Maxine Brady | Interior Stylist, Props Stylist, Creative Director & Home Decor Blogger
Interior stylist, events stylist, TV presenter, podcaster host with styling for magazines, public relations and advertising shoots. Brighton & London, UK. Home Decorating blog
Is 3 is the magic number? Ha, no! Let me tell you, it’s No 8. Especially since I went and upscaled my curb appeal with a fan-dabbie-dosie GIAGANTIC house number sign in powder coat white steel. Boom! My house is making an impression. Be scared neighbours…be very scared. Why A New House Sign? You’ve already seenContinue reading Guide To Picking The Perfect House Sign
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
Today I want to talk about a subject that is very close to my heart: I want to talk Trash! My local council is big on recycling which is amazing for the environment but not so great for my brand new kitchen makeover. To keep clutter under control, I went on the hunt for the perfect bin.Continue reading How To Make Your Rubbish Look Great
I excitedly shared my very own (dream) kitchen makeover a few weeks ago. I thought it would be helpful to run through.Continue reading Kitchen Accessories For Your Home Makeover
I’ve been dying to share this post with you for months – and finally the day has come to reveal my very own kitchen makeover. Correction! Continue reading Kitchen Makeover with Befores + Afters
I’ve just had my spare bedroom re-plastered from top-to-bottom so I have a blank empty shell of a room. A stylist’s dream! I’ve BIG makeover plans for this space. I want to go a little bit wild and crazy – as it is the guest room after all – but I keep chopping and changing my mind. InContinue reading Ideas for My Spare Room
When someone tells me something is ‘life changing’ – I struggle not to roll my eyes and sigh out a bemused, Really? Well, I’m going to eat my words right now – as I’ve discovered Sonos and – flipp’n heck – they are LIFE CHANGING! They have changed how I use my home, my time and the shapeContinue reading Here's My [Honest] Sonos Review
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’m going to be controversial here…but I’m a bit over shutters. Yep, I’ve said it. They’re expensive, take weeks to make, are bulky so block out lots of light, and you have to be handy to fit them (or pay for a carpenter). This is why when it came for my turn to dress my livingContinue reading Why Blinds Are The New Shutters
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
I’ve covered my bathroom makeover lots from the planning stages, to the end result. Today I want to give you an idea of the costs as well as an in-depth shopping guide where I got everything from. If you have been following me on Facebook or Twitter, you would have seen the slow reveal of my home’s first big makeover –Continue reading Interior Updates: My Bathroom Shopping List