# Secret Home Designer


## Posts

- [Tuesday Tips - When Is The Best Time Of Day To Decide Your Paint Colour?](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/best-time-of-day-to-decide-paint-colour/): Light changes everything when it comes to paint. Here’s why testing colours at different times of day is essential before you commit.
- [Tuesday Tips - Do You Know How To Get a Good Balance In Your Room?](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/how-to-get-balance-in-your-room/): A quick interior design tip to make your home feel balanced and stylish. The Rule of Three works for home décor, room styling, accessories, and furniture placement, creating interest without looking overdone.
- [Living Room Renovation: Before & After Transformation](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/living-room-renovation-before-after/): From wallpapered ceilings to statement panelling, this Victorian living room went through a dramatic before & after transformation. See the full journey, plus my design tips and styling choices.
- [Tuesday Tips - What Size Rug To Use?](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/tuesday-tips-what-size-rug-to-use/): Are you not sure what size rug to choose? A rug that’s too small makes a room feel cramped. Learn this easy tip to anchor your space and instantly elevate your design.
- [Cost Breakdown: Burgundy Luxe](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/burgundy-bedroom-mood-board-price-breakdown/): Rich burgundy tones meet soft neutrals in this moody luxe bedroom design. See the full price breakdown and shop the look.
- [Main Bedroom Renovation Ideas: My Moody Victorian Bedroom Journey - Before & After](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/main-bedroom-renovation-ideas-before-after/): From a dated Victorian living room to a moody luxe retreat - here’s my main bedroom renovation journey. See the full before and after transformation, mood boards, and styling ideas.
- [Tuesday Tips - Is Your Room Missing Something?](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/tuesday-tips-add-texture/): Is your room missing that final touch? This home decor tip will help you complete your room.
- [Burgundy Luxe With Gold and Black Accents](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/burgundy-luxe-gold-black-accents/): Burgundy Luxe Mood Board - rich tones with gold and black accents and a  selection of paint choices depending how moody you want to go.
- [Cost Breakdown: Glam Living Room with Dark Luxe Tones](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/living-room-cost-breakdown-dark-tones/): Find out exactly what it costs to create a glam living room in luxe, dark tones. From furniture to finishing touches - here’s the full price breakdown so you can plan your own luxe look with confidence. 
- [Dark Wallpaper And Gold Accents - Mood Board](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/dark-wallpaper-gold-accents/): A stylish palette of rich, moody tones and luxe textures - perfect for inspiring your next home makeover.
- [Glam with Darker Tones - Mood Board Monday](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/glam-with-darker-tones-mood-board-monday/): A glamorous living room concept with plush velvets, gold detail and layered textures - creating a sophisticated, cosy space.
- [Tuesday Tips - Is Your Budget Realistic Before You Start Your Project?](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/tuesday-tips-home-styling-decor-ideas/): A quick high-level way to check if your budget is realistic before starting a home project.
- [My Home Renovation: The Full Before & After Journey](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/my-home-renovation-before-after/): Take a look at the before and after photos of my full home renovation journey. From moody bedrooms to hallway chandeliers, and a timeline of what two years of DIY really looked like — with plenty of before and afters.
- [Home Tour: Inside The Finished Space](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/home-tour-inside-the-finished-space/): A moody Victorian upper villa renovation reveal - see every finished space after a top-to-bottom transformation. Packed with luxe style, character, and comfort, this full home tour blends thoughtful planning with DIY touches to inspire your own dream home.
- [Best Autumn Wreaths For Your Home - 2025 Edit](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/best-autumn-wreaths/): This autumn wreath guide shares the best wreaths I have found online and top tips on how to choose the best wreath for your home.
- [Boucle: 21 Best Ways To Use This Interior Trend In Your Home](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/boucle/): Boucle: 21 Best Ways To Add This Trend Into Your Home. Check out all the ways you can add boucle furniture and accessories easily to any room of your home.
- [How To Decorate With Tranquil Dawn by Dulux](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/dulux-tranquil-dawn/): Decorate your home with Tranquil Dawn from Dulux. Inspirational ideas for using in bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms etc. Paint colour - Dulux Tranquil Dawn.
- [How To Decorate With Peignoir (No.286)](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/peignoir/): Decorate your home with Peignoir No.286 from Farrow & Ball. Inspiration images for using in bedrooms, living rooms, bathrooms etc.
- [How To Decorate With Sulking Room Pink (No. 295)](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/sulking-room-pink/): Decorate your home with Sulking Room Pink No.295 from Farrow & Ball. Inspiration ideas for using in bedrooms, living rooms, bathrooms etc.
- [Luxe Home Decor - SS21 Edit](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/luxe-home/): Check out these mood boards showing you how to incorporate the best Luxe Home style for your home. From blush pinks to dark velvets.
- [Natural Home Decor - SS21 Edit](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/natural-home-decor/): Spring/Summer 2021 high street finds for your home. Interior mood boards of various Natural Home Decor styles, where to buy the items and how you can pull these looks together.
- [21+ Best Affordable Neon Signs](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/best-affordable-neon-signs/): Are your looking for the best affordable neon signs/lights for your home? Check out my best finds from Amazon.
- [Interior Design Trends For 2021: What's Hot](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/latest-interior-design-trends/): If your thinking about decorating your home this year, learning the latest Interior Design Trends are for 2021 will help you. 
- [Dark Floral Wallpaper Styles - Ultimate Inspiration Guide (You Will Love)](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/dark-floral-wallpaper-styles/): Learn which dark floral wallpaper style will suit your room and your taste. Check out this guide to help you design your room perfectly.
- [Best Christmas Table Decor Ideas: Tablescape Inspiration - 2025](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/best-christmas-table-decor-ideas/): Christmas Dinner Table Inspiration. Look at these beautiful Christmas table decor ideas, find your style and then recreate the look.
- [31 Best Buys From Next Home: Christmas Decorations - 2020](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/best-christmas-decorations-next-home/): These 31 Best Next Home Christmas Decorations will have your home looking beautiful and festive for Christmas 2020. Shop now.
- [11 Best Autumn Home Decor Ideas For A Cosy Home](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/cosy-home-decor-for-autumn-fall/): Are you looking to get your home decor ready for Autumn? Here are 11 Autumn home decor ideas to get your home ready for the autumn months.
- [11 Dark Moody Bedroom Tips: Create A Hotel-Style Bedroom](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/dark-moody-bedroom-ideas/): Need some inspiration on how to create a dark, moody hotel-style bedroom? I can help. Get 11 Interior tips to create this style in your home.
- [Home Decor - Expert Advice For A Beautiful Home](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/home-decor-advice/): Looking for Home Decor Inspiration? Visit this Show House with me. I'll be sharing lots of advice to help you with ideas for your home.
- [Interior inspiration - Visit this amazing Show Home](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/interior-inspiration-show-home-visit/): Looking for Interior inspiration? Visit this Show Home with me. I'll be sharing lots of advice to help you with ideas for your home.
- [Visit a Show Home with me today - Bellway Homes](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/show-home-visit-bellway-homes/): Are you free right now? Come and visit this Show Home with me. I'll be sharing interior inspiration and advice to help you with ideas for your home.
- [Visit this Show Home with me today](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/visit-a-show-home-with-me/): Are you free right now? Come and visit this Show Home with me. I'll be sharing interior inspiration and advice to help you with ideas for your home.

