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I had carefully curated a Pinterest board called ‘new home’ over the duration of a year. It consisted of dark wood furniture, stylish sofas by iconic designers of the 80s and luxury furnishings, like sheer floor-to-ceiling draped curtains and grand marble top dining tables.
I've been determined to recreate my dream interior design. The only problem is my budget, which is as little as possible.
Writing for esteemed homes & interiors magazines such as Homes & Gardens, Ideal Home and Living Etc not only refined my taste, but also gave me an eye for high street homeware. Facebook marketplace and a bit of DIY has also come in handy along the way.
It’s safe to say I’m well on my way to achieving the flat I’d imagined. Here are my 6 tips, buys and finds that will take any space from bland and boring to elegant and chic, without having to spend a shed load.
