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April 5, 2018

How soft green (or aquamarine) is perfect for a calm bedroom

Soft green bedroom | Growing Spaces

While I had all the painting stuff out to paint the living room aquamarine, it seemed rude not to introduce that soft green colour to the bedroom, too, especially when I saw how fresh and calming it felt on the…

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April 2, 2017

Is white bed linen really the only option?

Clarissa Hulse bed linen | Growing Spaces

I can’t remember the last time I had bed linen that wasn’t white (or the lightest grey). I’ve been a firm believer in white bed linen for as long as I can remember, but when I posted about this recently,…

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February 16, 2017

How to add fun colour to a kid’s room

How to add fun colour to a kid's room | Growing Spaces

I’m a big fan of decorating with neutrals, but I make an exception when it comes to the kids’ bedrooms, where we’ve taken a more colourful approach. When these were decorated a couple of years ago, we used bright colours that…

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February 1, 2017

DIY plywood bedside shelves with Gorilla Glue

DIY plywood bedroom shelves | Growing Spaces

Since we swapped our old double bed in the guest room for a Hemnes daybed from Ikea to free up some floor space, we’ve needed to come up with a bedside table solution. The drawers pull out to turn the single…

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December 1, 2016

Stylists’ tricks for a perfectly dressed bed

How to make the perfect bed | Growing Spaces

This is the last in my series on the relaxed country Henley bedroom makeover I worked on with Sharps at their flagship Baker Street showroom, and today I’m focusing on the main focal point in the room – the bed….

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November 29, 2016

Creating a reading nook with Sharps fitted furniture

Creating a reading nook | Growing Spaces

When I first visited the Sharps flagship showroom on Baker Street, there was an empty space between the two spacious fitted wardrobes in the Henley set. With the window above, we decided it was the perfect spot to build a window…

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November 22, 2016

Simple tips for a successful gallery wall

One of the key features in my Henley bedroom makeover at Sharps’ flagship showroom was a gallery wall by the bed, and this was super easy to create. Why a gallery wall? I wanted to draw even more attention to that…

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November 15, 2016

Modern country bedroom makeover with Sharps’ Henley range

A couple of months ago, I got to spend an exciting day in Sharps‘ flagship showroom on Baker Street, giving their Henley bedroom a smart modern country makeover. The room previously had a coastal theme, but I wanted to update…

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July 8, 2016

A better night’s sleep with a Leesa mattress

The secret to a good night's sleep | Growing Spaces

I felt like a proper grown-up when Ben and I bought our first decent mattress together over a decade ago – going into the store, trying to find the perfect firmness, having it delivered. Fast forward 11 years, and that…

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March 22, 2016

Styling the Seasons: March

Styling the Seasons March | Growing Spaces

March has been about a renewal of our decluttering efforts, and about finishing off all those snagging tasks to make the house finally feel more finished and a whole lot calmer. As I’ve cleared out the clutter, I’ve been able…

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February 12, 2016

Sleep compatibility and me..

Sleep compatibility | Growing Spaces

Sleep is very important to me. This may actually be an understatement. It’s vital to me. I love sleep. I love going to bed. I love my bed. Have I communicated how much I like sleep yet? I could say…

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October 18, 2011

And now the tapestry’s up

For where to buy the items in this room, please click here.

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