I wanted to give my very neglected bedroom a mini overhaul. Using a heap of style tricks I keep up my jumper just for these occasions, I gave my room a little fix. And Volia! Here’s my instant makeover following my 11 secret stylist’s tricks. And the best bit, you can enter to win my ‘style kit’ to create this look at home. 
BEFORE: This is the before: with all the other DIY going on in the house, my bedroom was just a mis-mash of junk shop furniture, bed linen left over from shoots and a hell of a lot of clutter (I’m a neat freak). I used the art about the bed as the colour inspiration, and I thought blues and pinks would work well with my vintage french-style bed. 
#1 SECRET STLIST’S TIP: IRON YOUR BED LINEN
I know it feels like a drag but freshly ironed sheets will take your bed from crumpled to chic, and will make even the cheapest linen look a million dollars. Gone is the busy bed linen and instead I found this soft pink cover which is cotton soft to touch for £47 for the set. Now it is VERY PINK but I forgive it as it’s so lovely to snuggle under.
#2 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: ADD A FRENCH BED
I picked up my bed off Gumtree for £150. It was covered in this hot pink satin fabric but when I ripped that off, I found the original blue silk. If you’re looking for something similar, try this one by HomesDirect356 – this one is in the sale. It’s pretty spot on if you’re not a big fan of vintage.
#3 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: GO MENTAL WITH CUSHIONS
To finish off the bed, I went a bit nuts over cushions. I like reading in bed I find big pillows, like the larger square velvet blue cushion, £20, makes a great bolster. I don’t think you can beat a well stacked bed full of plump cushions. Just saying.
#4 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: USE ACCESSORIES YOU ALREADY OWN
I looked for blue accessories around my home to dress the bedside take and I popped blue candle (a gift from The Style Chapel) there. It’s way too nice to ever light (which kind of defeats the point) but I like the way the colour ties the room together.
#5 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: ADD AN EDGE
Of all my many cushions, I think the ‘You Rock’ one is my fav. It was from Velvet in Brighton. I think it was £10 as it had a tiny mark on it. Not sure if it is a bit tacky? I was hoping it would give this sugar pink room a bit of rock-chick style.
#6 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: LOOK OUT FOR QUIRK
I’ve been looking for this a place for this little guy for a long time. He’s another gift (I’m a lucky girl) from Ima Lola in Hove. He’s carefully resting on my headboard. I gave the headboard a steam clean and it came up a treat. Eventually, I’m going upholster in a linen fabric but that is a project for another day.
#7 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: THROWS RULE
Ah, so this is the other side of the room. I’ve got to mention my amazing white wooden blinds from Hillary’s. Love the way they filter the light. My bedroom gets pretty cold in the winter as it is a large room. I need a couple of extra throws to A} keep warm and B} ‘cos I love ’em – I went for this one from Wayfair which came in £47. I like the way it is not a solid blue but has a woven flecked finish.
#8 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: PICK CLEAR FURNITURE
Piled over my Ghost chair is yet more cushions and that throw again. That is the great thing about throws, they are so nice to have to snuggle under when reading a good book – or having a snooze (erm..). Great thing about the Ghost chair is not only is an iconic design – it is also really great for keeping the feeling of space in a room.
#9 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: LOOK FOR PATTERN IN UNUSAL PLACES
This is my latest treat for my bedroom a Ruark Radio. When I spotted this limited edition one covered in Osborn & Little print I had to have it (well, it is designed by a classic fabric company). I seem to get lots more radio stations compared to my other digital radios. Now I have managed to set the alarm so that I come on to a spot of Brighton FM which sets my day off perfectly.
#10 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: A CAN OF PAINT IS YOUR FRIEND
Finally, I mustn’t forget to mention my new bedside table which I updated with paint. It’s so easy to do. I used a tin of left over Annie Sloan paint which covers anything. With a bit of masking tape and one coat, the table was transformed. It took me about 20 mins to do at most. Don’t you think my bedside table looks more expensive now than £50? It also proves my theory that the less drawers you have = less clutter.
