Tuesday Tips - unique copper taps

I first saw this photo in the February 2014 edition of Living Etc. In additon to really liking the kitchen, I was fixated on this unique copper tap. It gives the kitchen a raw, industrial look. I then read the interview with the owner of this Victorian apartment. The tap wasn't bought in a shop. The owner sketched a tap, showed it to his plumber and he made it for £30. So my tip today is.. if you want unique (very trendy) copper taps ask your plumber to make them for you. That way they can be affordable.  

photo by Paul Massey

See you back next Tuesday for more Tuesday Tips!! 

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Glam workspace

Hope you've had a nice weekend.

Let's start the new week with a very glam workspace. 
I wouldn't mind working from here or wearing that jacket for that matter. 

photo by Jenny Hjalmarson Bjoldsen / Frustilista

Have a nice day!
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Monochrome apartment in Edinburgh

Yesterday I told you about my dream of renovating an apartment. Today I'm showing you Fiona McNab's monochrome apartment in Edinburgh. It's got a really similar layout to yesterdays home, but this one has been treated with a lot of love and looks really beautiful. Who wouldn't want to move in here?! I love this place and think you will too! Her apartment is light and airy. It shows off the original features and has been decorated really tastefully throughout. 

photos by Douglas Gibb 

Big thank you to Douglas Gibb, Alison from Her Indoors and Fiona McNab for letting me show these fab photos!

Happy Weekend!!!

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My dream

One day I really want to renovate a flat or a house somewhere. This has been one of my dreams for a long time and I can't wait to one day realise it. Are you ready for this? It's not pretty, but it could be!

Do you have vision? Can you see beyond what's there to what it could be like?!

I would love to put in wooden floors, paint the walls white and add a period fireplace to this room. There's so much potential here. 

This could be a great dining room, but as it is it's really soulless. 

The period features in this bedroom are hidden by the wallpaper and the curtains. This room needs a huge lift. I would add wooden floors, make it lighter and more inviting.

I would change the kitchen layout and make room for a dining table and chairs.

Because of my dream I love searching web sites with homes for sale and picture what I would change. Tomorrow I'll show you what a place like this could look like.. until then

Happy Friday!

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Holiday cottage

Yes, that's right. This is a holiday cottage. I could live here, never mind having this as a holiday home. It goes to show you don't need a large home for it to be faboulous! Møn Huset is designed by Danish Architects and it's only 74m². The ceiling height and all the windows make this cottage feel light and airy. It has been simply decorated. The natural feel of white, black and wood works really well with the green surroundings. 

Idea to steal - art placed on shelves over the windows. 

photos by Møn Huset

Did you spot some cool furniture too?!

To add to the wishlist.. 

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Beanbags for everyone

I've always liked beanbags and remember really well the Christmas when my parents (I mean Santa) gave me a bright pink beanbag. I was ecstatic! Things have of course moved on a bit since then. You can now get beanbag sofas to fit the whole family on. I'm a huge fan. Some beanbags can even be used outdoors. 

photo by Tazimo Architects

I'd quite happily sit and flick through a magazine in a beanbag, 

an interior magazine of course. 

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This post was written in collaboration with Rucomfy.

Tuesday Tips - no wall units

I've noticed a change in kitchens lately and I have to say I like it. The lack of wall units make kitchens appear larger and more open. 

I'm not that tall, so for me wall units can be pretty awkward and things difficult to reach. These kitchens would suit me better. 

photo House to Home

photo Norm Architecture

photo Ailin Liefeld on Freunde von Freunden

photo Alvhem Mäkleri

Without the wall units it's easier to add cool lighting

photo Alvhem Mäkleri

and display art and decorations.

photo Fantastic Frank

photo Elisabeth Heier

Are you ready to take down your wall units yet? Would the lack of wall units make things better in the kitchen or wouldn't you have the space needed? 

See you back next Tuesday for more tips!

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