Pimp Your Pad

There’s nothing better than coming home to a nest that feels yours truly. A pad you feel proud to invite people over to, safe in the knowledge that they’ll turn a perfect shade of emerald the minute they spot your up-cycled cushions and sexy new teapot. So here’s some homeward & decorating inspiration to help transform your inner-city shoebox into the castle you always dreamed you’d be king of.

 

Galaxy Duvet for a night under stars even when you’re in smoggy London
www.etsy.com www.ebay.com www.amazon.co.uk

 

A Jolly Teapot: perfect reason to invite someone over for a catch up!
www.habitat.com or have a look in charity shops!

 

Weird and wonderful DIY Mannequin Leg Tables just superglue/nail a flat piece of wood to the waist, paint, and Bob’s your uncle – a new table!
www.gumtree.com www.freecycle.com

 

Scatter Cushions to pimp up your sofa
www.made.com

 

Glass Bottles repainted with Enamel paint to make vases/sauce/water jars
http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/hobbies/craft-painting/enamel-paint

 

Super Snazz Fairy Lights for inventive mood lighting during a dinner party
www.notonthehighstreet.com

 

Recycled Rug for original and ethical floor decoration
www.highdowncarpets.co.uk www.greatgreengoods.com

 

Fresh Flowers from your garden, local fields, station florist… ANYWHERE! They give life to a room AND smell glorious.

 

DIY Clock what better than a handmade timepiece to personalise your crib?
http://blog.diynetwork.com/maderemade/how-to/how-to-make-a-diy-clock/

 

World Map for the kitchen wall. To inspire exploring and track past, present and future adventures
www.amazon.co.uk www.ebay.co.uk