Journal

Laura Deane 10/2/21 Laura Deane 10/2/21

Make your home an anxiety free sanctuary

When I change up my home, I change my anxiety levels overall. From sleep routines and meditation spaces to beautiful scents, natural light and adding plants, making your home a true sanctuary is easier than you think.

Laura Deane 12/1/21 Laura Deane 12/1/21

Unexpected ways that working with a designer can open up your space - and your mind.

Working with an interior designer can sometimes be a bit like going to therapy. It’s my job to connect with the client, build trust, maybe expose a few areas of vulnerability. Eventually ideas come up; perceptions shift. And somewhere in the process there’s a lightbulb moment.

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 18/11/19 Laura Deane 18/11/19

How to make space for Christmas

Christmas is on its way and it will be here before you have time to even say “bauble”! Here are 3 ways you can make space for Christmas and if you can address all of them, your Christmases can be stress and clutter‑free!

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.