Award winning Interior Stylist Maxine Brady London, Brighton & Sussex, UK.
My upstairs landing is one of the last areas of my home to have a makeover. I’ve been living with cruddy carpets for two years. The walls were battered and marked. The banister was covered in layers of paint. And the spindles dated back to the 1970s. I’m not even going to talk about theContinue reading Landing Makeover with before + after photos
I’ve been living with cruddy carpets for the past two years. They were battered old seagrass ones that were covered in paint, builder’s dirt, plaster dust and a large splosh of red wine. Then in a manic race just a week before Christmas – stressssss!!! – I had them ripped out and in their place I had theContinue reading Landing And Hallway Carpet Makeover Before and After
Grey carpet is one of the most versatile flooring choices as they are timeless, practical and stylish. In this post, I’ve rounded up the 10 best grey carpets I’ve styled and tested in homes (including my own) from soft bedroom options to durable living room choices. As an interior stylist working across Brighton, London andContinue reading Say ‘Oh, Hello!’ To 10 Of The Best Grey Carpets
OMG! Never – I repeat – Never start an epic DIY job with a cracking hangover. A few months ago I decided to tackle my stairs which involved ripping up the carpet and sanding the wooden steps. This is all part of my grand plan to inject personality into my tiny hallway area. I didn’t anticipate the impact a bottleContinue reading DIY Project: How to RenovatE A stairS from carpet to wood In 1 day
With all my decorating almost finished, I’m shopping for one important finishing touch – amazing carpet. I need three: one for my stairs, my guest bedroom and my bedroom. The big question is – what do I replace my old trashed carpets with?Continue reading Buyer's Guide To Carpets