#11 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: CLEAN UP
Once I had put everything in place and gave the room a really good Hoover and dust as I went along. The whole room took about an hour or so to do. I think I spent about £120 on the bed linen, bedside table and the extra cushions. Everything else I had knocking around my home already, they just needed to be added to the mix.
Have these 11 stylist’s tricks inspired you to give your bedroom a quick update?
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225 Comments
Carole
29th February 2016 at 6:03 pmLooking good Maxine. I agree with you about cushions. You can never have too many :-0
WeLoveHomeBlog
29th February 2016 at 8:54 pmMore the merrier
Kate
29th February 2016 at 7:26 pmLovely updates Maxine – and your bed is beauuutiful!
WeLoveHomeBlog
29th February 2016 at 8:54 pmSo pleased you like it
Old Fashioned Susie
29th February 2016 at 7:44 pmI’ve a similar bedside as in your before picture and I so need to declutter and go for something else- god knows whats in there!
WeLoveHomeBlog
29th February 2016 at 8:54 pmGood luck!
Rachel
29th February 2016 at 9:16 pmWhat a fabulous set of tips! I love the idea of finding pattern in unusual places and that radio is gorgeous. Love the Pantone style too.
WeLoveHomeBlog
1st March 2016 at 7:45 amYes the colours are very on trend! Pinks and blue as so fashion right now.
Tracey Peach
29th February 2016 at 9:29 pmMy Favourite is: #7 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: THROWS RULE. I think my home would look more cosy with throws 🙂
laura banks
29th February 2016 at 9:34 pmi like throws rule
Tania Atfield
29th February 2016 at 9:35 pmNo 10 is my favourite- love Annie Sloan
Miranda
29th February 2016 at 9:57 pmI like your tip about adding an edge. cool cushion!
amy fidler
29th February 2016 at 10:02 pmLook out for a quirk,i’m always looking out for quirky items,they add a unique touch to any room x
Fiona R
29th February 2016 at 10:13 pmThe clear furniture tip, I’d never have thought of having clear furniture before
Suzanne Drummond
29th February 2016 at 10:34 pmlove all your tips and use of colour and textiles
Sam McKean
29th February 2016 at 11:13 pmA can of paint is your friend – I love upcycling!
Molly
29th February 2016 at 11:51 pmI’m with you all the way from tip 1 (I don’t know why anyone would NOT iron their bedding! but it seems like many don’t). Your room looks fab, and I especially love that you’ve ‘added an edge’, you rock Maxine!
WeLoveHomeBlog
1st March 2016 at 7:44 amThat made me giggle so much Molly! When it comes to cushions, I do rock x
Nicki Evans
1st March 2016 at 1:19 amLook out for quirk.
Tracy Nixon
1st March 2016 at 6:18 am#6 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: LOOK OUT FOR QUIRK
Michelle Cooper
1st March 2016 at 7:39 amMy favourite tip is use accessories you already own. I followed this when adding accessories in my kitchen/dining room and it was amazing the things I rediscovered that were perfect for this room 🙂
WeLoveHomeBlog
1st March 2016 at 7:43 amYou don’t need to spend a fortune on new things, just be a little inventive with what you have.
Jennifer Haden
1st March 2016 at 8:24 amI love the tip for using throws. They are so simple, but they can really make a room come alive, especially in the right colour 🙂
Dawn Brodribb
1st March 2016 at 9:50 amnew bedding can make a huge impact!
Angela Young
1st March 2016 at 10:22 amLove this clever use of colours and textures. I too am a cushion addict!
Adele L
1st March 2016 at 10:51 amGo mental with cushions, love cushions!
Kim Styles
1st March 2016 at 11:27 amI love the cushions tip , I adore cushions. I am not keen on plastic chairs though , but I can see your idea about space
sarah evans
1st March 2016 at 11:41 amLOOK OUT FOR QUIRK….. I do like a little quirk myself 🙂
aaron broad
1st March 2016 at 11:56 am11. CLEAN UP
sharon martin
1st March 2016 at 1:23 pmThe #6 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: LOOK OUT FOR QUIRK
Alix Smith
1st March 2016 at 1:29 pmI like the idea of using clear furniture – I wouldn’t have thought of that before
ashleigh allan
1st March 2016 at 1:52 pmA CAN OF PAINT IS YOUR FRIEND
lindsey stuart
1st March 2016 at 1:54 pmA can of paint is your friend is my favourite tip!
