Kids' bedroom

‘ When I swapped bedrooms with the kids, and this room became theirs, I bought a second-hand bunk bed to really maximise the space. Because it’s an attic-style room, of sorts, it isn’t very big, so I had to be smart when sourcing furnishings. Originally, the room was just white, but that soon changed. Benjamin wanted green and Madeleine wanted pink, so I tried to incorporate pops of both colours to keep them happy.’ What I learned

Give yourself a contingency fund as part of your budget – there will always be unexpected costs along the way.

Try not to cut corners. I can be a bit impatient and I could have slowed down some steps for a better finish.

I also learned how to impress my granddadfl He is the DIY king and often helps me with tasks around the house.