How to Home

How to make a small home feel bigger

How to Home

Show Notes

In this episode, interior stylists and design experts, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, share their expert tips and tricks on how to make a small home feel bigger. Learn how to master your floor plan & furniture layout with lots of interior design tricks and the importance of multifunctional furniture, storage space with some clever decluttering tips too.

They also get an exclusive interview with the editor in chief of Ideal Home Magazine, Heather Young, who shares her insights into small-space living. Don't miss out on this extra-special guest interview, and find out what her top tips are for living in a small space.

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* This podcast is proudly sponsored by Earthborn Paints. Visit earthbornpaints.co.uk to find out more about their eco-friendly and beautifully pigmented paints. *

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