I have a friend that has just recently re painted some bedroom furniture and WOW they have turned out brilliant white and very modern.
suzy bowden
1st March 2016 at 2:02 pmLooks great! 🙂
WeLoveHomeBlog
1st March 2016 at 2:55 pmthank you x
Angela McDonald
1st March 2016 at 2:29 pm#10 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: A CAN OF PAINT IS YOUR FRIEND is my favourite! It’s so true and super easy to update a room by simply using a coat of paint on a wooden piece!
Nicola Penny
1st March 2016 at 2:47 pmTip number 9. I like my little add ons such as french clock style handles on my chest of drawers and my owl lamp.
Chris Andrews
1st March 2016 at 3:23 pmmy favourite is . . . . . #7 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: THROWS RULE
Andrea Fletcher
1st March 2016 at 7:44 pmTip7 – throws rule
Eva Appleby
1st March 2016 at 8:10 pmTrows rule
Leanne V McKenna
1st March 2016 at 8:23 pmWow love your room and what you have done with it!
We are overhauling our bedroom in the coming weeks, with a whole new set of furniture but want to re-paint first and get some new accessories/wall art.
My favourite tip is #5 ADD AN EDGE, I need to find something interesting!
WeLoveHomeBlog
2nd March 2016 at 9:05 amOOh – I’d love to see the end result. Don’t forget to tweet me the pictures 😉
Leanne V McKenna
2nd March 2016 at 8:02 pmI certainly will! 🙂
claire woods
1st March 2016 at 9:11 pmA CAN OF PAINT IS YOUR FRIEND
harriet
1st March 2016 at 9:49 pmHope to win
Rachel Craig
1st March 2016 at 10:40 pmA tin of paint is your friend.
Samantha Loughlin
2nd March 2016 at 12:09 amThrows rule. Definitely xx
don erwood
2nd March 2016 at 12:57 amTip #10 a can of paint is your friend for me
Gemma b
2nd March 2016 at 1:28 am#6! So so true! ♡
Serena La Pietra
2nd March 2016 at 3:07 amA can of paint is your friend, I think so too. And fantastic value for money.
Ruth Harwood
2nd March 2016 at 8:52 amThrows rule!!
WeLoveHomeBlog
2nd March 2016 at 9:04 amHA HA! Yes they do
Penny
2nd March 2016 at 10:38 amGreat idea for a giveaway. I absolutely agree with the bit about suing stuff you own too, it is amazing what a rejig does for the soul and what treasures you find. What a peaceful oasis!
WeLoveHomeBlog
2nd March 2016 at 5:57 pmThanks Penny
Wendy Jones
2nd March 2016 at 10:44 amGo mental with cushions – can never have enough cushions. (although don’t think hubby agrees. lol
Karl Borowy
2nd March 2016 at 11:25 amA tin of paint is your friend.
Anne
2nd March 2016 at 11:52 amI adore your bed! My favourite tip is add a French Bed…now if only I could one on Gumtree!
Michaela Hannah
2nd March 2016 at 1:26 pmI love the tip of using accessories you already own. Such a great idea and saves a fortune!
Amanda
2nd March 2016 at 2:06 pmThrows! Lovely decor
laura stewart
2nd March 2016 at 2:25 pmnumber 10 tip i like fab prize x
keri brooks
2nd March 2016 at 5:48 pmTip)11 clean up feeling amazing finishing touches
Sarah Corbett
2nd March 2016 at 7:34 pmThrows Rule!
Michelle Hollingsbee
2nd March 2016 at 7:53 pmCLEAN UP! A room always looks so much better when you take time to clean t out and remove some clutter.
Tiffany
2nd March 2016 at 8:31 pmYour room is looking really lovely Maxine, love the feeling of space your colour palette gives it.
