If you’re giving your bathroom a bit of a glow-up, you’re probably already knee-deep in tile samples, Pinterest boards, and “quick trips” to B&Q that somehow last two hours. One of the most overlooked, but seriously impactful, elements in a bathroom redesign is options when it comes to a custom…
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With a background in marketing and content writing, and over a decade of blogging experience, she brings a thoughtful, structured approach to everything from baking and home projects to routines and decision-making. Life in Velvet is where planning meets creativity, with ideas designed for real homes and real life.
Bathrooms
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How to Choose the Perfect Custom Glass Shower Door for Your Bathroom
Let’s be honest: nothing makes a bathroom feel more luxurious (without completely gutting the place) than a sleek, sparkling glass shower door. Whether you’re giving your bathroom a minor facelift or doing a full-scale reno worthy of Grand Designs, a custom glass shower door can completely transform the space. But…
DIY
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How to Remove Damp Marks from a Ceiling (Tried & Tested!)
There’s nothing quite like lying in bed, gazing up at the ceiling… only to be greeted by a great big damp stain spreading like a tea spill across the plaster. We had this exact issue in our bedroom – the kind of unsightly water mark you just can’t ignore. Turns…
Home Organisation
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How to Clean a Cooker Hood Filter (Without Losing Your Mind)
Since our big kitchen renovation in 2021, our cooker hood has been working overtime. Between Sunday roasts, weeknight curries, full English breakfasts, and a few too many bacon sarnies, our poor extractor fan is constantly pulling its weight. And as any busy family kitchen knows, it doesn’t take long before…
Home Organisation
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Moisture on the Inside of Windows – What Can You Do About It?
You’d be forgiven for thinking that in the age of double glazing, draught-proofing, and all things energy efficient, we’d have left condensation issues back in the 70s, along with avocado bathroom suites and net curtains. But moisture on the inside of windows remains one of the most common issues faced…
Crafts
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7 Upcycling Ideas for Cracked Pots
We’ve all been there — you move a planter and suddenly spot a crack creeping up the side, or worse, you try to lift one from the base and your favourite terracotta beauty crumbles like a Rich Tea biscuit in hot tea (arf arf!). But before you sigh and send…
Gardening
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How to Plug Holes in an Outside Pot (Without Losing Your Marbles or Your Marigolds)
If you’re anything like me, your outdoor pots have seen better days. Maybe you found the perfect ceramic beauty at a car boot sale or salvaged a classic terracotta number from the back of the shed—but it’s got a hole or two (and not the kind at the bottom for…
DIY
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Cellar Tanking: What It Is, Why You Need It, and How We Did Ours
If you’re lucky enough to have a cellar in your home, the chances are you’ve either thought about turning it into a usable space—or you’ve already ventured down the slightly musty stairs and wondered what on earth to do about the damp smell. Well, we’ve been there. In our old…