## Pages

- [Property Staging Glasgow](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/property-staging-glasgow/): Property Staging Glasgow & Central Scotland Delivering transformational premium styling that sets properties apart, accelerates interest & maximises return. Visit Secret Property Staging’s Main Website Head over for more details on all over services and how we can help you with your property. Welcome To Secret Property Staging With over 20 years of experience within the Interior industry, we are now expanding into property staging. We help homeowners and developers create a vision that their target market connects with instantly, so properties move fast and achieve maximum return. By transforming empty, occupied and rented properties into warm, inviting spaces with show-home-level […]
- [Room Design Costs](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/room-design-costs/)
- [Style Edit](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/style-edit/)
- [Mood Boards](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/moodboards/): Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. This means if you click and buy I may receive a small commission with no cost to yourself. Please see my full disclosure policy for more details.
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- [Work With Me](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/work-with-me/): Coming Soon! Interior Styling Services including E-Design & Property Staging. Let’s transform your space together. Stay tuned for updates over on my socials – @secrethomedesigner
- [My Home Reno](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/my-home-reno/): Coming Soon! This section is being worked on as you read! Stay tuned for updates on my current home, past renovations and what I’m working on just now. Find me on my socials for updates – @secrethomedesigner
- [Contact](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/contact/): contact SHD Have a Question?Contact Me Here Just fill out the form and I aim to respond within the next 24hrs. Thanks!
- [About](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/about/): about meet The Face Behind The Blog Hi There! Welcome to Secret Home Designer Thanks for visiting my blog, I’m a qualified Interior Designer with a fabric obsession, a chronic “I can make that!” syndrome and a horder of all things interiors. Secret Home Designer is all about helping  you to love your home. I’ll be sharing moodboards, colour inspo, decor hacks and how-to guides to transform even the trickiest nooks into your new favourite spots. Stick around for home decor inspiration, DIY stories and a giggle along the way. Michelle McLean Owner of Secret Home Designer Follow SHD on Socials
- [Home](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/): What’s New DIY Show Home Visits
- [Shop](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/shop-favourite-home-items/): Shop My Favourite Home Decor Items! I’m so excited to share my Mood Board & Shopping page! This page shares products that I have mentioned across all my social media platforms, it keeps all products in one place where you can browse and click straight through to the item to find out more about it. I have sectioned the products by the month that the items were mentioned to make them easy to find. As with most home decor items on the high street, the stock will only last for so long, so be quick if you find anything you love! […]
- [Terms and Conditions](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/): Terms and Conditions Last updated: 22 October 2025 1. Overview This website, operated by Secret Property Staging and Secret Home Designer (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “the Company”), provides information, design content, and related digital products and services. By accessing or using our websites and any related pages, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately. These Terms apply to all users of our websites including secrethomedesigner.co.uk, secretpropertystaging.co.uk, and any associated pages or landing sites (together referred to as “the Website”). 2. Use of the Website The Website is for lawful, personal, and non-commercial use only. You agree not […]
- [Disclaimer](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/disclaimer/): Disclaimer Last updated: 22 October 2025 This website is operated by Secret Property Staging and Secret Home Designer (“we”, “us”, or “our”). By using or viewing this website, you agree to the terms of this Disclaimer. If you do not agree, please stop using the website immediately. 1. General Information All information, advice, and materials published on this website — including blog posts, articles, guides, downloads, and other resources — are provided for general informational and inspirational purposes only. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and relevance of our content, we make no guarantees, representations, or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding […]
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- [Privacy Policy](https://secrethomedesigner.co.uk/privacy-policy/): Privacy Policy Last updated: 22 October 2025 Who we areSecret Property Staging (“SPS”) and Secret Home Designer (“SHD”) are operated under the same data controller (referred to as “Company”, “we”, “us”). This policy applies to our websites, landing pages, and forms, including secrethomedesigner.co.uk and secretpropertystaging.co.uk, and any related sub-pages or integrations we operate.Privacy contact: info@secretpropertystaging.co.uk. Scope This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, how long we keep it, who we share it with, and your rights under UK data protection laws (UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018). It covers SPS and SHD now and post-migration (SHD content moving under the […]

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