built in bookcases | Claire Douglas

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This is my Home Improvement Blog where you will find, interior styling tips, best buys, discount codes, home decor hacks easy upcycling projects, and details of useful DIY projects that I've completed, like how to fit a stair runner & how to customise IKEA furniture for example. Don't forget to subscribe to be kept in the loop.

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Claire

May 8
4 min

DIY Home Decor - 4 Creative ways to reuse, rotate and revamp

Extend the life of your home decor and save a fortune by following these top tips on how to reuse, rotate and revamp.

Apr 1
5 min

Money saving home decor hacks

10 Top Tips for decorating and styling your home on a budget. From colour match paint to upcycling and repurposing this post has it all.

Mar 23
5 min

Upcycled shelves...but make it arty!

Looking for upcycled shelf inspiration? Here's how to build upcycled shelves & create upcycled shelf art too.

Mar 16
5 min

BILLY gets a style overhaul on a budget

My wall of built-in bookshelves aka my favourite IKEA hack gets revamped using pastel paints, upcycled ornaments and postal tubes.

Feb 18
5 min

5 Tips for a successful IKEA hack

Everything you need to know about customising IKEA furniture and creating bespoke looking, bargain built-ins on budget.

Feb 12
7 min

IKEA Hack - You 'HAVSTA' try this one!

Step-by-step tutorial on how I created bespoke looking built in alcove units using IKEA furniture.

Sep 23, 2021
3 min

Billy is my hero!

IKEA Hack – Claire Douglas turned IKEA’s famous BILLY bargain bookcases into bespoke looking built-ins for under £350 and here's how...