WeLoveHomeBlog
3rd March 2016 at 2:02 pmThank you x
ruth robinson
3rd March 2016 at 1:00 amTHROWS RULE
Joanne Welsh
3rd March 2016 at 2:46 amA tin of paint is your friend
GEOFF WICKENS
3rd March 2016 at 5:58 amADDING AN EDGE LOOKS REAL COOL
Sarah Cooper
3rd March 2016 at 8:10 am#10 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: A CAN OF PAINT IS YOUR FRIEND – I agree as a lick of paint can brighten any room.
christine szlobodnik
3rd March 2016 at 8:28 amI love the vintage bed tip 🙂 i’ve always wanted a 4 poster bed ^,^
x
Cristín Williams
3rd March 2016 at 9:36 amTip number 6 look out for quirk, I’m a sucker for anything unusual or quirky in the shops, I have my favourite little independents I visit all the time because I know I will find something different
Josie Mellor
3rd March 2016 at 10:22 amAdd a throw! I love throws and they are great for covering things quickly when you have visitors!
iain maciver
3rd March 2016 at 10:47 amLook out for quirk
Vicky Torrance
3rd March 2016 at 12:02 pmI love your ghost chair. Light, practical and stylish. And £74.99 according to the link, so affordable too.
lynn r
3rd March 2016 at 1:09 pmThrows rule! can’t have too many in my opinion x
Jess Powell (Babi a Fi)
3rd March 2016 at 6:12 pmMy favourite #6, look for quirk. Your room looks really great! x
Nat thomason
3rd March 2016 at 8:37 pmLike a can of paint is your friend love the accessories
Layla Thomas
3rd March 2016 at 10:37 pmI like Pick Clear Furniture, I would have never thought of that.
Stevie Fairbairn
4th March 2016 at 11:39 am#6 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: LOOK OUT FOR QUIRK
Carol C
4th March 2016 at 10:24 pmI like the tip to ‘look for pattern in unusual places’
Tanya Bryant
5th March 2016 at 12:17 pmNew bedding can make a big impact
MANDY DOHERTY
5th March 2016 at 6:29 pmNumber 6 – Look out for quirk
Gwyn Sharps
5th March 2016 at 7:06 pm#7 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: THROWS RULE -This is a great tip!
rachel morgan
6th March 2016 at 12:36 amMy favourite was #8 pick clear furniture, honestly never crossed my mind x
ROSEMARY SHEEHAN
6th March 2016 at 1:19 amA CAN OF PAINT IS YOUR FRIEND
Harline parkin
6th March 2016 at 12:35 pmI love your tip about the cushions I’m going to try it for myself
Rachael Mccadden
6th March 2016 at 2:46 pmi like throws rule
Caroline Cordery
6th March 2016 at 3:39 pmMy favourite tip is to clean up- nothing can make you love your home more without actually spending any money than cleaning it.
frances hopkins
6th March 2016 at 8:17 pmCushions!! Can’t have enough x
Lyla
6th March 2016 at 8:33 pmLook out for quirk is my favourite
gemma hendry
6th March 2016 at 11:13 pmusing accessories you already own
Victoria Langley
7th March 2016 at 3:02 ampick clear furniture – the room would look a lot bigger if I had done that in my bedsit lol
Helen Clayton
7th March 2016 at 11:13 amI like adding a bit of quirk..I have a teddy on top of my living room bookcase peeking over the top..makes me smile.
Helen Metcalfe
7th March 2016 at 1:01 pmUSE ACCESSORIES YOU ALREADY OWN. I’m always moving stuff from one room to another or painting furniture.
linda curtis
7th March 2016 at 1:08 pmi love vintage and something quirk different
jo ogden
7th March 2016 at 2:06 pmi love the idea of cushions to add some life
wendy malone
7th March 2016 at 4:12 pm1,iron youre bedlinen i never do seems like hard work.
Hayley F
7th March 2016 at 6:05 pmThrows rule. I may have abit to many, not sure you can have to many though x
kimberley ryan
7th March 2016 at 8:37 pmWould have to be #10 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: A CAN OF PAINT IS YOUR FRIEND…I love upcycling, it gives me great pleasure bringing life back to an old shabby piece of furniture. It also save lots of money too
Michelle Wild
8th March 2016 at 2:18 amLook out for quirk…love the radio.
