Why your home doesn't look like your Pinterest board (and why it never will)

Have you got a Pinterest board bursting with home decor looks you’ve tried to copy, but your actual living room feels a million miles away?

Or maybe that magazine interior you wish was your own?

Well, here’s the thing - they are just pictures.

Photoshoot-styled images don’t really tell a story or have a soul.

You’re looking at a single 'perfect' second that took four hours to set up by a professional photographer. They are a moment in time and usually one that simply doesn’t exist in the real world.

We often feel pressured to have a Pinterest-worthy home, but that’s not real life. Real life is wonderfully messy, colourful and all yours. I believe your home should reflect your life and your precious memories. It should help make the bustle of daily life to feel smooth and joyful, not like you're living in a museum.

Designing your space should always be about more than just copying an interior design trend you see online or in a magazine. It’s about creating a home that feels considered but also reflects your personality. It’s making sure you have a functional home that works for how you move through it day-to-day, while still making your heart sing every time you walk through the door.

I offer interior design guidance that meets you where you are and gets you where you want to be. The process of styling your home should feel exciting, not anxiety-inducing or filled with comparison.

If you’re ready to ditch the pressure to have a Pinterest-worthy home and create a space that actually works for your family (whilst still looking fabulous) I’d love to help.