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clapham bedroom

 
 
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at home 

future plans & works in progress
renovating a victorian terrace 

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bedroom plans

Take a look at my plans, sketches and mood boards for my master bedroom makeover. It’s not a huge room, but I’m giving myself plenty of DIY to do.

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FIREPLACE REVEAL

The first job I wanted to tackle in the new house was the living room fireplace, restoring the original wrought iron hidden under six (count them six) layers of paint.

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BED DIY MAKEOVER

As part of the master bedroom makeover, I wanted to reupholster our bed frame. Here’s how I did it with just three tablecloths from H&M Home and a staple gun. 

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[AD] While I do put up family photos and my own prints in the house, I always think there has to be a little compromise on which ones you go for so that they suit the overall look you're trying to create. With this in mind, @jessopsphoto asked me for some of my 'photo Feng Shui' tips for choosing the right shots for your space and the best way to display them - I've popped a link to the blog with my ideas in my bio. They've also gifted me some of my own photos in a mix of their more interesting printing techniques – from wood panels to aluminium plates. This one is an acrylic prints of one of my favourite photos of Nancy dog, taken the summer before last, where she was having the time of her life bouncing around in a wheat field. It was just a picture I pulled off Instagram, but the quality looks great, and the acrylic print is great for something a little bit different to the usual. . . . #familyphotos #photography #photoprints #jessopsmoment #homedecor #interiorstyling #dogsofinstagram #iphonephotography #shelfie #interiordesign #interiorsblogger #jessopsphoto #jacktzu #interiorismo #interior2you #interior4you1 #interior_and_living #interiorism #wallartdecor #wallart #wallartprint #acrylicprints #acrylicprint #interior123
I should have no excuse for having poor lunch game as I work from home, yet most of the time I do.. Trying to change this with some batch cooking though and this is one of my lunchtime endeavours - Katsu curry, made with cornflakes! Pretty much made from scratch, so if anyone’s interested in a recipe, let me know and I’ll throw it up on my stories. This one’s made using fake chicken so it’s veggie, but you could do it with real chicken just the same! . . . #foodstagram #katsucurry #veggie #veggieworld #veggierecipes #mealprep #batchcooking #flatlaystyle #vegetarianrecipes #vegetarian #flatlayfood #flatlaytoday #foodie #foodstyling
#ad The team at @JessopsPhoto took some of my favourite Instagram shots (yes, they’re mostly pictures of the dogs) and used them to create some wall art that showcases what you can do with their printing services. Acrylic, aluminium, wood panels and canvases - there are some cool ideas that’d make great gifts, especially with Valentine’s Day coming up! . . . #photography #photo #prints #interiorstyling #homedecor #homedecoration #frames #homestyling #interiorsblogger #interiorblogger #interiorblog #interiorideas #gallerywall #canvas #photoframes #homesweethome #interior2you
A picture of my face today as I’m not having much luck on the DIY front. Started to try and change the radiator in the bedroom, got as far as draining the system, but was defeated by the little knob that I couldn’t get a grip on (okay don’t start, I don’t know the actual name for it 😂) with the wrench to let the water out. Ended up having to call out a plumber today to fix it before we could carry on. Hopefully it’ll be smooth sailing from here on out, but as I don’t really know what I’m doing, who really knows! . . . I’ve been trying to update my blog a little bit more at the moment too, and I’ve blogged about the bed re-upholster and a few interiors bits that I’m loving at the moment. The link’s in my bio if you fancy checking it out . . . #selfie #interiorsblogger #malebloggers #interiorismo #homerenovation #boy #interior2you #interiordesign #mensstyle #diy #diyhomedecor #homerenovation #homereno
