Award winning Interior Stylist Maxine Brady London, Brighton & Sussex, UK.
It’s living room makeover time! I have waited so long to do this post. Over a year in fact. I didn’t feel very confident revealing my living room makeover on the blog until I was 100 per cent happy with it. Then last week, I bought a few new bits and bobs for my roomContinue reading Look at this Living Room Makeover Packed with Easy styling ideas
Want to cut down on your screen time? Then follow these tips on how to live without a TV and have more free time to enjoy life. Want More Free time? Learn How To Live Without A TV I’ve not owned a TV for 8 months. I know, crazy right! Especially as I love my trashy tellyContinue reading Want More Free time? Learn How To Live Without A TV – 7 tips & tricks
I have been lusting over a beautiful bar cart for ages but there was no way could I justify the cost. The ones I like had price tags over £200. Then a styling light bulb went off in my head. I thought I would create one at home but, with the things I already own.Continue reading Create a bar cart at home using things you already own
The SINGLE BEST THING about decorating my home is the guilt-free shopping. While I could never justify spending money on myself, I wouldn’t think twice at splashing the dosh on my house. Are you the same? On my lust list this week (among many things) is a sleek modern wall light for my living room. I’ve edited my pick down to 16 amazing wall lightsContinue reading Buyer's Guide To Wall Lights
Learn how to decorate your home for free! Over the past year and a half, I’ve been renovating my home on a tiny-weeny budget. Once the building works were paid for, I’ve had no spare cash for basics like furniture or accessories. My solution? I furnished my entire home for free with goodies found onContinue reading How To Decorate Your Home For Free
This post is inspired by a picture I posted to Facebook early this year. The snap was of my finished tiled hearth. This small detail made me feel differently about my home – bit proud, happy – giddy even. I finally had a home with a bit of personality. Inspired by this, I thought I would pick out 7 of my favouriteContinue reading 7 Finishing Touches That Will Transform Your Home
Really, it’s that good that I have to share with you RIGHT NOW. It’s Tiger aka Flying Tiger. Heard of it? It’s a budget homeware store full of quirky Danish designs and an ever-changing selection of fun and affordable things. We’ve got two in Brighton. And I’m slowly kitting out my home with key pieces that looks freaking cool AND is easy onContinue reading Discover which shop I can't stop obsessing over
There is no doubt that a great piece of art gives a home rock-star status. My problem? I’m so damm fickle (and poor). I can’t afford the oh-my-god-must-have-it prints I see in Brighton art shops. And I don’t want to risk spending money on something that I might not like in a few years. Let me introduce you to my latest discovery, Lumitrix – an artContinue reading Tips To Choosing Statement Art On A Budget
The whole interior world has gone ga-ga-crazy for furry hides. As an interior stylist, I love an artfully placed skin draped over a sofa or chair, they look achingly-cool. Hides are also super snuggly and the touchy-feely texture is dangerously addictive. Here’s my 101 ideas (well, almost 101) to show you how a stylish hide rug can update every corner of your home, complete with my before +Continue reading 101 ways to Style Hide Rugs with befores + afters
Now that my living room is almost finished, I thought it would be fun to show you a few different looks to style your space by switching around the cushions and playing around with throws and accessories. I’ve decided to show you three colour looks trending for summer which I know you are just going to love.
If (like me) you don’t have room for a dedicated home office then it can be a struggle to keep your work clutter from taking over your home. I’ve come up with the perfect solution for paperwork woes (and a way to stylishly organise a home) with an iconic Bisley filing cabinet.
I’ve long been a lover of the ‘Modern Boho’ trend for interiors. My own attempts to copy this style in my home looked naff rather than eclectic cool. That is until I upscaled my oak flooring with a handmade Moroccan Beni Ourain rug from Sukhi. It’s thick, lush, 100% pure wool and I’m so in love with it (and so is Teddy whoContinue reading Why I Love My Sukhi Rug
This post charts one of my most successful home style projects (so far). I gave my £100 eBay sofa a makeover to make it look like expensive £2,000 sofa. Replacing the tired sofa covers was simple, cheap and quick. Wondering how you can give your sofa an £2000 overhaul? Well, guide complete with before + after photos. Before: Let’s start with the sofa. When I moved into my house backContinue reading How I got a £2,000 sofa for £100. How to buy a cheap sofa
It’s here! It’s Chriiiiiiiistmas! Time to Jingle All The Way. I got a little bit excited and dressed up official blog mascot – TeddyContinue reading Merry Christmas From Maxine Brady and Teddy
I love giving my home a bit of Christmas sparkle and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune either. With a few simple style tricks, let me show you how to give your mantlepiece a little seasonal magic for less than £7. Let me show you how I did it in my own home with this easy how-to guide.Continue reading Ideas For Your Christmas Mantlepiece