I have an admission to make – despite lusting over many a design, I have never actually hung wallpaper. Many times have I admired it, shared it and dreamed of it but never had it graced my walls. I was a first time wallpaper’er.
There’s still much to finish off in the bedroom and dining area but I’m so pleased to know that we’ve at least 
And then I turned my attention to the rest of my seed packets to find that there were more things to plant so I’ve sown some green headed calabrese, white strawberries (wishful thinking I reakon) hollyhocks, and then thought I’d be brave and sow my carott seeds in drills straight into the soil. As a precaution I have planted a row of onions next to them to try and deter the dreaded carott fly that everyone seems to go on about!
Then there’s all those other exciting things, blueberries starting to flower, sweet peas getting bushy, that black hyacinth emerging, and having a go at regrowing celery from the root.
Since we’ve moved into our new home we’ve been slowly replacing all the light bulbs. We seem to have a knack of buying houses without a single energy saving bulb in them, and as soon as we move in they … Continue reading
Top tips for creating a family bathroom
June 4, 2014 by Jenni Clutten | 3 Comments
A bathroom can be small or large but we all know that it’s used by the whole family. It should be an enjoyable space, suitable for children’s bathroom time but also parent relaxation, so here are my top tips for creating a family bathroom.
Make the best use of space
Start by planing the layout, to make best use of the space. When designing a room I like to ensure we are getting the best possible solutions and ask myself;
- What do we need? - toilet, bath, shower etc.
- What would we like? – mosaic floor, free standing bath etc.
- What is practical and affordable? - built in bath with shower,
You’d be amazed at the different layouts that are possible, even in a very small bathroom. Changing where just one item is, can make a massive difference and turn a chaotic space into a haven. I love to have a refreshing shower in the mornings, so a clever shower enclosure is a must.
Use clever storage
Like any room in the house, there is never enough storage space in a bathroom, especially if all you have is one tiny bathroom cupboard. Pinterest is full of lots of very clever storage ideas, but the most simple is to install as many shelves as you can to maximise space. Of course open shelves are great for the neat and tidy but using curtains, baskets or cupboards can allow you to hide children’s clutter from prying eyes.
Personalise it
A great room is reflective of the people who live there. Having trinkets in a bathroom can take up much needed space, but why not add a bit of interest through your towels. There are so many gorgeous designs that can give you a particular style. We have some Cath Kidston ones which I picked up at tk maxx a few years ago and there are some thrifty and stylish options at H&M.
Have a bathroom audit
On a regular basis I find it really useful to go through all our bathroom supplies and check what is out of date, unused and just taking up unnecessary space. This allows me to clear space, and stock up on things before we run out. And whilst I’m there I love to give the bathroom a good once over, a tidy bathroom makes a massive difference. For a simple and thrifty bathroom cleaning kit, see Thrifty Mrs.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, but all thoughts, words and opinions are my own.
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