#ad I much prefer to stay in on Valentine’s Day rather than going to a restaurant. Our tradition is to get in a ‘Dinner For Two’ meal deal so no-one has to cook, throw on a movie and try do something a little special during the week afterwards. If that sounds like a plan to you, give @waitroseandpartners a try - they’ve got a great £20 meal deal that includes a starter, main, two sides, a dessert and wine or chocolates, which we gave a road test this week. They have meat, vegetarian and vegan options - and as the boyfriend is veggie we went for the mushroom arancini to start (which, ad or no ad, were one of the best things I’ve eaten in a while), the ‘Beet’ Wellington, with buttery charlotte potatoes and asparagus for mains, and the strawberry mousse hearts for desserts, plus a bottle of Prosecco (but you can get chocolates instead if you’re not fancying a drink on a Thursday night). Got to say, feels like really good value for money! . . . #WaitroseAndPartners #ValentinesDay #vegetarian #vegan #diningtable #food #foodie #tablesetting #vegetarianfood
I’m feel like I’m spending so much time planning at the moment that I’m not actually getting around to physically doing anything.. 😫 If you haven’t seen some more DIY in my stories by the end of the weekend, please give me a telling off! I need to finish the bedroom renovations by the end of February, but whenever I have a strict deadline life always seems to have other plans. This kitchen re-design I undertook a couple of years back was meant to take 3 months and ended up taking 8 once the builders discovered what a shoddy job the previous developers had done 🙈 I can look back on it and laugh now, but at the time 🤯😭 anyone else felt traumatised after a bad renovation experience? . . . #renovations #kitchenremodel #diyhomedecor #renovation #reno #interiordecorating #apartmenttherapy #interiordesign #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #kitchenisland #openplanliving #openplankitchen #interiorismo #sodomino #interior4you1 #interior_and_living #kitchensofinstagram #kitcheninspiration #interior123
Michelin man vibes this morning ❄️ . . . #mensfashion #frostymorning #zaramen #mensstyle #mensoutfit #bloggerstyle #mensstreetstyle #ootd
The plant wall has been neglected over the last few weeks (and was looking a little worse for wear), but I’ve given it a tidy up, cut away some dead leaves and it’s looking sparkly and new. The Monstera are really thriving in it - we’re going to be in an actual jungle before too long. I’m also neglecting Instagram a bit, but January seems to be a month of paperwork and messy DIY so far, which don’t make for the most inspiring IG posts. I’ve also got to try and get my head around new ad rules, which is a bit daunting. So, in the interest of transparency, the lovely lot at @dobbiesgardencentres gifted me the materials to build the plant wall last summer, but without any sort of ‘editorial control’ over what I did with them. Once I’ve absorbed what it all means into my brain, I’ll put something up on my stories, but the intention is never to try not be clear when something has come from a brand or is a paid post. Anything I do feature is always something I love, want to try or I do as a fun little styling project, so hopefully there’s nothing that ever pops up that you find too jarring! . . . #plantwall #livingwall #livingroom #victorianhouse #houseplantclub #plantsmakepeoplehappy #sodomino #myhomevibe #houseplantdiary #plantparenthood #plantgang #planthoarder #plantsagram #plantsinfocus #monstera #victorianhouse #plantcollection #houseplantlove #urbanjungle #apartmenttherapy #livingroomideas #homeideas #interiorsblogger #plantsplantsplants #homemakeover
 
 
 
 

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About me…

Hi, I'm Luke and I'm an interior designer, stylist and writer, currently living in the South East of England. I've recently moved into a new home - a Victorian terrace in need of a little TLC. 

Once upon a time, I was a contestant on BBC's The Great Interior Design Challenge, but in the many moons since then, I've been working with brands and residential clients around the world, helping to bring a touch of my individual design philosophy to their spaces. 

I'm all about understated, timeless interiors that will age gracefully, using a delicate touch to create the drama and impact demanded in homes of all shapes and sizes. 

If you follow me on Instagram, you might find out I'm also a little obsessed with my two Jack Russell crosses - Pearl and Nancy. 

That's it for now, but if you want to know any more, click the buttons below to reach out - I'd love to hear from you. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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