Rebecca Austin
8th March 2016 at 2:28 pmWow, your bedroom looks fantastic. I like Tip 7 throws rule. I really need to update my bedroom and declutter
WeLoveHomeBlog
10th March 2016 at 8:23 amThank you! At the moment it looks very different. With missing walls 😉
BECCA STAPLES
8th March 2016 at 2:59 pm#11 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: CLEAN UP – I always feel better with a clean x
irene gilmour
8th March 2016 at 10:43 pmLOOK FOR PATTERN IN UNUSAL PLACES
Cheryl Price
9th March 2016 at 9:28 amthrows and cushions I love them <3
sharon smith
9th March 2016 at 10:32 amdefinitely the cushions tip! Can’t get enough of them 🙂
carole nott
9th March 2016 at 2:40 pmMy favourite is No 5 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: ADD AN EDGE
Amy Harding
9th March 2016 at 4:34 pmLook for pattern in unusual places
I love unique, quirky patterns, that you wouldnt think would work anywhere in your home, but really do add that extra something to a room 🙂
Eyes peeled!
anna
9th March 2016 at 8:16 pmAll the tips are great! I think 1 and 11 are basic things but definitely make a difference and number 6 and 7 add a lot more personality
Maureen M
9th March 2016 at 8:24 pmNumber 7 – Just love throws.
Carole Sylvia Hiscock
10th March 2016 at 1:56 pmA can of paint is your friend – soooo much you can do if you put your mind to it!
Kristyn Harris
10th March 2016 at 2:45 pmLook out for quirk!
Rach
10th March 2016 at 3:38 pm#11 Tidy house leaves a tidy mind
Anthea Holloway
10th March 2016 at 7:59 pmI love your hints and tips about colours.
Ellen Stafford
11th March 2016 at 12:04 amA CAN OF PAINT IS YOUR FRIEND! I deffo need to do some work on our bedroom.
Martina Alban
11th March 2016 at 6:18 amgo mad with cushions is the best
Susan B
11th March 2016 at 7:39 am#8 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: PICK CLEAR FURNITURE. I have only recently realised just hwo much of a difference clear furniture makes to small rooms.
Katie Kingsbury
11th March 2016 at 7:59 amLook out for quirk – I am ALL about quirky 🙂
Cupcake R
11th March 2016 at 8:44 amI like the tip : “Throws rule”
sadie coffin
11th March 2016 at 10:19 amDon’t over the patterns, less is more sometimes. Use pattern as one statement peice or a few little peices.
sadie coffin
11th March 2016 at 10:19 amI love throws
Bryanna M
11th March 2016 at 5:02 pm#6 is my favourite, as I love having unique, quirky items to make my spaces completely mine 🙂
Ella Bates
11th March 2016 at 6:19 pmThe throw rule is my favourite rule!
Mary Chez
11th March 2016 at 9:52 pmNumber #10 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: A CAN OF PAINT IS YOUR FRIEND
Adrian Bold
12th March 2016 at 2:39 amNumber 7 – Throws solve everything.
Kat Glynn
12th March 2016 at 11:09 amA can of paint is your friend, a quick paint job can make any room or piece of furniture look totally different! x
Robby Price
12th March 2016 at 12:27 pmThe throws
Emily Coates
12th March 2016 at 12:38 pmA can of paint is your friend – definitely true!!
Victoria Prince
12th March 2016 at 1:08 pmMy favourite is look for pattern in unusual places 🙂 Not something I would have thought of but it’s such a good idea
Jacki Mactaggart
12th March 2016 at 1:27 pmReally good advice-especially clean up..so obvious but some folks overlook it and end up with lovely stuff but not quite finished.
Love throws too..I knit on massive needles with mohair/angora and love that you can tie in a fluffy cost throw ?
