Decorating Without Redecorating

I have lived in a flat for just over four months and thought it was time for a bit of...redecorating. I guess you can't really call what I've done 'redecorating' because it doesn't involve any paint or wallpaper and the furniture is still the same. 

It all started when was given two lovely grey throws for Christmas. This gave me the idea to re-arrange and add to our bedroom using 'grey' as the main theme. I managed to make the room look completely different without spending much money at all, so thought I would share what I did with you.

I've added a grey tray which I picked up in France to the bedside table. The base is made of glass and is like a photo frame, allowing you to add your own personal touch. You can create this look yourself for even cheaper like I did here using a photo frame.
This bedside babushka carafe was such a random find! I popped into a local independent shop when I was home for Christmas and found her in the sale for £2. She was such a bargain because apparently her head didn't fit on properly, but it turns out she works fine! 

I've kept the bed simple, matching two of the pillows (you can just see them behind the white ones) with two scatter cushions from ASDA. The two grey throws both live at the end of the bed. 

This stag head was a Christmas gift from my parents to Ben. Isn't it great? I think it was from M&S and although it looks like wood it is actually made from really sturdy cardboard. 
I think a wall piece like this really adds something special to the room and luckily this one ties in nicely with the greyness. 

If you don't like the idea of a cardboard animal head you could always try a print or a canvas. I guess this is like having a 'feature' wall without covering the whole wall.

Each little area of the room has a cluster of candles and pictures. The first one is an adorable design of Durdle Door on a greetings card, which I put in a frame from IKEA. This is such an inexpensive way of displaying artwork, especially if you want to change it regularly. Below this is a framed cross stitch that my bestest friend Laura made for Ben and I.

I love fresh flowers, but they can be so expensive so a great way to save money is by displaying artificial or dried ones. My mum kindly donated some Hydrangeas from her garden, which I have dried out and placed in a jar from IKEA.

It just goes to show that you can make a room look completely different without touching the walls or furniture. I hope this post has been helpful!

Decor Ideas: Colourful Towels and Storage Jars

It's surprisingly easy to change up a room in your house without completely redecorating and very true when it comes to bathrooms. 

1. Colourful Towels

I had been meaning to get some new towels for a while but never saw any that I thought were particularly nice...until I came across these in Marks and Spencer. As you can see, my bathroom walls are painted bright turquoise and this is why I went for bright towels. Although they are multi coloured they do have some turquoise on them which ties in nicely and the other colours can then also be incorporated into the room if I want them to be. 

This is a pretty inexpensive way of sprucing up your bathroom. One day i'd love to get some Cath Kidston towels but I guess those will have to wait until I get my own place and can justify the price tag!

Guest Towel- £5.00, Bath Towel- £16.00

2. Interesting Storage

A great way of keeping your bathroom essentials together is by putting them in storage jars. I really like how whatever is being stored is visible! They come in all different sizes and the tall ones would be great for stacking things like bath bombs. 

IKEA- £1 each 

3. Picture Frames

Picture frames are always a great way to add to a room. A bathroom is probably a bit of a strange place to have one but it's always nice to be reminded of one of my favourite places. 

What's in your bathroom? 

I'd love to hear if you have any other storage ideas! 

Disclosure: The views expressed are based on my own experience.