WHAT I LEARNED...

Don’t ask for anyone else’s opinion. Nobody can see the vision you have for the space, and until it’s there in front of them they will never know what it’s going to be like. Trust your gut and go for it.

There’s a YouTube video for everything. If you’re working to a budget or simply enjoy learning skills and getting stuck in, you’ll be able to find tutorials for everything from fitting shelves to tiling.

I wouldn’t paint a north-facing room in a cold colour. Cool tones tend to make the space feel frosty and uninviting.