WHAT I LEARNED...

‘I’ve made lots of genuine friends among the Instagram community. It’s so supportive and you can get lots of DIY tips’

When buying a house, look in depth at what the issues might be and how it might affect the redecorating budget. We had no idea how many layers of wallpaper or tiles we’d have to remove, or that the wiring was in such a bad state.

Because I like to change my look often, places like Facebook Marketplace and eBay are great for second-hand bargains, and when I’m bored I can just sell them on again.

Pick a theme that can be echoed in every room, like my pampas grass in vases. They go with everything and soften any corner.

Even if you’ve never done DIY, you can learn fast. My parents weren’t renovators so I had no experience of decorating, but once I started doing up our home I loved it.

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