DIY design Archives – Sophie Robinson

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25 Nov 13

Upholstery project

I found this tired old chair at a car boot sale at Brighton Marina and snapped it up for £40. It looked in very good nick for such an old chair, I reckon by the shape of it it’s Georgian and still well sprung and filled with horsehair. I gave it to my friend Anna […]

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Does your bedroom really need to be neutral to hel

Does your bedroom really need to be neutral to help you sleep? I say no!

As a maximalist with a passion for colour psychology, I chose green as the core colour for my bedroom - it’s a perfect choice for creating a restful, restorative and soothing space. The entire palette was inspired by the stunning “Wonderland Floral” wallpaper from my collection with @harlequinfw. I layered in blues and burnt oranges, playing with patterns and textures to create a bold, yet elegant retreat. And honestly, I love how it turned out. I sleep like a baby and feel fabulous!

Could you relax surrounded by so much fabulous colour and pattern? Let me know your thoughts in the comments…

#maximalistinteriors #greeninteriors #wonderlandfloral #wallpaper #colourpsychology #banthebeige #colourlover #maximalism

First week we’ve had the heating on and it’s g

Designing my conservatory was all about bringing t

What a month of September! Subscribers to my FREE

What a month of September! Subscribers to my FREE newsletter will be treated to my monthly round up today so check your inboxes for an exclusive behind the scenes look at what I’ve been up too plus highlights you may have missed! You can sign up using the link in my bio if you haven’t already! 🤩 September is the ‘back to school’ month and it’s been a whirlwind already!

1. Filming something exciting coming to your TV screens Spring 2025!
2. Not all glamour. Premier Inn TV dinner
3. A mammoth shoot at home for a VERY exciting something that will be launching 2025!
4. A moment of self care amongst a very busy week!
5. My new monthly video trend reports for @housebeautifuluk launched this month and first up I’m talking about how to decorate with red.
6. Keeping up my cold water swimming routine as it gets colder is keeping the dopamine topped up!
7. Bought my first set of crystals. Mid life challenges is urging me to explore all kinds of ways to support me mentally, physically and emotionally and so far I’m liking the results!
8. Busy month over on the blog where I discuss my love of yellow as a decorating colour, following Dulux Colour of the year announcement.
9. Me and my lovely Mum and brother. Finding strength from those that love me the most!
10. Hanging onto the last of the garden flowers! This has been the first summer with my flower beds and they have bought me untold joy! Gardening is going to be big in 2025 I think!
11. Launched my new online course ‘How to create a maximalist interior’ and have loved welcoming new faces into my design community! #banthebeige
12. The big wardrobe change over! All my pretty summer dresses have been vacuum packed away and out with the knitwear and cosy socks! I’ve put my seasonal wardrobe updates in the newsletter.
13. So happy to return with The Great Indoors podcast this past month! A mini series that reunited me with my partner in design crimes @mad_about_the_house

This is 50! A welcome look back at the last year

This is 50!
A welcome look back at the last year as I enter into my next decade! There has been some incredible career highs and it’s been wonderful to take you all on the colourful ride! This year has seen opportunity for travel and fresh perspectives. I’ve launched collections with @harlequinfw @johnlewis @dfs bringing my unstoppable passion of colourful maximalism to the masses! You’ve been with me every step of the way, pushing me to do my best and to keep bringing the joy and optimism that comes with creating a home you love. You are the most amazing, supportive, positive community I could ever wish to hang out with so thank you from the bottom of my heart.
The next decade looks set to be the best yet and one of supreme self growth. I’m already on the road but I’ve got some huge challenges to overcome but as ever I’ll continue to move forward with optimism and gratitude and keep on manifesting my best life! 🙌 and sharing my love for beautiful interiors, and my mission to help you create a home you love. It’s the foundation to everything 🏡
It’s the last chance today, to catch that beautiful discount on my new online course ‘How to create maximalist interiors’. So comment JOY24 in the comments below and you can join me on your journey to creating your dream home and with that a life you love to live in colour! ❤️💙💛💚

Creating my dream kitchen was a life long ambition

Creating my dream kitchen was a life long ambition of mine and I went all out celebrating my personal
love of maximalism. By embracing bold colour and pattern, and then filling it with art and objects brought my unique personality to it. Here are a few things I found work

- embrace colour on cabinets as this is where you can a achieve the most impact
- A beautiful wallpaper adds pattern but also anchors the colour palette
- Don’t be afraid to add more pattern across worktops, curtains and rugs
- Open shelving is the perfect place to display art and objects that reflects your style.
- Decorative lighting including lamps, wall lights and pedants add atmosphere and more decoration, pattern and colour so don’t just rely on ceiling spot lights.

My NEW self-paced online course ‘How to create Maximalist interiors’ takes you through my design process, from creating your own unique vision to sourcing all the elements that will make your home sing with joy. I help you with every room in your home from colour scheming to styling. This is your LAST CHANCE to grab that 20% launch discount, so comment JOY24 and I’ll DM you the details! I can’t wait to create Maximalist magic with you.

#kitcheninspiration #maximalistinteriors #interiordesign
#maximalistdecor #banthebeige #kitchendesign #colourfulkitchen

Being a Maximalist means we are always happy to ad

Being a Maximalist means we are always happy to add more! The changing season is the perfect opportunity to layer in more softness, more colour, more glow as we retreat inside and celebrate the warm embrace of a cosy home. I’ve just treated myself to some new knitwear. It’s sweater weather after all! But my home gets a little uplift too, here are just a few of my ideas but I’d love to know yours! And not a velvet pumpkin in sight!

Your Maximalist Q&A ! So many amazing questions t

Your Maximalist Q&A !
So many amazing questions to help you on your road to creating Maximalist magic! Simply comment JOY24 below and I’ll send you the link and how to get that 20% discount!

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