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The biggest challenges of renovating an old house
There is something about old architectural styles and structures that makes them irresistible, especially if you are adamant about creating the perfect vintage home. As a result, some homebuyers are drawn exclusivelyRead More…
How to choose the perfect bathroom mirror
Here at Cosy Home, we’re big fans of mirrors. They add light where needed, look decorative – oh, and you can use them to see your reflection in as well. Whether orRead More…
Sprucing Up Your House? Checkout These Amazing 2021 Decor Trends
If you are about to give your home a big makeover, you need to read about these amazing 2021 decor trends. So you’re excited to give your house a new look, you’veRead More…
A Guide to Moving from a Rented Home to your Own Home
This is a guest post from one of our contributors in sunny Australia… Thanks Kate! When you are shifting homes, you need a comprehensive moving checklist for a stress-free house move. DoingRead More…
The IKEA Bodarp kitchen makeover
I’m so excited to properly reveal our IKEA Bodarp kitchen makeover! I couldn’t help sneaking in a few before and after photos in a previous post, but this kitchen transformation really doesRead More…
Meet Our New Baby Apprentice!
Well, hello! It’s been a while since I’ve properly posted on here. For the last 9 months, I’ve been growing a baby in my tummy and 6 weeks ago we welcomed ourRead More…
Add a Bit of Minimalism While Spring Cleaning
While spring cleaning this is the perfect time to sort out belongings and decide what you really need to keep. Getting rid of clutter and creating a more minimalist home does notRead More…
Kitchen Inspiration Gallery
Where to find interior inspiration online
We all get our ideas in different ways – and for many of us, finding interior inspiration online certainly isn’t easy. Often what draws us to a space is the feeling itRead More…
Embracing Minimalism in Your Home
There are some key benefits to creating a minimalist home such as achieving a more attractive and calmer living environment. But is it possible to turn an ordinary home into aRead More…
Our Renovation Plans for 2021
Needless to say, 2021 isn’t going to be a huge year for renovating now we have a baby in tow! However, we do still have a few things we’d like to achieve.Read More…
Clear your Junk and Reduce The Stress In Your Life
Many people lead very busy lives, juggling work, family and homes commitments and our homes, in particular, can be very dis-organised. But take the time to organise your possessions in your homeRead More…
12 Months of Renovations – What We Achieved in 2020!
Every year I write a list of projects we’d like to achieve within the next 12 months and at the end of the year I look back at how successful (or not!)Read More…
Our Biggest Project Yet!
If it wasn’t obvious from the image above, our biggest project yet isn’t actually a renovation project, but in fact, a baby! Yes, I’ve been growing a tiny human for a whileRead More…
Declutter Your Home Office and Become More Productive
Many extremely organised people cannot understand how disorganised people can actually manage to get any work done in a cluttered office. De-cluttering can increase productivity and efficiency as well as creating aRead More…
Kami camera & TCP smart lighting review
Kami indoor – 360 smart-home camera Before I get into the Kami camera & TCP smart lighting review, I wanted to give you a little background… I love tech. I grew upRead More…
Tips for Sprucing up a House to Secure a Buyer
A well-cared for house that is clean and clutter-free will encourage buyers to make an offer. And fixing those niggling DIY jobs will help you to sell your home more quickly. MostRead More…
Why Your Cellar Walls Need to Breathe (And Why We’re NOT Tanking)
Renovations in our old victorian basement cellar have begun, and although it’s very slow progress, this is a project I’m so excited to develop! So far, we’ve stripped back the walls, openedRead More…
Preparing An Allotment for Winter – Our New Plot!
*AD: This post is part of a paid partnership with Bosch Home & Garden. Back in July, we took on an allotment plot after putting our names down on a waiting listRead More…