Journal

Laura Deane 5/11/22 Laura Deane 5/11/22

Using Mirrors To Brighten A Room

In response to the rise of raw minimalism and a more paired back interior, sculptural mirrors and shiny, reflective surfaces are having a real moment. And by ditching the usual decorative frames and mounting them in all sorts of less obvious places you'll notice a dramatic shift: Light will seem to flood through rooms as if they're openings rather than surfaces and your space will feel bigger, brighter and wider than it actually is.

These are a few of my favourite mirrors right now.

Laura Deane 4/11/21 Laura Deane 4/11/21

How to choose the right wallpaper for your home

I am of the belief that there is a wallpaper design out there for everyone, and every home and it shouldn’t be something to shy away from. Here, I share all things wallpaper, with a few easy tips and tricks to keep in mind to help you transform a plain boring room into a dramatic style statement.

Laura Deane 16/6/21 Laura Deane 16/6/21

21 Space Saving Design Ideas & Storage Hacks For Bedrooms

The exact solutions I use for my clients when designing bedrooms. Space saving bedroom storage ideas and interior design hacks that the pros use.

Laura Deane 4/5/21 Laura Deane 4/5/21

Small space style solutions

Small space living doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice style for functionality. These 7 tips will help you successfully design and style your small space.

Laura Deane 24/11/20 Laura Deane 24/11/20

Upgrades you can do that will actually add value to your home

Since the pandemic has changed how we use our properties, there’s a temptation to spend up on home improvements. Especially if you think you’ll recoup those costs — and more — from an increased price when you sell up. But be careful. Not every project will give a return.

Laura Deane 10/9/20 Laura Deane 10/9/20

Make your home work for you

You are working from home but is your home working for you? Here are a few tips to help improve your interior at whatever scale.

Laura Deane 20/1/20 Laura Deane 20/1/20

How to design a kid friendly home

Living with kids doesn’t mean you have to accept living amongst chaos. But with these few simple tips you CAN find a balance between creating a liveable and beautiful home when you have children.

Laura Deane 14/1/20 Laura Deane 14/1/20

10 Interior design tips that you need to know

Less is more, invest in your big pieces of furniture and don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. These and more are 10 of my top interior design tips I’ve learnt along the way.

Laura Deane 26/7/19 Laura Deane 26/7/19

How to create a happier home

Your home should be a place that restores, rejuvenates and replenishes – but so often it is not. Now more than ever we all need homes that support our wellbeing – so we can seize each day as it comes.