so I was delighted when Pantone announced ‘Greenery’ as their Colour of the Year 2017. I offer some ideas on how to revamp a living space with green with a little bit of inspiration from Wayfair.

I’m a child of the ’70’s! I love the ‘Retro’ revival we’ve been had in recent years. Have a look at some of the retro touches I’ve added to my own home.

I share my guest bedroom makeover plans & tell you why we’re ditching our kingsize bed in favour of a multipurpose room with various sleeping options.

Murals are back but this time it’s all about wallpaper! Don’t take my word for it, feast your eyes on the stunning imagery and designs on offer at Murals Wallpaper.

After ten years, our dreams of a new kitchen became a reality. See how the modern, sleek, simplicity of gloss kitchen units works with the beauty of rustic oak to create a stunning look.

Our study makeover has been published on IkeaHackers.net. The feature gives step-by-step instructions of how I created our study with Ikea furniture and a bit of imagination.

In part 1 of ‘Dining room to den’ I described how we turned our old dining room into our perfect study / home office by customising an Ikea kitchen worktop and storage units. In the second part of the series I’ll describe how we completed the look with carefully chosen accessories, artwork and soft furnishings.

After the expense of a new kitchen extension, we needed to turn our old dining room into the study of our dreams, on a budget and in a hurry, without compromising on the style and the finish. Simples!