Laurie Davidson

1 week ago | idealhome.co.uk | Laurie Davidson

If you don’t have the luxury of a separate home office, then you’ll likely need to combine a working space with other areas of your home. That can be challenging. Whether it’s creating a small home office in your living room, bedroom, under the stairs, or as part of an open-plan kitchen space, it can be tricky to cater to both needs, offer the amount of storage you need and not have it stand out like an eyesore.

1 week ago | idealhome.co.uk | Laurie Davidson

When Amee and Ashley bought their Edwardian house in 2010, as a probate property, it was long overdue for an update. It needed new electrics and plumbing, while the labyrinth of awkward, dark rooms at the back was less than appealing. But the couple could see past its tired looks and had grand plans for how they would renovate the property into a home that worked for them.

3 weeks ago | idealhome.co.uk | Laurie Davidson

Shopping around for interior shoots means I have a bit of an eye for good value items that look like they cost more than they do. That applies to garden furniture too – nothing beats discovering a piece with designer looks that comes at a fraction of the price. And with summer fast approaching, now's the time to invest in some new additions to give your garden an extra boost of style.

3 weeks ago | idealhome.co.uk | Laurie Davidson

When you're planning a bathroom, focusing on tiles and shower fittings, it's usual to leave the smaller accessories to last. However, if you want your bathroom to shine, these are the details that will instantly make your bathroom look better. As a stylist, I shoot lots of bathrooms, some big, some small, and there are some standard accessories I always keep to hand to give these, often sterile-looking spaces, some character and personality.

3 weeks ago | idealhome.co.uk | Laurie Davidson

As a stylist I often have to source bedding for interior shoots, and part of my job can be to find something that looks expensive, while keeping to a strict budget. That means I've developed a real knack for finding duvet sets that have designer details with a high-street price tag. is often on my list as one of the best places to buy bedding, as they've got such a great selection. Whilst trawling for bedding in one of my searches, I spotted these six expensive-looking bedding sets at M&S.