Great ideas-keep up the good work x
donna l jones
12th March 2016 at 2:15 pmaccerize with cushions
kim neville
12th March 2016 at 3:33 pm#8 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: PICK CLEAR FURNITURE
Alica
12th March 2016 at 3:50 pmLOOK FOR PATTERN IN UNUSUAL PLACES!I do love patterns and really do make a room in my opinion 🙂
Sadiyya maryam
12th March 2016 at 6:08 pmLots of great tips, especially the cushions and throws tips.
claire toplis
12th March 2016 at 6:15 pmLook out for your quirk
Claire Toplis
12th March 2016 at 6:17 pmFind your quirk
Kirsty Woods
12th March 2016 at 6:33 pmSECRET STYLIST’S TIP: CLEAN UP
Julie
12th March 2016 at 7:15 pm#8 Pick clear furniture. I’m going to try it!
Aaron Milne
12th March 2016 at 7:25 pmI love the tip for using throws
Carrie Truckle
12th March 2016 at 8:56 pmClean up
This is my fav tip. Your bedroom looks completely different when you tidy up.
Paul Gee
12th March 2016 at 9:29 pm#10
Sheri Darby
12th March 2016 at 9:39 pmHas to be look out for the Quirk
Nancy Bradford
12th March 2016 at 9:40 pmPick clear furniture but don’t find much of it that is affordable.
Laura Nice
12th March 2016 at 10:00 pmUse of same colours but add different texures.
david cavender
12th March 2016 at 11:08 pma can of tin is your paint
Helen Gilbert
12th March 2016 at 11:26 pmCan of paint is your friend….a change of colour or mix can make a huge difference , not just walls but furniture or in my case anything that happens to be around!
rebecca beesley
12th March 2016 at 11:39 pmthe clean up tip as it really can make a big difference to a room!
Jo Hutchinson
12th March 2016 at 11:56 pm10 Secret STYLIST’S TIP: A CAN OF PAINT IS YOUR FRIEND, really good idea.
Claire Ward
13th March 2016 at 8:05 amLook out for a quirk I love unusual items
joanne liddement
13th March 2016 at 9:13 am#11 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: CLEAN UP A clean and organised house just looks and smells so much nicer!
Jean Vaughan
13th March 2016 at 10:08 am#4- Using accessories you already own. It immediately got me thinking of what I could move from one room to the bedroom, what I had relegated to storage in the garage and which cushions I could get remnants of fabric for from the market to revamp instead of throwing away. It has opened up an exciting voyage of discovery.
Jo Booth
13th March 2016 at 10:23 amI love your idea of seeing the beauty beneath secondhand items, and transforming them with new fabrics eg your daybed transformation !
Joanne Beale
13th March 2016 at 10:35 amClean up – love to give everything a good going over and then change the bedding
emma kinsey
13th March 2016 at 11:33 amnumber 10 is my fave
marsha richardson
13th March 2016 at 12:16 pmI love it that you have used things you already own. Also have to agree that a can of paint works wonders to freshen things up!
helen newton
13th March 2016 at 1:03 pmThe clear furniture tip, I have never thought of having clear furniture before – I like the idea 🙂
Miss Tracy Hanson
13th March 2016 at 1:29 pmI do like the “Quirk” tip to be honest. I’ve got 2 shelf-sitters of my own which have been with me for years and are always in the same spot each time I dust. I have a giraffe and a zebra (which is holding a sign up saying “Why the long face” – cheers me up on a morning).
I also like the “Iron your Bed Linen” as well. Love the end to my hoovering/dusting spree by then changing the bed with lovely new fresh linen. 🙂
karen williams
13th March 2016 at 1:41 pm#11 is my favourite
Rebecca Howells (@PeanutHog)
13th March 2016 at 2:07 pmMy tip is it is always about the accessories – you can take a bland room and add so many nice accessories with different colours and textures to make it look amazing.
Wendy Guy
13th March 2016 at 2:18 pmBeautiful. Cushions and throws are a must.
Dawn F
13th March 2016 at 2:20 pmI agree with #6 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: LOOK OUT FOR QUIRK. This is what can differentiate your style from any one else.
