Creative home renovations

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When you first move into a new home and want to make changes to almost every room, the scale of the task can seem daunting... not to mention expensive. But if you’re willing to get brave and learn some new DIY skills, it can really help to keep the costs down.

When interiors influencer Sophie moved into her home in the Surrey hills, she embraced the chance to roll up her sleeves get creative. You can see more of her beautiful home on Insta at @ourlittlehome_2019, but first let’s take a peek inside…

While saving up for a new dream kitchen, the existing cabinets have been upcycled by painting them a gorgeous muted green.

While saving up for a new dream kitchen, the existing cabinets have been upcycled by painting them a gorgeous muted green.

Chatting over a glass of wine at the table is the perfect moment to enjoy a Hampton and Astley Pomegranate, Honey & Amber candle.

Chatting over a glass of wine at the table is the perfect moment to enjoy a Hampton and Astley Pomegranate, Honey & Amber candle.

Sophie's love of nature shows, with over 100 houseplants around her home.

Sophie's love of nature shows, with over 100 houseplants around her home.

White décor with accents of black is a classic choice for the bedroom.

White décor with accents of black is a classic choice for the bedroom.

Featuring a painting made by Sophie's husband's great granny back when he was born, the neutral nursery is absolutely adorable.

Featuring a painting made by Sophie's husband's great granny back when he was born, the neutral nursery is absolutely adorable.

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