Make it! A MARBLEEFFECT DINING TABLE
Search online for a marble-effect adhesive film with a design you like, and which comes in rolls large enough to cover the top of your table (we like Wilko’s D-C-FIX Marmi Grey Self Adhesive Film). Double-check it’s wipeclean and heat resistant. carpet), and tip the table upside down to trace out the shape of the tabletop. If that’s not possible, lay the film design-down on top of the table top. Weigh it down with heavy items so it’s completely flat, and draw around the edge.
Cut the film to size, then slowly peel off the backing paper and apply the film to the surface of the tabletop. Smooth it down as you go, releasing any air bubbles. Use a craft knife to trim any excess film.
top-floor conversion flat in an Edwardian property, my home was no exception. I ended up having the whole floor levelled, which involved replacing many beams and joists and had to spend considerably more than I had budgeted. Of course, I could have skipped remedial levelling work, since it’s not obvious and doesn’t alter the aesthetic of the flat, but I decided to invest as it’s effectively the foundation of our entire home. Uneven flooring, in the long run, can compromise the comfort level of the home – plus, it would have cost significantly more to rectify further down the line.
While works were going on, I had the flat rewired, replumbed, and underfloor heating installed, too.
Setting the tone
As an interior designer, I have a tried-andtested method for mapping out room schemes, and I used it when designing my own home, too. I begin by looking at the limitations of a space – whether it has a
‘REMEMBER THAT YOUR HOME IS JUST FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, THERE’S NO NEED TO TRY TO PLEASE EVERYONE’