Julie Booth
13th March 2016 at 2:28 pm#6 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: LOOK OUT FOR QUIRK – I love car boot sales and finding odd quirky things for the home.
Marion D
13th March 2016 at 3:04 pmIron tour bed linens, I never do but seeing your pic makes me feel I should do it as it definitely add a classy look to the linen 🙂
Juli Savage
13th March 2016 at 3:25 pm#3 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: GO MENTAL WITH CUSHIONS, we are decorating out living room and have it that i want loads of cushions in similar colour but all different
Kirsty Ward
13th March 2016 at 3:33 pmGo mental with cushions!
IRENE MURDOCH
13th March 2016 at 4:07 pm#7 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: THROWS RULE always makes a home look inviting
Tracy
13th March 2016 at 4:20 pmMy favourite tip is ‘Go mental with cushions’ as it’s what I love to do. I simply can’t resist a pretty or quirky cushion! I’m a bit of an addict!
Allan Fullarton
13th March 2016 at 4:46 pmLOOK OUT FOR QUIRK
Sassie Clarke
13th March 2016 at 5:00 pmA Can of paint is your friend – especially Annie Sloan, love it, love it, you can transform so much with a bit of imagination and her chalk paint.
judy parslow
13th March 2016 at 5:28 pmlook for patterns in unusual places
sara davis
13th March 2016 at 5:29 pmPICK CLEAR FURNITURE – i love the ghost chair
LEE HARDY
13th March 2016 at 5:50 pmWife likes cushions on bed.
Karen Laing
13th March 2016 at 5:51 pmYour use of cushions,what a difference they can make to a room.Sadly I don’t have flair so I rely on people like you to show me how to do it x
Hayley
13th March 2016 at 6:09 pmLooks wonderful!
Kerry Locke
13th March 2016 at 6:54 pmAdd a french bed …. I have to say your bed is gorgeous – it has led me to spend the last half hour trawling ebay for something similar
Anna Ling
13th March 2016 at 7:13 pm#7 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: THROWS RULE
lynn neal
13th March 2016 at 7:45 pmClear furniture, I hadn’t thought of that!
Anneka Hulse
13th March 2016 at 7:48 pmMy favorite tip is #6 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: LOOK OUT FOR QUIRK
rebecca nisbet
13th March 2016 at 8:22 pmmy fave is look out for quirk!!
Kathryn Casbolt
13th March 2016 at 9:09 pmLook out for quirk.
jessica cook
13th March 2016 at 9:11 pmLook out for a quirk- thats what i spend my whole life doing!
Michelle Corbett
13th March 2016 at 9:16 pmI’ve always said, neutral colour walls and vibrant crisp colours whether be cushions, sofa, accessories make it cheerful as you will feel the same ?
Hazel Rea
13th March 2016 at 9:24 pmThrows rule is my favourite – they are practical and can change the look of a room.
Diane Duggan
13th March 2016 at 9:24 pmNumber 10 – Paint can make old furniture look new at very little cost.
Lisa Lewis
13th March 2016 at 9:28 pmA can of paint is your friend
Hayley Colburn
13th March 2016 at 9:31 pmI really like the vintage bed tip 😀
Margery L
13th March 2016 at 9:34 pmMy favorite was LOOK OUT FOR QUIRK 😀 – I love quirkiness
sharon freeman
13th March 2016 at 10:35 pmGo mental with cusions, my beds full of them, even though I throw them all on the floor at bedtime lol 🙂
Jessica Powell
13th March 2016 at 11:18 pmMy Favourite tip is number 7: THROWS RULE. Throws make a house so much more homely and my bed always has one on. Plus they’re great to snuggle into on the sofa on a cold night!
Natalie Gillham
13th March 2016 at 11:35 pmuse light colours to decorate walls to make a room look bigger and then use colours and patterned accessories to brighten it up x
Claire Blaney
13th March 2016 at 11:46 pmI love – A can of paint is your friend turning old into new saves a small fortune & really updates the furniture look
Oksana Fitzgerald
14th March 2016 at 12:14 amMy favourite tip is add a French Bed
Natalie Crossan
14th March 2016 at 12:39 amI love the tip : “Throws rule”
John Pring
14th March 2016 at 3:11 am#4 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: USE ACCESSORIES YOU ALREADY OWN
Graham Antony Wright
14th March 2016 at 4:51 amThrows
Melanie Burton
14th March 2016 at 5:08 amI love the tip about the throws. I have throws everywhere!
