The bedroom is where the day starts and ends, so it deserves proper thought, even on a budget. I’ve spent years experimenting in our own bedrooms, considering everything from paint colours and lighting to storage and styling, and I share all of it here.
Whether you’re after a full bedroom makeover, ideas for a guest room, or want to know how better design can mean a better night’s sleep, this category covers it. Expect honest, budget-conscious advice from someone who’s actually done the painting, the shopping and the furniture-moving at 10pm (with a begrudging husband in tow).
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When I created Dream of Home, I envisioned it as a place for people on a budget. I don’t spend hundreds of pounds on bedding (or even furniture) and I wanted to show how my love for a bargain can result in a lovely home. Our bedroom was one of the first rooms I painted…
Design wardrobe doors? Who knew they needed designing? Well as it turns out, bad design can impact you in more ways than one. We have these wardrobe doors in our bedroom currently, and no matter what angle I stand at, I can’t see from my calves to my feet. Which means when I’m trying…
We all know the bedroom should be a place to relax, recharge, and get a good night’s sleep. But considering we spend a whopping 27 years of our lives in bed (plus another seven just trying to drift off), it’s fair to say we spend a lot of time in this one room. The problem?…
Built-in wardrobes are a brilliant way to make the most of every inch of space in your home. They can transform awkward alcoves, add order to cluttered bedrooms, and give you that sleek, seamless look that free-standing furniture simply can’t match. But how exactly are built-in wardrobes made? I’d like to talk through the whole…
Compact living spaces have certainly become the ‘in’ thing in the last few years. With programmes like George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces showcasing homes on boats and shipping containers, there are tons of ideas for even the smallest homes. In Britain, nearly 60% of homeowners reported that they prefer to have multifunctional furniture pieces, particularly when…
I’ve spoken a lot about storage on this site in the past, from how to utilise every corner of your home to improving your loft access for better storage. But actually, I haven’t yet touched on walk-in wardrobes, and the difference they could make to your home (and your life!). A walk-in wardrobe can not…
The guest bedroom can be one of the hardest spaces to decorate. You want it to be versatile, suitable for every guest that comes to stay in your home. And achieving this can be tricky. When you welcome elderly guests into your home, it’s important to consider their unique needs to ensure they have a…
Sharing a bed with your partner shouldn’t feel like a nightly wrestling match for space. But if you’re like me and love to sleep in the foetal position, you might end up with a partner complaining your knees are in their back….. If you’re in the market for a new mattress, getting the right size…
Sometimes, it feels like all these enormous homes on Instagram and in magazines are the norm. But actually, many many more of us have small homes that we need to make as usable and practical as possible. It can be a challenge to make a small bedroom usable, particularly when it contains a lot of…
There are tons of things that can have an impact on the quality of your sleep: the decor in your bedroom, your choice of bedding or bedroom furniture, the amount of clutter, the colour scheme, your general mood, what you ate and drank in the evening, and more. If you’ve ever had a bad night’s…
Doesn’t it feel like we’re all after one ultimate goal that sometimes feels unachievable? Yep, a good night’s sleep. What does a good night’s sleep even mean? An uninterrupted 8 hours? Even an uninterrupted 5 hours would be appreciated by some. I know when Hallie was a newborn, 5 hours was a great night! If…