COLOUR POP
Woman transforms bland new-build into a colourful paradise during lockdown including budget décor for the WHOLE house
A MUM-of-two with an eye for detail has completely transformed her bland new-build home into a vibrant, colourful paradise.
Lauren Hubbard, 31, used her time in lockdown to get the job done and she used budget décor for the WHOLE house.
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The mum-of-two, who runs the successful home page, Home of Get Kooky, now describes her Hull, East Yorkshire pad as her "quirky & colourful home."
This funky home was revamped for under £10k, and while that might sound like a lot, the difference is astounding.
“The whole home has been a gradual process that we are decorating slowly as and when we can afford to do it as we don’t have the capital for big payouts," she said.
"In total [it] has cost £10K so far but a large amount of this is due to our furniture choices and we were basically starting from scratch after always previously renting. As for the decor, that has only cost around £1500."
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Her incredible bathroom, which features vibrant pink and green hues, was all done on a small budget of £350 - and it's definitely been given one of the most drastic makeovers.
Speaking with about her renovation, she said: “I started a 'home' Instagram account initially to track my own progress and to show off my efforts to family and friends who couldn't visit.
“Our bathroom has had a complete makeover and looks like a completely different space. It cost me, including all the accessories, £350.
“Pretty much all of our house has been accessorised using these same businesses."
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How To Recreate Lauren's Bathroom For Under £350
- Wall Covering/Bath Panel Vinyl -
- Enhet Mirror Unit - Ikea (Spray painted gold with rust oleum)
- Paint -
- Gold leaf border -
- Under Sink Cupboard - B&M (painted)
- Floating shelves - Homebase (painted)
- Wall Prints - , &
- Quirky, fun accessories - and
- Disco Ball - Amazon
Lauren shopped at B&M, Homebase and Ikea for many of her DIY bits, including shelving, mirrors and other home decor.
Meanwhile, some of the more "quirky" items, including wall prints and some vibrant accessories, were from stores like and .
“As soon as I saw this house, I could immediately see the potential of being able to impose my own style upon it and could begin immediately with no outlay for repairs and renovations.
“I went for a mint green in the bathroom as I was creating a ‘Miami vibe’ - probably because during this pandemic I have been craving going abroad and holidaying in the sun so I recreated my own paradise to escape to!
"And with it being mainly enjoyed by the kids, I knew they would love the nice bright colours but equally, it's perfect to wind down for a soak after a busy day with some candles."
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This interior fanatic is now on a mission to prove that your average new build can be more stylish, colourful and extra-ordinary - and her home certainly fits the bill.
The mum-of-two, who owns the business, , an online shop for self-adhesive decorative vinyl, describes her interior style as "fearless" - and we can certainly see why.
"I love vibrant colours, patterns, bold designs and I am very experimental. Getting maximum effect for the least money possible.
"I am not afraid to try different combinations, if they don’t work you can always change them. It also partly depends on the season I am decorating in.”
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The pink and green combo continued throughout the rest of the home too although Lauren opted for a deeper, moodier shade of green in the living room.
"I painted our living room a dark green because I wanted to create a calm, elegant and cosy dark space that we could enjoy, particularly on an evening once the kids have gone to bed with dim lights and candles, " she said.
"The pops of pink bring a sense of warmth, fun and love.Colours impact greatly on our mood, bright colours can be very uplifting.
"We don’t always get the best summers in this country, so bringing bright colours into our homes, particularly into those rooms we use a lot on a daily basis, can brighten even the dullest of days. It can also bring a sense of summer inside and really lift our spirits.
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"That might be particularly appropriate this year as many people are opting for staycations rather than going abroad.”
Marc Hardy, from Interior Design and Architectural consultancy Space I.D., spoke to Insulation Express and said: “Over the past year there has been a movement towards botanical colours and a 60s Miami vibe. Shades of pink proving prominent.”
And it seems Lauren is bang on trend because Jenny Turner, property expert at Insulation Express, agrees.
She said: “Our research shows that warm exotic shades of pink, pale pink, and mint green are on trend this summer 2021.
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"It also found that both light and dark shades of grey are popular all year round and should be complemented by those trending colours each season”.
Jenny continued: “Lauren is a great example of how these bright and summery colours can be paired with our reliable shades of grey and black to transform your home massively from something boring and bland to wonderfully shocking.”
Speaking of the trendy hues, Lauren said: “Pink and green is my absolute favourite combo - gone are the days of ‘pink and green should never be seen’ I think they contrast but at the same time complement each other."
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