Stephanie Green
14th March 2016 at 6:14 amMy favourite tip is #7 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: THROWS RULE. It’s amazing what a difference throws can make.
marie powell
14th March 2016 at 7:51 amhunt car boots for quirky items
Lindsey Jones
14th March 2016 at 8:16 amThrows rule
Chris Fletcher
14th March 2016 at 9:13 amI’m not a huge fan of excessive cushions, but love throws! Adding layers can bring in extra texture and accents
Kelly cooper
14th March 2016 at 9:28 amI like to be quirky and use lots of colours
steven beasley
14th March 2016 at 9:29 am#7 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: THROWS RULE
ashley whitbread
14th March 2016 at 9:33 amOH MY! this would be fab! im hopfully getting my first house this year!! I love tip no9 looks for patterns in unusual places!
Patricia Avery
14th March 2016 at 9:35 amThrows rule! I love using them 🙂
Lisa Debz
14th March 2016 at 9:44 amMy tip is dont follow fahion trends, be yourself x
Patricia Whittaker
14th March 2016 at 10:07 amI like the pattern in unusual places. i am not very good at that but your room looks fantastic.
Alice Megan
14th March 2016 at 10:10 amPicking clear furniture! Such a clever idea of maintaining space
leanne perrett
14th March 2016 at 10:12 amcushions definitely
Laura Tonks
14th March 2016 at 10:23 amLOOK OUT FOR QUIRK
I love a bit of quirk xx
Cassie
14th March 2016 at 10:29 amI think all the tips are great!!
amanda greensmith
14th March 2016 at 10:35 amA tin of Paint is your friend x
samantha bolter
14th March 2016 at 10:40 amI am definitely on the look out for some clear furniture 🙂
Amy Wright
14th March 2016 at 10:45 amMy fav is Pick Clear Furniture – ive not got the biggest rooms and it does make such a difference!
Ann Hall
14th March 2016 at 10:46 am#2 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: ADD A FRENCH BED
Such a brilliant suggestion to have a look on websites such as Gumtree to find second hand ‘antique’ style french beds. I’ve been looking for one very similar online and in furniture shops, but the cost is always outside our budget. Thanks for this top tip. I’m off to do some bed research on second hand sites !
kayleig
14th March 2016 at 11:08 am#5 – add an edge, i love kitsch custions
sarah kochan
14th March 2016 at 11:11 ami love go mental with cushions hehe, i do that 🙂
liz ferguson
14th March 2016 at 11:20 amThe throws rule is something i will use x
Beverley Cousins
14th March 2016 at 11:20 amThe throws advice is brilliant!
Amanda Tanner
14th March 2016 at 11:32 amIron your bedding. I always do this and people think it’s crazy but it looks so much better
Emma Fox
14th March 2016 at 11:36 amUse accessories you already own – so often I go out and buy more when I could have reused something else.
Susan Jane Gray
14th March 2016 at 11:39 amDefinitely cleaning up. When my lounge has a good tidy up it looks great. Although a few cushions would make it look even better.
amy bondoc
14th March 2016 at 11:47 amGO MENTAL WITH CUSHIONS – there can never be too many in my opinion !!
Dawn McBride
14th March 2016 at 11:49 amI love tip #3 Go Mental with Cushions. Should also be on of life’s many motos 🙂 Haha x
Yvonne Hannah
14th March 2016 at 11:52 amA CAN OF PAINT IS YOUR FRIEND
Rachel James
14th March 2016 at 11:57 am#9 SECRET STYLIST’S TIP: LOOK FOR PATTERN IN UNUSAL PLACES is my favourite tip, although all of them are very handy as we’ve not touched our bedroom since moving house 2 years ago! A fresh look is VERY overdue!