Hi, I’m Sarah and welcome to Dream of Home
Dream of Home is a place for creativity, a place for inspiration and a place where you can decide what your home will look like. I’m a huge believer in budget and affordable interiors, finding items that don’t cost the earth and that you can hang onto for years.
I’ve upcycled furniture and painted a LOT of things at home to create somewhere we truly love without spending a fortune.
You can dive straight in below, or learn a bit more about me.
My Most-Read Posts
Tips and tricks for cleaning white bedding
Discover my top tips for cleaning your white bedding, including how to make your yellowed pillows white again.
How to paint a bedside cabinet
I took our boring and plain pine bedside tables (that are 20+ years old) and transformed them into something beautiful, just with a bit of paint.
How to upcycle and paint pine furniture
Before this project, I’d never upcycled anything, but we decided to paint our pine cabinet and I absolutely love the results.
Navy blue and pink bedroom inspiration
I always wanted a blue and pink bedroom, so I created a moodboard to show how these colours go so well together.
Dive into my recent articles
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How to get rid of condensation for good
Condensation is one of those really annoying issues that maybe doesn’t seem like it could cause too much harm. But actually, it can stain paintwork, warp window frames and lead to black mould around the seals, which comes with real health risks according to recent GOV.UK guidance. But I promise there is good news! With…
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Do I need to get rid of my radiators with a heat pump system?
If you’re weighing up a heat pump for your home, there’s a good chance you’ve already pictured your poor radiators being ripped off the wall and replaced with something enormous. ut don’t worry, that’s not quite how it works. The short answer is: no, you almost certainly don’t need to get rid of your radiators…
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Heat pump myths everyone should be wary of
The poor heat pump has received a bit of a bad reputation, and in my opinion, it’s a little unfounded. Depending on which headline you read, it’s either the obvious future of home heating or an expensive mistake that leaves you shivering through January. For anyone weighing one up as part of a renovation, or…
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Adding colour to your bathroom (while on a budget)
Do you ever stand in your bathroom and think it feels a bit…flat? You’re not alone. So many of us play it safe in the bathroom, defaulting to white tiles, a white suite and white towels but this can just make it feel clinical and like you’re at the dentist instead of a relaxing bathroom….
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How to find trusted gardeners for your garden makeover
Guest post by BuilderWing Just like any other home renovation project, transforming your garden is one of those projects that really benefits from having the right person on board. You need to find the right experts to deal with your garden makeover, whether it’s a small job like installing a patio, or a big job…
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5 essential features of a luxury kitchen
The kitchen is no longer the hidden place it used to be. Before, guests weren’t allowed ‘behind the scenes’ in the messy kitchen where all the prep happens, but now it’s become the life and soul of the house, the place where everyone gathers for some beautiful food, incredible company and maybe even a gorgeous…
Discover my fun DIY projects
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Using a paint-by-numbers kit to decorate your home
I’ve recently written about minimalist wall art, and how it’s having a big moment. In this article, I said that you can actually create your own art, and it’s a super budget-friendly way to decorate your home, and get creative! But for some people, it’s not that easier. If you aren’t an artist, or have…
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A no-nonsense guide to wall panelling
If you’ve been eyeing those gorgeously detailed walls on Instagram and thinking, “I could do that,” you’re absolutely right you can! Panelling is one of the quickest ways to add character and value to a room without doing some serious renovations, so it doesn’t surprise me that you want to give it a go. It’s…
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9 DIY hacks to make your next DIY project easier
There’s something seriously satisfying about a good DIY job, isn’t there? Whether it’s fixing a wobbly shelf or completely redoing a tired-looking room, rolling up your sleeves and tackling it yourself can be hugely rewarding — not to mention cheaper than calling in the pros. But let’s be honest, DIY isn’t always as simple as…
Explore my inspiring gardening reads
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How to find trusted gardeners for your garden makeover
Guest post by BuilderWing Just like any other home renovation project, transforming your garden is one of those projects that really benefits from having the right person on board. You need to find the right experts to deal with your garden makeover, whether it’s a small job like installing a patio, or a big job…
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Low maintenance plants that love a heatwave
Uk summers can be tricky for our plants. We don’t have any rain for a month and then suddenly we have a deluge that basically floods the garden. Sometimes, it feels like all or nothing, and this can be hard to deal with. But, you can make your garden easier to maintain (and better to…
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How we improved the outside of our home for less than £300
We’ve lived in our house for almost 6 years now, and I can’t believe that time has gone so fast. When we moved in, we had big plans. We still do, it’s just they got pushed back after we decided to have 2 kids in 2 years. We’d love to do a big extention at…
